Masood (Max) Razavi
Title: Adjunct Professor
Department: Energy Management
Campus: Vancouver
Area(s) of Expertise: Thermal Analysis, Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, Management
Education Credentials: Ph.D., M.Sc., MBA
Industry Credentials: P.Eng., PMP
Joined New York Tech: 2019
Masood (Max) Razavi completed his doctoral studies in mechanical engineering at Memorial University of Newfoundland. His research was centered around advanced thermal analysis of microelectronics. During his academic journey, Razavi demonstrated exceptional research prowess, earning him the esteemed David Dunsiger Award for Excellence in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field.
Outside the academic sphere, Razavi has ventured into the dynamic world of engineering and business. He played different engineering roles in high-profile projects in Canada and overseas.
Recent Projects and Research
Theses
- Razavi, M., 2016, Advanced Thermal Analysis of Micro Electronics Using Spreading Resistance Models, Ph.D. Thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
- Razavi, M., 2007, Modeling of Thermal Stratification in Cisterns Using Artificial Neural Networks, M.Sc. Thesis, Tehran, Iran.
- Razavi, M., 2004, Modification of LNG Fueling Systems for Commercial Vehicles, B.Sc. Thesis, Tehran, Iran.
Selected Publications and Presentations
Articles Published in Refereed Journals
- Al-khamaiseh, B., Razavi, M., Muzychka, Y.S., and Kocabiyik, S., Thermal Resistance of a 3-D Flux Channel With Nonuniform Heat Convection in the Sink Plane, IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology, 2018.
- Razavi, M., Muzychka, Y.S., and Kocabiyik, S., Review of Advances in Thermal Spreading Resistance Problems, AIAA Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, May 2016.
- Razavi, M., Dehghani, A.R., Khani, M.R. and Dehghani, M.R., Comparing Meshless Local Petrov-Galerkin and Artificial Neural Networks Methods for Modeling Heat Transfer in Cisterns, Int. J. of Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 43, 2015, Pages 521–529.
- Razavi, M., Muzychka, Y.S., and Kocabiyik, S., Thermal Resistance in a Rectangular Flux Channel with Non-Uniform Heat Convection in the Sink Plane, Int. J. of Heat Transfer, 2015.
- Ameri Siahoui, H.R., Dehghani, A.R., Razavi, M. and Khani, M.R., Investigation of Thermal Stratification in Cisterns Using Analytical and Artificial Neural Networks Methods, Int. J. of Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 52, Issue 1, January 2011, Pages 505–511.
- Madoliat, R., Razavi, M. and Dehghani, A.R., Modeling of Heat Transfer in Cisterns Using Artificial Neural Networks, AIAA Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, Volume. 23, No. 2, 2009, Pages 411–416.
- Razavi, M. and Dehghani, A.R, Simulation of Thermal Stratification in Cisterns Using Artificial Neural Networks, Int. J. of Energy, Heat and Mass Transfer, Volume. 31, No. 3, 2009, Pages 201–210.
Articles Presented at International Conferences
- Razavi, M., Muzychka, Y.S., and Kocabiyik, S., Thermal Resistance of a Two Dimensional Flux Channel with Eccentric Heat Source and Asymmteric Edge Cooling, IEEE 25th International Conference on Thermal, Mechanical and Multi-Physics Simulation and Experiments in Microelectronics and Microsystems (EuroSimE), Catania, Italy, April 2024.
- Doraghi, S., Razavi, M., Promoting solo transportation systems as a common way of transportation in Metro Vancouver, ICSTSL 2023: 17th International Conference on Sustainable Transportation Studies and Logistics, Vancouver, Canada, 22-23 May 2023.
- Razavi, M., Muzychka, Y.S., and Kocabiyik, S., Temperature Distribution in a Circular Flux Tube with Arbitrary Specified Contact Temperature, 15th IEEE Intersociety Conference on Thermal and Thermomechanical Phenomena in Electronic Systems (ITherm), Las Vegas, NV, USA, May 2016.
- Razavi, M., Dehghani-sanij, A., and Muzychka, Y. S., Numerical Investigation of Thermal Resistance in a Rectangular Flux Channel with Non-Uniform Heat Convection in the Sink Plane, ASME 2015 International Technical Conference and Exhibition on Packaging and Integration of Electronic and Photonic Microsystems and ASME 2015 12th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels, and Minichannels, InterPACKICNMM2015.
- Razavi, M., Muzychka, Y. S., and Kocabiyik S., Thermal Behavior of Rectangular Flux Channels with Discretely Specified Contact Flux and Temperature, ASME 2015 International Technical Conference and Exhibition on Packaging and Integration of Electronic and Photonic Microsystems and ASME 2015 12th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels, and Minichannels, InterPACKICNMM2015.
- Razavi, M., Muzychka, Y. S. and Kocabiyik, S., Thermal Spreading Resistance in a Flux Channel with Arbitrary Heat Convection in the Sink Plane, ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering & Congress & Exposition, IMECE 2014.
- Dehghani, A.R., Mazidi, M., Razavi, M. and Vessali Barazandeh, S., Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Operation of Optimized Design of Wind Tower in Hot and Arid Regions, Engineering Congress on Alternative Energy Applications, November 2–6, 2009.
Courses Taught at New York Tech
- Systems Engineering and Management
- Sustainability and Entrepreneurship
- Seminar in New Products and Technology
- Energy Management