Sima Tawakoli

Sima Tawakoli has a diverse range of work experience in the field of lighting. They started their career in 2014 as an Application and Technical Engineer at Lighting System. In 2017, they became an Instructor at Illuminating Engineering Society, and in 2018, they took on the role of SF-LUX Award Chair at Illuminating Engeneering Society. Sima also held the position of Vice President at the Illuminating Engineering Society and later served as the President of the San Francisco and Sacramento Section. Currently, Sima is an Assistant Professor at Cañada College. Their expertise lies in providing complete lighting system solutions, with a focus on architecture and wired or wireless devices.

Sima Tawakoli holds a Master's Degree in Design and Industry with an emphasis on Architectural and Theatrical Lighting Design from San Francisco State University, which was obtained from 2008 to 2010. Sima also has a Master's Degree in Architecture from IAUT, completed from 1992 to 1998. Sima has obtained various certifications in lighting and color rendition from institutions such as Acuity Brands, Illuminating Engineering Society, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company.