Governing Body 2023

Nima has been leading the strategic growth of multinational engineering teams for more than 18 years. He is a principal engineer, certified as a Hydrogen Consultant Specialist by the prestigious Renewable Energy Institute and his published dissertation in Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS/CCUS) and CO2 Pipeline Systems has received international recognition. He has extensively worked as a materials and welding/NDT engineering specialist on a large number of small to mega size energy projects. He has co-authored, revised, and over-seen dozens of engineering specifications of some of North America's leading energy companies. Nima is a specialist contributing member of a number of the American Petroleum Institute (API) and Canadian Standard Associations (CSA) committees and Task Groups concerning Hydrogen and CCUS energy systems.

He has been awarded a number of international engineering awards, including prizes from UKOPA (United Kingdom Onshore Pipeline Association), TD Williamson (for Dissertation work on CCUS systems / CO2 Pipelines), engineering design award from Eni - Saipem Snamprogetti, etc.

As a certified Hydrogen Specialist (REI), he holds a Masters degree in Oil and Gas Pipeline Engineering (Distinction) from Newcastle University (UK), an MBA (Hon.) from the University of Calgary, and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Toronto (Canada). Nima has worked, lived, and studied extensively in Canada, USA, United Kingdom, UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi), and France and supports clients globally.