Razieh Etezadi is a Technical Lead and Lead Designer at the University of Southern California (USC), where she plays a key role in two California Energy Commission (CEC)-funded research projects. With expertise in chemical engineering and process design, she leads green hydrogen production and biogas upgrading efforts. Razieh successfully managed the design, construction, and operation of a high-purity hydrogen production facility capable of generating over 25 kg of hydrogen daily and a biogas plant that improved methane purity by over 90%.

She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from USC, where she received a prestigious five-year scholarship and the Merit Award for her research. Razieh has extensive experience in project management, process optimization, and system automation, using advanced tools like MATLAB, Aspen, and COMSOL to develop dynamic models and optimize energy consumption. Her work has significantly contributed to advancing sustainable energy systems, improving both process efficiency and safety.