Arshiya Chime, PhD
About Arshiya Chime, PhD
Arshiya Chime, PhD, is a Senior Owner's Engineer at Clearway Energy Group, specializing in renewable energy engineering. She has extensive experience in mechanical engineering and has held various roles in academia and industry, including positions at Vaisala and ICF.
Work at Clearway Energy Group
Arshiya Chime serves as a Senior Owner's Engineer at Clearway Energy Group, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing engineering aspects of energy projects, ensuring they meet technical and regulatory standards. Her work contributes to the development and implementation of renewable energy solutions, aligning with the company's mission to advance sustainable energy initiatives.
Previous Experience at Vaisala
Before joining Clearway Energy Group, Arshiya Chime worked at Vaisala as a Technical Business Developer from 2019 to 2020. During her tenure in Seattle, Washington, she focused on developing technical solutions and business strategies that supported the company's objectives in environmental monitoring and renewable energy sectors.
Education and Expertise
Arshiya Chime earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington, where she studied from 2013 to 2018. She also holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) from the same institution, completed between 2011 and 2013. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.) from Northern Arizona University, obtained from 2007 to 2011. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering principles, particularly in renewable energy.
Research and Teaching Experience
Arshiya Chime has extensive research experience, having worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Washington from 2011 to 2018 and at Northern Arizona University from 2009 to 2011. In addition to her research roles, she teaches a course on renewable energy engineering, where she instructs approximately 45 students on solar, bio-, and wind energy principles, contributing to the education of future engineers in sustainable practices.
Role at ICF
From 2020 to 2022, Arshiya Chime worked as a Renewable Energy Engineer and Project Manager at ICF in Seattle, Washington. In this capacity, she managed projects related to renewable energy, applying her engineering expertise to ensure successful project execution and alignment with industry standards.