Mohammad Valibeknejad

Vening Meineszgebouw A
Princetonlaan 8a
Kamer 3.92
3584 CB Utrecht

Mohammad Valibeknejad

PhD Candidate
Hydrogeology
m.valibeknejad@uu.nl

I earned my bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, specializing in membrane technology for drug delivery and CFD simulation of drug release in my thesis work. This laid the foundation for my subsequent pursuit of a Master's degree in Process Modeling, Simulation, and Control. During this program, I undertook diverse simulation-based projects, including the development of a fuzzy controller for antiretroviral therapy of HIV and the creation of AI-based dose plans for diabetic patients. Notably, for my master's thesis, I focused on designing controllers for the safe and effective treatment of tumors using electrochemical methods. Following my master's degree, I worked as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, deeply involved in mentoring and supervising master's students, particularly those engaged in CFD and optimization projects. I started my research on the intestinal mucus barrier in April 2021 on the platform of the SoS (Structure of Strength). We used in-silico and in-vitro approaches to gain insight into the penetration of substances into the mucus layer. In December 2022, I joined Utrecht University to continue my research on the mucus barrier with support from the SoS. In January 2024, I embarked on a new chapter as a Ph.D. researcher at Utrecht University. My current focus lies in bringing insights into the erosion of sodium silicate at the pore-scale, utilizing microfluidic techniques.