MEHRDAD MOZAFFARIAN - Amirkabir University of Technology

Supervised MSc Theses

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1

Experimental study of potassium removal by aqueous two-phase- systems

SEYED MOHAMMAD NARIMANI
Other Supervisor: GHOLAMREZA PAZOUKI

2024 Mar

2

CFD simulation for demulsification of water droplets in desalination unit process by applying electric field in hydrocyclone

MAHDI RAMAZANI & BAHRAM DABIR
Other Supervisor:

2024 Feb

3

Investigation and experimental study of drug solubility in green solvents

SEPIDEH SERAJ & GHOLAMREZA PAZOUKI
Other Supervisor:

2023 Sep

4

Hydrodynamic CFD modeling of two phase fluid in hydrocyclone in order to obtain optimum geometry and

FATEMEH NAJAFI & BAHRAM DABIR
Other Supervisor:

2023 Aug

5

Electrode Modification to Investigate the Simultaneous Application of Capacitive Deionization (CDI) and UV Oxidation Processes for Desallination and Treatment of Salty Wastewater

AMIRHOSSEIN KARIMIRAHNAMA
Other Supervisor: BAHRAM DABIR

2023 Mar

6

Reduction of sulfur content in products of waste tires pyrolysis

SAJAD SHADKAM & MANSOOREH SOLEIMANI
Other Supervisor:

2023 Mar

7

Hydrodynamic CFD-DEM modelling of catalyst trajectory in moving bed CCR reactors

AMIR REZA MOHEBI & BAHRAM DABIR
Other Supervisor:

2023 Mar

8

investigation of the chemical looping systems for hydrogen and co production and feasibility study of using this system in sythesis gas production process

MINA LOTFI & BAHRAM DABIR
Other Supervisor:

2021 Oct

9

Simulation ammonia units from the perspectives of optimal performance energy saving , and possibility of process improvement.

FARZANE JAMALI & BAHRAM DABIR
Other Supervisor:

2021 Sep

10

Land fill leachate treatment with combined adsoption and advaced oxidation process

SAYEH YASAMANI MASOULEH
Other Supervisor: BAHRAM DABIR

2021 Sep

11

experimental and mathematical modeling of asphaltene deposition in dynamical flow of crude oil in high pressure transport pipe lines

SONIA SEPAHI
Other Supervisor: BAHRAM DABIR

2021 Mar

12

Modelling and Simulation of Hybrid Process for Efficient Separation of CO2

ARASH YOUSEFI & MANSOOREH SOLEIMANI
Other Supervisor:

2020 Jul

13

An investigation into the simultaneous application of capacitive deionization (CDI) and UV oxidation processes for desallination and treatment of salty wastewater

MOJTABA EBRAHIMIAN MASHHADI & BAHRAM DABIR
Other Supervisor:

2020 Feb

14

CFD designing and optimization of three phase separators by considering solid phase

NEDA NOROOZIASL
Other Supervisor: BAHRAM DABIR

2019 Aug

15

Study of effects of geometry of erosion and corrosion rate of multiphase flow containing sand particles transportation of oil and gas pipelines using CFD aproach

BEHROOZ JADIDI & BAHRAM DABIR
Other Supervisor:

2019 May

16

Doc orating of ionic liquid on graphene oxide sheetes and their Electrochemical phenomenon study for application in supercapacitors

ALIREZA MOHSENI POUR
Other Supervisor: GHOLAMREZA PAZOUKI

2019 Feb

17

An investigation into model wastewater treatment using adsorption and advanced oxidation process in an impinging jet atomization system

MOHAMMAD HAFEZI
Other Supervisor: BAHRAM DABIR

2018 Nov

18

Mathematical Modeling of Sulfur Compounds Adsorption Using Carbon Adsorbent

ZAHRA MOINFAR
Other Supervisor: MANSOOREH SOLEIMANI

2018 Sep

19

Experimental study of thermophysical properties of nanofliuds basis on ionic liquids

