Dr Zari Tehrani

Senior Industrial Fellowship

Chemical Engineering

+44 (0) 1792 604041

z.tehrani@swansea.ac.uk

Office - 416
Fourth Floor
Engineering North
Bay Campus

Available For Postgraduate Supervision

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About

Dr Zari Tehrani holds a BSc, MSc, MBL, Mres, PhD in Nanotechnology and MRSC. Over the span of her career, she has amassed a broad network of industrial and academic collaborators and has been a driver for innovation in her projects, namely, developing the world’s first graphene biosensor and developing the world’s first all-printed rechargeable thin film battery.

As part of her Sêr Cymru Senior Research Fellowship, awarded in 2017, she led and drove her own research in printable platform sensor for applications in environmental, food, and medical industries.

Most recently, as a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering and Senior Industrial Fellow with the Royal Academy of Engineering, she has sought out a new challenge - the development of Gel Electrolyte Polymers for use in high scale sodium-ion batteries in conjunction with industrial partners. By coupling extensive experience in printable electronic devices, polymer chemistry and electrochemistry with 17 years of experience in surface characterisation and chemistry, she will be working on unlocking key technology driving the electric revolution. Her track record is a testament to her adaptability and ability to navigate different scientific fields with success.

Zari was selected to be part of the award-winning Welsh Crucible programme in 2023, working on personal, professional and leadership development for future research leaders of Wales.

Areas Of Expertise

Battery and Energy Storage
Printable Electronic Devices
Electrochemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Surface Characterisation
Ink Formulation

Career Highlights

Teaching Interests

Supervision

Selective recovery of active materials from spent lithium-ion batteries (current)
PhD
Other Supervisor: Prof. Serena Margadonna

Emerging sensing materials, fabrication techniques and methods in improving Gas-Sensing Performance of chemo-resistive sensor (current)
PhD
Other Supervisor: Paolo Bertoncello

Development of graphene biosensors (current)
PhD
Other supervisor: Prof. Owen Guy

The Development and Integration of Microfluidic Devices and electrochemical sensors for potential use in clinical and environmental applications (awarded 2024)
PhD
Other supervisor: Prof. Owen Guy
Other supervisor: Dr Jacob Mitchell

A Novel Printable Microfluidic- Bioreactor Platform
PhD
Other Supervisor: Prof. David Gethin

Development of Graphene Based Biosensors for Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease (awarded 2023)
PhD
Other supervisor: Prof. Owen Guy
Other supervisor: Dr Sanjiv Sharma

Smart and Safe packaging (printable gas sensors)
PhD
Other Supervisor: Prof. David Gethin
Other Supervisor: Prof. Davide Deganello

Collaborations

Publications

Research Highlights

Thomas, D., McCall, C., Tehrani, Z., Claypole, T., & Claypole, T. (2017). Three-Dimensional–Printed Laboratory-on-a-Chip With Microelectronics and Silicon Integration. Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing & Technology, 16(2), 97-101.
https://doi.org/10.1097/POC.0000000000000132, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31386
Guy, O., Tehrani, Z., Thomas, D., Guy, O., & Tehrani, Z. (2016). Electrochemical Biofunctionalization of Highly Oriented Pyrolytic Graphite for Immunosensor Applications. e-Journal of Surface Science and Nanotechnology, 14(0), 193-197.
https://doi.org/10.1380/ejssnt.2016.193, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31387
Thomas, D. & Tehrani, Z. (2016). Integration of Silicon and Printed Electronics for Rapid Diagnostic Disease Biosensing. Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing & Technology, 15(2), 61-71.
https://doi.org/10.1097/POC.0000000000000091, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31388
Thomas, D., Therani, Z., Mohd Azmi, M., & Tehrani, Z. (2014). Silicon Nanowire Immunosensor for Detection of 8-Hydroxy-2^|^apos;-Deoxyguanosine Oxidative Stress Cancer Biomarker. e-Journal of Surface Science and Nanotechnology, 12(0), 349-357.
https://doi.org/10.1380/ejssnt.2014.349, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31394
Thomas, D., Azmi, M., Tehrani, Z., & Tehrani, Z. (2014). 3D additive manufacture of oral and maxillofacial surgical models for preoperative planning. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 71(9-12), 1643-1651.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-013-5587-4, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31395
Thomas, D., Azmi, M., & Tehrani, Z. (2014). Fabrication of an Integrated 3-Dimensional Printed Polymer Silicon Nanowire–Based Microfluidic Point-of-Care System for Detecting 8-OHdG Cancer Biomarker. Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing & Technology, 13(2), 54-65.
https://doi.org/10.1097/POC.0000000000000011, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31396
Tehrani, Z., Guy, O., Castaing, A., Doak, S., & Tehrani, Z. (2010). Detection of monoclonal antibodies using chemically modified graphite substrates. In 2010 IEEE Sensors (pp. 428-431).
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICSENS.2010.5690189, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31400
Guy, O., Burwell, G., Tehrani, Z., Castaing, A., Walker, K., Doak, S., & Doak, S. (2012). Graphene Nano-Biosensors for Detection of Cancer Risk. Materials Science Forum, 711, 246-252.
https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.711.246, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10471
Tehrani, Z., Burwell, G., Azmi, M., Castaing, A., Rickman, R., Almarashi, J., Dunstan, P., Beigi, A., Doak, S., & Guy, O. (2014). Generic epitaxial graphene biosensors for ultrasensitive detection of cancer risk biomarker. 2D Materials, 1(2), 025004
https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1583/1/2/025004, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19735
Azmi, M., Tehrani, Z., Lewis, R., Walker, K., Jones, D., Daniels, D., Doak, S., & Guy, O. (2014). Highly sensitive covalently functionalised integrated silicon nanowire biosensor devices for detection of cancer risk biomarker. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 52, 216-224.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bios.2013.08.030, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19740

