Farhoud Kabirian
About Farhoud Kabirian
Farhoud Kabirian is a Sr. Research Scientist at FM Global specializing in risk, reliability, and failure prevention.
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Farhoud Kabirian holds the position of Sr. Research Scientist specializing in Risk, Reliability, and Failure Prevention at FM Global. He carries out advanced forensic investigations, focusing on mechanical properties and material science.
Current Role at FM Global
Since 2020, Farhoud Kabirian has been working at FM Global in Greater Boston as a Sr. Research Scientist. His role involves risk management, reliability assessments, and failure prevention. He utilizes techniques such as SEM, EDS, XRD, XRF, FTIR, and GC-MS for comprehensive materials characterization.
Previous Experience in Materials Science
Before his current role, Farhoud Kabirian served as a Project Consultant in Materials Science at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. from 2017 to 2020. He was responsible for forensic investigations and litigation support in materials failure cases. His earlier positions include Materials and Process Engineer at Safran (2016-2017), Materials Scientist at SABIC (2015-2016), and Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Maryland (2010-2015).
Education and Expertise
Farhoud Kabirian earned a PhD in Solid Mechanics and Materials Science from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He also holds a Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, both from the University of Tehran. His expertise encompasses advanced analytical techniques, failure causal analysis, and the properties-structure-process relationship in materials.