Bio: Akbar Ghahary

Dr. Akbar Ghahary, an Iranian-born American, has remained an active member of the Iranian-American community within the past three decades.His commitment to serving cultural and humanitarian endevaors has engaged him in extensive charitable work with various cultural and community based organizations worldwide. Dr. Ghahary has in recent times served as the president of the Persian Cultural and Humanitarian Association, the treasurer and trustee of the Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, IAPAC Treasurer and a member of the Board of Trustees. He is the co-founder and president of the Persian Cultural Foundation. Dr. Ghahary, an executive in the manufacturing sector, is the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Safas Corporation, an equity partner with General Electric Capital Corporation. A member of the American Chemical Society and Society of Plastic Engineers, Dr. Ghahary owns several international patents, including eight US patents, mostly in polymers and advanced composites.