Nasser Fatouraee, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

Contact Information
Biomedical Engineering Faculty

Amirkabir University of Technology

Tehran, Iran 15914

Tel:  (+98-21) 6454-2368 (office), 6454-2397 (laboratory)
Fax: (+98-21) 66495655
Email: Nasser@aut.ac.ir

 

Nasser Fatouraee received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Laval University, Quebec, Canada. He did his postdoctoral studies at Washington University Medical Center and now he is a faculty member and the head of Biomechanics and Sports Engineering Department of Biomedical Engineering Faculty in Amirkabir University of Technology.

Areas of Interest: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in Biomechanics, Bio-Fluid Dynamics, Heat & Mass Transfer in Living Systems, and Cardiovascular Flow Image Analysis.


 Educational Background

  • Postdoctoral (Medical Imaging) 2001, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
  • Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics) 2000, Laval University, Quebec, Canada
    Fluid Flow and Mass Transfer Role on Atherosclerosis in the Human Carotid Artery under Pulsatile Flow Conditions  [abstract]
  • M.S. (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace), 1995, Laval University, Quebec, Canada
    Internal Turbine Blade Heat Transfer Prediction for Ribbed Rectangular Channels [abstract]
  • B.S. (Mechanical Engineering, Thermo-Fluid), 1990, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
    Cooler System of Generator of the Power Planet

 


 Teaching Highlights

Dr. Fatouraee offers seven courses through the biomedical engineering faculty.

Graduate

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)  is offered in the spring. course page
  • Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI) in Biomechanics  is offered in the spring. course page
  • Advanced Fluid Dynamics and Circulation  is offered in the fall. course page
  • Finite Element Method in Biomechanics is offered in the fall. course page
  • Seminar course of M.Sc. student  is offered in the spring. course page

Under graduate

  • Statics and Strength of Materials  is offered in the fall/spring. course page
  • Computer Programming in C is offered in the spring. course page
  • Biofluid Mechanics is offered in the fall. course page
  • Mechanical Engineering Design is offered in the spring. course page
     

Current Schedule

·        You may get the current schedule here.
 


 Current Projects

  • FEM modeling of the cardiovascular system.
  • Simulation of biological fluid and tissue interaction (fluid flow-structure interaction, FSI)
  • Numerical simulation of fluid dynamics problems, generally issued from biology.
  • Dynamic left ventricle (LV) heart phantom.
  • Various aspects of blood flow (fluid structure interaction, lipid transport).
  • A computer controlled pulsatile pump (PhysioPump).
  • Simulator of the human arm pulse.
  • Heat transfer and thermal regulation of human body system.
  • Hemorheological viscometer (Hemovis), simulation and modeling.
  • Developing an image processing tool box for cardiovascular images using visual C++.
     


 Supervised Students

Graduated Ph.D. Students

  1. Ali Pashaee (April, 2008), Acquisition and Calculation of the Blood Flow Characteristics Using Medical Images.
    Effat Yahaghi (May, 2006), Leakage From Blood Brain Barrier: Effect of Injection Profile on Plasma and Extravascular Concentrations.
  2. Faramarz Firouzi (1383), Modeling and simulation of blood flow in a sac-type left ventricular assist device and evaluation of hemolysis and blood coagulation in it.

Graduated M.Sc. Students

  1. Alireza Keshtgar (March, 2008), Computer Simulation of Blood Nanoparticles (Protein) Using the Molecular Dynamics Method.
  2. Bahman Vahidi (September, 2007), A Numerical Model of Arterial Embolism Using Fluid Structure Interactions.
  3. Mehdi Payamifar (May, 2007), Optimizing Dominant Hydrodynamic Parameters on Propulsion of Oscillating Filaments in Surgery Micro Robots.
  4. Malikeh Nabaei (September, 2006), Low-Density Lipoproteins Transport in the Human Artery Under Pulsatile Flow Conditions and Links to Atherosclerosis
  5. Samaneh Sadat Fatemi Jahromi (July, 2006), Effects of Fluid Flow-Artery Wall Interaction (FSI) in Low-Density Lipoproteins (LDL) Transport.
  6. Mir Hossein Mousavi (2005), Controllable Pump for Generation of Physiological Flow (Design & Manufacturing)
  7. Omid Amili (December, 2004), LDL Transport from Blood Flow to the Arterial Wall in a Three Dimensional Human Carotid Bifurcation.
  8. Yagoub Dabiri (September, 2004), Finite Element Modeling of Human Circulation System, A Non – Newtonian Model.
  9. Golipoor (February, 2004) Hemorehologic Viscometer Design.
  10. Mohamadiun (2003) Blood Pressure Calculation from Blood Velocity Field.
  11. Janmaleki (July, 2003) Viscometer Design
  12. Mehdi Shahsavari (1381), Design and Manufacturing a specific machine for machining surgery blades.

