Mehdi Khazaeli

Mehdi Khazaeli, PhD, PE, PMP, is an Associate Professor in School of Engineering and Computer Science at University of the Pacific. He also serves as Assistant Dean of Innovation and Professional Development. He oversees the corporate affiliates program including CO-OP, sponsored research and career services in the School of Engineering and Computer Science. He teaches courses in Design and Innovation, Decision Making and Data Analytics. He has consulted with and taught seminars for a variety of clients, including those in R&D-based industries, venture capital, research organizations, and educational institutions. His research interest is in machine learning, natural language processing, sport analytics and system engineering.

Khazaeli earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Science with concentration in Information Technology Engineering form LSU and his M.S in Product Design and Management from the University of Liverpool. He also is a California-licensed professional engineer in the Industrial Engineering discipline and certified Project Management Professional. Upon completion of his studies he won the outstanding innovation product in product design and development project expo. Prior to joining Pacific he worked as a Data Analyst for the Department of Health & Hospitals and the Center of Business and Information Technology.

He was a star athlete player for Isfahan University of Technology and University of Liverpool and won letters in three sports. His passion for sport and his background in Information Technology led him to research in areas such as performance analysis using image and video processing, biomechanics and Human Computer Interaction.

In his personal time Dr. Khazaeli enjoys spending time with his family and playing different sports.