Mechanical Engineer · PhD Researcher · Entrepreneur · Sydney-based
Mohammad Houkan
I’m a mechanical engineer turned materials science researcher, working on next-generation nanomaterials for bioelectronics and organic photovoltaics. I care about innovation, sustainability, and making advanced technology more accessible.
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
University of Sydney · 2024 – present
Research focus
Nanomaterials for bioelectronics and organic photovoltaics; advanced microscopy and imaging.
Technical toolkit
Python (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn), C/C++, Ruby, Java; SolidWorks, SketchUp, Rhino/Grasshopper, AutoCAD, MATLAB, OpenFOAM.
Industry & lab experience
Assistant Production Manager, Research Assistant, MEP Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Intern.
About
I started in mechanical engineering, building and modelling physical systems, and gradually moved into nanomaterials and intelligent devices. I’ve worked in factories, construction sites, and research labs—designing prototypes, running experiments, and analysing data with Python and MATLAB. Now, as a PhD student, I focus on soft nanomaterials and imaging techniques for bioelectronic and photovoltaic devices.
Featured Research
Organic Photovoltaics
Donor–acceptor nanoparticles, blend morphology, and charge separation for OPV efficiency.
Learn moreBioelectronics
Soft, low-voltage nanomaterials interfacing with neural tissues and artificial retina interfaces.
Learn moreMicroscopy & Imaging
Cryo-TEM, STEM-EDX, and synchrotron X-ray to map nanoscale structure to device performance.
Learn moreFeatured Projects
Embedded 3D-printed CO₂ sensors
Integrated CO₂ sensors into 3D-printed structures for indoor monitoring with Python/MATLAB analysis.
View projectBiometric sensor system
Contactless interface prototype recognized in competitions; hardware + signal processing integration.
View projectAutonomous driving robustness
Adversarial input generation to stress-test deep learning models in AV pipelines.
View projectSelected Publications
View all publications- Embedded 3D-printed CO₂ sensors for indoor monitoring2022
- Nanocellulose-Based Materials for Sensors2021
- Introduction to 3D and 4D Printing Technology: State of the Art and Recent Trends2020