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Current lab members @ Wayne State University
Sara Masoud
Assistant Professor, Industrial & Systems Engineering
Dr. Masoud received her doctorate in systems and industrial engineering and master’s in statistics from the University of
Arizona in 2019. She received her bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering from Sharif University of
Technology, Iran, in 2014. Her research focuses on mixed reality, virtual reality, augmented reality and dynamic,
data-driven application systems by utilizing applied machine learning, simulation and optimization models in
agro-industry, transportation, health care and manufacturing. She is a member of the Institute of Industrial
and Systems Engineers (IISE) and Institute of Operations Research and Management Sciences. In 2019,
she received the IISE Annual Meeting Best Paper Award in the Data Analytics and Information Systems track.
Roohollah Jahanmahin
Research Assistant, Industrial & Systems Engineering
Roohollah’s research focuses on human–autonomy teaming and trust modeling in conditional autonomy.
He develops and evaluates human-in-the-loop models and simulation frameworks to study delegation, intervention,
and decision-making in mixed human–autonomous systems, with applications in transportation. His work integrates
immersive simulators, statistical modeling, machine learning, and digital twin concepts to improve
human–autonomy coordination and system resilience.
Elnaz Alinezhad
Teaching/Research Assistant, Industrial & Systems Engineering
Elnaz's research focuses on extended reality (XR), digital twins,
and human–autonomy teaming, with applications in immersive training, contested logistics, and advanced
manufacturing. She works on developing and evaluating VR-based simulation environments and data-driven
models to support human-in-the-loop decision making and training effectiveness. Elnaz has been recognized
as a Best Track Paper Finalist in Human Factors and Ergonomics at the 2025 IISE Annual Meeting.
Winnas Al-Sahli
Graduate Assistant, Industrial & Systems Engineering
Winnas's research focuses on heart attack (myocardial infarction) care in emergency medicine, with an
emphasis on data-driven analysis and decision support to improve early detection, treatment timing,
and patient outcomes. Her work aims to support clinical decision-making and enhance emergency department
processes through quantitative modeling and analytics.
Nadia Anjum
Teaching Assistant, Industrial & Systems Engineering
Nadia's research focuses on the design and development of immersive learning environments for offshore lifting operations
in marine energy. She develops XR-based training simulations integrated with adaptive algorithms that personalize
instruction based on individual learner capabilities and provide real-time feedback.
Her work aims to improve training effectiveness, safety performance, and situational awareness by supporting
skill acquisition, error correction, and decision-making in complex, high-risk marine lifting scenarios.
Anahita Alizadeh
Graduate Student, Industrial & Systems Engineering
Anahita's research focuses on urban mobility analytics and transportation systems, with a current thesis
centered on estimating hidden demand in bike-sharing systems using data-driven modeling and optimization
approaches. She is interested in leveraging analytics, operations research, and emerging technologies to
improve sustainable transportation and smart city infrastructure. Anahita also brings interests in manufacturing,
operations improvement, and applied industrial engineering methods to real-world systems.
Former lab members
Maryam Eghbali Zarch
Postdoctoral Scholar, Industrial & Systems Engineering
Dr. Eghbalizarch is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Kennesaw State
University. She is the Director of the Health Systems Optimization (HSOpt) Lab, where her research focuses on
applying systems engineering, data science, and decision analytics to improve healthcare delivery and medical
decision-making. Her work integrates Markov modeling, simulation, optimization, and predictive analytics to
support cost-effectiveness analysis and complex health systems planning. She is also a member of the National
Cancer Institute–sponsored Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling Network (CISNET). She previously served
as a postdoctoral researcher at Wayne State University, where she received the Graduate School Postdoctoral
Research Award in 2022 and 2023.
Ali Kamali Mohammadzadeh
Teaching/Research Assistant, Industrial & Systems Engineering
Dr. Kamali Mohammadzadeh received his Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Wayne State University.
He is currently a data scientist at McDonald’s, where he applies advanced analytics and machine learning to
large-scale, real-world systems. His academic research focused on virtual reality–driven human–robot interaction,
immersive simulation, and intention recognition for collaborative systems. His work integrated XR technologies,
human factors, and data-driven modeling to support the design and evaluation of human-centered autonomous and
robotic systems.
Faisal Alsaedi
Ph.D. Candidate, Industrial & Systems Engineering
Dr. Alsaedi is currently affiliated with KDcare Community ABA Services, where he applies data analytics and
decision-support methods to support healthcare and behavioral services. His academic research focused on
condition-based maintenance, degradation modeling, and data-driven reliability and prognostics for complex systems.
His work integrated machine learning, statistical modeling, and optimization to improve system performance,
reliability, and operational decision-making.
Mahzad Tafvizi Zavareh
MS Graduate
Undergraduate research assistants
Omar Al Ezzi
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Terence Chen
Visiting Undergraduate Research Assistant
Jake Pierson
Visiting Undergraduate Research Assistant
Carlton Leroy Allen
Visiting Undergraduate Research Assistant
Johnathan Ng
Visiting Undergraduate Research Assistant
Patric Kelly
Visiting Undergraduate Research Assistant
Marisa O'Dea
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Abd E Ali Hussain
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Mallory Marshall
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Luca Kozlowski
Undergraduate Research Assistant
