Reza Khatami, PhD, Pmp
About Reza Khatami, PhD, Pmp
Reza Khatami, PhD, PMP, is the Manager of Research and Development at Emerson, with extensive experience in HVAC, combustion technologies, and heat transfer.
Current Position at Emerson
Reza Khatami, PhD, PMP is currently serving as the Manager of Research and Development at Emerson. In this role, he oversees R&D projects, focusing on advancing technologies related to HVAC systems and energy-efficient solutions. His expertise in heat transfer and combustion technologies significantly contributes to the development of innovative products at Emerson.
Previous Role at Rheem Manufacturing
From 2014 to 2017, Reza Khatami worked as the Technical Team Lead-Heat Transfer and Combustion Technologies Specialist at Rheem Manufacturing in the Greater Atlanta Area. During his tenure, he spearheaded efforts in the modification of compressors, evaporators, and condensers for package units, involving modeling, testing, and test data analysis. He also played a key role in studying alternative refrigerants with low global warming potential to replace traditional ones like R410a, R407c, and R134a.
Academic Positions
Reza Khatami's academic career includes significant research contributions. He worked as a Principal Research Scientist at UC Berkeley from 2012 to 2014, focusing on clean energy technologies. Between 2010 and 2012, he was a Visiting Scholar at MIT, conducting advanced research in energy systems. Prior to that, he was a Graduate Research Assistant at Northeastern University from 2008 to 2012, where he also earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on clean energy technologies.
Early Career in Tehran
Prior to his time in the United States, Reza Khatami gained extensive experience in the HVAC industry in Tehran. He worked as a Senior HVAC Engineer at IRITEC from 2004 to 2008 and as an HVAC Engineer at ITOK from 2001 to 2004. These roles provided him with practical knowledge and skills in handling HVAC systems, including air handling units, chillers, boilers, and heat pumps.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Reza Khatami holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University, where he specialized in clean energy technologies. He also earned a Master's degree in Energy Conversion and a Bachelor's degree in Thermal Fluid Sciences from Sharif University of Technology. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his expertise in HVAC systems, heat transfer, and combustion technologies.