Hewlett Packard Inc.
- PhD, American World University, Fluidic Injection Devices (2004)
- MS, San Diego State University, Mechanical Engineering (1988)
- BS, California State University Fresno, Mechanical Engineering (1981)
Mohammad Akhavain joined HP in 1994 from Unisys Corp. Mohammad has held many positions at HP such as R&D engineer, Silicon and Fluidic Design manager, and program manager. Mohammad has been involved in development of many new technologies used in HP printers such as printhead development, silicon used in printheads as well as finishing equipment for converting media to finished product. Currently Mohammad is responsible for development, integration and implementation of coating technologies used in Page Wide Industrial printers.
He has over 35 US and international patents for mechanical, electrical and system designs. He has been teaching as a hobby since 1981 at SDSU, Mesa College, and USD. Mohammad received his BSME in 1981 from California State University Fresno, MSME from San Diego State University in 1988, Leadership & Management diploma from University of California San Diego in 1996 and his PhD in the field of Fluidic Injection Devices from American World University in 2004. Mohammad is a registered Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE) in State of California since 1984.