As a subject matter expert at Northrop Grumman since 2024, he plays a pivotal role in working on proprietary programs on the airworthiness of military derivative of commercial aircraft.
IRVINE, CA, April 10, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Dr. Shahrooz Mark Jahanbin has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Jahanbin has established himself as a distinguished professional in the fields of aviation safety and aerospace engineering. As a subject matter expert at Northrop Grumman since 2024, he plays a pivotal role in working on proprietary programs on the airworthiness of military derivative of commercial aircraft. His responsibilities include overseeing requirements and interacting with government regulatory agencies and operators and various stakeholders to ensure the continues mission capabilities of aircraft utilization. Additionally, Dr. Jahanbin is an adjunct faculty member at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University since 2020. He previously held academic position as Seattle site director and academic advisor for international students.
Prior to his current roles, Dr. Jahanbin was a senior Starlink engineer at SpaceX from 2023 to 2024. His career also includes tenures as the senior manager of safety, accident investigation and prevention at Leonardo Helicopters. His extensive experience in the industry began at Boeing, where he worked from 2009 to 2020 in various capacities, including as an aircraft mechanic, structural analysis engineer, senior quality and safety engineer, and operation manager. He started his career as an aircraft maintenance engineer from 2003 to 2005 in Iran.
Throughout his career, Dr. Jahanbin has been recognized for his innovative contributions to the industry through several patents that have significantly improved aviation safety. These include primary inventor for Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of damages in curved composite structures using ultrasonic guided waves, surface roughness quality assessment for fatigue crack nucleation, fabrication of smart patch for in-situ monitoring of repaired and altered structures, and the application of SHM for bolted and hybrid bonded joints. His expertise has been recognized not only through these accomplishments but also by his peers and industry leaders, paving the way for sustained airworthiness.. Dr. Jahanbin is an active member of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) since 2020. He holds the position of sponsorship chairperson for the organization’s international seminar, showcasing his advocacy and commitment to aerospace safety and advancing the field of accident investigation and prevention.
Building upon his professional expertise, Dr. Jahanbin’s academic background has been instrumental in his success. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy in mechanical engineering from Villanova University in 2017 and holds a master’s degree in business administration, specializing in corporate finance and business policy, from Texas A&M University, which he completed in 2013. He also obtained a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University in 2009 after receiving a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering from the Civil Aviation Technology College in Iran in 2003. His commitment to continuous learning is further demonstrated by numerous certifications, including safety management systems from the International Air Transport Association, agile leadership and Systems Modeling Language (MBSE) from MIT, and FAA Parts 21 and 135 from the Federal Aviation Administration, among others.
Dr. Jahanbin reflects on his journey, acknowledging the pivotal role of his experiences in the United States. As he often shares, “My time in the United States has been transformative, providing me with opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.” This sentiment underscores his appreciation for the environment that has nurtured his success and aspirations in the field of aviation safety. He credits the support received from many individuals along his journey, especially many dedicated mentors and his wife and two daughters. He is a family man who enjoys playing, teaching and coaching volleyball. As a Commissioner of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Shahrooz Mark Jahanbin is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment in his community, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and achieve their fullest potentials.
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