Mohammad Razavi

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Mohammad Razavi

Assistant Professor Mechanical & Materials Engineering University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Dr. Razavi is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. His research integrates bioengineering, advanced imaging, and computational modeling to uncover how lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes regulate fluid transport, immune function, and disease progression.

A central focus of his work is understanding how cancer and cancer treatment disrupt the lymphatic system, leading to lymphedema — a chronic and debilitating condition affecting millions of cancer survivors worldwide. His lab develops new tools and models to improve diagnosis, treatment, and ultimately quality of life for patients.

His research has been supported by the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association. He is a recipient of multiple fellowships and early-career awards.

Education

  • Postdoc, Harvard Medical School, 2024
  • Ph.D., Bioengineering/Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019
  • M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, 2014

Research Area

  • Lymphatic Bioengineering and Organ-on-a-Chip Systems
  • Lymphatic Biomechanics and Biofluid Transport
  • Mathematical Modeling of Disease and Biological Systems
  • Quantitative Biomedical Imaging
  • Regenerative Medicine

Honors and Awards

  • American Heart Association Career Development Award, 2026
  • NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) (awarded, declined), 2024
  • NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32), 2021
  • American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship, 2017

Courses

  • Mathematical Modeling of Physiological Systems (MECH-492/892)
  • Fluid Mechanics (MECH-310)