Amirmohammad Zarif Shahsavan Nejad
Amirkabir University of Technology
14
Events
8
Organizations
1
Awards
7
Papers
Experience
Roles this person has held, in their own words
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Self-declaredAVIS Group · HQ
Dec 2019 to presentOman
Organizations
Federations, chapters and organizers this person is listed on
Federation of International RobotSports Association
Chair - Autonomous Car League
FIRA Executive CommitteeSouth-Korea
FIRA South Korea Regional Chapter
Chair - Autonomous Car League
FIRA RoboWorld Cup & Summit 2025Korea
Canada FIRA Regional Chapter
Chair - Autonomous Car League
FIRA RoboWorld Cup & Summit 2026
AVIS Group
AVIS Challenge HQs
FIRA Iran Regional Chapter
Chair - Autonomous Car League
Executive CommitteeIran
FIRA Eurasia Regional Chapter
Chair - Autonomous Car League
2024 Eurasia Organization Team
Pardis Technology Park
Chair - Autonomous Car League
2024 Tech-Olympic Robotics and Air Competition
Roobyan Robot Technical and Vocational Training Center
Executive CommitteeIran
Events
Competitions and programmes taken part in, and in what capacity
AVIS Cup 2027
Verified by AVIS8 Oct 2026 – 1 Jan 2027Toronto, Canada
Iran 2026 FIRA Open Competition
Verified by AVIS22 Jul 2026 – 24 Jul 2026Tehran, Iran
Test · Innovation and Business (U14)
FIRA RoboWorld Cup & Summit 2026
Verified by AVIS17 Jul 2026 – 21 Jul 2026Markham, Ontario, Canada
ICROM 2025 Competitions
Verified by AVIS16 Dec 2025 – 18 Dec 2025Tehran, Iran
Test · Innovation and Business (U19)
FIRA RoboWorld Cup 2025
Verified by AVIS11 Aug 2025 – 15 Aug 2025Daegu, South Korea
Team · Air Autonomous Race , JR · HuroCup Junior
Iran 2025 FIRA Open Competition
Verified by AVIS15 Apr 2025 – 18 Apr 2025Tehran, Iran
Canada 2025 FIRA Open Competition
Verified by AVIS15 Mar 2025 – 16 Mar 2025Markham, Ontario, Canada
FIRA RoboWorld Cup 2024
Verified by AVIS4 Aug 2024 – 9 Aug 2024São Luís, Maranhão, Brasil
Canada FIRA RoboWorld Cup Open 2024
Verified by AVIS18 May 2024 – 19 May 2024Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
AVIS · Air Autonomous Race
TechOlympics 2024 Drone Boot Camps
Verified by AVISEurasia FIRA Open Competition 2024
Verified by AVISAlliance · Air Emergency Service (Indoor) , TU Delft Bot · Autonomous Cars Challenge Physical (Pro) , UOM · Air Autonomous Race , UOM · Air Emergency Service (Indoor) , UOMAV · Autonomous Cars Challenge Physical (Pro)
ICROM 2024 Competitions
Verified by AVISSNOWSIM · Autonomous Cars Challenge Simulation (Pro)
AVIS Global Simulation Challenge 2025
Verified by AVISUSU · Autonomous Cars Challenge Simulation (Pro)
FIRA RoboWorld Cup and Summit 2019
Verified by AVISMicrodev · Autonomous Cars Challenge Physical (Pro)
Awards & recognitions
Achievements earned with a team
1st Technical Challenge
Verified by AVISMicrodev · FIRA RoboWorld Cup and Summit 2019
Conference papers
Research submitted to AVIS conferences
AI and NLP Applications in Healthcare Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Analysis of Current Methods and Clinical Outcomes
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) in healthcare has demonstrated transformative potential for disease diagnosis and clinical decision support. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of current AI and NLP methodologies in healthcare, examining their applications across medical imaging, clinical text analysis, and diagnostic decision support systems. We systematically evaluate performance metrics from 50+ peer-reviewed studies, revealing that AI systems achieve diagnostic accuracies ranging from 88.7% to 96.2% across different medical specialties, often matching or exceeding human expert performance. Our analysis identifies key implementation challenges including data quality, algorithmic transparency, and clinical workflow integration. We propose a framework for responsible AI deployment in healthcare settings and discuss emerging trends in multimodal diagnostic approaches. The findings suggest that while AI and NLP technologies offer significant clinical benefits, successful implementation requires careful attention to technical validation, ethical considerations, and stakeholder engagement.
Amirmohammad Zarif Shahsavan Nejad, Helia Mokhtari, Azita Shirazipour, Soroush Sadeghnejad, Amirmahdi Zarif Verified by AVIS CertificateFIRA World Summit 2026Submitted 17 Sept 2026
Advancing Open Innovation in Robotics Ecosystems through Systems Thinking: A Case Study of the FIRA Innovation Business League
This study presents a comprehensive Open Innovation model, infused with Systems Thinking principles, to investigate the FIRA Innovation & Business League’s role as a global platform for propelling robotics and emerging technologies forward. By framing the league as a multi-stakeholder ecosystem, the research delineates a layered framework that elucidates interactions among startups, established organizations, and the wider community. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study illuminates how the league enables knowledge exchange, technology transfer, and entrepreneurial collaboration. The findings underscore that this integrated model accelerates innovation cycles, bolsters startup performance, and cultivates robust linkages among industry, academia, and government. A SWOT analysis further unveils the challenges and opportunities inherent in maintaining open innovation amid a swiftly evolving technological terrain. The paper culminates in underscoring the pivotal role of problem-driven innovation formats and sustainable ecosystem architectures, with special attention to the league’s forthcoming iterations, including its anticipated 2026 expansion into Canada.
