Saeed Mozaffari
About Saeed Mozaffari
Saeed Mozaffari is an Innovation Scientist II currently employed at Beyond Meat and a Senior Engineer at Amgen. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech and has extensive experience in research and development across various institutions and industries.
Work at Beyond Meat
Saeed Mozaffari has been employed at Beyond Meat as an Innovation Scientist II since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing innovative solutions in plant-based food technology. His work includes formulating multi-component emulsions for food applications, contributing to the company's mission of providing sustainable protein alternatives. Prior to his current position, he served as an Innovation Scientist at Beyond Meat from 2020 to 2021, where he gained valuable experience in product development.
Current Role at Amgen
Since 2022, Saeed Mozaffari has worked as a Senior Engineer at Amgen. In this position, he applies his expertise in chemical engineering to support biopharmaceutical development. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering processes and contributing to the advancement of therapeutic solutions. This role builds on his extensive background in research and development.
Education and Expertise
Saeed Mozaffari holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, which he completed from 2015 to 2019. He also earned a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta from 2013 to 2015, and a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tehran from 2009 to 2013. His academic background provides a strong foundation in chemical processes and materials science.
Research Experience
Saeed Mozaffari has significant research experience, having worked as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at both Virginia Tech and the University of Alberta. His research includes developing synthesis procedures for controlled synthesis of colloidal particles, which have applications in coatings and heterogeneous catalysis. He also has experience in metal deposition techniques, such as electroplating and microfabrication.
Previous Positions
Before his current roles, Saeed Mozaffari held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Alberta from 2013 to 2015 and at Virginia Tech from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, he completed an internship at A*STAR in Singapore in 2012, where he gained practical experience in scientific research.