Ali Ekramian
Physics student at Sharif University of Technology
Hello! My name is Ali Ekramian and I am currently a fifth-year undergraduate student majoring in Physics at Sharif University of Technology, with a keen interest in biophysics, soft matter physics, dynamical systems, and neuroscience. Currently, I am conducting research in the Optical Tweezers and Biological Micromanipulation Lab under the supervision of Dr. Reihani, where I explore the realm of biology from a physicist's perspective and quantitatively investigate biological systems like cells.
Sharif University of Technology
(September 2020 - February 2025)
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Ejei 1 (NODET)
(September 2013 - July 2020)
Diploma in Mathematics and Physics
Research Experiences
Soft Matter Physics Lab
(October 2023 - Present)Under supervision of Dr. Nader S. Reihani & Dr. Saman Moghimi
Currently involved in a team project focused on designing experiments in soft matter physics and fluid dynamics for an advanced educational lab course, including:
- Hele-Shaw Cell: Designed and optimized a user-friendly setup to observe Saffman–Taylor instability by injecting different fluids into a Hele-Shaw cell, illustrating the formation of finger-like patterns.
- Capillary Action: Designed an experiment setup to determine the surface tension of fluids using capillary action.
- Hydraulic Jump: Developed a setup to measure observable quantities in a hydraulic jump under various boundary conditions.
Optical Tweezers & Biological Micromanipulation Lab
(June 2023 - Present)Under supervision of Dr. Nader S. Reihani
Working on setting up a system that combines optical tweezers and digital holography method for our project that measures the mechanical and topological properties of red blood cells.
Developed a digital holography setup using a Mach-Zehnder interferometer to capture interference patterns and perform phase reconstruction, used to investigate the characteristics of red blood cells.
Synthesized 1µm silica beads for optical trapping experiments in our lab.
Collaborating on a team project to measure the mechanical and structural properties of red blood cells using innovative techniques with optical tweezers.
Utilized a Leica confocal microscope to capture high-resolution images of various samples.
Teaching Assistant
Sharif University of Technology| Optical Physics | Dr. Nader S. Reihani | Fall 2024 |
| Biophysics | Dr. Nader S. Reihani | Spring 2024 |
| Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics I & II |
Dr. Vahid Karimipour | Spring 2023 Fall 2023 |
| Physics 4 (Modern Physics) |
Dr. Ali Khademi | Spring 2023 Fall 2023 |