All Research

Journal Articles

Shi, C., Wang, M., Tehrani, Z., Hong, B., Wang, M., Tan, R., Margadonna, S., Lai, Y., & Titirici, M. (2024). Constructing Quasi‐Localized High‐Concentration Solvation Structures to Stabilize Battery Interfaces in Nonflammable Phosphate‐Based Electrolyte. Advanced Science, 0
https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202411826, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68437
Aupama, V., Sangsawang, J., Kao-ian, W., Wannapaiboon, S., Pimoei, J., yoopensuk, W., Opchoei, M., Tehrani, Z., Margadonna, S., & Kheawhom, S. (2024). Adaptive COF-PVDF composite artificial solid electrolyte interphase for stable aqueous zinc batteries. Electrochimica Acta, 506, 145059
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2024.145059, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67929
Kazemi, A., Manteghi, F., & Tehrani, Z. (2024). Metal Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Production in Water Splitting. ACS Omega, 9(7), 7271-8593.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.3c07911, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65405
Abbasi, H., Tehrani, Z., Devadoss, A., Ali, M., Moradi-Bachiller, S., Albani, D., & Guy, O. (2021). Graphene based electrochemical immunosensor for the ultra-sensitive label free detection of Alzheimer's beta amyloid peptides Aβ(1–42). Nanoscale Advances, 3(8), 2295-2304.
https://doi.org/10.1039/d0na00801j, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56469
http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d0na00801j
Manteghi, F., Zakeri, F., Guy, O., & Tehrani, Z. (2021). MIL-101(Cr), an Efficient Heterogeneous Catalyst for One Pot Synthesis of 2,4,5-tri Substituted Imidazoles under Solvent Free Conditions. Nanomaterials, 11(4)
https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11040845, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56545
Spieser, H., Tehrani, Z., Ali, M., Daghigh Ahmadi, E., Denneulin, A., Bras, J., Deganello, D., & Gethin, D. (2021). Metal organic framework sensors on flexible substrate for ammonia sensing application at room temperature. Journal of Materials Chemistry C(19), 6332-6343.
https://doi.org/10.1039/d0tc04553e, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56470
Tehrani, Z., Abbasi, H., Devadoss, A., Evans, J., & Guy, O. (2021). Assessing Surface Coverage of Aminophenyl Bonding Sites on Diazotised Glassy Carbon Electrodes for Optimised Electrochemical Biosensor Performance. Nanomaterials, 11(2), 416
https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11020416, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56167
Walters, F., Ali, M., Burwell, G., Rozhko, S., Tehrani, Z., Daghigh Ahmadi, E., Evans, J., Abbasi, H., Bigham, R., Mitchell, J., Kazakova, O., Devadoss, A., & Guy, O. (2020). A Facile Method for the Non-Covalent Amine Functionalization of Carbon-Based Surfaces for Use in Biosensor Development. Nanomaterials, 10(9)
https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10091808, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55139
Abhari, P., Manteghi, F., & Tehrani, Z. (2020). Adsorption of Lead Ions by a Green AC/HKUST-1 Nanocomposite. Nanomaterials, 10(9), 1647
https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10091647, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55193
Shishegari, N., Sabahi, A., Manteghi, F., Ghaffarinejad, A., & Tehrani, Z. (2020). Non-enzymatic sensor based on nitrogen-doped graphene modified with Pd nano-particles and NiAl layered double hydroxide for glucose determination in blood. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 871, 114285
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelechem.2020.114285, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54381
Walters, F., Rozhko, S., Buckley, D., Daghigh Ahmadi, E., Ali, M., Tehrani, Z., Mitchell, J., Burwell, G., Liu, Y., Kazakova, O., & Guy, O. (2020). Real-time detection of hepatitis B surface antigen using a hybrid graphene-gold nanoparticle biosensor. 2D Materials, 7(2), 024009
https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1583/ab734c, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53518
Tehrani, Z., Whelan, S., Mostert, B., Paulin, J., Ali, M., Daghigh Ahmadi, E., Graeff, C., Guy, O., & Gethin, D. (2020). Printable and flexible graphene pH sensors utilising thin film melanin for physiological applications. 2D Materials, 7(2), 024008
https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1583/ab72d5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53387
Guy, O., Devadoss, A., Forsyth, R., Bigham, R., Abbasi, H., Ali, M., Tehrani, Z., Liu, Y., & Guy, O. (2019). Ultrathin Functional Polymer Modified Graphene for Enhanced Enzymatic Electrochemical Sensing. Biosensors, 9(1), 16
https://doi.org/10.3390/bios9010016, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa48292
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6374/9/1/16
Thomas, D., McCall, C., Tehrani, Z., Claypole, T., & Claypole, T. (2017). Three-Dimensional–Printed Laboratory-on-a-Chip With Microelectronics and Silicon Integration. Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing & Technology, 16(2), 97-101.
