Behnam Ahmadikia
About Behnam Ahmadikia
Behnam Ahmadikia is an Associate in Mechanical Engineering currently working at Exponent in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has extensive experience in academia and research, having held various positions at UC Santa Barbara and Sharif University of Technology, focusing on mechanical engineering and materials science.
Current Role at Exponent
Behnam Ahmadikia currently serves as an Associate in Mechanical Engineering at Exponent, a position he has held since 2023 in the San Francisco Bay Area. His role involves applying his expertise in mechanical engineering to various projects, contributing to the company's focus on engineering consulting and research.
Work Experience at UC Santa Barbara
Behnam Ahmadikia has extensive experience at UC Santa Barbara, where he worked in multiple capacities from 2017 to 2023. His roles included Research Assistant for five years, Advanced GSP Mentor for two years, and Teaching Assistant for two years. He also served as a Mech Eng Lab Instructor and a Physics Lab Instructor, demonstrating his commitment to education and research in mechanical engineering.
Academic Background and Degrees
Behnam Ahmadikia has a solid academic foundation in mechanical engineering. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Isfahan University of Technology from 2010 to 2014, followed by a Master's Degree from Sharif University of Technology from 2014 to 2017. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering at UC Santa Barbara from 2017 to 2023.
Research and Technical Skills
During his academic career, Behnam Ahmadikia focused on various research areas, including microstructure-property relationships in polycrystalline materials and micromechanical simulation of fiber-reinforced composites. He utilized Finite Element Analysis (FEA) techniques extensively, particularly in his master's program, where he worked on surface modification techniques for fatigue life extension of structural metals.
Previous Roles in Education and Research
Prior to his tenure at UC Santa Barbara, Behnam Ahmadikia held several positions in educational and research settings. He was a Teaching Assistant and Undergraduate Research Assistant at Isfahan University of Technology, and a Graduate Research Assistant at Sharif University of Technology. His experience includes project work in knitting laboratories and life estimation laboratories, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of mechanical engineering principles.