Mohammad Royapoor Nominated for DCS Emerging Talent Award

02 Apr 2026

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We are proud to announce that Dr Mohammad Royapoor, Head of R&D at RED, has been nominated for the DCS Emerging Talent Award. This recognition highlights the significant impact he has made within the Data Centre industry in a remarkably short period of time.

Expertise and Industry Leadership

Mohammad brings a unique combination of academic and industry expertise. With a PhD in data-driven and physics-based modelling of complex energy systems and over 18 years working across research, design and master planning of complex buildings, campuses and HVAC systems, his experience enables him to translate advanced research into practical, scalable solutions.

He has also led multidisciplinary teams of mechanical, electrical and environmental engineers, delivering services design, CFD analysis and multi-objective optimisation to challenging projects with international partners in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Impact at RED

As Head of R&D, Mohammad leads the delivery of electrical, mechanical, sustainability and market-focused research projects across RED. His current work includes developing new reference designs for high density AI cabinets, advancing modularised design approaches and preparing Data Centres for SMR integration.

Since moving into Data Centre-focused work, he has applied this deep technical expertise to accelerate progress in energy efficiency, decarbonisation, and system resilience - supporting the industry as it evolves to meet the demands of ultra-high-density AI infrastructure. His contributions span low-carbon energy systems, microgrids, and next-generation power and cooling solutions for AI-driven environments, while also supporting wider industry initiatives and knowledge-sharing.

Alongside his technical leadership, Mohammad is committed to developing future talent in the industry as he mentors engineers and collaborates with academic partners on research into AI-driven power system design.

Being nominated for this award is an honour, but it reflects the support and collaboration of the people I work with every day. I’m proud to be part of a team tackling some of the most pressing challenges of the AI era, and ensuring that next-generation, AI-driven infrastructure is not only sustainable, but also delivers meaningful benefits to the broader energy ecosystem and the communities it serves. Mohammad Royapoor, Head of R&D

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We congratulate Mohammad on this well-deserved recognition and wish him every success.

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Mohammad brings exceptional value to our business. He pairs intelligence with humility and charm, explaining complex ideas in a way anyone can understand. His depth of knowledge is evident to everyone he works with, and I always learn from our conversations. Mohammad is a standout talent and truly deserving of recognition. Candice Henderson, Head of Health, Safety, Security and CSR

Mohammad brings something special to our industry – he engages people instantly, with his intellect, patience and charisma. He is knowledgeable and insightful – a combination that makes him the perfect conversationalist in a rapidly evolving field. He brings an inquisitive nature to everything – whether his own work or that of others; a genuine dedication to excellence. To say it’s a pleasure to work with Mohammad is an understatement, and I cannot think of a more worthwhile nominee. Maira Bana, Head of Computational Engineering