Dr Mary Larimi

Senior Lecturer

Chemical Engineering

a.larimi@swansea.ac.uk

Available For Postgraduate Supervision

Research Links

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5566-171X

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About

Dr. Larimi received her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Her work is at the forefront of addressing two of the most pressing crises facing humanity: the growing need for energy and environmental concerns. Dr. Larimi's work synergizes the design, development, and physicochemical characterization of heterogeneous catalysts with the design and fabrication of high-efficiency reactor systems, as well as process modelling and simulation, to pioneer sustainable energy solutions.

She is the recipient of a number of awards and funding. She is the first scientist who obtains project support from the Iranian Ministry of energy to carry out CO2 photocatalytic reduction to produce value-added chemicals. She is also a two-time recipient of national project support from the National Science Foundation of Iran to carry out photocatalysis-related projects. Her research work in environmental-related processes was also supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) climate promise project. As an excellent scientist, she was awarded the research award of Iran National Elite foundation based on her contribution to the research of new energy catalysis. In recognition of her continuous and successful contributions to the field of energy, she was awarded the title of Top Researcher by the Ministry of Energy in 2022 and 2023. Her international collaborations span the UK, China, France, Australia, Spain, Germany, and India, enhancing her reputation in the catalysis field. She has a strong record of publishing in top-tier and world-class journals. Her research works have been published and highly cited in prestigious international journals.

Research interests

Dr. Larimi’s research lies within the domain of materials chemistry, focusing on the synthesis of porous materials. This includes metal oxides, metal-organic frameworks, carbon materials, and various compositions and structures thereof. She aim to manipulate their physicochemical properties to optimize their performance as heterogeneous catalysts, underpinned by structure-function relationships. The overarching goal of her research is to develop novel (nano)materials as heterogeneous catalysts through educated design approaches, which possess the capacity to tackle issues of public concern in the fields of energy and the environment.

Areas Of Expertise

Heterogeneous catalysis for energy and environmental purposes (nanocatalysis/photocatalysis/electrocatalysis)
CO2 reduction
Hydrogen production
Water splitting
Biodiesel production by transesterification
Desulphurisation of liquid fuel

Career Highlights

Teaching Interests

Part-time Assistant Professor, 2019-2024 University of Tehran, College of Science

Statistical design and analysis of processes (Graduate Level)
Research strategies and experimental design (Graduate Level)
Principles of separations Engineering (Graduate Level)

Part-time Assistant Professor, 2022 Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Technical and Engineering Department

Energy and material balance (Undergraduate Level)
Gas industry processes (Undergraduate Level)

Part-time Lecturer, 2020-2021 Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Department of Physics and Energy Engineering

Environmental effects of energy (Undergraduate Level)

Part-time Lecturer, 2017-2019 Islamic Azad University, Pharmaceutical Sciences Branch

Principles of Transport Phenomena (Undergraduate Level)

