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Dr. Afshin Izadian received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from West Virginia University (WVU) in 2008, specializing in control systems and fault diagnosis of micro‑electromechanical systems (MEMS). He subsequently conducted postdoctoral research at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) before joining 鶹Ʒ in 2009, where he is now an Associate Professor.

Dr. Izadian's research centers on the application of electrical engineering principles to biomedical systems, with a particular emphasis on optical neuromodulation. His work explores the use of nanoparticles and quantum dots to interface with neural tissue, enabling light‑driven stimulation mechanisms. He has pioneered the development of injectable artificial photoreceptors that respond to optical stimuli and generate action potentials, mimicking the behavior of natural human photoreceptors and opening new avenues for vision restoration and neural prosthetics.

In addition to his biomedical research, Dr. Izadian has extensive expertise in advanced control systems, adaptive control, machine learning, and model‑based engineering for energy conversion and energy storage systems. His work in this area includes control, modeling, diagnostics, and fault detection for batteries, electric machines, and renewable energy systems, bridging theory with real‑world implementation.

Through his interdisciplinary research, teaching, and leadership, Dr. Izadian aims to advance technologies at the intersection of engineering and medicine, translating fundamental innovations into scalable and impactful solutions.