Farhad Jalilian
About Farhad Jalilian
Farhad Jalilian is a Process Engineer at Canfor, where he has worked since 2020 in Prince George, British Columbia. He has a background in Mechanical and Chemical Engineering, with experience in pulp production optimization and research.
Work at Canfor
Farhad Jalilian has been employed at Canfor as a Process Engineer since 2020, contributing to the Fibreline Department at the Northwood pulp mill in Prince George, British Columbia. His role involves optimization projects aimed at maintaining and improving pulp quality and production. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Process Engineer Co-op at Canfor for seven months in 2019, gaining valuable experience in the pulp production process.
Education and Expertise
Farhad Jalilian holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Victoria, where he studied from 2016 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, completing his studies from 2010 to 2015. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role, particularly in reviewing and analyzing brownstock pulp production processes.
Background
Before joining Canfor, Farhad Jalilian gained diverse experience in various engineering roles. He served as a Research Technician at the University of Victoria for 11 months in 2018 and worked as a Stack Test Engineering Co-op at Ballard Power Systems for seven months in 2017. Additionally, he held positions as a Teaching Assistant and Biofilm Research Lab Manager at the University of Victoria from 2016 to 2019 and 2016 to 2017, respectively.
Professional Experience
Farhad Jalilian's professional experience spans multiple roles in engineering and research. His tenure as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Victoria lasted three years, where he supported undergraduate students. His role as Biofilm Research Lab Manager involved overseeing research activities for five months. These positions, along with his co-op experiences, have equipped him with practical skills and knowledge applicable to his current work at Canfor.