Research Award Highlights

Publications

Research Highlights

Beshtar, M., Larimi, M., & Asgharinezhad, A. (2024). Enhanced super-ultra-deep photocatalytic oxidative desulfurization by titanium-activated metal-organic frameworks nanophotocataltyst. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116056, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67912
Maghool, S., Asgharinezhad, A., Larimi, M., Ghotbi, C., & Khorasheh, F. (2024). Enhanced oxygen evolution reaction performance using amorphous hollow cerium-doped cobalt phosphate derived from ZIF-67 structures. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 1008, 176697
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2024.176697, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67850
Yousefi, Z., Asgharinezhad, A., Larimi, M., & Ghotbi, C. (2024). Highly efficient electrocatalytic water oxidation based on non-precious metal oxides/sulfides derived from a FeCoNi-metal organic framework. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 1002, 175214
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2024.175214, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67174
Maghool, S., Asgharinezhad, A., Larimi, M., Ghotbi, C., & Khorasheh, F. (2024). Efficient electrocatalysts for OER: Amorphous cerium-doped cobalt sulfide with enhanced performance and durability. Surfaces and Interfaces, 54, 105108
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2024.105108, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67699
Osanloo, M., Khorasheh, F., & Larimi, M. (2024). Fabrication of nano-dandelion magnetic TiO2/CuFe2O4 doped with silver as a highly visible-light-responsive photocatalyst for degradation of Naproxen and Rhodamine B. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 407, 125242
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2024.125242, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67218
Beshtar, M., Asgharinezhad, A., & Larimi, M. (2024). Ultra-deep photocatalytic oxidative desulfurization of liquid fuels by Ti@CeO2/ZnO nanophotocatalyst under visible light and mild operating conditions. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 134, 548-560.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2024.01.017, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67220
Beshtar, M., Larimi, M., Asgharinezhad, A., & Khorasheh, F. (2024). Ultra-deep Photocatalytic Oxidative Desulfurization of Model Fuel Using Ti-UiO-66(Zr) Metal–Organic Framework. Catalysis Letters, 154(6), 2633-2647.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10562-023-04506-9, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67219
Omranpour, S. & Larimi, M. (2024). Modeling and simulation of biodiesel synthesis in fixed bed and packed bed membrane reactors using heterogeneous catalyst: a comparative study. Scientific Reports, 14(1)
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-60757-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67161
Beshtar, M., Khorasheh, F., Larimi, M., & Asgharinezhad, A. (2024). Photocatalytic oxidative desulfurization of model fuel using iron-molybdenum nanocatalyst based on cerium oxide (FeyMox/CeO2) under visible light. Fuel, 360, 130549
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.130549, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67221
Ostovar, A., Larimi, M., Jiang, Z., Lotfi, M., Ghotbi, C., & Khorasheh, F. (2024). Enhanced visible-light photocatalytic oxidative desulfurization of model fuel over Pt-decorated carbon-doped TiO2 nanoparticles. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31(12), 18188-18199.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-26597-y, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67232

