Dr. Gaddoor I. Saidi is chemical engineer, with experience in both the academic and industrial sectors. He obtained graduate and postgraduate degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Southern California. As an educator, Dr. Saidi has more than 25 years of experience in teaching chemical, mechanical, and environmental engineering at various universities in California.

Dr. Saidi is also an entrepreneur and a businessman. He has founded and developed several companies.

In the non-profit sector, Dr. Saidi has devoted much of his time for the good of humanity. He has more than 45 years of involvement in community and human development efforts of the non-profit sector. He is a founding member of many not-for-profit national Islamic organizations in North America. He serves currently as the chairman of the board of trustees of the North American Islamic trust (NAIT).