Reza Sabbagh, PhD

Area of Study / Keywords

microfluidics; biomedical engineering; physical separation/mixing processes; hydrocyclones; optical measurements; computer vision and ML in biomechanical application

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About

Dr. Sabbagh is a Ph.D. graduate in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta with a strong interdisciplinary focus spanning mechanical and biomedical engineering. His work centers on biomechanics, biomedical systems, and the practical application of engineering research to improve both human and animal health.

He is an active member of the research community, regularly contributing through scientific events, invited talks, and interdisciplinary collaborations that encourage knowledge sharing and innovation.

Alongside his academic work, Dr. Sabbagh is involved in a technology-driven startup where he applies virtual prototyping and computational modeling to real-world challenges. His R&D efforts also combine biomechanics with precision livestock technologies, translating research insights into practical, scalable solutions at the intersection of engineering, healthcare, and industry.

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Research

Dr. Sabbagh is a multidisciplinary researcher working at the intersection of microfluidics, physical separation processes, and biomedical biomechanics. His research integrates optical measurement techniques, fluid dynamics modeling, and the optimization of circular flow systems across macro- and micro-scale (CycloFluidix™) platforms, with the aim of advancing industrial and environmental technologies.
More recently, his work has expanded into the application of computer vision and artificial intelligence in precision livestock biomechanics, where he develops automated tools for motion analysis and health monitoring. His broader research interests include biomedical transport phenomena, biofluid mechanics, and experimental flow analysis. By combining hands-on experimentation with data-driven methods, Dr. Sabbagh focuses on delivering practical, scalable solutions at the intersection of engineering, biomedical science, and agriculture.

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Teaching

Has developed courses in Project Management for Engineers, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics Laboratory, Biofluid Mechanics, and Advanced Measurement Systems, with a strong emphasis on hands-on experimentation, data-driven analysis, and the integration of theory with real-world engineering and biomedical applications.

Qualified self-funded M.Sc. candidates are encouraged to apply for research opportunities in the listed areas.

Yeganeh Saffar, Sina Kashanj, David S. Nobes, Reza Sabbagh

Micromachines. 2023 December; 10.3390/mi14122202

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Yeganeh Saffar, David S. Nobes, Reza Sabbagh

Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 2023 October; 10.1021/acs.iecr.3c01623

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Katie Cameron, Mouhammad El Hassan, Reza Sabbagh, Darren H. Freed, David S. Nobes

PLOS ONE. 2020 October; 10.1371/journal.pone.0239604

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Reza Sabbagh, Mohammad Amin Kazemi, Hirad Soltani, David S. Nobes

Optics. 2020 February; 10.3390/opt1010006

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Optics and Lasers in Engineering. 2020 January; 10.1016/j.optlaseng.2020.106175

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SPE Journal. 2020 January; 10.2118/199347-PA

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Yishak Yusuf, Reza Sabbagh, David S. Nobes

Physics of Fluids. 2019 July; 10.1063/1.5096663

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Measurement Science and Technology. 2019 January; 10.1088/1361-6501/ab0afc

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Energy and Fuels. 2019 January; 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.8b03132

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Yogesh K. Agrawal, Reza Sabbagh, Sean Sanders, David S. Nobes

Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data. 2018 May; 10.1021/acs.jced.7b00904

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Physics of Fluids. 2018 January; 10.1063/1.5046649

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Powder Technology. 2017 January; 10.1016/j.powtec.2016.09.045

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Separation and Purification Technology. 2017 January; 10.1016/j.seppur.2017.02.054

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Separation and Purification Technology. 2016 January; 10.1016/j.seppur.2016.03.009

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Separation Science and Technology (Philadelphia). 2015 January; 10.1080/01496395.2014.978463

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