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Majid 'MJ' Memari

Biography

MJ is an AI Scientist with over a decade of experience in Machine Learning, AI, Computer Vision, Image Processing, and Software Development. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science, an MBA, and a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering. His postdoctoral research focused on using drone-captured images for wind turbine maintenance. Currently an Assistant Professor at Utah Valley University, he teaches AI-related courses. Previously, he collaborated with researchers from UPenn, Johns Hopkins, and Stanford on leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and NLP for Big Data analysis in well-being and health research.

Teaching

CS 3390R

Advanced Programming Language Other, Spring 2026

CS 2700

Causal Inference, Spring 2026

CS 1400

Fundamentals of Programming, Spring 2026

Scholarly/Creative Works

Memari, Majid , Shekaramiz, Mohammad , Masoum, Mohammad A., Seibi, Abdennour C., (2025) "Enhanced Non-Destructive Testing of Small Wind Turbine Blades Using Infrared Thermography" (Issue: 2, vol. 13). Machines. https://doi.org/10.3390/machines13020108
Memari, Majid , Shakya, Praveen , Shekaramiz, Mohammad , Seibi, Abdennour C., Masoum, Mohammad A., (2024) "Review on the Advancements in Wind Turbine Blade Inspection_ Integrating Drone and Deep Learning Technologies for Enhanced Defect Detection" (vol. 12). IEEE Access. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2024.3371493
Davis, Mason , Nazario Dejesus, Edwin , Shekaramiz, Mohammad , Zander, Joshua , Memari, Majid , (2024) "Identification and Localization of Wind Turbine Blade Faults Using Deep Learning" (Issue: 14, vol. 14). Applied Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14146319
Rodriguez, Angel A., Davis, Mason , Zander, Joshua , Nazario Dejesus, Edwin , Shekaramiz, Mohammad , Memari, Majid , Masoum, Mohammad A., (2024) "Deep Learning for Indoor Pedestal Fan Blade Inspection_ Utilizing Low-Cost Autonomous Drones in an Educational Setting" (Issue: 7, vol. 8). Drones. https://doi.org/10.3390/drones8070298
Collier, Benjamin , Memari, Majid , Shekaramiz, Mohammad , Masoum, Mohammad A.S., Seibi, Abdennour , (2024) "Wind Turbine Blade Fault Detection via Thermal Imaging Using Deep Learning" . IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ietc61393.2024.10564364
Memari, Majid , Shekaramiz, Mohammad , Masoum, Mohammad A., Seibi, Abdennour C., (2024) "Data Fusion and Ensemble Learning for Advanced Anomaly Detection Using Multi-Spectral RGB and Thermal Imaging of Small Wind Turbine Blades" (Issue: 3, vol. 17). Energies. https://doi.org/10.3390/en17030673