Sara Forough Farshidi
About Sara Forough Farshidi
Sara Forough Farshidi is a Research Engineer at ExxonMobil specializing in heavy oil recovery technology research and development.
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Sara Forough Farshidi holds the title of Research Engineer at ExxonMobil. Her expertise is focused on heavy oil recovery technology research and development. She has been an integral part of the company since 2015, contributing significantly to the field.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Since 2015, Sara Forough Farshidi has been serving as a Research Engineer at ExxonMobil in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Her work primarily revolves around upstream oil and gas research, with a specialized focus on heavy oil recovery technology. Her contributions in this area have been critical to the company's advancements in energy resource development.
Previous Experience at Stanford University
Prior to her role at ExxonMobil, Sara worked as a Research Assistant at Stanford University from 2010 to 2015 in the United States. During this period, she was actively engaged in research that complemented her doctoral studies in Energy Resources Engineering. Her experience in academia provided her with a solid foundation in research methodologies and advanced engineering concepts.
Role at Fekete Associates Inc
From 2005 to 2010, Sara Forough Farshidi worked at Fekete Associates Inc in Canada, where she served as a Research Engineer and Software Developer. This role involved working on projects that bridged engineering concepts with software development, laying the groundwork for her future endeavors in the energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Sara Forough Farshidi has an extensive educational background. She earned her Ph.D. in Energy Resources Engineering from Stanford University (2010-2015). Before that, she completed her Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering at McMaster University (2003-2005) and her Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering at Sharif University of Technology (1999-2003). Her educational training has equipped her with a broad and deep understanding of both electrical engineering and energy resources.