Amin Mivehchi, Ph.D. is the CEO and co-founder of BIRE Technologies Inc., where he leads the development of modular riverine and tidal energy systems designed for resilient, off-grid power generation. With a Ph.D. in Ocean Engineering and over 14 years of experience in experimental and computational fluid-structure interaction, Dr. Mivehchi specializes in marine hydrodynamics, bioinspired propulsion, and energy harvesting from unsteady flows. He also serves as a Research Scientist III at Lehigh University, where he advances marine robotics and energy technologies through federally funded research. His work bridges academia, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on delivering decentralized energy solutions for remote and underserved communities.