All Research

Journal Articles

Maghool, S., Asgharinezhad, A., Larimi, M., Ghotbi, C., & Khorasheh, F. (2024). Enhanced oxygen evolution reaction performance using amorphous hollow cerium-doped cobalt phosphate derived from ZIF-67 structures. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 1008, 176697
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2024.176697, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67850
Maghool, S., Asgharinezhad, A., Larimi, M., Ghotbi, C., & Khorasheh, F. (2024). Efficient electrocatalysts for OER: Amorphous cerium-doped cobalt sulfide with enhanced performance and durability. Surfaces and Interfaces, 54, 105108
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2024.105108, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67699
Yousefi, Z., Asgharinezhad, A., Larimi, M., & Ghotbi, C. (2024). Highly efficient electrocatalytic water oxidation based on non-precious metal oxides/sulfides derived from a FeCoNi-metal organic framework. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 1002, 175214
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2024.175214, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67174
Beshtar, M., Larimi, M., & Asgharinezhad, A. (2024). Enhanced super-ultra-deep photocatalytic oxidative desulfurization by titanium-activated metal-organic frameworks nanophotocataltyst. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116056, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67912
Osanloo, M., Khorasheh, F., & Larimi, M. (2024). Fabrication of nano-dandelion magnetic TiO2/CuFe2O4 doped with silver as a highly visible-light-responsive photocatalyst for degradation of Naproxen and Rhodamine B. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 407, 125242
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2024.125242, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67218
Beshtar, M., Asgharinezhad, A., & Larimi, M. (2024). Ultra-deep photocatalytic oxidative desulfurization of liquid fuels by Ti@CeO2/ZnO nanophotocatalyst under visible light and mild operating conditions. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 134, 548-560.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2024.01.017, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67220
Beshtar, M., Larimi, M., Asgharinezhad, A., & Khorasheh, F. (2024). Ultra-deep Photocatalytic Oxidative Desulfurization of Model Fuel Using Ti-UiO-66(Zr) Metal–Organic Framework. Catalysis Letters, 154(6), 2633-2647.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10562-023-04506-9, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67219
Omranpour, S. & Larimi, M. (2024). Modeling and simulation of biodiesel synthesis in fixed bed and packed bed membrane reactors using heterogeneous catalyst: a comparative study. Scientific Reports, 14(1)
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-60757-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67161
Beshtar, M., Khorasheh, F., Larimi, M., & Asgharinezhad, A. (2024). Photocatalytic oxidative desulfurization of model fuel using iron-molybdenum nanocatalyst based on cerium oxide (FeyMox/CeO2) under visible light. Fuel, 360, 130549
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.130549, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67221
Ostovar, A., Larimi, M., Jiang, Z., Lotfi, M., Ghotbi, C., & Khorasheh, F. (2024). Enhanced visible-light photocatalytic oxidative desulfurization of model fuel over Pt-decorated carbon-doped TiO2 nanoparticles. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31(12), 18188-18199.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-26597-y, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67232
Ahmadi, M., Alavi, S., & Larimi, M. (2024). Effective CO2 photoreduction to methane over Bi2MoO6/ Ni, N co-doped TiO2 nano-photocatalyst. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 56, 1309-1323.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.12.291, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67222
Ahmadi, M., Alavi, S., & Larimi, M. (2024). Highly active platinum decorated BiVO4 nanosheet/TiO2 nanobelt heterojunction for photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Surfaces and Interfaces, 45, 103908
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2024.103908, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67223
Ahmadi, M., Alavi, S., & Larimi, M. (2023). Pt–Cu@Bi2MoO6/TiO2 Photocatalyst for CO2 Reduction. Inorganic Chemistry, 62(49), 20372-20389.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c03372, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67224
Salehian, S., Larimi, M., Asgharinezhad, A., Khallaghi, N., Borhani, T., & Ghotbi, C. (2023). Magnetic Z-scheme bismuth molybdate(1-x)/Fe3O4@MIL-125(Ti)(x) nanocomposite as a high-performance visible-light-active photocatalyst for ultra-deep oxidative desulfurization of liquid fuel. Surfaces and Interfaces, 42, 103432
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2023.103432, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67225
Liu, K., Bigdeli, F., Panjehpour, A., Larimi, M., Morsali, A., Dhakshinamoorthy, A., & Garcia, H. (2023). Metal organic framework composites for reduction of CO2. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 493, 215257
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccr.2023.215257, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67226
Rastgaran, A., Fatoorehchi, H., Khallaghi, N., Larimi, M., & Borhani, T. (2023). Modelling of photocatalytic CO2 reduction into value-added products in a packed bed photoreactor using the ray tracing method. Carbon Capture Science & Technology, 8, 100118
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccst.2023.100118, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67227
Ahmadi, M., Alavi, S., & Larimi, M. (2023). UV–vis light responsive Bi2WO6 nanosheet/TiO2 nanobelt heterojunction photo-catalyst for CO2 reduction. Catalysis Communications, 179, 106681
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catcom.2023.106681, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67228
Larimi, M., Parlett, C., & Jiang, Z. (2023). Editorial—special issue “catalysis for sustainable hydrogen production”. Materials Today Chemistry, 29, 101457
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtchem.2023.101457, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67229
Larimi, M., Asgharinezhad, A., & Karami, H. (2023). An overview of energy storage supercapacitor systems and their applications. Journal of Renewable and New Energy, 10(2)
https://doi.org/10.52547/jrenew.10.2.164, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67233
Abdollahi, M., Larimi, M., Jiang, Z., Khorasheh, F., & Ghotbi, C. (2022). Photocatalytic oxidative desulfurization of model fuel over visible light-active Cu-impregnated carbon-doped TiO2. Journal of Cleaner Production, 380, 134968
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.134968, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67240
Asadi, A., Larimi, M., Jiang, Z., & Naderifar, A. (2022). Modeling and simulation of photocatalytic CO2 reduction into methanol in a bubble slurry photoreactor. Chemical Engineering Science, 263, 118078
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2022.118078, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67239
