Rashad is a skilled petroleum professional with over a decade of experience leveraging his geomechanical expertise in field development, CCUS, and energy storage. Since joining Ikon Science in 2023, he has delivered impactful geomechanical solutions globally. Rashad holds a Ph.D. in Petroleum Geomechanics, an M.Sc. in Petroleum Geoscience from the University of Manchester, and a B.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering from Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University.

Prior to Ikon, Rashad made significant contributions at SOCAR, where he led full-field development initiatives, streamlining data-driven workflows and achieving substantial cost savings. Beyond his professional work, Rashad is an avid researcher and speaker, presenting and publishing his findings at international conferences, driving innovation and sharing his expertise to further the advancement of petroleum geomechanics.