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Biography
Reza Nosrati is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Monash University. Prior to joining Monash University, he was an NSERC postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Queen’s University (2016-2018). Dr. Nosrati received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto (2016), his M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tehran (2010), and his B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (2007).
Dr. Nosrati's research focuses on small-scale fluid mechanics (microfluidics and nanofluidics), with applications in cell biology, translational medicine, chemistry, and environmental science. He is a pioneer in microfluidics for male fertility and assisted reproduction. He has authored papers in top-tier scientific journals like Nature Communications, Nature Reviews Urology, Clinical Chemistry, and Lab on a Chip. His work has been highlighted several times in renowned journals such as Nature Reviews Urology, and featured routinely in news sources worldwide, including LA Times, Daily Mail, and The Scientist.
Dr. Nosrati has received numerous prestigious awards and recognitions, including an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship, a Research Discovery Award from the University of Toronto, the 2016 Douglas R. Colton Medal for research excellence in Microsystems and Nanotechnology in Canada, and the 2018 ROYAN International Research Award for outstanding contributions to Embryology and Andrology.
Education/Academic qualification
Mechanical Engineering, PhD, University of Toronto
Jan 2012 → Jun 2016
Award Date: 8 Jun 2016
Mechanical Engineering, MSc, University of Tehran
Sept 2007 → Sept 2010
Award Date: 7 Sept 2010
Mechanical Engineering, BSc, Amirkabir University of Technology
Sept 2002 → Sept 2007
Award Date: 21 Sept 2007
Research area keywords
- Microfluidics
- Bioengineering
- Biological Fluid Dynamics
- Infertility
- Sperm function
- Organ-on-a-chip
- Cell Motility
- Diagnostics
- Biosensors
- Biomedical Devices
- Cancer
- Bioremediation
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 15 Life on Land
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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ARC Training Centre for Microphysiological System Technology (MiPSET)
Toh, Y.-C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Voelcker, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Qin, C. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Meagher, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cadarso Busto, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Nosrati, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
9/07/26 → 8/07/31
Project: Research
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Next-generation sperm selection syringe
Nosrati, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Yazdan Parast, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zander-Fox, D. L. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & McLachlan, R. (Partner Investigator (PI))
7/05/26 → 7/11/27
Project: Research
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Unlocking sperm transcription via mechanical stimulation
Nosrati, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Yazdan Parast, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Gaikwad, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
ARC - Australian Research Council
5/01/26 → 4/01/29
Project: Research
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Fallopian tube on-a-chip for understanding human reproduction
Nosrati, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
NHMRC - National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia)
1/01/23 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Non-invasive sperm motility boost
Nosrati, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), McLachlan, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Neild, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), O'Bryan, M. K. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Zander-Fox, D. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/23 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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An artificial intelligence-based computer vision model for human sperm concentration, motility, and kinematics analysis
Shahali, S., Mortimer, D., O'Bryan, M. K., McLachlan, R., Zander-Fox, D., Ackermann, K., Ahmad, G., Neild, A. & Nosrati, R., Feb 2026, In: Smart Medicine. 5, 1, 13 p., e70026.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Chromatin- and actin-mediated mitochondrial streaming leads to patterning of mitochondrial distribution in oocytes
Lee, I. W. (Leading Author), Nazari, M., Yuson, J., Uthishtran, S., Stocker, R., Adhikari, D., Wang, Z. W., Szabadkai, G., Duchen, M. R., Arumugam, S., Nosrati, R. & Carroll, J., May 2026, In: Nature Communications. 17, 1, 16 p., 6569.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Refined trajectory smoothing and deep learning classification of human sperm motility
Shahali, S., Mortimer, S. T., McLachlan, R., O’Bryan, M. K., Zander-Fox, D., Mortimer, D., Ackermann, K., Neild, A. & Nosrati, R., Mar 2026, In: Human Reproduction. 41, 3, p. 332-342 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A biomimetic sperm selection device for routine sperm selection
Vasilescu, S. A., Goss, D. M., Gurner, K. H., Kelley, R. L., Mazi, M., De Bond, F. K., Lorimer, J., Horta, F., Parast, F. Y., Gardner, D. K., Nosrati, R. & Warkiani, M. E., Feb 2025, In: Reproductive BioMedicine Online. 50, 2, 11 p., 104433.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Acoustotaxis‑based pump-less separation of highly motile human sperm by a SAW-in-capillary acoustofluidic platform
Abbasi, S., Barahimi, B., Darbari, S., Halvaei, I., Zabetian, M., Nosrati, R., Neild, A. & Moravvej-Farshi, M. K., 1 Jan 2025, In: Sensors and Actuators A: Physical. 381, 13 p., 116069.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
11 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Club Melbourne Fellowship Finalist
Nosrati, R. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research
Nosrati, R. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research by an ECR
Nosrati, R. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
- 4 Patents
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University of Toronto (External organisation)
Nosrati, R. (Inventor), Gong, M. M. (Inventor) & Sinton, D. (Inventor)
6 Dec 2018Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Patents › Patent
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University of Toronto (External organisation)
Nosrati, R. (Inventor), Eamer, L. M. (Inventor), Vollmer, M. (Inventor), Sinton, D. A. (Inventor) & Zini, A. S. (Inventor)
30 May 2017Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Patents › Patent
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University of Toronto (External organisation)
Nosrati, R. (Inventor), Eamer, L. (Inventor), Vollmer, M. (Inventor), Sinton, D. (Inventor) & Zini, A. S. (Inventor)
13 Oct 2015Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Patents › Patent
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University of Toronto (External organisation)
Nosrati, R. (Inventor), Eamer, L. M. (Inventor), Vollmer, M. (Inventor), Sinton, D. (Inventor) & Zini, A. (Inventor)
19 May 0215Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Patents › Patent