With over 20 years of in-depth experience in polymer science and composite materials, Dr. Omid Nabi Nejad has made substantial advancements in R&D, product development, and service life prediction.
Experience
Omid has successfully established advanced manufacturing plants and laboratories for various sectors, including automotive, railway, oil & gas, marine, and food/medical packaging, leveraging his more than 20 years of expertise in polymer science and composite materials.
Internationally recognized as a reviewer and editor for peer-reviewed journals, Omid has contributed to more than 20 distinguished publications. He actively participates in conference committees for API and NACE standards.
In his role as a Principal Engineer at Element Houston-Cypress, Omid specializes in materials science, focusing on service lifetime prediction, Design of Experiment, testing, and characterization. His commitment to upholding industry-leading standards is evident as he continuously deploys innovative strategies to enhance the performance, durability, and safety of materials in accordance with international market norms, driven by his mission to contribute to a safer and more efficient world.
Career highlights
Spearheaded custom design tests and R&D initiatives as a Principal Engineer at Element Materials Technology, steering advancements in service lifetime prediction, polymer characterization, and testing.
Contributed to innovations in plastics recycling, food packaging, and coatings technology.
Led impactful projects, showcasing expertise in resin, polyolefins, and plastics engineering for automotive parts.
Distinguished research contributions as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Michigan State University & USDA Forest Product Laboratory, specializing in food packaging, polymer nanocomposites, and compounding.
Contributed strategic insights as a Technical Advisor, excelling in the EFQM Excellence Model and Project Management Office (PMO).
Directed materials engineering efforts, making significant strides in pipe rehabilitation services and composite applications.
Pioneered material technology, leaving a lasting impact on composite applications and automotive parts.
PhD in Mechanical Engineering - Composite and hybrid materials
MSC in Polymer Engineering- Polymer industry
BSC in Chemical Engineering – Polymer industry
Affiliations / Memberships / Working groups
Member, AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance)
Vice Chair, API STD 20L - Qualification of Polymeric Seal
Technical Committee TM21578 - Evaluating the Compatibility of Reinforced Non-Metallics Pipe Assembly with Oil & Gas Environments
Sector expertise
Oil & Gas
Automotive
Aerospace
Railway
Marine
Food and medical packaging
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