Graduated B.Sc. Students

  1. Ali Imanparast (1386), Ureter simulation and analysis of different parameters on its peristaltic motion.
  2. Zahra Gorgin (1386), Design of a peristaltic pump for medical usage.
  3. Zeinab Kahzadi (1385), Analysis of Human Head Heat Transfer.
  4. Mostafa Jabarouti Moghaddam (1385), Design of a programmable stimulator for blood flow simulator device with graphical monitoring capability.
  5. Parisa Shooshtari (1383), Fluid Pressure Map Extraction using velocity data taking from MRI Images.
  6. Hamid Reza Mohseni (1383) Design of image processing toolbox.
  7. Hasan Niazi (1382), Design of a software to show DICOM images.


 Group

Dr. Nasser Fatouraee is head of the Biological Fluid Mechanics Laboratory in BME faculty. BFM lab's major areas of research have been in applying fluid dynamics and computational techniques to problems in biology. In particular, the focus of our research has been on the following four core problem areas: blood flow in arteries, blood flow imaging technology,  blood perfusion in heart, and heat and transfer in biological systems.

 Selected Publications

 

Books

    1. Proceedings of 11th Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering (ICBME 2004), Nasser Fatouraee, and Farzad Towhidkhah, Editors, English and Persian, Biomedical Engineering Faculty, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran, Feb., 2004, ISBN 964-463-226-5. Purchase Phone: +98-21-66495655

 
Articles (Selected Conference and Journal Papers)

