For Immediate Release Contact: Angie Sparks
Day, April 2, 2009 (805) 498-8718 ext. 104
Dr. Reza Pourdarvish Named Research and Development Engineer at SAFER Systems
Camarillo, Calif. – SAFER Systems, the global technology leader in chemical emergency management solutions, has appointed Dr. Reza Pourdarvish to the position of research and development engineer.
Joining an established team of top talent, Dr. Pourdarvish will be involved in the full software development lifecycle with special emphasis on developing, verifying and validating new and existing SAFER Systems software models.
His experience includes employment as a chemical and software engineer for Lomic, Inc., where he specialized in software development, custom solutions and training for the natural gas industry. Reza also held the posts of Postdoctoral research associate at the Department of Chemical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University and visiting research scientist at DuPont. With an extensive background as a chemical and process engineer with expertise in the area of polymers and specialized skills in computer programming and modeling, Dr. Pourdarvish brings strong credentials to SAFER Systems. He is also a gifted technical lecturer and author who has presented at an array of professional association meetings and symposiums. His work has been published in a number of professional journals including the Journal of Applied Polymer Science and the Journal of AIChE.
“SAFER Systems has always sought out the best talent to maintain and build our world-class position in the industry,” says Dr. Shahryar Khajehnajafi, senior vice president and director of research & development at SAFER Systems. Dr. Khajehnajafi’s own work in chemical sensor interaction and chemical dispersion modeling has been both published and patented. “With customers looking to SAFER Systems for the next advances in chemical emergency management solutions, someone like Reza is exactly who we want on our team to help us create the most advanced solutions possible.”
Dr. Pourdarvish earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, after graduating at the top of his class from Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, Iran, where he received his M.S. and B.S. in Chemical Engineering.
For a high-resolution photo of Dr. Pourdarvish, please contact Angie Sparks at 805-498-8718 ext. 104.
About Safer Systems
Founded in 1978, SAFER Systems is the global technology leader in chemical emergency management solutions, with chemical plume measurement and monitoring software that integrates real-time weather and sensor data. The company’s scalable state-of-the-art solutions, which incorporate patented technologies, are designed to detect and accurately predict in real-time the dispersion of accidental or terrorist related releases of toxic chemical or biological agents. Using SAFER Systems products, companies worldwide that manufacture, process, store or transport hazardous materials and the communities in which they operate can better estimate the associated risks, thoroughly prepare for the possibility of a chemical release, and quickly determine the best ways to mitigate those risks when responding to an actual emergency situation. SAFER Systems’ customers include over 70% of the Fortune 500 chemical and oil companies, all Class 1 railroads in North America, and many municipal HazMat/First Responder teams plus the Civil Defense agencies of Singapore and Luxembourg. SAFER Systems is headquartered in Camarillo, California and maintains offices worldwide. For more information, contact Jill Bassett or visit www.safersystemv10.com or call 800-621-7237 (US/Canada) or 805-383-9711 (International).
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