About Author
About The Author
Shahin Samadi, PhD
Bridging Science, History, and the Human Journey
Shahin Samadi is an author, technologist, and educator whose life and work span cultures, disciplines, and eras of transformation. Born in Iran and shaped by the upheavals of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, he experienced firsthand how history, ideology, and human resilience intersect—lessons that continue to inform his writing and professional life.
After immigrating to the United States, Dr. Samadi built a distinguished career at the intersection of science, engineering, and leadership. He earned his doctorate from George Washington University and went on to contribute to mission-critical programs at NASA, while holding senior technical and executive roles across industry and academia, including teaching as an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University.
In 2003, Dr. Samadi founded INNOVIM, a science and technology firm established to deliver high-impact, mission-driven solutions for U.S. federal agencies. Under his leadership, INNOVIM has supported complex national programs across Earth science, space systems, data analytics, and advanced information technologies—reflecting his long-standing commitment to applying rigorous systems thinking to real-world challenges.
Through his two-volume series, Currents of Being, Dr. Samadi explores the deeper currents that shape individual lives and collective destinies—history and memory, technology and faith, migration and belonging. His work does not offer simple answers. Instead, it invites reflection, curiosity, and a systems-level understanding of how meaning and wisdom emerge over time.
Currents of Being is not only a memoir. It is an invitation to examine one’s own journey with clarity, humility, and purpose in a rapidly changing world.
Professional & Academic Bio
Shahin Samadi
A Career at the Intersection of Engineering, Systems, and Insight
As an author and researcher, Shahin Samadi holds a PhD and MS in Computer Science and a BS in Electrical Engineering from George Washington University. His career spans academia, government, and industry, with a consistent focus on complex systems, leadership, and long-term impact.
Aerospace & Science Systems
Dr. Samadi made significant contributions to Earth observation and mission systems at NASA, specializing in systems architecture, large-scale engineering, and data-driven decision support.
Industry & Executive Leadership
Shahin Samadi has held senior technical and leadership roles at Bloomberg BNA (now part of Bloomberg) and Merkle (a Dentsu company), guiding innovation in data-intensive, legal, and enterprise technology environments.
Academic Leadership & Mentorship
As an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Samadi has taught and mentored students across technical and systems-oriented disciplines, emphasizing rigor, ethics, and lifelong learning.
Today, the writing and thought leadership of Shahin Samadi focuses on the dialogue between technological progress and human values—examining how individuals and societies can navigate change with wisdom, resilience, and perspective.