Foad Karimian

Foad Karimian is currently a Staff Reliability Engineer at Tesla Energy, where they focus on improving the reliability of energy storage and solar products through advanced modeling and testing techniques. They previously held roles at Applied Materials and Southern Illinois University, where they contributed to product quality, reliability planning, and materials selection. Foad earned a PhD in Reliability Engineering from the University of Maryland, showcasing expertise in fatigue damage detection and analysis coupled with a strong background in mechanical engineering. Their passion for data-driven decision-making and innovative applications of machine learning and AI drive their commitment to enhancing product reliability.