Dr.Mehran Rezaei , Professor

Kinetics and Reactor Design, Heterogeneous Catalysis

	E-mail: mrezaei [AT] iust.ac.ir
	Tel: (+9821) 73228725
	Fax: (+9821) 77240495
	Postal Code: 13114-16846
	University of Science and Technology of Iran, University St., Hengam St., Resalat Square, Tehran, Iran.

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Education

	Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, 2002-2007
	M.Sc. Chemical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, 2000-2002.
	B.Sc. Chemical Engineering, Isfahan University, 1996-2000.

Research of Interest

	Heterogeneous Catalysis&Porous Materials
	Natural Gas Catalytic Conversion&Processing
	H₂ Production and Purification
	Characterization and Application of Mesoprous Materials
	Nanocatalysis and Nanomaterials.
	Reaction Engineering

Honor And Awards

	Awarded as the Young University Professor of the Iranian Association of Polymer and Chemical Engineers, 2018.
	Ranked as 1% Top World Scientists based on Citation, ISI Web of Science, January, 2016.
	Awarded as Young Scientist of the Iranian Academy of Science in Chemical Engineering, 2017.
	Awarded as one of the top 10 researchers in the field of nanotechnology in Iran, 2016.
	Research Excellence Award, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, 2014.
	Khwarizmi Youth Award (Rank. 1, Fundamental researches), 2016.
	Research Excellence Award in 2012, Isfahan Province.
	Research Excellence Award in 2010, Isfahan Province.
	Research Excellence Award in 2016, University of Kashan
	Technology Excellence Award in 2016, University of Kashan
	Research Excellence Award in 2015, University of Kashan
	Technology Excellence Award in 2015, University of Kashan
	Technology Excellence Award in 2014, University of Kashan
	Technology Excellence Award in 2012, University of Kashan
	Research Excellence Award in 2013, University of Kashan
	Research Excellence Award in 2012, University of Kashan.
	Research Excellence Award in 2011, University of Kashan.
	Research Excellence Award in 2010, University of Kashan.

Inventions

	1- M. Rezaei, S.M. Alavi, S. Sahebdelfar, Preparation of stable zirconium oxide as catalyst support with precipitation method, Local Patent (40162), 2007.
	2- M. Rezaei, S.M. Alavi, S. Sahebdelfar, Preparation of promoted nickel catalyst supported on zirconium oxide for production of synthesis gas, Local Patent (41155), 2007.
	3- M. Rezaei, S.M. Alavi, S. Sahebdelfar, Preparation of Nanocrystalline Zirconia with ethylene diamine as template and precipitation agent. 2007.

Experiences

Research and Job Experiences

Iran University of Science and Technology, 2019-Present. (Professor)
University of Kashan, 2016-2019 (Professor)
University of Kashan, 2011-2016 (Associate Professor)
University of Kashan, 2007-2011 (Assistant Professor)
Director of Nanostructure group, Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Kashan, 2011-2013.
Sarv Oil and Gas Industries Development Co., 2006-Present. (Catalyst Research and Engineering Manager)
State Key Laboratory for Heavy Oil Processing, Key Laboratory of Catalysis, CNPC, China,2005-2006.
Haldor Topsoe A/S company, Denmark , 2005.
Iran Barit Company, 2003-2005.
Ross Kimia Company, 2001-2003.
Karkanehe Chini Iran, 2000.
Assistant Subject Editor for International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (Elesevier: IF= 4.229)
Subject Editor for Process Safety and Enviromental Protection (Elsevier: IF:3.441)

