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Amirmohammad Zarif Shahsavan Nejad

Amirkabir University of Technology

AVIS ID 100000CA

14

Events

8

Organizations

1

Awards

7

Papers

Experience

Roles this person has held, in their own words

1

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Self-declared

AVIS Group · HQ

Dec 2019 to presentOman

Events

Competitions and programmes taken part in, and in what capacity

14
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AVIS Cup 2027

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8 Oct 2026 – 1 Jan 2027Toronto, Canada

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Iran 2026 FIRA Open Competition

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22 Jul 2026 – 24 Jul 2026Tehran, Iran

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admin
Youth Coach

Test · Innovation and Business (U14)

FIRA RoboWorld Cup & Summit 2026

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17 Jul 2026 – 21 Jul 2026Markham, Ontario, Canada

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admin
Chair

ICROM 2025 Competitions

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16 Dec 2025 – 18 Dec 2025Tehran, Iran

Organizer
Youth Coach

Test · Innovation and Business (U19)

FIRA RoboWorld Cup 2025

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11 Aug 2025 – 15 Aug 2025Daegu, South Korea

Organizer
Pro Member
Youth Parent

Team · Air Autonomous Race , JR · HuroCup Junior

Iran 2025 FIRA Open Competition

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15 Apr 2025 – 18 Apr 2025Tehran, Iran

Chair

Canada 2025 FIRA Open Competition

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15 Mar 2025 – 16 Mar 2025Markham, Ontario, Canada

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FIRA RoboWorld Cup 2024

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4 Aug 2024 – 9 Aug 2024São Luís, Maranhão, Brasil

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Canada FIRA RoboWorld Cup Open 2024

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18 May 2024 – 19 May 2024Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Pro Member

AVIS · Air Autonomous Race

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TechOlympics 2024 Drone Boot Camps

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Participant
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Eurasia FIRA Open Competition 2024

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Pro Member
Pro Coach

Alliance · 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)

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ICROM 2024 Competitions

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Pro Member

SNOWSIM · Autonomous Cars Challenge Simulation (Pro)

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AVIS Global Simulation Challenge 2025

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Pro Member

USU · Autonomous Cars Challenge Simulation (Pro)

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FIRA RoboWorld Cup and Summit 2019

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Pro Member

Microdev · Autonomous Cars Challenge Physical (Pro)

Awards & recognitions

Achievements earned with a team

1

1st Technical Challenge

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Microdev · FIRA RoboWorld Cup and Summit 2019

Conference papers

Research submitted to AVIS conferences

7

AI and NLP Applications in Healthcare Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Analysis of Current Methods and Clinical Outcomes

Accepted

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

Accepted

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

Accepted

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

Under review

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

Accepted

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

Accepted

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

Accepted

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

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TechOlympics 2024 Drone Boot Camps

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Enrolled 17 Feb 2025

TechOlympics 2024 Drone Boot Camps

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Enrolled 15 Feb 2025