Mohammadhossein Mohammadisiahroudi
I know my name is a tongue-twister, but just call me Mohammad – I promise it's easier on the vocal cords!
Background video: My speech at the 2025 Lehigh University Graduate Commencement (watch here.)
Background video: My speech at the 2025 Lehigh University Graduate Commencement (watch here.)
Affiliations
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA
Member, Quantum Science Institute
Member, UMBC Cybersecurity Institute
Education
Ph.D., Industrial and Systems Engineering
Lehigh University, PA, USA (2019–2024)
M.Sc., Industrial Engineering
Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (2017–2019)
B.Sc., Industrial Engineering
Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran (2011–2016)
Here is my curriculum vitae.
High-resolution headshots (Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4).
Contact
MP 425, Mathematics/Psychology Building, UMBC
Baltimore, MD 21250, USA
mhms379@umbc.edu
+1 (410) 455-2425
Bio
Mohammadhossein Mohammadisiahroudi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), where he is also a member of the Quantum Science Institute and the Cybersecurity Institute. Prior to joining UMBC, he was a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Quantum Computing and Optimization Lab (QCOL) at Lehigh University from 2024 to 2025. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Lehigh University in August 2024 under the supervision of Prof. Tamás Terlaky. He also holds a master’s degree from Sharif University of Technology and a bachelor’s degree from Iran University of Science and Technology, both in Industrial Engineering.
His research focuses on the development, analysis, and implementation of efficient quantum and classical algorithms for large-scale optimization and linear algebra problems, with applications in machine learning and healthcare. His work has been recognized with several awards, including the 2025 Pritsker Doctoral Dissertation Award (First Place), the Daniela di Serafino International Doctoral Dissertation Award (Honorable Mention), the 2023 INFORMS Computing Society Best Student Paper Prize (Runner-Up), and the 2023 Van Hoesen Family Best Publication Award.
I am seeking highly motivated Ph.D. students to join my research group in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. My research lies at the intersection of quantum computing, optimization, and operations research, with applications in areas such as data science and healthcare systems.
How to apply:
First, email your CV to mhms379@umbc.edu
Then, apply to the Applied Math Program at University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Students with strong backgrounds in mathematics, optimization, algorithms, computer science, or industrial engineering are especially encouraged to apply.
Notice: UMBC’s Free Graduate Application Week runs from January 11–17, 2026.