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Dr. Parhizkar is a distinguished expert witness renowned for her profound expertise in power grids and the oil and gas industry. With over 15 years of professional experience, Dr. Parhizkar has emerged as a leading authority in accident investigation, failure mode and effect analysis, and common cause failure assessment. Her career trajectory reflects a profound commitment to unraveling the complexities of various industries, including energy infrastructure, transportation, and environmental safety, through meticulous research and innovative methodologies. With extensive experience and a meticulous approach, Dr. Parhizkar has become a sought-after expert witness in litigation and consulting. She specializes in accident reconstruction, root cause analysis, and patent litigation. Her expertise spans mechanical and environmental engineering, with a focus on critical energy infrastructures like power grids and oil and gas networks. Dr. Parhizkar is particularly known for her work on infrastructure accidents, where she conducts root cause analyses and develops strategies to assess the causes and impacts on energy systems and communities. Her reputation for excellence and unwavering integrity make her a highly respected and trustworthy professional in her field. She possesses a distinguished record including the publication of a book and multiple book chapters, as well as authorship of over 30 peer-reviewed journal publications. Furthermore, her contributions extend to active participation in numerous conferences, where she has served in roles such as presenter, conference organizer, and committee member. Positions: 2023 – Present Senior Advisor, Power Utility, Southern California Edison, Los Angeles 2022 – Present Assistant Research Scientist, University of California, Los Angeles 2022 – 2023 Adjunct Professor, Coconino Community College, Arizona 2021 – 2022 Adjunct Professor, Moorpark College, California 2020 – Present Lecturer, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) 2020 – 2022 Assistant Project Scientist, University of California, Los Angeles 2018 – 2020 Postdoctoral Fellow, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway 2017 – 2018 Senior Research Scientist, Sharif Energy Research Institute, Tehran, Iran 2017 – 2018 Assistant Professor, AmirKabir University of Technology-Tehran Polytechnic, Tehran, Iran PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS § Professional Risk Managers’ International Association § Word Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET) § Member of American Energy Society § Fellow Member of Sharif Energy Research Institute (SERI) § Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) § Member of Association of Energy Engineering (AEE) § Member of World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies § Member of American Energy Society § Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) § Member of US Green Building Council, Los Angeles Chapter § Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) CERTIFIED TRAININGS § Commercial Liability Insurance for the Energy Industry, California, USA, 2022. § Best Practices for Building a New Data Center, Schneider Electric, Energy University, Germany, 2015.