Erfan Vafaie

Erfan Vafaie currently serves as the Interim Director of Product Development at BioWorks, having progressed through various roles including Director of Technical Services and Technical Services Manager since July 2021. Prior experience includes serving as an Extension Program Specialist II in Integrated Pest Management at Texas A&M AgriLife from December 2013 to July 2021, where responsibilities encompassed conducting applied research and educational activities in pest management. Erfan's earlier experience features positions such as Web Developer at 19gale Design & Multimedia and Research Technician at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, as well as various internships and roles focused on greenhouse operations, organic farming, and entomology. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology from Texas A&M University and a Masters in Pest Management from Simon Fraser University, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Western University.