Assoc Prof Dr. Seyed Mahdi Rafiaei| nanomaterial-advanced material Award |Design Excellence Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Seyed Mahdi Rafiaei| nanomaterial-advanced material Award |Design Excellence Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Seyed Mahdi Rafiaei , Isfahan University of Technology (IUT) , Iran 

Seyed Mahdi Rafiaei is an accomplished materials scientist and educator with a distinguished academic background spanning from Esfahan University of Technology to Seoul National University. With expertise in synthesizing and characterizing various materials such as phosphors, photocatalysts, and transparent ceramics, he has contributed significantly to the fields of luminescent materials, solar cell technology, and biomaterials. As an Associate Professor at Isfahan University of Technology and Head of the International Affairs Office, he has demonstrated leadership in academia and international collaborations. Dr. Rafiaei’s accolades include awards for research excellence, best oral presentations, and contributions to scientific societies. His current research projects focus on enhancing solar cell efficiency through transparent ceramic coatings and developing zirconia-based sensors for oxygen measurement, reflecting his commitment to advancing materials science for practical applications. Dr. Rafiaei’s multifaceted career encompasses teaching a range of courses from semiconductor theory to fracture mechanics and contributing as an editorial board member for prominent scientific journals. His innovative work and dedication to materials science make him a standout figure in the field. 🌟

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Education:

  • BSc in Materials and Metallurgy Engineering
    Esfahan University of Technology
  • MSc in Materials Science and Engineering (Materials Identification)
    Sharif University of Technology
  • PhD in Materials Science and Engineering
    Seoul National University

Thesis Topics:

  • MSc: Fabrication of Al/SiCp Composites and Evaluation of Fatigue Properties under Different Aging Heat Treatments
  • PhD: Synthesis of Phosphors and the Effect of Nano-sized SiO2 on Optical Properties

Current Position:

  • 🏛️ Associate Professor
    Isfahan University of Technology, Golpayegan (GUT)
    Head of International Affairs Office

Fields of Interest:

  • 🔬 Synthesis and Optical Properties of Phosphors (Luminescent Materials)
  • 🌞 Synthesis and Characterizations of Photocatalysts
  • ☀️ Synthesis and Characterizations of Transparent Ceramics (for Solar Cells)
  • 🦠 Synthesis and Characterizations of Bioceramics
  • ⚙️ Synthesis and Mechanical Properties of Cermets
  • 🛠️ Metallurgy of Welding

Scientific Experiences:

  • Teaching at various institutes in Iran
  • Member of Isfahan Science and Technology Town
  • Organizing and Scientific Committees member for national conferences
  • Academic member of Iran Ceramic Institute
  • Membership in Iranian Society of Surface Science and Technology (ISSST)

Honors:

  • 🏆 Best Researcher at Golpayegan University of Technology (2018)
  • 🥇 Special Prize from Iran Elite Foundation (2017)
  • 🏅 Best Oral Presentation at the 4th Iran National Zeolite Conference (2017)
  • 🏆 Best Researcher at Golpayegan University of Technology Materials Department (2017)

Scientific Activities:

  • Editorial Board Member, Advances in Nanomaterials (SciencePG)
  • Editorial Board Member, Materials Science: Materials Review

Research Projects:

  • Solar Cell Efficiency Enhancement using Transparent Ceramic Coatings
  • Manufacturing and Evaluation of Zirconia-based Sensors for Oxygen Measurement

Fields of Teaching:

  • Theory of Semiconductors
  • Electron Theory in Materials
  • Engineering of Oxide & Non-oxide Ceramics
  • Surface Metallurgy of Materials
  • Fracture Mechanics
  • Advanced Metallurgy of Welding
  • NDT

Patents:

  • Synthesis of Composites Consisting Transparent YVO4 Doped with Lanthanide (pending)

Courses Taught:

  • Ceramic Engineering
  • Electronic Materials
  • Electron Theory of Material
  • Surface Engineering
  • Thermodynamics
  • Welding
  • NDT

Publication Top Notes :

Palladium nanocatalysts confined in mesoporous silica for heterogeneous reduction of nitroaromatics

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Densification and mechanical properties of spark plasma sintered Si3N4/ZrO2 nano-composites

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Effect of nitrogen and secondary carbide on the microstructure and properties of (Ti0. 93W0. 07) C–Ni cermets

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Gadolinium triflate immobilized on magnetic nanocomposites as recyclable Lewis acid catalyst for acetylation of phenols

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Combustion synthesized YVO4: Eu3+ phosphors: effect of fuels on nanostructure and luminescence properties

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