    1. B. Vahidi, and N. Fatouraee, "Numerical Simulation of Arterial Emboli Transport Passing through a Sudden Expansion under Turbulent Flow Conditions", the 14th Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Sahed University, Tehran, Iran, February 13-14, 2008.
    2. A. Kiaee, and N. Fatouraee, "A two-dimensional simulation of the human head heat transfer with considering skin sweating", the 14th Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Sahed University, Tehran, Iran, February 13-14, 2008.
    3. M.H. Moosavi, N. Fatouraee, and H. Katoozian, "Numerical simulation of blood flow in a two-dimensional model of aortic valve using fluid-structure interaction method", the 14th Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Sahed University, Tehran, Iran, February 13-14, 2008.
    4. A. Imanparast, B. Vahidi, and N. Fatouraee, "A numerical simulation of the ureter using fluid-structure interactions method and investigation of various parameters effects on the outlet flow rate", the 14th Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Sahed University, Tehran, Iran, February 13-14, 2008.
    5. A. Hashemifard, and N. Fatouraee, "Investigation of Arterial stiffness and Cardiovascular Diseases Effects on Systemic Circulation Model Under Pulsatile Flow Conditions", the 14th Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Sahed University, Tehran, Iran, February 13-14, 2008.
    6. H. Ghomashchi, and N. Fatouraee, "FEM simulation of bioheat transfer in the human eye structure", the 14th Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Sahed University, Tehran, Iran, February 13-14, 2008.
    7. E. Yahaghi, H. Soltanian-Zadeh, M. Shahriarei, and N. Fatouraei, "Leakage From Blood Brain Barrier: Effect of Injection Profile on Plasma and Extravascular Concentrations", International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 16 (2006), pp. 217-221.
    8. B. Vahidi, and N. Fatouraee, "Effect of a Hyperelastic Lipid Plaque on Artery Hemodynamics Using 2D FSI Model", the 13th Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, February 20-21, 2007.
    9. A. Keshtgar, and N. Fatouraee, "Numerical Simulation of External Magnetic Field Effect on a Ferrofluid Flow in the Carotid Artery Bifurcation", the 13th Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, February 20-21, 2007.
    10. E. Yahaghi, H. Soltanian-Zadeh, M. Shahriari, N. Fatouraee, and J.R. Ewing, "Estimation of contrast agent concentration in intra- and extra-vascular spaces of brain tissue", Mathematical Biosciences, 204, pp. 102–118, 2006.
    11. A. Pashaee, G. Ataee, M. Rezazadeh, and N. Fatouraee, "One-dimensional evaluation of a least-square polynomial fitting approach to estimate the pressure domain from velocity data obtained from medical images", the Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Biomedical Engineering (Biomed2006), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,  December 11-14, 2006.
    12. S. Fatemi, M. Nabaei, and N. Fatouraee, "Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) Transport in a Compliant Common Carotid Artery Model", the 7th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, France, March 22-25, 2006.
    13. A. Mojra, and N. Fatouraee, "A Numerical Study of Macromolecules Distribution in the Arterial Wall in the Presence of Internal Elastic Lamina", the 7th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, France, March 22-25, 2006.
    14. A. Pashaee, P. Shooshtari, and N. Fatouraee, "Pressure Map Extraction from Velocity Images and Effect of Image Resolution", the 7th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, France, March 22-25, 2006.
    15. A. Pashaee, P. Shooshtari, and N. Fatouraee, "A Least-Square Polynomial Fitting Approach to Estimate the Pressure Domain from Velocity Data Obtained from Medical Images", the International Medical Informatics and Biomedical Engineering Symposium, IMIBE'06, Amman, Jordan, March 20-22,  2006.
    16. Y. Wang, A. N. Moghaddam, G. Behrens, N. Fatouraee, J. Cebral, E.C. Choi, and A. Amini, "Pulsatile Pressure Measurements Via Harmonics-Based Orthogonal Projection of Noisy Pressure Gradients", Medical Imaging 2006: Function and Structure from Medical Images, Proc. of SPIE Vol. 6143, 61430C, USA.
    17. A. Pashaee, P. Shooshtari, G. Atae and N. Fatouraee, “The Role of Velocity Map Quality in Estimation of Intravascular Pressure Distribution”, Transactions on Engineering, Computing and Technology, Vol. 11, pp. 271-276, 2006.
    18. E. Yahaghi, H. Soltanian-Zadeh, M. Shahriari, N. Fatouraee, "Estimation of Permeability using of MRI and Simulation of Contrast agent Crossing from Abnormal Blood Brain Barrier", in Persian, Amirkabir Journal of Science and Technology, 2005.
    19. N. Fatouraee, A. Pashaee, M. Nabaei, and G. Ataee, " "Numerical Simulation of Human Head Heat Transfer to the Ambient Air to Evaluate It’s Adequate Thermal Comfort", in Persian, the Journal of Faculty of Medicine, 63 (6): pp. 463-472, 2005.
