Mr. Tekin Kunt, Ph.D., CSPO, Director, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and North Africa), received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from University of Maryland at College Park. Dr. Kunt has over 25 years of experience in implementing risk-based chemical engineering modeling and optimization methodologies for oil and gas production, refining and chemical processes, pipeline operations, electricity distribution, food, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. Over the years, he has delivered various custom workshops and public training courses in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Dr. Kunt is a Certified PHA Facilitator and has conducted many PHA studies using HAZOP and LOPA methodologies. Dr. Kunt also leads and participates PSM/RMP and CCPS (20 elements) compliance audits globally. He is fluent in English, French, and Turkish.