Parisa Saboori, Ph.D.
Professor & Chair of Mechanical Engineering
Manhattan College
Parisa Saboori, Ph.D., an ASME Fellow and governor-elect, is a Distinguished Lasallian Educator. She serves as the Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Manhattan College, where her expertise significantly enhances the educational landscape for both students and the broader academic community.
Saboori's research focuses on biomedical applications, with a particular emphasis on advancing the understanding of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in various contexts. Her investigations span from shaken baby syndrome to sports-related injuries and the safety of infants in car seats. Saboori has also made substantial strides in women's sports research, conducting studies on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries among female athletes. She has designed a knee brace that effectively mitigates ACL and leg injuries in women's sports."