PhD Candidate in Bioenergy at NOVA SST | Former Energy Executive & Advisor to Deputy Minister of Petroleum

After a 30-year career leading downstream operations and refinery management in the Iranian energy sector, I am now applying my industrial expertise to the future of sustainable energy. Currently pursuing a PhD in Bioenergy at Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (FCT-Nova), I am focused on bridging the gap between traditional petroleum infrastructure and emerging bio-based solutions.

• Bchem Eng. / Msc indus. Eng. /DBA Dip.
• Economic Management Downstream Oil & Gas Process engineer
• Technical advisor of deputy planning of petroleum minister Changing non-renewable refinery to renewable & bio/ Net zero emission/Decarbonisation

Core Expertise: 

Developing novel processes for the detection and extraction of bioactive compounds, biopolymers, and biofuels from agricultural waste biomass.

Strategic Focus: 

Aligning bioresource innovation with robust climate change control and carbon management strategies.

Objective: 

Combatting the climate crisis and mitigating GHG emissions by replacing non-renewable energy sources through applied research and industry collaboration/sponsorship.