Mehran Afshar

Mehran Afshar is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in materials science and engineering, currently serving as Development Group Lead in the Business Division Electronics at Plansee since November 2022, where responsibilities include technical leadership, product development, and project management. Previously, Mehran held the position of Teamlead Advanced Materials at Hoffmann Group, overseeing product development and testing, and served as a Senior Expert at RWTH Aachen University, focusing on aluminum alloy microstructure optimization. Early career roles included research positions at Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung GmbH and MVM Co., as well as various engineering and laboratory specialist roles in renowned institutions. Mehran holds a PhD in Materials Science from RWTH Aachen University, complemented by multiple advanced degrees in metallurgical engineering and materials science.