Farid Afzali

Farid Afzali, Ph.D., P.Eng., is a Principal Scientist at Infor and a Sessional Faculty at McMaster University, specializing in machine learning, advanced forecasting, and optimization. With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and a Master's degree from Sharif University of Technology, Farid has contributed significantly to the fields of data science and operations research through innovative research and teaching. They have previously held positions at Hatch and Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex, where they developed advanced forecasting models and drove optimization initiatives. Farid is known for their dedication to education and industry impact, having published several papers and guided students in cutting-edge technologies.