Alireza Fath

Dr. Alireza Fath

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA
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Biography

Alireza Fath, Ph.D., is a Lecturer and AI Fellow in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Vermont. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Vermont and subsequently served as a Postdoctoral Associate. His research focuses on robotics, cyber-physical systems, structural health monitoring, edge AI, wireless sensing, computer vision, and augmented reality. He has contributed to multiple NASA- and NSF-funded research projects involving mobile and swarm robotics, wireless sensor networks, morphing antennas, and intelligent monitoring systems. Dr. Fath has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, holds a patent, and has received several advanced professional certifications. His current interests include edge AI, human-robot collaboration, autonomous systems, and AI-enabled structural assessment technologies. Through his teaching and research, he works to bridge cutting-edge technological innovation with engineering education and real-world applications.

Affiliations

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont, USA

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Honors and Awards

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Mechanical Engineer Graduate Research Award

University of Vermont

For excellence in performance and greatest promise of success

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Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award

University of Vermont, Burlington, USA

The Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award recognizes exceptional work on behalf of a doctoral student, as demonstrated by their dissertation, including significant contributions to their field of study.

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2025 NSF Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Rising Star

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, USA

Experience

University Lecturer

University of Vermont, Burlington, USA

25 Aug 2025 - present

Post Doctoral Researcher

University of Vermont, Burlington, USA

01 Dec 2024 - 25 Aug 2025