Maryam Zahedi
Mechanical CFD Engineer Senior Associate Equinix, Inc.
Maryam Zahedi is a Mechanical CFD Engineer with over 10 years of experience specializing in computational fluid dynamics and cooling strategy optimization for high-performance systems. At Equinix, she enhances cooling capacity and reliability across global data centers, with a strong focus on liquid cooling for AI and high-density workloads.
Previously at Safran Aircraft Interiors, Maryam engineered complex thermal and mechanical systems. She integrates fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and sustainability to drive the next generation of efficient, AI-ready data center infrastructure.
Seminars
Friday 20th February 2026
Fireside Chat: Discussing the Shift to Dynamic Systems to Anticipate Roadmaps & Guide Long-Term Strategy
9:10 am
- Analyzing chip manufacturer roadmaps and emerging technologies to anticipate evolving thermal and power requirements
- Evaluating advanced mechanical equipment innovations to balance compact footprints with energy efficiency
- Exploring alternative piping materials and configurations beyond stainless steel to speed installation, maintain fluid purity, improve reliability and reduce material and operational costs
Thursday 19th February 2026
Case Study: Applying CFD to Guide Cooling Strategy & Infrastructure Optimization
4:10 pm
- Using CFD models to analyze airflow and heat distribution across existing layouts to identify thermal risks and validate cooling performance before physical changes
- Comparing air and liquid cooling scenarios through simulation to support transition planning, evaluate integration impacts, and inform decision-making on capacity, cost, and retrofit complexity
- Leveraging CFD insights to refine equipment placement, containment strategies, and piping/manifold layouts to improve efficiency, maintainability, and operational reliability
