About me
My name is Saeideh Saeidi and I was born in Isfahan, Iran. I started my bachelor education in biomechanics 2009 at Isfahan University, it was there that I discovered my profound interest in unravelling the intricate mechanics of the human body. I pursued a master’s degree in biomechanics at Tehran Polytechnic (Amirkabir University of Technology) through which I deepened my knowledge of using finite element methods leading to a diploma thesis about prediction of osteoporotic fractures in human femur. Driven by my unwavering passion for biomedical engineering, I sought firsthand experience in the industry, working as an R&D professional in a medical device company. I was selected as a doctoral candidate at Tehran Polytechnic in 2017, where I continued my pursuit of contributing to the science of the human body. My research focus shifted toward investigating the mechanical properties of brain and its correlation to its microstructure. In 2022, I was privileged to receive the Ernst Mach grant from OeAD research foundation, which provided me the opportunity for a research stay at the Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology. This invaluable experience broadened my understanding of nonlinear mechanics and continuum theories governing soft biological tissues. In particular my research concentrated on histology-informed multiscale modeling of the human brain. Continuing my academic endeavour, I recently joined the Institute of Lightweight Design and Structural Biomechanics at TU Wien in 2023. Here, I embarked on a new chapter in my career as a pre-doctoral university assistant under the esteemed supervision of Professor Pahr. I am eager to contribute my knowledge and skills to further the advancements in the field of bone biomechanics.
Research
In the group of computational biomechanics, my research focuses on bone structures and analyzing them through finite element methods. This necessitates the utilization of cutting-edge 3D printing technologies to create accurate and realistic bone geometry models. Additionally, I employ advanced techniques such as µCT-scans and finite element methods to further explore and evaluate the biomechanical properties of bones. Furthermore, my research involves designing and implementing experimental setups to conduct mechanical tests on bone tissue, enabling a comprehensive understanding of its mechanical behavior.