Dr. Akbar Farahani is an automotive product development leader with over 30 years of experience applying advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) and data-driven engineering to vehicle design and manufacturing. He combines deep expertise in material characterization, CAE, and lightweighting with a strong business focus, delivering measurable value through partnerships with leading OEMs and suppliers.

His work spans concept-to-production vehicle development, enabling optimized steel-intensive structures across BIW, chassis, and interior systems using advanced materials and simulation-driven design.

Own a patent in developing “Optimization System” in 2014 for BIW using AHSS.