Javad Baqersad, Ph.D.

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

• Structural dynamics and acoustics
• Digital twins in mechanical systems
• Health monitoring of structures and biological systems
• Physics-informed machine learning
• Multi-physics modeling, numerical methods, and optimization
• Non-contact dynamic measurements in mechanical systems (computer vision, DIC, and LDV)
• Microstructure modeling and material testing of polymers and elastomers for dynamic applications
• NVH and psychoacoustic analyses with a focus on hybrid and electric vehicles
• Vehicle and multibody dynamics

PUBLICATIONS – EDITED BOOKS

1. Baqersad, D. Di Maio, D. Rohe, “Computer Vision & Laser Vibrometry, Volume 6, Springer Nature, ISBN 978-3-031-68192-9, 2024.
2. Baqersad, D. Di Maio, “Computer Vision & Laser Vibrometry, Volume 6, Springer Nature, ISBN 978-3-031-34909-6, 2023.
3. Di Maio, J. Baqersad, “Rotating Machinery, Optical Methods & Scanning LDV Methods, Volume 6, Springer Nature, ISBN 978-3-031-04097-9, 2022.
4. Di Maio, J. Baqersad, “Rotating Machinery, Optical Methods & Scanning LDV Methods, Volume 6, Springer Nature, ISBN 978-3-030-76334-3, 2021.
5. Di Maio, J. Baqersad, “Rotating Machinery, Optical Methods & Scanning LDV Methods, Volume 6, Springer Nature, ISBN 978-3-030-47720-2, 2020.
6. Niezrecki, D. Di Maio, J. Baqersad, “Rotating Machinery, Optical Methods & Scanning LDV Methods, Volume 6: Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-12935-4, ISBN 978-3-030-12935-4, Springer Nature, 2019.
7. Niezrecki, J. Baqersad, “Structural Health Monitoring, Photogrammetry & DIC, Volume 6: Proceedings of the 36th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2018, doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74476-6, ISBN 978-3-319-74476-6, Springer Nature, 2018.
8. Harvie, J. Baqersad, “Shock & Vibration, Aircraft/Aerospace, Energy Harvesting, Acoustics & Optics”, doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54735-0, ISBN 978-3-319-54735-0, Springer Nature, 2017.

PUBLICATIONS – HANDBOOK CHAPTER

1. C. Niezrecki, P. Reu, J. Baqersad, D. Rohe, “DIC and Photogrammetry for Structural Dynamic Analysis and High-Speed Testing” in-press, In: Ida N., Meyendorf N. (eds) Handbook of Advanced Nondestructive Evaluation, Springer, Cham, ISBN 978-3-319-26552-0, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-6503-8_3-1, 2020 (Invited)

1. Niezrecki, J. Baqersad, A. Sabato, “Digital Image Correlation Techniques for NDE and SHM”, A Chapter for Handbook of Advanced NDE, ISBN 978-3-319-26552-0, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-30050-4_47-1, 2018 (Invited)

PUBLICATIONS – JOURNAL  (students and postdocs supervised by Dr. Baqersad are shown in italics; *corresponding author)