    20. A. Pashaee, P. Shooshtari, and N. Fatouraee,  "Measurement of Intravascular Pressure Distributions Using Velocity Images", pp. 543-1 to 543-4. IFMBE Proceedings, Vol. 12. Singapore: ISSN 1727-1983, ISBN: 981-05-4572-X. (Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on BioMedical Engineering - ICBME 2005. Singapore, 7-10.12.2005). [abstract]
    21. N. Fatouraee, A. Pashaee, M. Nabaei, and G. Ataee, "Numerical Simulation of Natural Heat Convection of the Human Head", pp. 513-1 to 513-4. IFMBE Proceedings, Vol. 12. Singapore: ISSN 1727-1983, ISBN: 981-05-4572-X. (Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on BioMedical Engineering - ICBME 2005. Singapore, 7-10.12.2005). [abstract]
    22. K. Leilnahari, and N. Fatouraee, "Numerical Simulation of Interaction Between Vertebral Column and Sleep System", pp. 522-1 to 522-4 . IFMBE Proceedings, Vol. 12. Singapore: ISSN 1727-1983, ISBN: 981-05-4572-X. (Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on BioMedical Engineering - ICBME 2005. Singapore, 7-10.12.2005). [abstract]
    23. O. Amili, and N. Fatouraee, "Investigation of LDL Transport in Blood Flow in the Human Carotid Bifurcation Using CFD Method", in Persian, the 12th Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, pp. 494-501, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran, November 16-18, 2005.  [abstract]
    24. H. Akbari, A. Pashaee, and N. Fatouraee, "Stress Analysis of Knee Joint Surface in Hyper-extension Posture", in Persian, the 12th Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, pp. 650-658, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran, November 16-18, 2005. [abstract]
    25. Y. Dabiri, N. Fatouraee and H. Katoozian, "A Computer Simulation of the Blood Flow in Human Arterial Network", in Persian, the 12th Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, pp. 502-508, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran, November 16-18, 2005. [abstract]
    26. A. Mojra, and N. Fatouraee, "Blood Purifying in the Artificial Kidney: A Numerical Simulation", in Persian, the 12th Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, pp. 524-531, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran, November 16-18, 2005.[abstract]
    27. N. Fatouraee, A. Pashaee, M. Nabaei, and G. Ataei, "Temperature Distributions Within the Human Head Subjected to the Free Convection", in Persian, the 12th Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, pp. 532-539, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran, November 16-18, 2005.
    28. N. Fatouraee, A. Pashaee, M.H. Moussavi, "Design and Manufacturing a Programmable Physiological Flow Pump", in Persian, the 12th Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, pp. 772-779, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran, November 16-18, 2005.[abstract]
    29. E. Yahaghi, H. Soltanian-Zadeh, M. Shahriarei, and N. Fatouraee, "Estimation of Blood Brain Barrier Permeability by Monte Carlo Simulation and Analytical Method", pp. 1896-1 to 1896-4, Hozman J., Kneppo P. (Editors). IFMBE Proceedings, Vol. 11. Prague: IFMBE, 2005. ISSN 1727-1983. (Proceedings of the 3rd European Medical & Biological Engineering Conference - EMBEC´05. Prague, Czech Republic, 20-25.11.2005, pp.1845-1848).
    30. O. Amili, and N. Fatouraee, "LDL Transport from Blood Flow to the Arterial Wall in a Three Dimensional Human Carotid Bifurcation", pp. 1962-1 to 1962-5, Hozman J., Kneppo P. (Editors). IFMBE Proceedings, Vol. 11. Prague: IFMBE, 2005. ISSN 1727-1983. (Proceedings of the 3rd European Medical & Biological Engineering Conference - EMBEC´05. Prague, Czech Republic, 20-25.11.2005, pp.2063-2067).
    31. Y. Dabiri, N. Fatouraee, and H. Katoozian, "A Non-Newtonian Finite Element Analysis of Blood Flow in the Arterial Networks",  pp. 1887-1 to 1887-6 , Hozman J., Kneppo P. (Editors). IFMBE Proceedings, Vol. 11. Prague: IFMBE, 2005. ISSN 1727-1983. (Proceedings of the 3rd European Medical & Biological Engineering Conference - EMBEC´05. Prague, Czech Republic, 20-25.11.2005, pp.1809-1814).
    32. O. Amili, and N. Fatouraee, "Low-Density Lipoproteins Transport From Blood Flow to the Arterial Wall in the Human Carotid Bifurcation", The IASTED International Conference on Biomechanics, BioMech 2005, pp.139-144 , Spain, September 7-9, 2005. [abstract]
    33. Y. Dabiri, N. Fatouraee, and H. Katoozian, "Finite Element Simulation of Blood Flow in Arteries", The IASTED International Conference on Biomechanics, BioMech 2005, pp. 115-120, Spain, September 7-9, 2005. [abstract]
    34. F. Firouzi, N. Fatouraee, and S. Najarian, "Probability of Blood Cells Damaging in Sac-Type Ventricular Assist Device", The IASTED International Conference on Biomechanics, BioMech 2005, pp.92-96 , Spain, September 7-9, 2005. [abstract]
    35. O. Amili, and N. Fatouraee, "Lipoprotein Transport in the Blood Stream to the Arterial Wall in a Carotid Artery Bifurcation", 27th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering In Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), pp.1-4, China, September 1-4, 2005. [abstract]