Chi, J., Jiang, Z., Yan, J., Larimi, M., Wang, Z., Wang, L., & Shangguan, W. (2022). Recent advancements in bismuth vanadate photoanodes for photoelectrochemical water splitting. Materials Today Chemistry, 26, 101060
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtchem.2022.101060, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67244
Akbari, E., Alavi, S., Rezaei, M., & Larimi, M. (2022). CeO2-promoted BaO-MnOx catalyst for lean methane catalytic combustion at low temperatures: Improved catalytic efficiency and light-off temperature. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 47(26), 13004-13021.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.02.070, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67243
Akbari, E., Alavi, S., Rezaei, M., & Larimi, M. (2022). Preparation and evaluation of A/BaO-MnOx catalysts (A: Rh, Pt, Pd, Ru) in lean methane catalytic combustion at low temperature. International Journal of Energy Research, 46(5), 6292-6313.
https://doi.org/10.1002/er.7567, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67245
Chamack, M., Ifires, M., Razavi, S., Morsali, A., Addad, A., Larimi, M., Szunerits, S., & Boukherroub, R. (2022). Photocatalytic Performance of Perovskite and Metal–Organic Framework Hybrid Material for the Reduction of N2 to Ammonia. Inorganic Chemistry, 61(3), 1735-1744.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c03622, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67242
Moradi, M., Hasanvandian, F., Afshar, M., Larimi, M., Khorasheh, F., Niknam, E., & Setayesh, S. (2021). Incorporation of Fe in mixed CoCu-alkoxide hollow sphere for enhancing the electrochemical water oxidation performance. Materials Today Chemistry, 22, 100586
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtchem.2021.100586, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67246
Akbari, E., Alavi, S., Rezaei, M., & Larimi, M. (2021). Catalytic Methane Combustion on the Hydrothermally Synthesized MnO₂ Nanowire Catalysts. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 60(20), 7572-7587.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.1c00881, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67247
Akbari, E., Alavi, S., Rezaei, M., & Larimi, M. (2021). Barium promoted manganese oxide catalysts in low-temperature methane catalytic combustion. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 46(7), 5181-5196.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2020.11.016, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67258
Khatibi, M., Khorasheh, F., & Larimi, M. (2021). Biodiesel production via transesterification of canola oil in the presence of Na–K doped CaO derived from calcined eggshell. Renewable Energy, 163, 1626-1636.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2020.10.039, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67248
Khodabandehloo, M., Larimi, M., & Khorasheh, F. (2020). Comparative process modeling and techno-economic evaluation of renewable hydrogen production by glycerol reforming in aqueous and gaseous phases. Energy Conversion and Management, 225, 113483
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2020.113483, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67250
Moradi, M., Khorasheh, F., & Larimi, M. (2020). Pt nanoparticles decorated Bi-doped TiO2 as an efficient photocatalyst for CO2 photo-reduction into CH4. Solar Energy, 211, 100-110.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2020.09.054, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67241
Nematollahi, R., Ghotbi, C., Khorasheh, F., & Larimi, M. (2020). Ni-Bi co-doped TiO2 as highly visible light response nano-photocatalyst for CO2 photo-reduction in a batch photo-reactor. Journal of CO2 Utilization, 41, 101289
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcou.2020.101289, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67235
Larimi, M., Rahimi, M., & Khorasheh, F. (2020). Carbonaceous supports decorated with Pt–TiO2 nanoparticles using electrostatic self-assembly method as a highly visible-light active photocatalyst for CO2 photoreduction. Renewable Energy, 145, 1862-1869.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2019.07.105, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67249
Nayernia, Z., Kazemeini, M., & Larimi, M. (2019). Developing a mathematical model for reforming of glycerol towards a comparative evaluation of the liquid vs. gas phase medium. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 44(49), 26764-26772.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.08.140, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67274
Larimi, M. & Khorasheh, F. (2019). Renewable hydrogen production over Pt/Al₂O₃ nano-catalysts: Effect of M-promoting (M=Pd, Rh, Re, Ru, Ir, Cr). International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 44(16), 8243-8251.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.01.251, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67254
Larimi, M. & Khorasheh, F. (2018). Renewable hydrogen production by ethylene glycol steam reforming over Al2O3 supported Ni-Pt bimetallic nano-catalysts. Renewable Energy, 128, 188-199.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.05.070, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67272
Bastan, F., Kazemeini, M., Larimi, M., & Maleki, H. (2018). Production of renewable hydrogen through aqueous-phase reforming of glycerol over Ni/Al2O3MgO nano-catalyst. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 43(2), 614-621.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.11.122, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67253
Bastan, F., Kazemeini, M., & Larimi, M. (2017). Aqueous-phase reforming of glycerol for production of alkanes over Ni/CexZr1-xO2 nano-catalyst: Effects of the support’s composition. Renewable Energy, 108, 417-424.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2017.02.076, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67252
Maleki, H., Kazemeini, M., Larimi, M., & Khorasheh, F. (2017). Transesterification of canola oil and methanol by lithium impregnated CaO–La 2 O 3 mixed oxide for biodiesel synthesis. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 47, 399-404.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2016.12.011, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67251
Larimi, M., Kazemeini, M., & Khorasheh, F. (2016). Highly selective doped PtMgO nano-sheets for renewable hydrogen production from APR of glycerol. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 41(39), 17390-17398.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.08.006, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67237
Larimi, M., Kazemeini, M., & Khorasheh, F. (2016). Aqueous phase reforming of glycerol using highly active and stable Pt0.05CexZr0.95-xO2 ternary solid solution catalysts. Applied Catalysis A: General, 523, 230-240.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcata.2016.05.028, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67234
Larimi, M. & Alavi, S. (2012). Partial Oxidation of Methane over Ni/CeZrO Mixed Oxide Solid Solution Catalysts. International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Applications, 3(1), 6-9.
https://doi.org/10.7763/ijcea.2012.v3.150, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67273

