Pooya Delshad, Ph.D., P.Eng.
About Pooya Delshad, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Pooya Delshad, Ph.D., P.Eng., is a Managing Engineer specializing in Materials and Corrosion Engineering with extensive experience in the nuclear industry. He has a strong background in microstructure evaluation, project management, and compliance with North American engineering standards.
Work at Exponent
Currently, Pooya Delshad serves as the Managing Engineer in the Materials and Corrosion Engineering department at Exponent, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he applies his extensive knowledge in materials engineering to address complex challenges related to materials performance and integrity. His responsibilities include evaluating materials and corrosion issues, as well as leading projects that require specialized expertise in microstructure evaluation.
Education and Expertise
Pooya Delshad holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Engineering from the University of Alberta, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. He also earned a Master's Degree in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering from the University of Tehran between 2005 and 2008, and a Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Islamic Azad University from 2000 to 2004. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in materials science, complemented by expertise in developing welding procedure specifications in accordance with ASME Section IX standards.
Background in the Nuclear Industry
Pooya Delshad has significant experience in the nuclear industry, particularly focusing on pressure vessel and pipeline steels. His role as a Senior Engineer at Ontario Power Generation from 2018 to 2023 involved overseeing materials integrity and failure analysis. This experience has provided him with a deep understanding of the specific requirements and challenges associated with materials used in nuclear applications.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Exponent, Pooya Delshad held various engineering roles. He worked at Acuren as a Materials Engineer and later as Lead for Failure Analysis and Materials Engineering from 2014 to 2018. He also served as a Welding Engineer at Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures in 2013. Additionally, he gained teaching and research experience at the University of Alberta, where he worked as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant from 2009 to 2014.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Pooya Delshad possesses extensive knowledge of North American codes, regulations, and standards, including ASME, API, AWS, and NACE. His technical skills include the application of wear-resistant overlays and corrosion-resistant metal coatings, as well as expertise in powder metallurgy and its applications. He also has a strong background in project management, which enhances his ability to organize and solve problems effectively within engineering contexts.