ARMIN HOSSEINGHORBANI
Other Supervisor: GHOLAMREZA PAZOUKI

2018 Feb

20

Integrated Thermodynamic, Hydrodynamic, and Mass Transfer Modeling of Heavy Organic Compounds (HOC) Deposition in Wellbore

FATEME KHODADAD
Other Supervisor: BAHRAM DABIR

2018 Feb

21

modeling of supercritical extraction of heavy organic compounds (HOC) of crude oil in deasphalting unit

MEYSAM SAHEBI SHIRKHANI

2017 May

22

Production of activated carbon from waste rubbers by chemical activation method

MOJTABA ABBASZADE BAJGIRAN & MANSOOREH SOLEIMANI
Other Supervisor:

2017 Feb

23

Experimental measurement and prediction of nanofluid properties

SASAN JORJANI
Other Supervisor: GHOLAMREZA PAZOUKI

2017 Feb

24

Study of the mechanism of adsorption of heavy organic compounds (HOC) on porous media (formation) near wellbore and its effect on formatin damage

EISA FARAJI KHEIRABADI

2016 Sep

25

Modeling of hybrid process for carbon dioxide separation from gas mixtrures such as flare gases

MOHAMMAD HOSEIN ZARGHAMPOOR & MANSOOREH SOLEIMANI
Other Supervisor:

2016 Jul

26

Experimental measurement and thermodynamics modeling of viscosity of nanofluids

SAEID ATASHROUZ
Other Supervisor: GHOLAMREZA PAZOUKI

2015 Sep

27

Preparation of activated carbon from rubber wastes such as tires

ZAKARIA LOLOEI & MANSOOREH SOLEIMANI
Other Supervisor:

2015 Feb

28

studing deposition mechanisms by trajectory calculation of particle movment in pore scale of two phase flow-oil and water

MELIKA IRAN KHAH & MITRA DADVAR
Other Supervisor:

2015 Feb

29

Modeling based on artificial intelligence for the sale of electronic waste and heavy metals

MAHYA KHEIRANDISH & GHOLAMREZA PAZOUKI
Other Supervisor:

2025 Mar

30

Synthesis of green surfactants and investigation of asphaltene deposition inhibiting effect by these substances

ASMA VAZIRINASAB & BAHRAM DABIR
Other Supervisor:

2025 Mar

31

Investigating the flotation phenomenon of low grade iron ore with synthesized biodegradable cationic surfactant

MARYAM RADI
Other Supervisor: BAHRAM DABIR

2025 Mar

Books

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publication date

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1

Enzyme-responsive nanocarriers: Revolutionizing biomedical applications

S. Yazdani, G. Pazouki, M. Mozaffarian, H. Naghmeh

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2

Methods of preparation, characterization parameters, and pharmaceutical application for protein based nanoparticles

S. Yazdani, G. Pazouki, M. Mozaffarian, N. Hadidi

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3

Two Phase flow, Boiling and Condensation

M. Nikazar, M. Mozaffarian, R. Aminzadeh, A. Bahmanyar, K. Keynejad

Iran

1

Journal Papers

1

A. Karimirahnama, M. Mozaffarian, "Photocatalytic degradation of textile dye utilizing biocl: synthesis, optimization, characterization and toxicity assessments", Scientific Reports, 2025 Nov vol. 15, no. , pp.1-26, 2025.

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G. Kasaeian, C. Falamaki, M. Mozaffarian, "Influence of Potassium on Coke Formation and Catalytic Stability in the Propane Dehydrogenation Reaction Over Alkaline Modified Pt-Sn / ?-Al2O3", Iranian Journal of Science, 2025 Jun vol. , no. , pp.-, 2025.

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A. Ebrahimi, G. Pazouki, M. Mozaffarian, F. Ghazizadehahsaie, Hamed Abedini, "Application of aqueous biphasic systems based on pluronic copolymer and deep eutectic solvent to achieve purified C phycocyanin", Scientific Reports, 2025 May vol. 15, no. 1, pp.1-13, 2025.

