Salar Basiri

Im a final-year Ph.D. candidate at the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign, specializing in AI-driven optimization with real-world impact in operations research from supply chain design and logistics to routing, scheduling, and resource allocation. My research, supported by NASA, has been presented to industry leaders at AIAA SciTech and published in top AI and robotics venues, with my latest work submitted to AAAI. I bring a uniquely diverse technical foundation advanced machine learning (GNNs, attention architectures), robust programming skills (Python, MATLAB, C), and deep hardware experience (FPGA, robotics, mechatronics). Ive applied these skills in high-stakes, industry settings, including developing an AI architecture for Goodyear Intelligent Mobility Solutions to power smart tires capable of predicting road conditions. Beyond the technical, I thrive in leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Ive led multi-institutional projects bridging engineers, doctors, and hospitals, served as a symposium referee, taught university-level courses, and held executive roles in academic events. My work is fueled by a passion for problem-solving, communication, and impact whether thats in a lab, a boardroom, or a client strategy session. Driven by curiosity and challenge, Im passionate about management, strategy, and innovation applying rigorous analysis to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful results.