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Shiva Shahshenas

@shivashahshenas

Physics professor and plasma engineer specializing in tokamak systems, plasma devices, and applied cold plasma solutions.

Iran

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining applied plasma R&D and technology commercialization, collaborative academic-industry projects, and opportunities to lead lab development and student mentorship.

I am a physics faculty and plasma engineer with a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering (fusion) from AmirKabir University of Technology and extensive experience in tokamak systems and plasma devices.

I have designed and constructed tokamak current drive and pre-ionization systems, led national tokamak simulation and construction efforts, and produced plasma generators, diagnostic tools, and radiation-resistant nanofibers through multiple technology companies I founded.

As a university instructor and workshop leader I teach courses and run hands-on labs in nuclear reactors, radiation detection, MCNP, Comsol Multiphysics and plasma diagnostics, mentoring students and developing laboratory facilities for education.

I combine academic research, patents, and industrial project leadership—focusing on cold plasma applications, plasma generators, diagnostic systems, MCNP simulation, and nanofiber fabrication—to deliver practical, research-driven solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Professor

Current

Islamic Azad University Shabestar Branch

Sep 2009 - Present (16 years)

Appointed assistant professor teaching nuclear and physics courses, supervising labs and delivering curriculum from 2009 to present while managing incubator activities and industry collaborations.

Nuclear Engineering Dosimetry Lab Instruction MCNP Student supervision Research

Incubator Manager

Islamic Azad University Shabestar Branch

Mar 2020 - Mar 2023 (2 years 11 months)

Managed university incubator (2020–2023), supporting startup formation, technology transfer, and commercialization of plasma- and nanofiber-related projects.

Technology Transfer Commercialization Project evaluation Networking

Owner

Hyrcanian Plasma Generator Company

May 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 7 months)

Owned and directed company (2016–2018) designing and manufacturing plasma laboratory and industrial equipment including DBD systems, sputtering, RF/ICP generators and high-voltage power supplies.

Sputtering RF ICP Equipment Fabrication Project Management

Physics Faculty

Amirkabir University of Technology

Served as physics faculty with responsibilities in teaching, MCNP and Comsol workshops, and research on tokamak systems and plasma diagnostics, contributing to Alborz Tokamak simulations and publications.

COMSOL MultiPhysics Plasma Physics Tokamak MCNP Experimental Design Matlab Scientific Writing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

AmirKabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic)

Doctor of Philosophy, Nuclear Engineering (fusion)

Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering with concentration in tokamak plasma; dissertation on design and construction of Alborz Tokamak current drive system.

AmirKabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic)

Master of Science, Nuclear Engineering

M.Sc. in Nuclear Engineering with concentration in plasma focus diagnostic systems; thesis on design and construction of a magnetic probe for current sheet study in the Amirkabir plasma focus facility.