Reza Niknezhad

Reza Niknezhad is a Staff Robotics Engineer at Tesla, where responsibilities include leading the integration of new technologies in humanoid robots and vehicle charging interfaces, along with designing firmware architecture for next-generation embedded devices. Prior to Tesla, Reza served as an Embedded Software Engineer and Project Lead at AdHawk Microsystems, focusing on advanced eye tracking technology and power efficiency. As CEO and Co-Founder of Samatec, Reza successfully launched various products, overseeing all aspects of hardware design, manufacturing, and software development. Reza also contributed to education as a teacher and Head of the Robotics Lab at Nikan High School and instructed students in FPGA design at Iran University of Science and Technology. Reza holds a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology.