Maryam Aryafar

Maryam Aryafar is a highly experienced Senior Principal Process Engineer at Stantec, with a significant background in process engineering within the water treatment sector. Previously serving as Principal Process Engineer at AtkinsRéalis, key responsibilities included conducting technical due diligence, supervising process teams, and managing high-capacity water desalination projects, such as the NEOM First Desalination Plant. Prior experience includes roles at Biwater, where Maryam contributed to the design and operation of large-scale seawater desalination plants, and Kherad Industry Technical and Engineering Company, where leadership of the water treatment process department was undertaken. Maryam holds a PhD in Chemical and Process Engineering from the University of Surrey and has held various engineering roles, including teaching assistant and tender proposal engineer. Maryam's educational background encompasses degrees from prestigious institutions, including a Master of Science from Azad Islamic University and a Bachelor’s degree from Sharif University of Technology.