Selda Sherifova
Graz University of Technology
Institute of Biomechanics
Stremayrgasse 16/2
8010 Graz, Austria
Phone: 0316-873-35508
Phone (overseas): ++43-316-873-35508
E-mail: sherifova@TUGraz.at
Biography
Education
| 9/15 – 11/19: | PhD Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology (with distinction) |
| 8/12 – 2/15: | M.Sc. Medical Engineering, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden |
| 9/06 – 4/12: | B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey |
Professional Appointments
| Since 1/20: | Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology |
| 3/15 – 12/19: | University Assistant, Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology |
| 3/14 – 10/14: | Technical Project Assistant, Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology |
Research Experience
| 9/15 – 11/19: | PhD Thesis: "Mechanical Testing and Modeling of Diseased and Healthy Human Thoracic Aortic Tissues", Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology |
| 2/14 – 10/14: | Master Thesis: "Modeling the Propagation of Aortic Dissection", Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology |
| 9/11 – 2/12: | Bachelor Project: "Loading Characteristics of a Solar Panel", Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey |
| 2/11 – 6/11: | Bachelor Project: "Analysis of a 10 kW Solar Power Plant which uses a Steam Turbine", Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey |
Teaching Experience
| Since 2015: | Supervision of students (30+) Bachelor Theses, summer internships master level, summer internships high school level (T3UG and FIT programs) |
| 2015 – 2019: | Assistant lecturer, Mechanics of Proteins and Cells |
| 2015 – 2019: | Assistant lecturer, Mechanics of Biological Tissues |
Awards and Honors
| 7/18: | ESB Travel Award – 8th World Congress of Biomechanics, Dublin |
| 11/17: | Presentation Award – 42nd Annual Meeting of the Austrian Society of Surgical Research |
| 1/17: | Grant for Expert Courses Abroad (KUWI) – Graz University of Technology for Practical Course in Advanced Microscopy at University of Zurich/ ETH Zurich |
| 8/17: | Attendance Voucher – Graz University of Technology for the course Governance and Ethics of Technology at CuriousU 2017, University of Twente |
| 8/17: | Grant for Expert Courses Abroad (KUWI) – Graz University of Technology for the course Governance and Ethics of Technology at CuriousU 2017, University of Twente |
| 2/14 – 8/14: | ERASMUS scholarship – Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden |
Publications
Biographical Sketch
Selda Sherifova (Selda Sinan) was born in Bulgaria in 1988 and she moved to Turkey in 1990. After she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bogazici University in Istanbul, she started her Master’s degree in Medical Engineering at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH). She completed her Master Thesis at the Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology in Austria, while she was also working as a Technical Assistant. Subsequently, she started her doctoral studies focusing on the experimental characterization of human thoracic aortas under the supervision of Professor Gerhard Holzapfel, and graduated from the PhD program with distinction in November 2019. She continues her research on the biomechanics of the aorta as a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Biomechanics.