Where Reliability Meets Sustainability: Engineering Strategies for a Circular Future
This event will be hybrid, but we encourage in-person attendance. Registration is free, but is required so that we can plan pizza, salad, and beverages.
When arriving Wednesday evening, be prepared to show a government-issued photo ID, such as a drivers license, at the main gate at Wood Street. State that you are attending the IEEE Reliability meeting in the Main Cafeteria.
After parking, walk towards the main building near the flagpole. Before entering, look left, and walk down the steps. At the bottom of the steps, turn right. Walk straight through the double set of double doors and straight into the Main Cafeteria.
Looking forward to seeing you in person!
Dan Weidman
Chair, IEEE Boston Reliability Chapter
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- MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- 244 Wood St
- Lexington, Massachusetts
- United States 02421
- Room Number: Main Cafeteria
- Click here for Map
- Starts 20 February 2026 05:00 AM UTC
- Ends 11 March 2026 01:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Mohammad of https://www.se.com/ww/en/
Where Reliability Meets Sustainability: Engineering Strategies for a Circular Future
As climate-related challenges intensify, organizations are under increasing pressure to design systems that are both highly reliable and environmentally sustainable. This presentation explores the critical intersection of reliability engineering and sustainability, highlighting how metrics like resilience, durability, and robust design directly support long‑term environmental goals. We will clarify key reliability attributes including resilience, and durability, and examine their influence on sustainable outcomes across product lifecycles. The discussion will emphasize how adopting circular‑economy principles can simultaneously enhance system reliability, extend product life, reduce waste, and minimize resource consumption. Drawing from emerging best practices and cross‑industry innovations, the presentation will explore practical examples enabling organizations to thrive amid climate uncertainty. Attendees will gain insights into how reliability engineering can accelerate sustainability initiatives, supporting more resilient businesses, communities, and infrastructure for future generations.
Biography:
Dr. Mohammad Pourgol is the Global Director of Design for Safety and Reliability Assurance at Schneider Electric and an Adjunct Associate Professor of Reliability Engineering at the University of Maryland (UMD). He earned his Ph.D. in Reliability Engineering from UMD. Dr. Pourgol is an IEEE Senior Member, an elected Fellow of both ASQ and ASME, and a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Massachusetts. He has held several prominent leadership roles, including Chair of the ASME Safety Engineering and Risk/Reliability Analysis Division (SERAD) and currently Chair‑Elect of the ASQ Risk and Reliability Division (RRD). He holds multiple professional certifications, including ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), and Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE). Dr. Pourgol has authored more than 160 peer‑reviewed journal and conference papers and has delivered numerous invited and keynote presentations worldwide. His work also includes a U.S. patent and several award‑winning contributions to the field. Dr. Pourgol serves as Associate Editor for the ASME–ASCE Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems.
Address:Massachusetts, United States
Agenda
5:00 pm doors open, for networking. Arriving earlier is ok.
5:30 pm: Dinner and refreshments are scheduled to arrive, while networking continues.
6:00 pm: Introduction to the presentation, followed by the formal presentation.
Between 7 and 7:30 pm: Formal presentation and formal Q&A end.
8:00 pm: Informal Q&A and networking end.