Amin Kordestany began his academic career as a lab instructor in 2009 at Petroleum University of Technology, a prestigious institution in southwestern Iran known for educating engineers for various oil and gas industry sectors. His proximity to major oil fields and a vast network of colleagues, alumni, and former students allowed him to build a broad knowledge of the different stages of oil and gas production. He developed a teaching philosophy emphasizing practical readiness for students so they can immediately assume professional responsibilities upon graduation. In addition to his teaching duties, he successfully managed the experimental phase of multiple research grants, addressing industry-specific research topics.
Upon completing his Ph.D., Kordestany started an enriching postdoctoral fellowship, where he coordinated the experimental phase of five graduate students' research work. Their research focused on oil-solvent-water interactions with the goal of reducing the carbon footprint of Canadian heavy oil production. He then worked for three years as a production and workover engineer at NISOC, an E&P company with the capacity to produce three million barrels of oil and a substantial volume of natural gas daily.
In July 2024, Kordestany joined the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering at Penn State. Leveraging his years of experience in academia and his understanding of industry demands, he is dedicated to equipping Penn State students with the knowledge and tools necessary for success in their future careers.