Sadegh Yousefi | magnesium compounds | Innovative Solutions Award

Mr. Sadegh Yousefi, Ministry of Education, Iran.

Sadegh Yousefi is a dedicated materials engineer specializing in the synthesis and characterization of nanostructures, with a strong focus on magnesium compounds. With both academic and industrial expertise, he has significantly contributed to the field of advanced materials through his innovative work in R&D at Khur Potash Complex and his academic research on Mg(OH)₂/MgO nanostructures. He is passionate about solving complex problems related to extractive metallurgy and brine processing, with several patents and publications to his name. Currently, Sadegh serves as a science teacher and leads experimental sciences education in Ferdows County.

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Education

• M.S. in Materials Engineering, Semnan University (2014-2017)
• B.S. in Materials Engineering, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman (2010-2014)

Experience

• Experimental Sciences Teacher, Ministry of Education (2023-Present)
• Manager, R&D Unit, Khur Potash Complex (2021-2023)
• Researcher, Lab & QC Unit, Khur Potash Complex (2019-2021)

Suitability For The Award

Mr. Sadegh Yousefi is a highly qualified materials engineer with extensive education and experience in the synthesis and characterization of advanced materials, particularly nanostructures derived from brines. His significant contributions to the field of materials engineering make him an excellent candidate for the Innovative Solutions Award.

Professional Development ()

Sadegh Yousefi has consistently developed his professional skills through hands-on roles in research and development, project management, and academic participation. His leadership at Khur Potash Complex included managing critical projects like optimizing potash production and extracting valuable minerals from brine. Sadegh is proficient in advanced materials characterization techniques such as XRD, FE-SEM, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. He is also an experienced user of software tools such as Minitab and Origin. Additionally, his editorial and reviewer roles in prestigious journals have further honed his expertise and commitment to the field of materials engineering.

Research Focus

Sadegh Yousefi’s research focus lies in the fabrication and characterization of advanced nanomaterials, with an emphasis on magnesium compounds derived from natural brine. His work includes the synthesis of Mg(OH)₂ and MgO nanostructures, with innovative techniques such as sonochemical methods. He is particularly interested in optimizing synthesis parameters for better opto-structural properties of these nanomaterials. His interdisciplinary research also covers extractive metallurgy and semiconductors, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications in industrial processes. Sadegh’s work contributes to sustainability by utilizing natural resources effectively and minimizing waste.

Awards and Honors ()

1st Place Award – Khur Potash Complex, 2021
Khwarizmi Youth Award – Participation with Scientific Design, 2019
Superior Idea Award – Innovative Ideas in Mining and Mineral Industries, 2018

Publications

“Optical properties of MgO and Mg(OH)2 nanostructures synthesized by a chemical precipitation method using impure brine” – Journal of Alloys and Compounds (2017), Cited by: 116
“Morpho/Opto-structural characterizations and XRD-assisted estimation of crystallite size and strain in MgO nanoparticles by applying Williamson–Hall and size–strain techniques” – Journal of Cluster Science (2022), Cited by: 33
“PEG-assisted synthesis and formation mechanism of Mg(OH)2 nanostructures using natural brine” – Applied Physics A (2020), Cited by: 18
“Precipitator concentration-dependent opto-structural properties of MgO nanoparticles fabricated using natural brine” – SN Applied Sciences (2020), Cited by: 17
“Opto-structural characterization of Mg(OH)2 and MgO nanostructures synthesized through a template-free sonochemical method” – Applied Physics A (2021), Cited by: 13
“Mg(OH)2 nanostructures using impure brine: optimization of synthesis parameters by Taguchi robust design and study of optical properties” – Research on Chemical Intermediates (2021), Cited by: 12
“Ultrasound-assisted synthesis of porous Mg(OH)2 nanostructures using hypersaline brine” – Micro & Nano Letters (2019), Cited by: 10