Rouzbeh Jafari holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from École Polytechnique, Montreal, a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Tehran University, Tehran, Iran, and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran.
Rouzbeh Jafari is a dedicated and visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in defining, developing, and deploying cutting-edge technologies within the mineral, chemical, environmental, and energy sectors. His expertise spans from CO2 capture and utilization to advanced hydrogen economy solutions, methane valorization, and waste-to-value technologies. He specializes in pioneering innovative processes that tackle critical industrial and environmental challenges, driving both R&D and commercial-scale deployments.
Jafari’s background includes leading Engineering and R&D initiatives for high-growth organizations, consistently commercializing new technologies, and securing competitive market positions. He is a skilled communicator and resourceful leader known for fostering collaborative relationships, managing stakeholder expectations, and aligning team efforts to exceed organizational goals.
His professional journey includes roles such as Business Development Manager / CO2 Capture Technologist at Technology Center Mongstad, Managing Partner – Director of Research and Development at Inventforce Inc., Senior Process Engineer at BBA Inc., and Senior Research Engineer at Susteen Inc.
Rouzbeh Jafari has demonstrated excellence in team building and strategic vision-setting, driving R&D programs to commercial deployment in areas such as CO2 capture, hydrogen storage and supply, mineral processing, and waste valorization. He is effective in overseeing budgets, client relationships, and stakeholder management, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. Jafari has successfully led projects in gas treatment, energy storage, wastewater treatment, biofuels, gasification, and bioenergy, contributing to sustainable solutions and industry innovation.