Mohammad Reza Shabani

Mohammad Reza Shabani has an extensive work experience in the petroleum industry. Mohammad Reza started their career at the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) in 1999, where they held various roles such as Head of Feasibility Study Department and Senior Techno-Economic Expert. During their time at RIPI, they contributed to numerous projects, including the feasibility studies of various plants and units such as Coke Plant, LNG plant, Helium Recovery Technologies, and more.

In addition to their work at RIPI, Shabani also worked at Mehrgan Chem. Indus. Tech. Dev. Co. as a Co-Founder and Member of the Board. In this role, they managed the company and also took part in project management and process engineering activities. Some notable projects they worked on include bitumen blending units in various refineries, Mazandaran oil refinery, and more.

Prior to their time at RIPI and Mehrgan Chem. Indus. Tech. Dev. Co., Shabani worked as a Piping Engineer at Nargan Engineers and Constructors from 1997 to 1999.

Overall, Shabani has a strong background in feasibility studies, project management, process engineering, and cost estimation in the petroleum industry.

Mohammad Reza Shabani's education history includes various degrees and certifications. Mohammad Reza pursued a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology, graduating in 1992. Mohammad Reza then obtained a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, completing their studies from 1992 to 1995.

Following their Master's degree, Shabani enrolled in the University of Tehran. Mohammad Reza completed an MBA program from 2010 to 2011. Subsequently, they pursued a PhD in Converting waste sour off-gas in refineries to high-value methyl mercaptan at the University of Tehran, which they are expected to complete in 2022.

In terms of additional certifications, Shabani is a member of the Iranian Association for Cost Engineering, affiliated with the IRACE (Iranian Association for Cost Engineering). The specific details regarding when and where they obtained this certification are not provided.