Mehdi Sadaghdar entered the digital media space in April 2012, leveraging his background in electrical engineering to build a specialized online following. Operating under the name ElectroBOOM, he bridges the gap between technical instruction and entertainment by producing content that explores the volatile nature of electrical currents through carefully staged comedic mishaps and demonstrations.
Academic Foundation
Born in Iran in 1977, Sadaghdar pursued rigorous technical training before establishing his career in Canada. He earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electronics and Telecommunications from the University of Tehran in 1999. Following his move to Canada, he continued his studies at Simon Fraser University, where he was conferred a Master of Applied Science in Micro-Electronics in 2006.
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Sadaghdar performs as a television producer, vlogger, and YouTuber, primarily using English and Persian to reach his audience. His educational comedy style distinguishes his output from standard instructional engineering content. By purposefully inducing controlled failures—such as fires, explosions, or electrical shocks resulting from overloaded electrolytic capacitors—he highlights the inherent dangers of improperly managed electrical systems.
Notable Content and Impact
The project titled ElectroBOOM functions as his primary creative outlet. His most successful video, titled 'How NOT to Make an Electric Guitar (The Hazards of Electricity)', achieved significant reach, garnering over 22 million views. This specific work exemplifies his approach to demonstrating the hazards of mains electricity through practical, albeit risky-looking, physical demonstrations.
Personal Life and Collaborations
Sadaghdar maintains his residence in Vancouver, British Columbia. He married Safiya Nafisi on 16 September 1999. Their daughter, Yona Sadaghdar, participates in his production work as a pianist or assistant. He identifies her in his content as ElectroCUTE, integrating her into the broader scope of his family-involved media projects.
Fast facts
- Born: 13 January 1977
- Birthplace: Iran
- Citizenship: Canada, Iran
- Education: University of Tehran, Simon Fraser University
- Primary Channel: ElectroBOOM
- First YouTube video upload: April 2012
Questions readers ask
What is Mehdi Sadaghdar's educational background?
He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Tehran and a Master of Applied Science from Simon Fraser University.
How does he define his work on YouTube?
He produces educational comedy videos that focus on the dangers and principles of electricity.
Achievements
- Notable work: ElectroBOOM
- Educated at University of Tehran and Simon Fraser University
- Worked as YouTuber, electrical engineer and vlogger