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A. Karimirahnama, M. Mozaffarian, B. Dabir, "Assessment of simultaneous removal of salt and dye by utilizing capacitive deionization and UV-electro oxidation hybrid process in saline wastewater treatment", Desalination, 2025 Jan vol. 594, no. 1, pp.1-14, 2025.

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S. Yasamani Masouleh, M. Mozaffarian, B. Dabir, "Landfill leachate treatment using sequential natural zeolite adsorption and peroxymonosulfate activated by UV/Fe2+ system: Effects of main operating parameters and application of fluorescence EEM to monitor organic matters' transformation", Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2024 Oct vol. 12, no. 5, pp.1-12, 2024.

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H. Talebi, M. Mozaffarian, B. Dabir, N. Esmaeilian, "Predicting the Performance of Commercial Demulsifiers for Separating Brine Water from Crude Oil Emulsion using Support Vector Machine", Petroleum Research, 2024 May vol. 34, no. 134, pp.3-23, 2024.

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A.R. Mohebi, F. Najafi, M. Mozaffarian, B. Dabir, "Fluid dynamics and erosion analysis in industrial naphtha reforming: A CFD-DPM simulation approach", Powder Technology, 2024 Mar vol. 436, no. 1, pp.1-18, 2024.

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S.F. Hosseini, M. Mozaffarian, B. Dabir, Harry E.a. Van Den Akker, "A coupled DEM-CFD analysis of asphaltene particles agglomeration in turbulent pipe flow", Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024 Mar vol. 486, no. 1, pp.1-16, 2024.

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S. Yazdani, M. Mozaffarian, G. Pazouki, Naghmeh Hadidi, Ilia Villate-beitia, Jon Zarate, Gustavo Puras, Jose Luis Pedraz, "Carbon-Based Nanostructures as Emerging Materials for Gene Delivery Applications", Pharmaceutics, 2024 Feb vol. 16, no. 2, pp.1-46, 2024.

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A. Ebrahimi, G. Pazouki, M. Mozaffarian, F. Ghazizadehahsaie, Hamed Abedini, "Separation and Purification of C?Phycocyanin from Spirulina platensis Using Aqueous Two?Phase Systems Based on Triblock Thermosensitive Copolymers", Food and Bioprocess Technology, 2023 Sep vol. 16, no. 11, pp.2582-2597, 2023.

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S. Yazdani, M. Mozaffarian, G. Pazouki, Naghmeh Hadidi, Idoia Gallego, Gustavo Puras, Jose Luis Pedraz, "Design of double functionalized carbon nanotube for amphotericin B and genetic material delivery", Scientific Reports, 2022 Dec vol. 12, no. 1, pp.1-15, 2022.

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M.H. Zarghampoor, M. Soleimani, M. Mozaffarian, Maryam Takht Ravanchi, "New hybrid membrane vacuum swing adsorption process for CO2 removal from N2/CO2 mixture: modeling and optimization by genetic algorithm", Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2022 Dec vol. 29, no. 60, pp.90820-90834, 2022.

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S. Yazdani, M. Mozaffarian, G. Pazouki, Naghmeh Hadidi, "Application of Flory-Huggins model in experimental and theoretical study of stability of amphotericin B on nanocarrier based on functionalized carbon nanotube", Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2022 Jun vol. 360, no. 119519, pp.1-9, 2022.

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S. Yasamani Masouleh, M. Mozaffarian, B. Dabir, Saeed Fallah Ramezani, "-COD and ammonia removal from landfill leachate by UV/PMS/Fe2+ process: ANN/RSM modeling and optimization", Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2022 Mar vol. 159, no. 1, pp.716-726, 2022.

