Abbas Raftari

Dr. Abbas Raftari is an Adjunct Instructor in the Quantitative Methods department at Walsh College, where he has been teaching graduate and doctoral courses since 2022. With over 25 years of experience at General Motors and Ford, he specializes in hybrid-electric and autonomous vehicle safety programs, aligning projects with the ISO 26262 system functional safety standard. Dr. Raftari has authored multiple patents and scholarly articles focused on safety and data security, leveraging emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain to enhance enterprise data governance. Additionally, he has played a significant role in developing technical education programs at Ford Motor Company, contributing to the advancement of engineering staff competencies.