    36. Y. Dabiri, N. Fatouraee, and H. Katoozian, "A Computer Simulation of Blood Flow in Arterial Networks, Including Blood Non-Newtonian Models and Arterial Stenosis", 27th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering In Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), pp.1-4, China, September 1-4, 2005. [abstract]
    37. F. Firouzi, N. Fatouraee, and S. Najarian, "Simulation of Blood Flow in the Sac–Type Ventricular Assist Device Using Computational Fluid Dynamic", Iranian Journal of Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 129-142, 2005.
    38. F. Firouzi, N. Fatouraee, and S. Najarian, "The Effect of Elastic Membrane Moving Pattern on the Blood Flow in a Sac-Type Ventricular Assist Device", the 13th Nordic-Baltic Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics, June 13-17, Umeå, Sweden, 2005.
    39. M. Janmaleki, F. Towhidkhah, and N. Fatouraee, "Design and Manufacturing of Control System of the Electromagnetic Viscometer", in Persian, the 13th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering, University of Zanjan, Iran, May 10-12, 2005. [abstract]
    40. M. Janmaleki, F. Towhidkhah, and N. Fatouraee, "Modeling of Control System of the Electromagnetic Viscometer  as a 3 Phase Motor", in Persian, the 13th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering, University of Zanjan, Iran, May 10-12, 2005. [abstract]
    41. A. N. Moghaddam, G. Beherens, N. Fatouraee, R. Agarwal, E. T. Choi, and A. A. Amini, "Factors Affecting Accuracy in Measurement of Intravascular Pressure from Phase- Contrast MRI", Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, vol. 52, pp. 300–309, 2004. [abstract]
    42. N. Fatouraee, X.Y. Deng, A. De Champlain, and R. Guidoin, "Blood Flow and Lipid Transport in a 45 Degree Bifurcation", CMBEC28 and CCGB, Canada, 2004. [abstract]
    43. X.Y. Deng, N. Fatouraee,  and R. Guidoin, "Numerical Simulation of Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Transport in Arterial Stenoses", The IASTED International Conference on Biomechanics, BioMech 2004, pp. 94-96, USA, 2004. [abstract]
    44. M. Gholipour, and N. Fatouraee, "Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Analysis of the Hemorheological Viscometer Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation", in Persian, the 11th Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran, Feb, pp. 363-370, 2004. [abstract]
    45. F. Firouzi, S. Najarian, and N. Fatouraee, "Numerical Simulation of Blood Flow in a Sac-Type Ventricular Assist Device", in Persian, the 11th Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran, Feb, pp. 297-305, 2004. [abstract]
    46. E. Yahaghi, A. Movafeghi, H. Soltanian-Zadeh, M. Shahriarei, N. Fatouraee, and Giti, "Simulation of Blood Brain Barrier Using Statistical Method", in Persian, the 11th Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran, Feb, pp. 341-347, 2004. [abstract]
    47. H. Akbari, and N. Fatouraee, "Stress Analysis of Fibular Collateral Ligament in Genovarum Posture", in Persian, the  11th Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran, Feb, pp. 505-510, 2004. [abstract]
    48. G.R. Behrens, R.K. Agarwal, N. Fatouraee, A. Moghaddam, E. Choi, and A.A. Amini, "Computational Study of Vascular Stenoses and Aneurysms,and Comparisons with Experiments Using Phase Contrast Magnetic Resonance Imaging", 33rd AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference and Exhibit, 23-26 June 2003, Orlando, Florida, USA.  [abstract]
    49. A. Pashaee, and N. Fatouraee, "Suggestion of a New Hemorheological Viscometer", the 6th Iranian Manufacturing Engineering Conference, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran, Dec., pp. 1-12, 2003. [abstract]
    50. A.N. Moghaddam, N. Fatouraee, E. Choi, and A.A. Amini, "A Fast Method for Computation of Static Pressure Field in Stenotic Geometries by PC MRI", Proceedings of SPIE, Vol. 5031, pp. 31-42 , USA, 2003. [abstract]
    51. N. Fatouraee, and AA. Amini, "Regularization of Flow Streamlines in Multislice Phase-Contrast MRI", IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging, June, Vol. 22, Issue: 6, Number 6, pp. 699-709, USA, 2003. [abstract]
    52. M. Shahsavaree, N. Fatouraee, and A. Abdollah, "Design and Manufacturing a Special Grinding Machine for Surgical Blades", the 5th Iranian Manufacturing Engineering Conference, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran, pp. 1019-1034, 2002. [abstract]
    53. Y. Marois, R. Cadi, J. Gourdon, N. Fatouraee, MW. King, Z. Zhang, and, R.Guidoin, "Biostability, Inflammatory Response, and Healing Characteristics Fluoropasssivated Polyester-Knit Mesh in the Repair of Experimental Abdominal Hernias", Artificial Organs, Vol. 24, pp. 533-543, 2000.  [abstract]
    54. N. Fatouraee, and AA. Amini, "Recovery of Flow Patterns in an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Phase Contrast MRI", MMBIA, pp. 104-109, USA, 2000.  [abstract]
    55. N. Fatouraee, XY. Deng , A. De Champlain, and R .Guidoin, "Concentration Polarization of Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) in the Arterial System", Biotransport: Heat and Mass Transfer in Living System, Annals of New York Academy of Sciences, Vol. 858, pp. 137-146, 1998.  [abstract]


