Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahmood Reza Azghani | Tabriz university of Technology | Iran
Mahmood-reza Azghani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomechanics at the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Tabriz University of Technology (Sahand). He earned his Ph.D. in robotics and biomechanics from Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, and has since established himself as a recognized scholar in biomechanics, robotics, and medical simulation technologies. His research interests include robotic-assisted systems, biomechanical modeling, and the development of innovative healthcare technologies. He has authored more than 90 papers in high-impact international journals, contributing substantially to the advancement of his field. His research influence is reflected in his academic metrics, with over 738 citations on Google Scholar and 458 on Scopus, an h-index of 13 and 12 respectively, and an i10-index of 22 and 16, highlighting both the breadth and depth of his scholarly contributions. Alongside publications, he has registered several innovations at the Iranian Patent Center and founded a start-up company dedicated to robotic simulators for medical examination, underscoring his entrepreneurial vision and translational impact. His outstanding academic achievements have been acknowledged with multiple awards for research excellence and innovative projects, positioning him as a leading figure in the integration of engineering and medicine within the field of biomedical engineering.
Featured Publications
Manshadi, F. D., Parnianpour, M., Sarrafzadeh, J., & Azghani, M. R. (2011). Abdominal hollowing and lateral abdominal wall muscles’ activity in both healthy men and women: An ultrasonic assessment in supine and standing positions. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 15(1), 108–113.
Ghorbanpour, A., Azghani, M. R., Taghipour, M., Salahzadeh, Z., Ghaderi, F., & others. (2018). Effects of McGill stabilization exercises and conventional physiotherapy on pain, functional disability and active back range of motion in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 30(4), 481–485.
Aghazadeh, J., Ghaderi, M., Azghani, M. R., Khalkhali, H. R., Allahyari, T., & others. (2015). Anti-fatigue mats, low back pain, and electromyography: An interventional study. International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 28, 1–9.
Karimi, Z., Allahyari, T., Azghani, M. R., & Khalkhali, H. (2016). Influence of unstable footwear on lower leg muscle activity, volume change and subjective discomfort during prolonged standing. Applied Ergonomics, 53, 95–102.
Azghani, M. R., Farahmand, F., Meghdari, A., Vossoughi, G., & Parnianpour, M. (2009). Design and evaluation of a novel triaxial isometric trunk muscle strength measurement system. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 223(7), 879–889.
Mirakhorlo, M., Azghani, M. R., & Kahrizi, S. (2014). Validation of a musculoskeletal model of lifting and its application for biomechanical evaluation of lifting techniques. Journal of Research in Health Sciences, 14(1), 29–35.
Dehghan Manshadi, F., Parnianpour, M., Sarrafzadeh, J., & Azghani, M. (2011). Abdominal hollowing and lateral abdominal wall muscle activity in both healthy men and women: An ultrasonic assessment in supine and standing positions. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, 15(1), 108–113.
Salehi-Pourmehr, H., Rahbarghazi, R., Mahmoudi, J., Roshangar, L., & others. (2019). Intra-bladder wall transplantation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells improved urinary bladder dysfunction following spinal cord injury. Life Sciences, 221, 20–28.