https://doi.org/10.1097/POC.0000000000000132, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31386
Guy, O., Tehrani, Z., Thomas, D., Guy, O., & Tehrani, Z. (2016). Electrochemical Biofunctionalization of Highly Oriented Pyrolytic Graphite for Immunosensor Applications. e-Journal of Surface Science and Nanotechnology, 14(0), 193-197.
https://doi.org/10.1380/ejssnt.2016.193, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31387
Tehrani, Z., Thomas, D., Korochkina, T., Phillips, C., Lupo, D., Lehtimäki, S., O'Mahony, J., Gethin, D., Gethin, D., Phillips, C., Tehrani, Z., & Thomas, D. (2016). Large-area printed supercapacitor technology for low-cost domestic green energy storage. Energy
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2016.11.019, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31048
Tehrani, Z., Nordli, H., Pukstad, B., Gethin, D., & Chinga-Carrasco, G. (2016). Translucent and ductile nanocellulose-PEG bionanocomposites—A novel substrate with potential to be functionalized by printing for wound dressing applications. Industrial Crops and Products, 93, 193-202.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2016.02.024, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30248
Thomas, D. & Tehrani, Z. (2016). Integration of Silicon and Printed Electronics for Rapid Diagnostic Disease Biosensing. Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing & Technology, 15(2), 61-71.
https://doi.org/10.1097/POC.0000000000000091, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31388
Kettle, J., Bristow, N., Moudam, O., Li, B., Katz, E., Benatto, G., Krebs, F., Gethin, D., & Tehrani, Z. (2016). Printable luminescent down shifter for enhancing efficiency and stability of organic photovoltaics. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 144, 481-487.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2015.09.037, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa24081
Redfearn, B., Tehrani, Z., & Thomas, D. (2016). 3-D printed composite microfluidic pump for wearable biomedical applications. Additive Manufacturing, 9, 30-38.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2015.12.004, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26469
Tehrani, Z., Korochkina, T., Govindarajan, S., Thomas, D., O’Mahony, J., Kettle, J., Claypole, T., & Gethin, D. (2015). Ultra-thin flexible screen printed rechargeable polymer battery for wearable electronic applications. Organic Electronics, 26, 386-394.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orgel.2015.08.007, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa24083
Thomas, D., Therani, Z., Mohd Azmi, M., & Tehrani, Z. (2014). Silicon Nanowire Immunosensor for Detection of 8-Hydroxy-2^|^apos;-Deoxyguanosine Oxidative Stress Cancer Biomarker. e-Journal of Surface Science and Nanotechnology, 12(0), 349-357.
https://doi.org/10.1380/ejssnt.2014.349, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31394
Tehrani, Z., Burwell, G., Azmi, M., Castaing, A., Rickman, R., Almarashi, J., Dunstan, P., Beigi, A., Doak, S., & Guy, O. (2014). Generic epitaxial graphene biosensors for ultrasensitive detection of cancer risk biomarker. 2D Materials, 1(2), 025004
https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1583/1/2/025004, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19735
Thomas, D., Azmi, M., & Tehrani, Z. (2014). Fabrication of an Integrated 3-Dimensional Printed Polymer Silicon Nanowire–Based Microfluidic Point-of-Care System for Detecting 8-OHdG Cancer Biomarker. Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing & Technology, 13(2), 54-65.
https://doi.org/10.1097/POC.0000000000000011, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31396
Thomas, D., Azmi, M., Tehrani, Z., & Tehrani, Z. (2014). 3D additive manufacture of oral and maxillofacial surgical models for preoperative planning. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 71(9-12), 1643-1651.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-013-5587-4, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31395
Azmi, M., Tehrani, Z., Lewis, R., Walker, K., Jones, D., Daniels, D., Doak, S., & Guy, O. (2014). Highly sensitive covalently functionalised integrated silicon nanowire biosensor devices for detection of cancer risk biomarker. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 52, 216-224.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bios.2013.08.030, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19740
Guy, O., Burwell, G., Tehrani, Z., Castaing, A., Walker, K., Doak, S., & Doak, S. (2012). Graphene Nano-Biosensors for Detection of Cancer Risk. Materials Science Forum, 711, 246-252.
https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.711.246, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10471
Castaing, A., Guy, O., Lodzinski, M., Wilks, S., Guy, O., & Tehrani, Z. (2009). Investigation of Graphene Growth on 4H-SiC. Materials Science Forum, 615-617, 223-226.
https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.615-617.223, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19751

