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Dr. Homayoon Rafatijo seamlessly blends his deep scientific background, technical prowess, and legal acumen to adeptly navigate and litigate intricate intellectual property disputes.

With a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and a minor in Physical Chemistry from Sharif University of Technology, a distinguished institution in the Middle East, Homayoon furthered his studies in the United States, earning a doctorate in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry from the University of Missouri.

As a seasoned academic, his research career, supported by a prestigious Multi-University Research Initiative (MURI) grant from the U.S. Army Research Office, involved conducting complex electronic structure calculations, applying advanced data mining techniques for molecular dynamics simulations, and developing sophisticated algorithms to extract meaningful insights from vast datasets produced during simulations of chemical and physical processes such as combustion and shock-induced transitions. Over the years, Homayoon has contributed numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented his research at leading conferences in chemical physics. His expertise as a computational chemist, coupled with proficiency in programming languages and source code analysis, underpins his ability to tackle multifaceted legal challenges in IP litigation. Additionally, his extensive network of collaborations with esteemed scientists worldwide strengthens his capacity to identify expert witnesses for his clients’ cases.

While serving as a professor of chemistry, Homayoon embarked on a new academic journey at the University of Missouri School of Law. During his Juris Doctor studies, he was elected President of the Association of Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship and served as Lead Article Editor for the Journal of Dispute Resolution. Homayoon has authored several law review articles on various aspects of the IP law. His rich experience as a researcher, educator, and legal scholar equips him to expertly analyze complex intellectual property cases, represent clients at all stages of litigation, and safeguard their IP rights in court and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.