Biography

Dr. Hamed Sohrabpoor is a Lab Manager at the FAMES Lab and CREATE center, Indiana University Bloomington. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from Dublin City University, he brings expertise in advanced manufacturing, laser-based powder bed fusion, and fiber fabrication technologies. At FAMES, his work spans the development of next-generation fiber optics for quantum communication, soft capacitive fibers for sensing, and the operational management of two large research facilities that include ISO 8 cleanrooms. His responsibilities also include supervising the installation and maintenance of complex systems such as HVAC and multistack cooling units, optimizing lab space utilization, implementing safety protocols, and providing hands-on technical support for experimental workflows.