Saeid Emami
About Saeid Emami
Saeid Emami is the Functional Leader of Vehicle Engineering Simulation at Nikola Motor Company, specializing in CAE analysis for battery structures and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Current Role at Nikola Motor Company
Saeid Emami serves as the Functional Leader for Vehicle Engineering Simulation at Nikola Motor Company. He leads the CAE function for virtual validations in areas such as durability, crash safety, NVH, and EMC. His primary focus is on the Nikola Tre FCEV and BEV programs. Emami has been with Nikola Motor Company since 2019, operating out of Phoenix, Arizona.
Previous Experience at Romeo Power
Saeid Emami worked at Romeo Power as a Senior Technical Specialist from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure in the Greater Los Angeles Area, he contributed to the advancement of battery technology for electric vehicles. His experience at Romeo Power provided him with significant insights into both virtual and physical validation processes in vehicle engineering.
Role at Faraday Future
From 2015 to 2016, Saeid Emami was employed at Faraday Future as a Principal Engineer. Based in Gardena, CA, he played a key role in vehicle engineering and contributed to the development of innovative automotive technologies.
Position at CD-adapco
From 2011 to 2015, Saeid Emami held the position of Senior Engineer, FEA at CD-adapco in Houston, Texas. During these four years, he specialized in finite element analysis (FEA), contributing to various engineering projects that required detailed simulations and evaluations.
Academic Background
Saeid Emami holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto. He studied at the university from 2004 to 2011. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his expertise in vehicle engineering and CAE analysis, particularly in the areas of battery structures and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.