Shabnam Sanaei
About Shabnam Sanaei
Shabnam Sanaei serves as the Director of Bio-Innovation and Technology at Canfor, a position she has held since 2021. She has a strong background in chemical engineering, holding a PhD from Université de Montréal and previously working in various roles in biomaterials and project management.
Work at Canfor
Shabnam Sanaei has been serving as the Director of Bio-Innovation and Technology at Canfor since 2021. In this role, she focuses on advancing bio-based technologies and innovations within the company. Her leadership aims to enhance Canfor's sustainability initiatives and contribute to the development of eco-friendly products.
Previous Experience at Domtar
Before joining Canfor, Shabnam Sanaei worked at Domtar as a Biomaterials Project Manager from 2014 to 2020. During her six years at Domtar, she managed projects related to the development of biomaterials, contributing to the company's efforts in sustainable product innovation.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Shabnam Sanaei earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from Université de Montréal - École Polytechnique de Montréal, completing her studies from 2008 to 2014. Prior to that, she obtained her Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tehran, where she studied from 2005 to 2008.
Career Progression and Early Roles
Shabnam Sanaei's career includes various roles in engineering and project management. She worked as a Project Manager at EnVertis Inc. in Montreal from 2010 to 2012. Earlier in her career, she was a Process Engineer at Mapna Group in Tehran, Iran, from 2007 to 2008. These positions helped establish her expertise in project management and engineering.