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HKA is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sahand Rasouli as Technical Director to its Forensic Technical Services Fire Engineering team in Birmingham.

Sahand is a highly accomplished Chartered Professional Engineer with a 17-year career in fire engineering. His experience spans across different countries giving him a diverse perspective on fire engineering practices and regulations.

Sahand’s technical skills are wide-ranging, including performance-based fire engineering design, where tailored fire safety solutions are developed to meet unique project needs. He is also adept at consequence modelling, a critical area for assessing the impact of fires on people, property, and the environment. Furthermore, Sahand excels in risk-based analysis, a crucial aspect of fire engineering that involves identifying and mitigating potential fire hazards and vulnerabilities.

“We’re delighted to welcome Sahand to HKA as he brings both technical depth and innovative thinking to our team. His expertise strengthens our technical capabilities and supports our commitment to delivering high-quality solutions for clients. We look forward to the valuable contributions he will bring,” said Peter Van Gorp, Principal, Forensic Technical Services.

In addition to his consultancy work, Sahand has a strong academic background in fire science research, holding a PhD in Fire Engineering that underscores his deep expertise in fire dynamics and behaviour. His research has been shared through peer-reviewed publications and at major scientific and industrial events. Dedicated to knowledge-sharing, Sahand has served as a lecturer of fire safety courses at Masters level and participated at various industry panels.

Sahand said, “I am excited to join HKA and apply my expertise to deliver meaningful and innovative services for our clients. Partnering with HKA’s local and global teams, I am dedicated to elevating fire engineering standards and delivering exceptional results.”

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