Reza Shariati PhD C Eng Fi Chem E
About Reza Shariati PhD C Eng Fi Chem E
Reza Shariati, PhD C Eng Fi Chem E, serves as the Global Process Control Network Leader at Venator Materials Plc, where he has worked since 2016. With extensive experience in process control engineering, he has significantly improved operational efficiency and product quality across multiple manufacturing sites.
Work at Venator Materials
Reza Shariati serves as the Global Process Control Network Leader at Venator Materials Plc, a position he has held since 2016. He operates from the company's site in Stockton-On-Tees, UK. In this role, he leads a global network of control engineers, focusing on executing business-critical projects. His responsibilities include designing and implementing advanced multi-variable control schemes for both batch and continuous operations in the process industries. Shariati's leadership is characterized by strong influencing skills, which are essential for driving project success.
Previous Experience at Huntsman
Before joining Venator Materials, Reza Shariati worked at Huntsman - EMA as the Process Control Network Leader from 2000 to 2016. During his 16 years in Stockton-on-Tees, he was responsible for overseeing process control initiatives. His role involved the integration of process control and modelling, which contributed to significant improvements in operational efficiency and product quality across the organization.
Education and Expertise
Reza Shariati holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from The University of Manchester, where he also earned a Master of Science (MS) in the same field. His educational background is complemented by his early studies at The Edinburgh Academy from 1978 to 1981. His expertise includes designing advanced control schemes, utilizing multi-variant data analysis, and implementing novel analytical techniques to enhance process operations.
Background in Process Control Engineering
Reza Shariati has extensive experience in process control engineering, having worked in various roles prior to his current position. He served as a Senior Group Process Control Engineer at TIOXIDE EUROPE LIMITED from 1996 to 2000 and as a Lead Control Engineer at Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd from 1992 to 1996. His career has been marked by a focus on delivering multi-million-pound improvements in uptime, product quality, and energy savings across multiple manufacturing sites.
Contributions to Business Strategy
Throughout his career, Reza Shariati has been instrumental in integrating process control and modelling into core business strategies. His contributions have led to transformational improvements in operational performance. He operates from a UK top tier COMAH site, ensuring compliance with stringent safety and environmental regulations, which reflects his commitment to maintaining high industry standards.