OUR PEOPLE
Academic Credentials
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 2014
- M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Central Florida, 2000
- B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Abadan Institute of Technology (A.I.T.), 1989
Additional Education & Training
- 101-entrepreneur class at UC San Francisco, 2019.
- VC training at UC Berkeley, taught by Richard Murphy, 2017
- LS-Dyna explicit analysis training; 2004
- Weibull-Log Normal Analysis Workshop; 2003
- NASTRAN Aeroelastic Analysis; 2002
- Introduction to the MSC-PATRAN Command Language (PCL); 2002
- MSC-PATRAN for Advanced Users; 2000
- ANSYS Dynamics; 1999
- High Voltage Electrical Safety Class; 1997
Academic Appointments
- Researcher Collaborator with the University of California, Berkeley, 2015 to 2019
Professional Honors
- NIH SBIR grant (1R43HL145896-01) Real-Time Virtual Assessment of MitraClip Placement
Professional Affiliations
- International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, ISMRM, 2023 and 2024
Dr. Tartibi is a multidisciplinary engineer who combines analytical depth with extensive experience in design, validation testing, biomedical research, and patient-specific modeling to solve complex engineering and medical challenges. His expertise spans continuum mechanics, biomechanics, vibration analysis, unsteady fluid — solid interactions, finite element modeling (FEA and inverse FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), growth and remodeling, and material characterization.
Before joining Exponent, Dr. Tartibi led innovative research and development projects that bridged medical and industrial applications. He patented and developed a first‑of‑its‑kind, patient‑specific cardiac "digital twin," creating noninvasive algorithms to precisely estimate heart performance and gaining valuable experience in the FDA 510(k) submission process. He also directed large‑animal cardiac testing and modeling programs that simulated heart‑failure progression, advancing the understanding of disease mechanics and treatment strategies. Earlier in his career, Dr. Tartibi led R&D initiatives at a leading gas‑turbine manufacturer, where he designed, validated, and tested compressors, combustion systems, and turbine components to improve durability and reduce wear under demanding conditions.
By merging advanced computational modeling with hands‑on testing and design expertise, Dr. Tartibi delivers high‑value insight, strategic guidance, and innovative solutions at the intersection of engineering, data science, and medical technology.