Navid ZobeiryAssociate Professor of Materials Science & Engineering at University of Washington

Dr. Navid Zobeiry is an Associate Professor of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Washington, with an adjunct appointment in Aeronautics & Astronautics. His research sits at the intersection of materials science, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing, with a focus on physics-informed machine learning, AI-enabled process optimization, rapid material characterization, and accelerated qualification of aerospace materials and structures. His group works closely with aerospace OEMs and government partners to translate AI research into practical engineering tools, including patented technologies and data-driven solutions adopted in industry. Zobeiry also leads professional courses and workshops on physics-informed machine learning and AI-enabled manufacturing, with a particular interest in how engineers can effectively combine domain expertise, physical understanding, and emerging AI tools to address the next generation of aerospace manufacturing challenges.