15

M. Ebrahimian Mashhadi, M. Mozaffarian, Madjid Mohseni, Morteza Jafarikojour, B. Dabir, "Evaluation of synergistic effects of coupling capacitive deionization (CDI) and UV oxidation processes for saline water treatment", Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2022 Feb vol. 10, no. 1, pp.1-13, 2022.

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A. Mohseni Pour, M. Mozaffarian, G. Pazouki, L. Naji, "Fabrication of high performance supercapacitors based on ethyl methyl imidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl) imide (EMIMTFSI)-decorated reduced graphene oxide (rGO)", Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2021 Oct vol. 892, no. 1, pp.1-10, 2021.

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H. Mokarizadeh, S. Moayed Fard, M. Mozaffarian, "Comparison of MOSCED (NRTL) model results with regular correlative and predictive models based on vapor-liquid equilibrium calculations for azeotropic systems", Fluid Phase Equilibria, 2020 Jul vol. 516, no. 3, pp.1-20, 2020.

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M. Hafezi, M. Mozaffarian, Morteza Jafarikojour, Madjid Mohseni, B. Dabir, "Application of impinging jet atomization in UV/H2O2 reactor operation: Design, evaluation, and optimization", Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-Chemistry, 2020 Feb vol. 389, no. 0, pp.1-11, 2020.

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A. Hosseinghorbani, M. Mozaffarian, G. Pazouki, "Application of graphene oxide IoNanofluid as a superior heat transfer fluid in concentrated solar power plants", International Communications In Heat and Mass Transfer, 2020 Jan vol. 111, no. 0, pp.1-9, 2020.

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M. Mozaffarian, M. Soleimani, M. Abbaszade Bajgiran, "A simple novel route for porous carbon production from waste tyre", Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2019 Aug vol. 26, no. 30, pp.31038-31054, 2019.

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S. Jorjani, M. Mozaffarian, G. Pazouki, "A novel Nanodiamond based IoNanofluid: Experimental and mathematical study of thermal properties", Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2018 Sep vol. 271, no. 1, pp.211-219, 2018.

22

Z. Loloei, M. Soleimani, M. Mozaffarian, "Optimization of physical activation process for activated carbon production from tire wastes", International Journal of Global Warming, 2017 Jul vol. 11, no. 3, pp.358-372, 2017.

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Z. Loloei, M. Mozaffarian, M. Soleimani, N. Asasian Kolur, "Carbonization and CO2 activation of scrap tires: Optimization of specific surface area by the Taguchi method", Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2017 Feb vol. 34, no. 2, pp.366-375, 2017.

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S. Atashrouz, M. Mozaffarian, G. Pazouki, "Viscosity and rheological properties of ethylene glycol + water + Fe3O4 nanofluids at various temperatures: Experimental and thermodynamics modeling", Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2016 Aug vol. 33, no. 9, pp.2522-2529, 2016.

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S. Atashrouz, M. Mozaffarian, G. Pazouki, "Modeling the Thermal Conductivity of Ionic Liquids and Ionanofluids Based on a Group Method of Data Handling and Modified Maxwell Model", Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 2015 Sep vol. 54, no. 34, pp.8600-8610, 2015.

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, B. Dabir, M. Mozaffarian, "Asphalt flocculation and deposition v.phase behaviour in miscible and immiscible injections", , 1999 Feb vol. , no. , , 1999.

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M. Mozaffarian, B. Dabir, M. Sohrabi, "Asphalt flocculation and deposition IV dynamic evolution of the heavy organic compounds", Fuel Processing Technology, 1997 Dec vol. , no. 14, , 1997.

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M. Mozaffarian, M. Moeenishad, "Urea extraction of normal paraffins from kerosene", , 1994 Jan vol. 0, no. 7, , 1994.

Conference Papers

1

S. Shadkam, M. Soleimani, M. Mozaffarian, "A brief review on desulfurization methods of fuels using carbon and clay adsorbents,", 5th Conference on Separation Science and Engineering, May 2022.

