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Dr. Behrouz Shiari specializes in modeling and simulation of micro/nanosytems (MEMS/NEMS, Micro/Nanofluidic Devices), multiscale modeling, coupled finite element analysis, and atomistic simulations. Prior to joining NNIN@Michigan in 2010, Dr Shiari was working at Carleton University on nanomechanics ands multiscale modeling.
 

Publications:

• Shiari, B., “Multiscale Modeling of Crack Initiation and Propagation at the Nanoscale”, Proceedings of ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Houston, Texas, Nov. 9-15, 2012.
• Shiari, B., "Key Challenges Facing Verification and Validation of Multi-Scale Modeling at the Nanoscale," Proceedings of ASME Verification and Validation Symposium, May 2-4, 2012.
• Shiari, B., "Simulation of Surface Effects in the Dissipative Dynamics of Silicon Nanoresonators" MRS Meeting, Nov. 28 – 30, 2011.
• Kaya, T., Shiari, B.,  Petsch, K.,  and Yates, D., "Design of a MEMS Capacitive Comb-drive Accelerometer", Proceeding of COMSOL Conference, Oct. 2011.
• Shiari, Behrouz. "Large Scale Atomistic Modeling of Scratching Process by a Spherical Tool." Bulletin of the American Physical Society 56 (2011).
• Shiari, Behrouz. Dynamic multiscale modeling of materials at the nanoscale. 2009.
• Shiari, B., Miller, R.E., “Multiscale Modeling of Fatigue Crack Initiation and Propagation in Nanocrystalline Metals” Proceedings of ICF12- 12th International Conference on Fracture, Ottawa, Canada, July 12-17, 2009.
• Shiari. B, and Miller R.E., “Multiscale Modeling of Ductile Crystals at the Nanoscale Subjected to Cyclic Loading,” Acta Materiala, Vol. 56(12), pp. 2799-2809, 2008.
• Shiari, B, Miller, R., and Klug, D., “Multiscale Modeling of Materials at the Nanoscale: A Dynamic Approach,” Canadian Journal of Physics Vol. 86(2), pp. 391-400, 2008.
• Shiari, B., Miller, R., and Klug, D., “Multiscale Modeling of Material Removal Process at Nanoscale,” Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, Vol. 55, pp. 2384-2405, 2007.
• Jazar, N. R., Mahinfalah, M., Aagaah R. M., and Shiari, B.," Behavior of Mathieu Equation in Stable Regions", International Journal for Mechanics and Solids, Vol.9 (1), pp.145-167, 2006.
• Shiari, B., and Wild, P. M.,” Coupled Finite Element Analysis of a Piezo-ceramic Force Transducer,” Transaction of CSME, Vol. 30(1), pp. 167-180, 2006.
• Shiari, B., Miller, R.E., Zhao, L., and Beres, W., “Multiscale Modeling of Nanoindentation: Significance of Local Temperature Rise,” Proceedings of COM 2006 - 45th International Conference of Metallurgists, Montreal, Canada, Oct. 1-4, 2006.
• Shiari,   B., Miller, R.E., Beres, W., and Zhao, L., “Coupled Atomisctic/Continuumm Discrete Dislocation Modeling of Nanoscratching,” Proceedings of COM 2006 - 45th International Conference of Metallurgists, Montreal, Canada, Oct. 1-4, 2006.
• Shiari, B., Miller, R. E., “Finite Temperature Coupled Atomistic/Continuum Discrete Dislocation Dynamics Simulation of Nanoindentation” in “Nanomechanics of Materials and Structures”, Springer (2006), ISBN: 1-4020-3950-6.
• Shiari, B., and Miller, R., and Curtin, W. A., “Coupled Atomistic/Discrete Dislocation Simulations of Nanoindentation at Finite Temperature,” ASME J. of Engineering Materials and Technology, Vol. 127, pp. 358-368, 2005.  
• Mandache, C., Shiari, B. and Clapham, L., "Defect separation considerations in magnetic flux leakage inspection", Insight, Vol. 47, No 5, 2005.
• Shiari, B., Klug, D.D., and Miller, R.E., “Structural Flexibility of Silicon Nanobeams,” proceedings of Twelfth Canadian Semiconductor Technology Conference, Ottawa, Canada, Aug. 16-19, 2005.