Amirmahdi Zarif, Amirmohammad Zarif Shahsavan Nejad, Jacky Baltes, Kuo-Yang Tu, Soroush Sadeghnejad Verified by AVIS CertificateFIRA World Summit 2026Submitted 17 Sept 2026
Enhancing Human-Robot Interaction: Simulating Thormang Humanoid Robot and Developing Advanced Grasping Models Using Machine Learning
The development of humanoid robots, particularly in enhancing human-robot interaction, is a rapidly advancing field. This paper explores the simulation of the Thormang humanoid robot and the development of advanced grasping models using machine learning techniques. Our research delves into the intricacies of kinematics, dynamics, and computer vision, paving the way for more intuitive and effective humanrobot interactions. Using and comparing different 6D pose models such as CASAPose, we continue to perform the provided tasks in object manipulation.
Armin Baratian Sarabi, Amin Arami, Amirmohammad Zarif Shahsavan Nejad, Amirmahdi Zarif, Soroush Sadeghnejad Verified by AVIS CertificateFIRA World Summit 2026Submitted 17 Sept 2026
Paper title
Abstract
Amirmohammad Zarif Shahsavan Nejad, Amirmahdi ZarifFIRA World Summit 2025Submitted 6 Apr 2026
Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing in the diagnosis of diseases and applications in healthcare
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) technologies into healthcare systems represents a paradigm shift in clinical practice, medical research, and healthcare administration. This comprehensive review examines the current state of AI and NLP applications in disease diagnosis and broader healthcare contexts. We systematically analyze methodological approaches, implementation strategies, and empirical outcomes across major application domains including diagnostic systems, clinical decision support, medical imaging analysis, electronic health record processing, patient monitoring, and drug discovery. Our analysis of 80+ peer-reviewed studies reveals remarkable progress in diagnostic accuracy, workflow efficiency, and personalized medicine capabilities. However, significant challenges persist in areas of data quality, algorithmic transparency, clinical integration, and regulatory compliance. Ethical considerations regarding patient privacy, algorithmic bias, and the changing nature of medical decision-making are critically examined. The review concludes with an assessment of emerging research directions and recommendations for advancing the responsible implementation of AI and NLP technologies in healthcare settings. This work provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the transformative potential of these technologies while acknowledging the complex technical, clinical, and ethical considerations that must guide their development and deployment
Amirmohammad Zarif Shahsavan Nejad, Azita Shirazipoor, Soroush Sadeghnejad Verified by AVIS CertificateFIRA World Summit 2025Submitted 23 Jul 2025
Evaluation of Pure Pursuit, Stanley and PID Controllers for Autonomous Driving: A Comprehensive Simulation-Based Analysis Using the AVIS Engine
This study delivers a comprehensive and specialized evaluation of the Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID), Pure Pursuit, and Stanley controllers for path-tracking in autonomous vehicles, conducted within the AVIS (Autonomous Vehicle Intelligent Software) Engine. Utilizing an advanced analytical geometric vision algorithm enhanced with sliding window techniques, the analysis rigorously assesses controller performance across varied driving scenarios. Key metrics, including Mean Squared Error (MSE), Cross-Track Error (CTE), Steering Over Time, Normalized Lateral Deviation, and Angular Error Over Time, are derived from 1000 simulation runs at 100 Hz. The study provides an in-depth exploration of each controller’s operational principles, parameter optimization, and dynamic response, incorporating insights from the AVIS Engine’s physics layer and vehicle dynamics model. These findings offer critical guidance for designing robust autonomous navigation systems tailored to diverse operational contexts.
Armin Baratian Sarabi, Amin Arami, Amirmohammad Zarif Shahsavan Nejad, Amirmahdi Zarif Shahsavan Nejad, Soroush Sadeghnejad Verified by AVIS CertificateFIRA World Summit 2025Submitted 23 Jul 2025
Enhancing Human-Robot Interaction: Simulating THORMANG Humanoid Robot and Developing Advanced Grasping Models Using Machine Learning
The development of humanoid robots, particularly in enhancing human-robot interaction, is a rapidly advancing field. This paper explores the simulation of the Thormang humanoid robot and the development of advanced grasping models using machine learning techniques. Our research delves into the intricacies of kinematics, dynamics, and computer vision, paving the way for more intuitive and effective human-robot interactions. Using and comparing different 6D pose models such as CASAPose, we continue to perform the provided tasks in object manipulation.
Armin Baratian Sarabi, Amin Arami, Amirmohammad Zarif Shahsavan Nejad, Amirmahdi Zarif Shahsavan Nejad, Soroush Sadeghnejad Verified by AVIS CertificateFIRA World Summit 2024Submitted 16 Jun 2024
Courses & programmes
Training enrolled in
TechOlympics 2024 Drone Boot Camps
Verified by AVISEnrolled 17 Feb 2025
TechOlympics 2024 Drone Boot Camps
Verified by AVISEnrolled 15 Feb 2025