Invited reviewer for ISI journals

1- Journal of Catalysis
2- Applied Catalysis A: General
3- Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
4- International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
5- Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical
6- Catalysis Today
7- Chemical Engineering Journal
8- Energy&Fuels
9- Catalysis Letters
10- Microporous and Mesoporous Materials
11. Power Sources
12. Fuel Processing Technology
13. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
14. Bioresource Technology
15. Journal of Porous Materials
16. Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry
17. Journal of Alloys and Compounds
18. Materials Research Bulletin
19. Drying Technology: An International Journal
20. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
21. The Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering
22. Chemical Communications
23. Environmental Technology
24. Nanoscale Research Letters
25. Journal of Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology (JBNB)
26. Thermochimica Acta
27. Chemical Engineering Communications
28. Journal of Natural Gas Science&Engineering
29. Journal of Petroleum Science and Technology
30. International Journal of Engineering
31. New Journal of Chemistry
32. Nano Bulletin
33. Iranian Journal of Chemical Engineering
34. International Journal of Engineering
35. Catalysis Science and Technology
36. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
37. Energy Technology
38. Angewandte Chemie
39. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers
40. Applied Surface Science
41. ACS Catalysis
42. CHEMCATCHEM
43. Results in Physics
44. Journal of CO2 Utilization
45. Materials & Design
46. ChemistrySelect
47. Journal of Materials Research
48. Environmental Science & Technology
49. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry
50. The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
51. Advanced Powder Technology
52. Reviews in Chemical Engineering
53. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
54. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
55. Separation and Purification Technology

Research Projects

Synthesis of bi-metallic catalysts (Ni-Pt) supported on nanocrystalline MgO for methane reforming with carbon dioxide
Preparation of aluminosilicate catalyst for DME synthesis from methanol dehydration
Synthesis of noble metals nanocatalysts for syngas production by partial oxidation
Preparation of NiO-MgO solid solution catalysts and evaluation of their catalytic performances in dry reforming of methane
Synthesis of MgAl₂O₄ spinel and its application as carrier for dry reforming catalysts.
Design and manufacturing of catalytic evaluation setup for nanocatalysts in laboratory scale (Cata-Test)
Design and manufacturing of temperature programmed analyses setup for heterogeneous catalysts (TPR-TPO-TPD)
Preparation of nanoporous metallic oxides for high energetic materials.
Preparation of Fe based nanocatalysts for low temperature CO oxidation.
Preparation of MnO₂-CuO nanocatalysts for low temperature CO oxidation.
Preparation of mesoporous nanocrystalline iron oxide catalysts for high temperature water gas shift reaction.
Synthesis of nickel based catalyst supported on nanostructured cerium oxide in methanation reaction

Courses Taught

Level	Course	Syllabus
	Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering
	Construction Processes Ι & ΙΙ
	Chemical Reaction Engineering
	Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering
	Heterogeneous catalysis
	Nanocatalysis

Industrial interactions

Preparation of methanation catalyst for hydrogen purification in Petrochemical and Petroleum industries in industrial scale, 2015.
Preparation of high temperature water gas shift catalyst for hydrogen purification in Petrochemical and Petroleum industries in industrial scale, 2015.
Preparation of promoted primary steam reforming catalysts in industrial scale for Petrochemical and Petroleum industries, 2013.
Preparation of autothermal/secondary steam reforming catalysts in industrial scale for Petrochemical industries, 2014.
Preparation of partial oxidation catalysts in industrial scale, 2014.
Preparation of prereforming catalyst in bench scale, 2014.
Preparation of Platforming catalyst in bench scale, 2013.
Preparation of ammonia synthesis catalyst in bench scale, 2013.
Preparation of Direct reduction of iron catalysts (Midrex catalysts) in industrial scale for Steel industries, 2008.
Preparation of primary steam reforming catalysts in industrial scale for Petrochemical and Petroleum industries, 2006.
Preparation of low temperature water gas shift catalysts in pilot scale, 2017.
Preparation of acetylene hydrogenation catalysts in pilot scale, 2017.
Preparation of methanol synthesis catalysts in pilot scale, 2017.

Publications

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Nanocatalysis: Application of nanotechnology in catalysis, 2011.
Direct Reduction of Iron and Catalysts, 2016.