• Shiari, B., and Afagh, F., “Modelling of Static and Dynamic Response of Piezoelectric Actuated Beam Using Layer-wise Theory” proceedings of 16th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies, Paris, France, October 9th-12th, 2005.
• Shiari, B.,  Miller, R.E., and Klug, D., “Finite Temperature Multiscale Computational Modeling of Materials at the Nanoscale", Proceedings of the 2005 International Conference on MEMS, NANO, and Smart Systems, Banff, Canada, July, 2005.  
• Shiari, B.,  Miller, R.E., and Klug, D., “ Multiscale Modeling of Nanobeam Structures for MEMS/NEMS Applications Subjected to Cyclic Loading,” MRS (Material Research Society) Spring meeting, San Francisco, CA, Apr. 28-Mar. 1, 2005.
• Barber, V., Shiari, B. and Clapham, L., "Mechanical Damage Detection using Magnetic Flux Leakage Tools: Modeling the Effect of Localized Residual Stresses ", IEEE Transaction on Magnetic, Vol. 40, No.1, 2004.
• Shiari, B., and Wild P.M., "Finite Element Analysis of a Single Wood-Pulp Fiber Subjected to Transverse Compression;" Wood and Fiber Science, Vol. 36, pp.135-142, 2004.
• Shiari, B., and Miller, R.E., “Multiscale Simulations of Dynamic Nanoindentation and Cyclic Plasticity at Finite Temperature,” Proc. MRS (Material Research Society) Fall meeting, Boston, MA, Nov. 29- Dec. 3, 2004.
• Shiari, B. and Miller, R.E., "Finite Temperature Coupled Atomistic/Continuum Discrete Dislocation Dynamics Simulation of Nanoindentation," Proc. of the International Workshop on Nanomechanics, Pacific Grove, California, July, 2004.
• Shiari, B., and Miller, R.E., “A Coupled Atomistic and Discrete Dislocation Plasticity Simulation (CADD): Dynamic and Finite Temperature Considerations,” Second Canadian Network for Computational Materials Science (CNCMS II) Conference, McMaster University, Oct. 2004.
• Shiari, B., and Afagh, F., “Interlaminar Stress Analysis at Free edges of General Cross-ply Composite Laminates” Proc. 16th Canadian Materials Science Conference, Carleton University, Ottawa, June 2004.
• Shiari, B., and Miller, R.E.,” Coupled Atomistic and Discrete Dislocation Mechanics: The CADD Model,” Proc. 16th Canadian Materials Science Conference, Carleton University, Ottawa, June 2004.
• Shiari, B., and Jazar, R. N.,” Thermoelastic Properties of Twisted Nanotube Bundles”, Mechanical Properties of Large Arrays of Nanotubes,” Proc. 16th Canadian Materials Science Conference, Carleton University, Ottawa, June 2004.
• Shiari, B., Eslami, M. R. and Shakeri, M., “Thermomechanical Shocks in Composite Cylindrical Shells: A Coupled Thermoelastic Finite Element Analysis”, Scientia Iranica: International Journal of Science & Technology, Vol. 9, No.2, 2003.
• Shiari, B., and Miller, R.E.,” Evaluation of Integration Schemes for Dynamic Coupled       Atomistic/Continuum Simulation,” Proceedings of First Canadian Network for Computational Materials Science (CNCMS I) Conference, McMaster University, May 2003.
• Shiari, B.,“ Thermomechanical Shocks in Multilayer Composite Shells of Revolution: A Coupled Thermoelastic Finite Element Approach”, Proc. ASME-IMECE Congress and Exposition Symposium on Dynamic Response of Advanced Materials and Structures, Washington D.C., USA, November 2003.
• Shiari, B., “Equivalent Continuum Modeling of Nanotubes Vibration”, Proc. ASME-IMECE Congress and Exposition Symposium on Dynamic Response of Advanced Materials and Structures, Washington D.C., USA, November 2003.  
• Shiari, B., and Wild, P.M., “A Finite Element Model for the Transverse Collapse of Wood-Pulp Fibers”, Proceedings of Progress in Paper Physics (PPP2002), NY, USA, 2002.
• Shiari, B., Nakhaei-Jazar, G., and Bahrami, M., “Dynamic of a Manipulator with Closed Kinematic Loop,” Proceedings of Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering Forum, Kingston, Canada, 2002.