Mehdi Sanjari
Senior Computer Vision Scientist
AI-driven Machine Vision & Image Processing Expert with 30+ years of research and industrial innovation.
Mehdi Sanjari
Senior Computer Vision Scientist
AI-driven Machine Vision & Image Processing Expert with 30+ years of research and industrial innovation.
Dr. Mehdi Sanjari is a multidisciplinary leader with over 15 years of industrial experience and 14+ years of research expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational modeling, and advanced manufacturing. As Co-Founder and CEO of AI-Innovate Inc., he leads the development of AI-powered quality inspection systems, machine vision platforms, robotic automation, and real-time decision systems for industries including paper/board production, aerospace manufacturing, food processing, and glass fabrication.
Dr. Sanjari has collaborated extensively with leading research institutions such as McGill University, Osaka University, and CanmetMATERIALS, contributing to projects on material characterization, thermomechanical modeling, and intelligent process design. He supervised multidisciplinary teams, delivered AI commercialization projects, and partnered with industry leaders such as GE Canada, Neuman Aluminium, and advanced manufacturing innovation centers.
He has authored 85 peer‑reviewed journal papers with over 2608 citations (h-index 32, i10-index 52), presented at international scientific conferences, and co-authored patents in nanotechnology and advanced materials. His expertise bridges deep technical research and practical industrial deployment, enabling manufacturers to transition from manual inspection to fully automated, AI‑driven quality intelligence systems.
Roles
- Co-Founder & CEO
- AI & Machine Learning Specialist
- Industrial Automation & Vision Systems Expert
Academic & Research Institutions
- McGill University
- Osaka University
- CanmetMATERIALS
Industrial Deployments
- AI-based quality inspection systems
- Machine vision solutions for defect detection
- Robotic automation & intelligent control systems
Industry Partners
- GE Canada
- Neuman Aluminium
- Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centers
AI & Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Predictive Modeling
- Data-Driven Systems
Industrial Automation
- Robotics Integration
- Intelligent Control Systems
- Industrial AI Deployment
Data & Optimization
- Process Optimization
- Big Data Analytics
- AI-Driven Manufacturing Optimization
Computer Vision
- Defect Detection
- Intelligent Quality Control
- Machine Vision Systems
Authorship
- Advanced Materials Processing
- Strip Casting
- Additive Manufacturing
- Process Optimization
- Big Data Analytics in Engineering
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Machine Learning in Manufacturing
Publication Metrics
- 85 peer-reviewed journal publications
- 2,608 citations
- h-index: 32
- i10-index: 52 (as of July 2025)
Academic & Research Collaborations
- McGill University
- Osaka University
- CanmetMATERIALS
- International research groups in advanced manufacturing and AI
Research Focus Areas
- Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing
- Machine Learning & Computer Vision
- Computational Materials Engineering
- Thermomechanical Modeling
Research Impact
- Over 2,600 citations across journals and conferences
- Bridging deep technical research with industrial deployment
- Contributions to AI-enabled manufacturing transformation
- Co-author of patents in nanotechnology and advanced materials
PhD – McGill University, Computational Materials Engineering (2013)
MSc – Sharif University of Technology, Materials Science & Engineering (2006)
BSc – Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Materials Science & Engineering (2004)
Expert Quote
AI in manufacturing is not just technology, it is transformation. When quality, data, and automation converge, factories become intelligent systems capable of learning, adapting, and continuously improving.
