
Ava Faridi, PhD, GAICD
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About me
Micro Nano Technology | Bio Technology | ATSE Emerging Leader | STEM Mentor
Education

Australian Institute of Company Directors
2022 - 2023
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich
2014 - 2016Master's degree Optical Material Engineering Laboratory, Department of Mechanical & Process EngineeringMicro & Nano System

Tongji University
2018 - 2018Visitor Researcher

Monash University
2017 - 2020Doctor of Philosophy - PhD BioNano Science and TechnologyARC Center of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, Department of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Science
Experience

Photocell Co.
Jan 2009 - Apr 2011Design Engineer
Faridi Engineering Company
Jun 2011 - Nov 2013Founder & Director
ETH Zürich
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013Research Assistant
Monash University
Jan 2017 - Jan 2020Researcher Phd Candidate
Nano Vacuum
Sept 2019 - Aug 2024Head of Sales and Marketing
Jul 2023 - Aug 2024Regional Manager
Jul 2022 - Jul 2023Product Manager
Sept 2019 - Jul 2022

Currus Biologics Pty Ltd
Mar 2023 - Feb 2024Board Observer - WILD Program
InnovoTechX
Sept 2024 - nowFounder & Director
Licenses & Certifications
- View certificate

Budgeting and Scheduling Projects
Coursera Course CertificatesJan 2016 - View certificate

Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management
Coursera Course CertificatesDec 2015 - View certificate

Executive Leadership
LinkedInMar 2022 
Women In Leadership Development (WILD) BoardX (Funded by Department of Industry, Science, and Resources)
WILD ProgramDec 2022
Graduate Australia Institute of Company Directors
Australian Institute of Company DirectorsJan 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Ava Faridi, PhD, GAICDFaculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Research Scholarship - Jan 2019
- Awarded to Ava Faridi, PhD, GAICDWiMBA (Women in MBA) Scholarship of Monash University MBA Program for 2017 program - Dec 2016
Volunteer Experience
Mentor
Issued by BrainSTEM Limited
Associated with Ava Faridi, PhD, GAICDStudent Representative - GRC Course and Programs
Issued by Monash University
Associated with Ava Faridi, PhD, GAICDEmerging Leaders Network
Issued by Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering on Mar 2024
Associated with Ava Faridi, PhD, GAICDMentor
Issued by Industry Mentoring Network in STEM on Mar 2024
Associated with Ava Faridi, PhD, GAICDMentor
Issued by The Future of Work Lab on Mar 2022
Associated with Ava Faridi, PhD, GAICDCo-chairs- Frontiers in Bio-Nano Science - a CBNS EMCR event
Issued by CBNS: ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology on Nov 2018
Associated with Ava Faridi, PhD, GAICDEducation Committee Member
Issued by CBNS: ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology on Jan 2019
Associated with Ava Faridi, PhD, GAICDMentee
Issued by Industry Mentoring Network in STEM on Jan 2018
Associated with Ava Faridi, PhD, GAICD
Languages
- enEnglish
- pePersian
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