2

M.H. Zarghampoor, M. Mozaffarian, M. Soleimani, Maryam Takht Ravanchi, "Modeling of CO2 Adsorption on Activated Carbon and 13X Zeolite through vacuum swing adsorption,", The 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE) 2016, Dec 2016.

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M.H. Zarghampoor, M. Soleimani, M. Mozaffarian, Maryam Takht Ravanchi, "Modeling of vacuum swing cycle process for CO2 separation from mixture of CO2 and N2,", Second national Conference of Fluid Flow, Heat and mass transfer, Feb 2016.

4

Z. Loloei, M. Soleimani, M. Mozaffarian, "Investigation of operating parameters in chemical activation of waste tires to produce activated carbon,", International Porous and Powder Materials Symposium and Exhibition (PPM 2015), Sep 2015.

5

Z. Loloei, M. Mozaffarian, M. Soleimani, "Yield comparison of activated carbon derived from tyre wastes by activation with steam and CO2,", International Solid Waste Association , ISWA15, World Congress, Sep 2015.

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Z. Loloei, M. Soleimani, M. Mozaffarian, "Steam gasification of scrap tires to produce activated carbon,", 7th European Meeting on Chemical Industry and Environment (EMChIE-2015), Jun 2015.

7

Z. Loloei, M. Mozaffarian, M. Soleimani, Neda Asasian, "Investigation of operating parameters on Burn off in activated carbon production from used tires by physical activation,", 15th Iranian National Congress of Chemical Engineering, Feb 2015.

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Z. Loloei, M. Mozaffarian, M. Soleimani, Neda Assasain, "Investigation of operating parameters on Burn off in activated carbon production from used tires by physical activation,", 15th Iranian National Congress of Chemical Engineering, Feb 2015.

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M. Iran Khah, M. Dadvar, M. Mozaffarian, "Fine migration in porous media based on pore network model,", 2th International Conference on Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Iran, Dec 2014.

10

M. Mozaffarian, Z. Loloei, M. Soleimani, "Optimization of physical activation process for tire wastes conversion to activated carbon,", 2nd International Conference of Recycling and Reuse (R&R, 2014), Jun 2014.

11

Z. Loloei, M. Soleimani, M. Mozaffarian, N. Asasian Kolur, "Potential of waste tyres as suitable feed stock for activated carbon,", The 1th national conference & exhibition of environmental, energy and clean industry, Dec 2013.

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M. Mozaffarian, Sasan Dabir, B. Dabir, Brij Maini, "Modeling and Experimental Study of Heavy Organic Compounds (HOC) Agglomeration Kinetics Using Population Balance Method,", CSCHE 2012, Oct 2012.

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F. Ameli, B. Dabir, F. Zokaee Ashtiani, M. Mozaffarian, "Combined Models of Population Balance and Pore-Network to Explore the Mechanism of Protein Fouling in Porous Media,", 3rd International Conference on Porous Media and its Applications in Science , Engineering and Industry, Jun 2010.

Taught Courses

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Course title

Description

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Heat Transfer (II)

4051

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Fluid Mechanic (II)

4051

3

Multicomponent Separation

4051

4

MECHANICAL SEPERATION

مفاهیم ، تجهیزات ، انتخاب تجهیزات مناسب و اصول محاسبات در فرآیندهای جداسازی مکانیکی

4042

5

Principles of Calculations in Chemical Engineering

آماده کردن دانشجویان برای فرموله کردن و حل مسایل مربوط به موازنه مواد و انرژی در سیستمهای فرآیندهای شیمیایی و معرفی روشهای مهندسی برای حل

4042

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Heat Transfer 1

آشنائی با مفاهیم انتقال حرارت در مهندسی شیمی

4042

7

Heat Transfer Equipment Design

4041

8

Multicomponent Separation

4041

9

MECHANICAL SEPERATION

4032

10

Heat Transfer

4032

11

Material & Energy Balance

4032

Inventions/Patents

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Activated carbon production from used tires by steam activation process

2015/05/1

2035/01/1