Roya Gitiafroz

Dr. Roya Gitiafroz is an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering and Polymer Science at the University of Akron, specializing in Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering. She joined the university in 2014 and played a critical role in establishing the Corrosion Associate Degree program, including curriculum development for four new courses.

• Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry (University of Toronto/University of Michigan, 2011)
• Education: M.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry (University of Toronto, 2005)
• Education: B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (Amirkabir University of Technology, 1999)

Her research interests focus on corrosion engineering, chemical processes, and environmental applications, informed by her industry background at Behshahr Industrial Company and Polytechnic University of Technology. She teaches courses in Transport Phenomena, Process Design, and Fluid and Thermal Operations.

Dr. Gitiafroz has no listed scientific awards or publications in the provided text. She contributes to academic training through curriculum design and instruction in chemical engineering fundamentals.