Team Members

Javad is a DEMI member of FCT Nova and has held key positions in academia and research during his career. As a senior researcher in Uninova's Robotic & Industrial Complex System Group, he also serves as a professor at the Department of Industrial Management in the I.A.U., Science & Research branch. Javad's educational background is impressive, with a BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, an MSc in Strategic Management, and a Ph.D. in Systems. His expertise extends to fuzzy knowledge-based systems, which he explored during his Post-Doc work on the ESA(European Space Agency) project at the Nova University of Lisbon in 2005.

Dr. Somayyeh Jafarali Jassbi was born in 1982 and holds an MSc degree in computer architecture engineering, which she obtained in 2007. In 2010, she earned her Ph.D. degree in computer architecture engineering. Since then, she has been a valuable member of the Department of Computer Engineering at Azad University Science and Research Branch. Her dedication and contributions led to her promotion as an associate professor in 2011.

Dr. Mojtaba Hosseini, M.D., Ph.D., is an esteemed associate professor of Medicine and Health Services Management at I.A.U, North Branch. With a passion for his field, he has been leading the Health Services Management Department since 2011, showcasing his expertise and dedication to the domain.

Andrea is an electronic engineer with a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Bioengineering where he developed a pioneering contribution in cancer-therapy, using pulsed electromagnetic fields.
Andrea has more than 20 years of experience in multinational leading companies, in the development of IoT-products using electrothermal technologies (mainly induction and microwave) with several granted EU and international patents.

Dr. Hamidreza Bolhasani is a highly accomplished AI/Data Scientist and Visiting Professor with a strong background in computer science and artificial intelligence (AI). He holds a BSc in Physics from the University of Isfahan, followed by an MSc and PhD in Computer Engineering.

Dr. Ommid John (OJ) Faghani has a diverse educational background which includes studying at McMaster University (Engineering), University of Toronto (Biochemistry and Microbiology), Toronto Metropolitan University (Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering Technology), University of Bradford (MBA), Edinburgh Business School (Heriot-Watt University) Master’s degree in Strategic Management (MSc) and Paris Graduate School PHD in International Business (Honoris Causa).

Mr. Claudio Cenedese is an accomplished industrial manager with over 40 years of experience gained from leading multinational companies and managing international teams. His expertise lies in effectively overseeing innovation processes and successfully translating ideas into market-ready products and services (Innovation2Business).

Hamed, a recent graduate of IB, is an enthusiastic and inquisitive volunteer drawn to tackling diverse challenges. His skillset encompasses coding, digital strategy design, and implementation.

Lucy Cincotti, Occupational Therapist, has pursued a specialization in pediatric age and has been working in this sector for about 15 years. She is certified in Ayres Sensory Integration (CASI), being part of the group that organized the first ASI® course held in Italy, where she lives.