Zahra Ghaferi Ph.D.
About Zahra Ghaferi Ph.D.
Zahra Ghaferi, Ph.D., is an R&D Engineer II at Boston Scientific with a background in material science and engineering. She has experience in electrochemical tests, semiconductor technology, magnetic data analysis, and various material characterization techniques.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Zahra Ghaferi Ph.D. currently holds the position of R&D Engineer II at Boston Scientific. She has been serving in this role since 2020 in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland. Her work involves contributing to research and development projects within the company.
Previous Experience at Tyndall National Institute
Before joining Boston Scientific, Zahra Ghaferi worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Tyndall National Institute from 2017 to 2020. During her three years in Cork, County Cork, Ireland, she focused on advanced research and development projects, expanding her expertise in material science and engineering.
Educational Background
Zahra Ghaferi holds a Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering from Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Iran, earned between 2011 and 2016. She also obtained both her Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Material Science and Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology, Iran, completing her Master's from 2008 to 2010 and her Bachelor's from 2003 to 2008.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Zahra Ghaferi possesses extensive technical expertise in electrochemical tests, including Tafel, cyclic voltammetry (CV), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). She is skilled in semiconductor technology, particularly in lithography and patterning. Her experience also includes magnetic data analysis using vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM) and permeability measurements, along with statistical data analysis for research projects.
Research and Development Proficiency
In her research and development endeavors, Zahra employs knowledge of mechanical properties such as dislocation theory, creep, fatigue, fracture, elasticity, and plasticity in material science. She engages in additive manufacturing processes, conducts surface analysis, and material characterization using methods like SEM, EDS, AFM, XRD, and XPS. She is proficient in the design of experiments (DOE) methodology to optimize research outcomes.