Mechanical engineering alumnus, Ali Emamjomeh will bring his expertise to campus Feb. 24 to 26. With more than 30 years of industry experience, Emamjomeh has built a career at the forefront of materials science, additive manufacturing, and reliability engineering. He spent the majority of his career at Hewlett-Packard, rising through senior technical ranks to serve as Master Technologist and Strategy Advisor for 3D Printing. In these roles, he led materials innovation efforts, guided high-stakes technical decisions, and served as Chief Engineer on complex field and reliability challenges affecting global products.

Emamjomeh’s work extended well beyond the laboratory. He was selected for multiple international leadership assignments, including establishing and leading a materials-focused R&D group in Barcelona and managing engineering teams in Singapore. Across these experiences, he became known for building strong multidisciplinary teams, applying rigorous data-driven methods, and turning scientific insight into manufacturable, reliable technologies.

Today, Emamjomeh serves as Senior Staff Engineer for Reliability and Quality at Lytx and works as an independent consultant. He holds more than 50 issued U.S. patents, reflecting sustained contributions to engineering innovation across multiple technology platforms.

His upcoming talks include: 

Tuesday, Feb. 24:
Open Forum from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at IT 160 
Open to students, faculty,  staff and community

Topic: Career journey, including challenges and highlights, tips for a successful career and how to seek opportunities 

Wednesday, Feb. 25: 
Tech Talk from 12 - 1:30 p.m. at IT 160 
Open to all LCOE students 

Topic: Leadership development, R&D product development in 3D printing

Thursday, Feb. 26: 
F3 Research Team Discussion from 9 - 11 a.m. at the Jordan Research Center

Topic: Ag waste and biochar

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We are excited to bring Rossana D'Antonio to campus Nov. 17-19, 2025. The civil engineering alumna has led a successful career, including formerly serving as deputy director for Los Angeles County Public Works. As the largest public works agency in the nation, she leveraged her experience in infrastructure design and emergency management to augment her knowledge of how complex systems work and how deficient infrastructures can result in disasters. She now leads NV5 as its executive director and remains a nationally recognized leader in engineering, infrastructure resilience, and public service. In addition to her professional work, she is also the author of the book "26 Seconds".

As part of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Rossana advocates for infrastructure investments including the Federal Aviation Authority Reauthorization. The bill increases funding for aviation infrastructure and advances the safe and efficient delivery of aviation projects. 

In 2020, D’Antonio was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists where she currently works to ensure the protection of the public with competent and ethical professional services. In 2024, she was appointed to serve on the President’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council’s Disaster Response and Resiliency Committee. D’Antonio is a Fellow with the American Society of Civil Engineers and is serving as a member of the Board of Directors. 

With over 30 years of experience, D'Antonio has shaped sustainable communities, advanced national disaster preparedness, and championed women in STEM, equity and leadership. 

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