Farshid Mostowfi is an accomplished academic and industry professional with a PhD from the University of Alberta, obtained in 2007, and an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tehran, completed in 1997. Mostowfi holds multiple leadership roles at SLB, serving as Division Sustainability Champion and Department Director for Robotics & Sensors, alongside responsibilities as a Scientific Advisor and Program Manager. Additionally, Mostowfi has contributed to the field as a Visiting Scholar at Harvard University.