Bahar has more than ten years of professional experience in structural and building energy performance engineering (energy modelling).

Her primary role at ROV is managing energy modelling projects.  She is a Certified Energy Advisor and an expert in providing building performance services complying with the BC Energy Step Code, the BC Building Code Part 9 and 3 (performance-path) and the Certified Passive House and Net-Zero House design requirements. Additionally, Bahar offers a wide range of structural engineering services for industrial structures, marinas, guardrails, signs and glass structures (railings, stairs and steps).

Association memberships:

  • Member, Engineers & Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC)

Additional memberships:

  • CHBA-CO Step Code Committee
  • BC-TCR Code Committee
  • Editorial Board: Frontiers in Sustainable Cities

Educational background:

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia, 2013
  • Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University of Technology, 2008
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, K.N Toosi University of Technology, 2003

When she is off work, you can find her doing:

Activities that include reading, setting and pursuing personal goals and devloping a healthy lifestyle. Bahar loves her work and enjoys working on all her projects. She employs a creative approach to problem-solving rather than using the same method for every project. Her main goal is always to discover the most cost effective solution while meeting a project’s code energy and saftey requirements.