Bio

Farzin Khorasani came to the U.S. in 2010 to build upon his dreams. Learning an entire new language was the first of his goals he had checked off by 2012. In 2013, he entered the mechanical engineering program at University of California Santa Barbara as a freshman with a vision to explore new horizons. From early on, he took advantage of the engineering facilities to develop both hands-on and analytical skills while growing under the mentorship of professional engineers. His strong theoretical background was gained by excelling in his upper division engineering courses. He has worked on and led several team projects from initial concept & detailed design, to analysis & simulation, to prototyping, all the way to the product delivery stage.    

Design, analysis, and testing are his strongest skills which drive his passion. Farzin has practiced these talents in the development of projects such as the self-braking skateboard mechanism, the popsicle-bridge testing apparatus, the assistive shoe device, and the Karl Storz Imaging internship. Farzin also enjoys performing hands-on tasks such as working on SAE off-road vehicles and building in-line speed skates. He has taught himself to weld, lay down carbon fiber, solder, code, build, and calibrate 3D printers.  

Currently, Farzin is attempting to introduce an innovative measurement tool to the field of fluid mechanics through the design and prototyping of an optical assembly. This system will eventually replace high power lasers in performing Particle Imaging Velocimetry (PIV) in the zero-gravity environment and in the open areas, thus enhancing user-safety and reducing equipment costs.  

In his free time, Farzin enjoys performing standup comedy, go-karting, and reading about psychology. As a graduating mechanical engineer, Farzin Khorasani welcomes an opportunity to contribute to a team and put his skills in production to bring undeniable impacts to the world.