SUPERVISORs:
Dr. Hossein Rouhani
Dr. Jason Carey
About ME
I received my B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, in 2014 and 2017, respectively. I am currently a Ph.D. student in the “Neuromuscular Control and Biomechanics Laboratory” at the University of Alberta.
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Biomechanics and Gait Analysis
Ergonomics and Spine Biomechanics
Dynamics and Control
Mechanical system design
Intelligent Systems, Machine Learning algorithms, and AI
Digital signal processing
Statistics and clinical statistics
Robotics
Machine Design
Dynamics of Machines
Game Theory
Writing analytically and technical writing
Academic PROJECTs:
During my academic journey, I had the opportunity to explore diverse areas of research. In my undergraduate studies, I delved into the fascinating world of satellite dynamics for my B.Sc. thesis. This experience gave me a strong foundation and broadened my insight and coding experiences for my future graduate studies.
As I pursued my graduate studies, my passion for understanding the intricacies of human movement led me to the field of Biomechanics. For my graduate thesis, I was working on the compensation mechanism in the gait of individuals with excessive anti-version. Utilizing the powerful tool OpenSim, I conducted gait tests on these participants and developed subject-specific musculoskeletal models to unravel the compensation mechanisms those individual employs to keep their walking patterns normal. At the same time, I had the privilege of collaborating with a multidisciplinary team consisting of an orthopedic surgeon, biomechanical engineers, and other specialists in cerebral palsy (CP) gait analysis. Together, we embarked on a CP gait analysis project, combining our expertise to investigate and enhance our understanding of the gait patterns in individuals with CP.
Finally, during my Ph.D. studies, I am working on validating a wearable IMU technology and using it to assess hockey players' and ice skaters' performance.
Honors and AWARDS
Graduate teaching award
University of Alberta junior research fellowship
Doctoral recruitment award
Fellowship of national elites’ foundation
Journal publications:
Khandan, A., Fathian, R., Carey, P, Jason, Rouhani, H. Measurement of temporal and spatial parameters of ice hockey skating using a wearable system, Scientific Reports, 2022.
Khandan, A., Fathian, R., Carey, P, Jason, Rouhani, H., Assessment of three-dimensional kinematics of high- and low-calibre hockey skaters on synthetic ice using wearable sensors, Sensors, 2022.
Nazarahari, M., Khandan, A., Khan, A. and Rouhani, H. Foot angular kinematics measured with inertial measurement units: A reliable criterion for real-time gait event detection, Journal of Biomechanics, 2022.
Fathian, R., Khandan, A., Chiu, L.Z. and Rouhani, H. Assessment of countermovement jump with and without arm swing using a single inertial measurement unit, Sports Biomechanics, 2022.
Mehryar, P., Shourijeh, M.S., Rezaeian, T., Khandan, A.R., Messenger, N., O'Connor, R., Farahmand, F. and Dehghani-Sanij, A. Muscular activity comparison between non-amputees and transfemoral amputees during normal transient-state walking speed, Medical Engineering & Physics, 2021.
Darbandi, H., Baniasad, M., Baghdadi, S., Khandan, A., Vafaee, A. and Farahmand, F., 2020. Automatic classification of gait patterns in children with cerebral palsy using fuzzy clustering method, Clinical Biomechanics, 2020.
Mehryar, P., Shourijeh, M.S., Rezaeian, T., Khandan, A.R., Messenger, N., O'Connor, R., Farahmand, F. and Dehghani-Sanij, A. Differences in muscle synergies between healthy subjects and transfemoral amputees during normal transient-state walking speed, Gait & Posture, 2020.
Conference articles:
Khandan, A., Fathian, R., Carey, P, Jason, Rouhani, H. Comparison of high-and low-calibre ice skaters stride time and stride length on a synthetic ice surface, European society of biomechanics (ESB) 2023.
Fathian, R., Khandan, A., Ho, Ch. and Rouhani, H. Estimating push phase duration of wheelchair propulsion using hand mounted imu, Canadian Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Association (CSCIRA) 2023.
Khandan, A., Fathian, R., Carey, P, Jason, Rouhani, H. Comparison of high-and low-calibre ice skaters stride time and stride length on a synthetic ice surface, Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineering (CSME) 2022.
Khandan, A., Fathian, R., Carey, P, Jason, Rouhani, H. Comparison of high-and low-calibre ice skaters stride time and stride length on a synthetic ice surface, International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) 2021.
Khandan, A., Fathian, R., Carey, P, Jason, Rouhani, H. Effectiveness of temporal gait event detection methods in detecting ice-Skating temporal events, Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineering (CSME) 2020.
Fathian, R., Khandan, A., Chiu, L.Z. and Rouhani, H. Vertical jump height estimation using reconstructed pelvis method in countermovement jump, Canadian Society for Biomechanics (CSB) 2020.
Fathian, R., Khandan, A., Chiu, L.Z. and Rouhani, H. Jump height estimation using a single wearable inertial sensor mounted on sacrum, Canadian Society for Biomechanics (CSME) 2020.
Mehryar P., Rezaeian T., Khandan A., Farahmand F., Dehghani-Sanij A. Ground reaction forces in perturbed standing balance of above-knee prosthesis users. ISB. ISB/ASB 2019.
Mehryar, P., Mehdikhani, M., Khandan, A.R., Messenger, N., Strauss, D. Spatio-Temporal Variables of Trans-Femoral Amputees' Walking. ISPO (International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics) 17th World Congress 2019.
Salehi A, Khandan A, Baniasad MA, Baghdadi S, Farahmand F, Zohoor M. Center of pressure progression and GRF are altered in cerebral palsy crouch gait. Gait & Posture 65 Suppl 1. ESMAC 2018.
M. Shojaeefard, A. Khandan, M. Arab Baniasad, F. Farahmand, S. Baghdadi, A. Vafaei, R. Narimani. There are common patterns of muscle synergy in cerebral palsy crouch gait. Gait & Posture 65 Suppl 1. ESMAC 2018.
S. Baghdadi, A. Khandan, M. Arab Baniasad, H. Darbandi, A.R. Vafaei. Absence of the patella has minimal effects on sagittal plane gait parameters. Gait & Posture 65 Suppl 1. ESMAC 2018.
Interest and hobbies
Engaging in voluntary activities has allowed me to develop valuable skills while positively impacting my community and expanding my network. I have also attained an intermediate level of proficiency in Arabic, French, and German, enabling me to understand and communicate in these languages to some extent. As for my hobbies, I enjoy delving into novels, poems, and movies and immersing myself in their fascinating narratives and stories. Finally, music has always provided me with relaxation, emotional resonance, and an opportunity to explore a new world.