Book Chapters

Taghiloo, A. & Larimi, M. (2023). Nanomaterials for bioenergy applications. Nanomaterials for Bioreactors and Bioprocessing Applications (pp. 43-81). Elsevier
https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-91782-7.00015-1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67236
Larimi, M. (2023). Titanium-based nanophotocatalysts for CO2 conversion. Nanomaterials for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Conversion Technologies (pp. 153-180). Elsevier
https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-89851-5.00008-1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67238

Taught Modules

EG-210 Thermodynamics of Process Design

This module continues to develop further the fundamentals of thermodynamics studied previously. It will develop the general applications needed in process engineering with particular reference to reactor design, separation processes, flow processes, heat engines and energy balance techniques.
EGCM36 Desalination Technology

Desalination is an important process in the management of water resources and it has a large societal, economic and environmental impact. This module will give engineering students a solid grounding in desalination and related separation processes. This will prove invaluable for a future career in many areas of engineering.

Other Roles

Associate Editor, Iran Journal of Energy

2022 - Present
Guest Editor, Materials Today Chemistry, Elsevier

2022 - Present

Education

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, 2012-2016

Thesis Title: Investigating Pt-containing catalysts for renewable hydrogen production by reforming of polyols in the aqueous phase

M.Sc. Chemical Engineering, 2008-2011

Thesis Title: Investigation of Ni-containing catalysts supported on CeO2-ZrO2 in partial oxidation of methane

B.Sc. Chemical Engineering, 2004-2008

Membership of Professional Association

[1] Member (MRSC), Royal society of Chemistry (RSC), Membership No. 731371, 2022-Present
[2] Member, American Chemical Society (ACS), Membership No. 32442224, 2020-Present
[3] Affiliate Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), Membership No. 200106586, 2023-Present
[4] Associate Member, Iran Society of Engineering Education (ISEE), Membership No. 3089901042, 2018-Present (Permanent membership)
[5] Member, The International Cooperation Committee, Iran Society of Engineering Education, 2022-Present
[6] Associate Member, Iranian Association of Chemical Engineering (IAChE), Membership No. 872039, 2008-Present

Supervision

Postdoc

[1] M. Chamack, Synthesis and modification of catalysts based on metal-organic frameworks (MOF) to convert CO2 emitted from power plants into fuel, 2018-2020

PhDs

[1] M. Osanloo, Investigating the photocatalytic property of TiO2-based composite for Rhodamine B removal, 2017-Present

[2] H. Rahman, Design, development and evaluation of photoreactor on the basis of TiO2 catalyst to convert CO2 into value-added products, 2017-Present

[3] R. Khodabandehloo, Modeling of gasification process in fluidized bed using integrated approach of computational fluid dynamics - discrete particle method, 2017-Present

[4] M. Ahmadi, Development and evaluation of TiO2-based photocatalysts to convert CO2 into value-added products, 2016-Present

