Sofia Simaria
About Sofia Simaria
Sofia Simaria serves as the Vice President of Science & Applications Delivery at Zilliant, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering and has extensive experience in academia and industry, including roles at University College London and EY.
Current Role at Zilliant
Sofia Simaria currently holds the position of Vice President, Science & Applications Delivery at Zilliant. She has been in this role since March 2023, following her previous tenure at the company where she served as Director and Senior Director of Science from 2017 to 2022. In her current role, she focuses on leading initiatives that leverage scientific methodologies and applications to enhance Zilliant's offerings.
Previous Experience at Zilliant
Prior to her current role, Sofia Simaria worked at Zilliant in various capacities. She served as Senior Director of IQ Platform Solutions for nine months in 2022 and held the positions of Director and Senior Director of Science for five years from 2017 to 2022. Her work involved developing scientific models and tools aimed at optimizing pricing strategies and enhancing operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Sofia Simaria holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Industrial Engineering from Universidade de Aveiro, where she also completed a Five-Year Undergraduate Degree in the same field. Additionally, she earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Quantitative Methods for Management from Universidade do Porto. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in data analytics and engineering.
Academic Background
Sofia Simaria has an extensive academic background, having worked as a Lecturer in Bioprocess Systems Engineering at University College London from 2012 to 2017. She also served as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the same institution from 2008 to 2012. Earlier in her career, she was the Department Vice Head and Assistant Professor in Industrial Engineering at Universidade de Aveiro from 2002 to 2008.
Innovative Projects and Contributions
Throughout her career, Sofia Simaria has contributed to various innovative projects. She designed software to improve the efficiency of industrial assembly lines and crafted an interactive platform to accelerate biopharmaceutical innovations. Additionally, she developed tools to evaluate airline operating costs and assist in commercialization business models for regenerative medicine therapies.