1. Gupta, J.Baqersad, J.Bqastiaan, G. Chauda, “ Measurement of Light Truck Tire Operating Deflection Shapes Using Scanning Doppler Laser Vibrometry: Issues and Insights” SAE International Journal of Vehicle Dynamics, Stability, and NVH, in-press, 2025
2. Birajdar, S.J. MostafaviYadi*, M. Kandampadath, M. Behroozi, J. Baqersad, “Influence of Tire Parameters on Contact Patch and Axle Force Generation against Short Obstacles Using DOE Approach” Vehicles, 6(4), doi.org/10.3390/vehicles6040081, 2024
3. R. Atashipour, J. Baqersad. “Mechanical characterization of human skin—A Non-invasive Digital Twin Approach using Vibration-Response Integrated with Numerical Methods.” Medical Engineering & Physics (2023): 104058, doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2023.104058, 2023.
4. R. Atashipour, J. Baqersad, “Noninvasive Identification of Directionally-Dependent Elastic Properties of Soft Tissues Using Full-Field Optical Data”. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106266, 2023.
5. Bastiaan, A. Chawan, M. Behroozi, W. Eum, K. Alipour, F Rouhollahi, J. Baqersad*, “Intelligent Tire Prototype in Longitudinal Slip Operating Conditions”, 24(9) Sensors, doi.org/10.3390/s24092681, 2024.
6. J. Mostafavi Yazi, F. Rouhollahi, S. Pack, J. Baqersad*, “A Modeling Framework to Develop Materials with Improved Noise and Vibration Performance for Electric Vehicles”, Energies 16.9, doi.org/10.3390/en16093880, 2023.
7. J. Mostafavi Yazi, A. Lisitski, H. Hizirgolu, S. Pack, J. Baqersad*, “Analysis of Shielding Effectiveness against EMI for Metal-Coated Polymeric Materials for Electric Vehicles”, Polymers, 15.8, doi.org/10.3390/polym15081911, 2023.
8. Han, S.J. Mostafavi Yazi, A. Afshar, N. Zhu, R. Kumon, J. Baqersad*, “Nondestructive Evaluation of Carbon-Fiber Composites Using Digital Image Correlation, Acoustic Emission, and Optical Based Modal Analysis”, Wind Engineering. doi.org/10.1177/0309524X2210952, 2022.
9. Khadka, A. Afshar, M. Zadeh, J. Baqersad*, “Strain Monitoring Of Wind Turbines Using A Semi-Autonomous Drone”. Wind Engineering, doi.org/10.1177/0309524X211027814, 2021.
10. J. Mostafavi Yazi*, J. Baqersad, “Mechanical Modeling and Characterization of Human Skin: A Review”, Journal of Biomechanics, doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110864, 2021.
11. Krishnasarma, S. Mostafavi Yazdi, A. Taylor, D. Ludwigsen, J. Baqersad*, “Acoustic Signature Analysis and Sound Source Localization for a 3-Phase AC Induction Motor”, Energies, 14, 7182. doi.org/10.3390/en14217182, 2021 (Invited).
12. Khadka, B. Fick, A. Afshar, M. Tavakoli, J. Baqersad*, “Non-contact vibration monitoring of rotating wind turbines using a semi-autonomous UAV”, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, V 138, doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2019.106446, 2020.
13. Gates, J. Bastiaan*, P. Jadhav, J. Baqersad, “Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Considerations for Autonomous Vehicle Perception Equipment,” SAE International Journal of Advances and Current Practices in Mobility 2(3):1382-1389, doi.org/10.4271/2020-01-0482, 2020.
14. Panchal, L. Horton, P. Poozesh, J. Baqersad*, M. Nasiriavanaki, “Vibration Analysis of Healthy Skin: Toward A Noninvasive Skin Diagnosis Methodology”, Journal of Biomedical Optics, doi.org/10.1117/1.JBO.24.1.015001, 2019.
15. Mange, T. Atkinson, J. Bastiaan, J. Baqersad*, “An Optical-Based Technique to Obtain Vibration Characteristics of Rotating Tires”, SAE Int. J. Vehicle Dynamics, Stability, and NVH, doi.org/10.4271/10-03-03-0013. 2019 (2019 Best Paper in the journal).
16. Srivastava, J. Baqersad*, “A Multi-View Optical Technique to Extract the Operating Deflection Shapes of a Full Vehicle Using Digital Image Correlation”, Thin-Walled Structures, doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2019.106426, 2019.
17. Bharadwaj, A. Sheidaei, A. Afshar, J. Baqersad*, “Strain Expansion Approach using DIC Mode Shapes”, Journal of Measurement, doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2019.03.024, 2019.
18. Afshar*, M. Dorina, J. Baqersad, H. Stephen, “Study of metallic thin films on epoxy matrix as protective barrier to ultraviolet radiation” Surface and Coatings Technology, doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2019.03.062, 2019.