[5] E. Akbari, Synthesis and evaluation of manganese oxide based super active nanostructured catalysts for methane catalytic combustion, 2016-2022

Masters

[1] M. Bahadorian, Conversion of carbon dioxide to solar fuels using nanostructured TiO2 photocatalyst, 2023-Present

[2] A. Kaveh, Synthesis and optimization of novel Ti-containing photocatalysts for nitrophenol removal from aqueous environment, 2022-Present

[3] P. Zahed, Development of novel electrocatalysts based on the use of inexpensive transition metal compounds for application in the oxygen evaluation reaction, 2022-Present

[4] S. Fallah, Accelerated discovery of metal-organic frameworks for H2 storage in energy related applications via machine learning, 2022-Present

[5] S. Sadigh, Modeling and simulation of photocatalytic desulfurization of model fuel, 2021-2024

[6] M. Alipour, Synthesis of high porous metal oxides derived from metal-organic frameworks and their application in the water splitting reaction, 2021-2024

[7] Z. Molaie, Comparison of the performance of nanostructured metal oxides and metal sulfides as electrode active materials in the construction of supercapacitors, 2021-2024

[8] M. Ahmadi, Synthesis and evaluation of nanostructured magnetic photocatalysts for organic pollutant removal from wastewater, 2021-2024

[9] A. Bahmani, Effect of selected nano-structure promotors on the electrocatalytic performance in water splitting reaction, 2021-2024

[10] S. Maghool, Fabrication of nano-structure electrocatalysts for use in water splitting process, 2021-2024

[11] Z. Yousefi, Effect of selected promotors on the electrocatalytic performance in oxygen evolution reaction, 2020-2023

[12] Z. Bairami, Synthesis and evaluation of nanostructured electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction, 2020-2023

[13] S. Salehian, Synthesis and evaluation of nanostructured magnetic photocatalysts for oxidation desulfurization of liquid fuels, 2020-2023

[14] M. Beshtar, Effect of non-metal dopants on the photocatalytic performance of TiO2 in oxidative desulfurization of model fuel, 2020-2023

[15] A. Ostovar, Oxidative desulfurization of liquid fuel using TiO2-based photocatalysts, 2019-2022

[16] M. Belalzadeh, Determining the optimal kinetic equation for the transesterification process in a batch reactor, 2019-2022

[17] R. Jalali, Biodiesel production using heterogeneous catalysts, 2019-2022

[18] M. Abdollahi, Synthesis and evaluation of nanostructured photocatalysts for oxidative desulfurization of liquid fuel, 2019-2022

[19] A. Taghiloo, Synthesis and application of TiO2-based photocatalysts for wastewater treatment, 2018-2021

[20] A. Rastgaran, Modeling of the fixed bed photocatalytic reactor to investigate the effect of operating parameters on the photocatalytic conversion of CO2 into value-added products, 2018-2021

[21] M. Khatibi, Biodiesel production using eggshell-based catalyst, 2017-2020

[22] M. Moradi, Photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide to value-added products using Pt-containing catalysts, 2017-2020

[23] R. Nematollahi, Fuel production from carbon dioxide using impregnated titanium oxide photocatalytic nanoparticles, 2017-2020

[24] M. Talebi, Biodiesel production using calcite stone-based catalyst, 2017-2020[25] S. Omranpour, Design and simulation of biodiesel production in a membrane reactor, 2017-2020

[26] A. Asadi, Design and simulation of photoreactor for photocatalytic conversion of CO2 to synthetic fuel, 2017-2020

[27] M. Hasani, Synthesis of clay nanoabsorbents and their application in the removal of colour compounds, 2016-2019

[28] S. Bahraminia, Removal of hydrogen sulfide from biogas using nanostructured zeolites, 2016-2019

[29] M. Tager, Production of polymer nanofibers containing nanoparticles by electrospinning method as an air filter, 2016-2019

[30] Z. Nayernia, Kinetics and reactor modeling of glycerol reforming process in aqueous phase, 2016-2018

[31] H. Jamali, Photocatalytic conversion of CO2 to fuel in the presence of visible light, 2016-2019