Conference Contributions

Tehrani, Z., Guy, O., Castaing, A., Doak, S., & Tehrani, Z. (2010). Detection of monoclonal antibodies using chemically modified graphite substrates. In 2010 IEEE Sensors (pp. 428-431).
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICSENS.2010.5690189, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31400
Guy, O., Castaing, A., Tehrani, Z., & Doak, S. (2010). Fabrication of ultrasensitive graphene nanobiosensors. (pp. 907-912).
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICSENS.2010.5690883, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19745

Supervision

Efficient direct recycling of spent Li-ion battery cathodes (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Serena Margadonna
Development of graphene biosensors (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Owen Guy
The development and integration of microfluidic devices and electrochemical sensors for potential use in clinical and environmental applications (awarded 2024)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Jacob Mitchell

Other supervisor: Prof Owen Guy
Development of Graphene Based Biosensors for Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease (awarded 2023)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Sanjiv Sharma

Other supervisor: Prof Owen Guy
The Development of Electrochemical Sensors and their Application in Real Biological Environments (awarded 2023)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof David Gethin
Next generation hybrid gas sensors for the agri-food and automotive industries: a solution to maximise output and sustainability (current)

EngD

Other supervisor: Dr Paolo Bertoncello

Other supervisor: Dr Paolo Bertoncello

Career History

Senior Lecturer, Chemical Engineering, Swansea University

2023 - Present
Senior Industrial Fellow, Royal Academy of Engineering, Swansea University

2022 - Present
Senior Ser Cymru Research Fellow, Swansea University

2017 - Present

Invited Presentations, Lectures and Conferences

Royal Academy of Engineering

October 2023

London, UK
Annual Infectious Diseases Diagnostics Conference

2019

London, UK
Biosensors and Bioelectronics Symposium

2018

Sweden
Newton Fund and British Council funded workshop on Advanced Biomaterials and Biosensor Centre for Biomedical Engineering

2018

India
2nd World Congress and Expo on Graphene and 2D Materials

2017

Germany

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Research Highlights

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Journal Articles

Conference Contributions

Supervision

Efficient direct recycling of spent Li-ion battery cathodes (current)

Development of graphene biosensors (current)

The development and integration of microfluidic devices and electrochemical sensors for potential use in clinical and environmental applications (awarded 2024)

Development of Graphene Based Biosensors for Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease (awarded 2023)

The Development of Electrochemical Sensors and their Application in Real Biological Environments (awarded 2023)

Next generation hybrid gas sensors for the agri-food and automotive industries: a solution to maximise output and sustainability (current)

Career History

Senior Lecturer, Chemical Engineering, Swansea University

Senior Industrial Fellow, Royal Academy of Engineering, Swansea University

Senior Ser Cymru Research Fellow, Swansea University

Invited Presentations, Lectures and Conferences

Royal Academy of Engineering

Annual Infectious Diseases Diagnostics Conference

Biosensors and Bioelectronics Symposium

Newton Fund and British Council funded workshop on Advanced Biomaterials and Biosensor Centre for Biomedical Engineering

2nd World Congress and Expo on Graphene and 2D Materials