19. Srivastava, J. Baqersad*, “An Optical-Based Technique to Obtain Operating Deflection Shapes of Structures with Complex Geometries”, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2019.03.021, 2019.
20. Mange, M. Behroozi, J. Baqersad*, “Identify Challenges in Vibration Measurements for Rotating Tires Using a Finite Element Model”, pp 113-126, International Journal of Vehicle Noise and Vibration, doi.org/10.1504/IJVNV.2020.117819, 2020.
21. Patil, V. Srivastava, J. Baqersad*, “A Multi-View Optical Technique to Obtain Mode Shapes of Structures”, Journal of Measurement, doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2018.02.059, 2018.
22. Afshar*, M. Dorina, H. Stephen, J. Baqersad, “Synergistic Effects of Environmental Exposures on Polymer Matrix with or without Metallic Coating Protection”, Journal of Composite Materials, doi.org/10.1177/0021998318770244, 2018.
23. Baqersad*, K. Bharadwaj, “Strain Expansion Reduction Approach”, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing Journal, Vol. 101, Pages 156-167, doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2017.08.023, 2018.
24. Patil, J. Baqersad*, M. Behroozi, “Experimental Modal Analysis on a Tire - Lessons Learned”, International Journal of Vehicle Noise and Vibration, doi.org/10.1504/IJVNV.2017.089507, 2017.
25. Baqersad*, P. Poozesh, C. Niezrecki, and P. Avitabile, “Full-Field Optical Measurement Techniques in Structural Dynamics - A Review”, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Special Issue: Non-contact Measurement, Vol. 86, Part B, Pages 17–34, doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2016.02.011, 2017 (Invited).
26. Aizawaa*, P. Poozesh, C. Niezrecki, J. Baqersad, M. Inalpolat, G. Heilmannc, “Structural Health Monitoring of Wind Turbine Blades using Acoustic Microphones”, Structural Health Monitoring Journal, doi.org/10.1177/1475921716676871, 2017.
27. Baqersad*, C. Niezrecki, and P. Avitabile, “A Non-Contacting Approach for Full-Field Strain Monitoring of Rotating Structures”, ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics Vol. 138, Pages 031008-031008-9, doi.org/10.1115/1.4032721, 2016.
28. Poozesh*, J. Baqersad, C. Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, E. Harvey, and R. Yarala, “Large-area Photogrammetry Based Testing of Wind Turbine Blades” Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing Journal, doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2016.07.021, 2016.
29. Baqersad*, C. Niezrecki, and P. Avitabile, “Extracting Full-Field Dynamic Strain on a Wind Turbine Rotor Subjected to Arbitrary Excitations using 3D Point Tracking and a Modal Expansion Technique”, Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 352, Pages 16-29, doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2015.04.026, Sound and Vibration Journal, 2015.
30. Baqersad*, C. Niezrecki, and P. Avitabile, “Numerical and Experimental Analysis of the Boundary Conditions Effects on the Dynamics of Wind Turbines”, Wind Engineering Journal, V39 (4), 437–452, doi.org/10.1260/0309-524X.39.4.437, 2015.
31. Baqersad*, C. Niezrecki, and P. Avitabile, “Full-Field Dynamic Strain Prediction on a Wind Turbine using Displacements of Optical Targets Measured by Stereophotogrammetry”, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing Journal, Vol. 62–63, Pages 284-295, doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2015.03.021, 2015.
32. Lundstrom, J. Baqersad*, and C. Niezrecki, “Monitoring the Dynamics of a Robinson R44 Helicopter Main Rotor with High-Speed Stereophotogrammetry”, Experimental Techniques Journal, doi.org/10.1111/ext.12127, 2015.
33. E. Obando*, J. Baqersad, and P. Avitabile, “Improved Modal Characterization Using Hybrid Data” Sound and Vibration, V. 48, 8-12, 2014.
34. Carr, J. Baqersad*, C. Niezrecki, and P. Avitabile, “Full-Field Dynamic Strain on Wind Turbine Blade Using Digital Image Correlation Techniques and Limited Sets of Measured Data from Photogrammetric Targets” Experimental Techniques Journal, doi.org/10.1111/ext.12129, 2014.
35. Mashhadi*, A. Kakaee, J. Baqersad, “Vibration Characteristics of Continuously Variable Transmission Push Belts” Iranian Journal of Science and Technology Transactions of Mechanical Engineering, V. 39, 77-82, doi.org/10.22099/ijstm.2013.1468, 2013.