Key Grants and Projects

PI, Techno-economic-executive feasibility studies of using diesel fuel additives in steam power plants of Iran 2022 - 2024

Niroo Research Institute. Grant No. 345009, 3,500,000,000 IRR
PI, Investigating the methods of the fouling treatment and the feasibility of recovering the capacity of used ion exchange resins of Ramin power plant 2022 - 2024

Thermal Power Plants Holding Company. Grant No. 345010., 2,795,000,000 IRR
PI, Techno-economic studies of the integration of hydrogen utilization systems into thermal power plants 2022 - 2024

Niroo Research Institute. Grant No, 345006, 3,400,000,000 IRR
PI, Photocatalytic desulfurization of liquid fuel in order to prevent the emission of SOx pollutant 2021 - 2023

Iran National Science Foundation (INSF). Grant No. 4001621, 320,000,000 IRR
PI, Revision of the strategic document on the development of design, manufacturing and technical knowledge of energy storage technologies in the electricity industry 2020 - 2022

Tavanir Company. Grant No. 320001, 900,000,000 IRR
PI, Investigating optimal methods of desulfurization in thermal power plants of Iran 2020 - 2021

United Nations Development Programme. Grant No. 600007, 900,000,000 IRR
PI, Development and evaluation of new catalysts and optimal reactor system to convert CO2 into value-added materials 2020 - 2021

Niroo Research Institute. Grant No. 210006, 2,393,000,000 IRR
PI, Study and techno-economic-executive evaluation of the optimal process of desulfurization of diesel fuel of power plants 2019 - 2021

Thermal Power Plants Holding Company. Grant No. 161129, 1,297,000,000 IRR
PI, Photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide pollutant into renewable fuel 2019 - 2020

Iran National Science Foundation (INSF). Grant No. 97022392, 200,000,000 IRR
PI, Development and modification of catalysts based on metal-organic frameworks (MOF) to convert emitted CO2 gas from power plants into fuel 2018 - 2020

Niroo Research Institute. Grant No. 218500, 885,000,000 IRR
PI, Compilation of the strategic document and roadmap for the localization of catalysts and absorbents used in the water and electricity industry 2018 - 2020

Niroo Research Institute. Grant No. 218300, 1,783,000,000 IRR
PI, Compilation of a strategic document and road map for the production, purification and applications of clean and renewable hydrogen 2017 - 2019

Niroo Research Institute. Grant No. 217500, 2,000,000,000 IRR
PI, Laboratory plan to reduce CO2 pollutant and convert it into clean and renewable fuel 2017 - 2018

Niroo Research Institute. Grant No. 216300, 2,375,000,000 IRR

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PI, Techno-economic-executive feasibility studies of using diesel fuel additives in steam power plants of Iran 2022 - 2024

PI, Investigating the methods of the fouling treatment and the feasibility of recovering the capacity of used ion exchange resins of Ramin power plant 2022 - 2024

PI, Techno-economic studies of the integration of hydrogen utilization systems into thermal power plants 2022 - 2024

PI, Photocatalytic desulfurization of liquid fuel in order to prevent the emission of SOx pollutant 2021 - 2023

PI, Revision of the strategic document on the development of design, manufacturing and technical knowledge of energy storage technologies in the electricity industry 2020 - 2022

PI, Investigating optimal methods of desulfurization in thermal power plants of Iran 2020 - 2021

PI, Development and evaluation of new catalysts and optimal reactor system to convert CO2 into value-added materials 2020 - 2021

PI, Study and techno-economic-executive evaluation of the optimal process of desulfurization of diesel fuel of power plants 2019 - 2021

PI, Photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide pollutant into renewable fuel 2019 - 2020

PI, Development and modification of catalysts based on metal-organic frameworks (MOF) to convert emitted CO2 gas from power plants into fuel 2018 - 2020

PI, Compilation of the strategic document and roadmap for the localization of catalysts and absorbents used in the water and electricity industry 2018 - 2020

PI, Compilation of a strategic document and road map for the production, purification and applications of clean and renewable hydrogen 2017 - 2019

PI, Laboratory plan to reduce CO2 pollutant and convert it into clean and renewable fuel 2017 - 2018