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.
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont, USA
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineer Graduate Research Award
University of Vermont
For excellence in performance and greatest promise of success
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.
2025 NSF Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Rising Star
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, USA
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