Abstracts

    1. F. Firouzi, N. Fatouraee, and S. Najarian, "Prediction of elastic membrane moving pattern in sac-type ventricular assist device using numerical simulation", Journal of Biomechanics 2006; Vol. 39 Suppl. 1, page S650.
    2. A. Pashaee, and N. Fatouraee, "A mathematical tool for quantitative evaluation of medical flow imaging algorithms", Journal of Biomechanics 2006; Vol. 39 Suppl. 1, page S300.
    3. N. Fatouraee, M.H. Moosavi, and A. Pashaee, "Computer-Controlled Physiological Blood Flow Simulator",Journal of Biomechanics 2006; Vol. 39 Suppl. 1, page S310.
    1. N. Fatouraee, A. Pashaee, and M. Nabaei, "Numerical Simulation of Human Head Cooling with Icepack", Journal of Biomechanics 2006; Vol. 39 Suppl. 1, page S383.
    2. A. Mojra, and N. Fatouraee, "A Numerical Study of Macromolecules Distribution in the Arterial Wall in the Presence of Internal Elastic Lamina", Journal of Biomechanics 2006; Vol. 39 Suppl. 1, page S405 .
    3. M. Janmaleki, F. Towhidkhah, and N. Fatouraee, "Modeling the electromagnetic generator of the haemorheological viscometer", the 2006 World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Korea, 2006.
    4. PK .Woodard, J. Zheng, D. Abendschein, R. Kowalski, N. Fatouraee, NV. Tsekos, AA. Amini, and RJ. Gropler, "Detection of MR Flow Disturbance in Small Diameter Tubes and Coronary Arteries", Proceedings of the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Vol. A, p. 1859, 2001.
    5. N. Fatouraee, and A. Amini, "Recovery of Flow Patterns in an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Phantom From Phase-Contrast MRI", the 2000 World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 2000.
    6. N. Fatouraee, AA. Amini, and A. De Champlain, "Flow Simulation in an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm", FLUENT Users' Group Meeting, Danvers, USA, 2000.
    7. N. Fatouraee, XY. Deng, A. De Champlain, and R. Guidoin, "Numerical Simulation of Lipid Transport Through Arterial Stenoses", ASME Bioengineering Conference, BigSky, Montana, USA, 1999.
    8. XY. Deng, N. Fatouraee, and R. Guidoin, "Concentration polarization of atherogenic lipids and its implication in the localization of atherosclerosis," European Medical & Biological Engineering Conference, Vienna, Switzerland, 1999.
    9. N. Fatouraee, XY. Deng, A.De Champlain, and R. Guidoin, "LDL Transport From Flowing Blood to the Arterial Wall Under Pulsatile Flow Conditions", International Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Science, Vol. 1, p. 130, 1997.
    10. N. Fatouraee, XY. Deng, A. De Champlain, and R. Guidoin, "Numerical Simulation of Blood Flow and Lipid Transport in the Human Carotid Artery Wall", the BMES Annal Fall Meeting, San Diego, California, USA, 1997.
    11. N. Fatouraee, XY. Deng, A. De Champlain, and R. Guidoin, "Numerical Simulation of Low Density Lipoprotien Transport From Flowing Blood to the Arterial Wall Under Pulsatil Flow Conditions", the 1st International Symposium on Advanced Biomaterials, SIBA, Montreal, Canada, 1997.
    12. N. Fatouraee, XY. Deng, A. De Champlain, and R. Guidoin, "Numerical Simulation of Pulsatile Blood Flow in an Artery with a Semi-permeable Wall", Journée Scientifique, Center Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec (CHUQ), Pavillon St-François d'Assise, Québec, Canada, 1996.
    13. N. Fatouraee, XY. Deng, A. De Champlain, and R. Guidoin, "Etude de la Concentration des Lipoprotéines LDL dans l'Ecoulement Sanguin et ses Effet sur l'Athérosclérose", Center Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec (CHUQ), Pavillon St-François d'Assise, Québec, Canada, 1995.
    14. N. Fatouraee, and A. De Champlain, "Turbulent Flow and Heat Transfer in Ribbed Rectangular Channels", FLUENT Users' Group Meeting, Vermont, USA, 1994.

Updated: May 20, 2008.