Dr. Marzieh Abbasi-Firouzjah | Experimental methods | Best Researcher Award
Academician/Research Scholar at Hakim Sabzevari University, Iran
Marzieh Abbasi-Firouzjah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sciences Engineering at Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran. Born in 1984, she has established herself as a leading expert in plasma engineering, with a particular focus on the photonics field. Dr. Abbasi-Firouzjah has made significant contributions to thin film deposition technologies and plasma systems. Her extensive academic background and research have earned her numerous publications in highly respected journals. With years of experience in both teaching and research, she continues to advance the frontiers of plasma technology while contributing to the academic community through her editorial and review work for prestigious journals.
Profile:
Education:
Dr. Abbasi-Firouzjah completed her Ph.D. in Photonics, specializing in Plasma Engineering, at Shahid Beheshti University’s Laser & Plasma Research Institute from 2010 to 2014. Her doctoral research focused on investigating plasma parameters in silica-based thin films deposited using plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD), under the supervision of Dr. Babak Shokri. Prior to her Ph.D., she obtained her M.Sc. in Plasma Engineering at the same institution, working on silicon oxide film deposition using TEOS vapor. She began her academic journey with a B.Sc. in Atomic and Molecular Physics from the University of Mazandaran, where she explored underwater acoustic wave tracking for her undergraduate project. Her diverse educational background underpins her advanced research in plasma systems and thin film technology.
Professional experience:
Dr. Abbasi-Firouzjah brings a wealth of experience in both research and teaching, having specialized in the design, construction, and application of plasma systems for thin film deposition. She has worked extensively with RF, MW, and DC pulsed plasma generators, and her expertise includes using PECVD, DBD, and Sputtering reactors. She is proficient in advanced spectroscopy methods and the operation of vacuum systems. Her technical skills extend to the construction of multifunctional systems for plasma chemical vapor deposition and pulsed laser deposition. Dr. Abbasi-Firouzjah is also involved in antibacterial testing and has reviewed research for leading journals like Diamond & Related Materials and IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology. Her work has helped push the boundaries of plasma engineering applications in both industrial and academic contexts.
Research focus:
Dr. Abbasi-Firouzjah’s research primarily revolves around plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) techniques and their application in the fabrication of thin films. Her work explores the optimization of plasma parameters to improve the structural, electrical, and optical properties of silica-based films. She has made significant contributions to the development of transparent, hard optical coatings, as well as the antibacterial and wettability properties of plasma-modified surfaces for biomedical applications. Additionally, her research extends to the deposition mechanisms of silicon oxide films and fluorinated diamond-like carbon films, with a focus on improving the mechanical and electrochemical properties of multilayer coatings. Dr. Abbasi-Firouzjah’s work has implications for industries ranging from optics to biomedicine, where advanced materials are critical for innovation.
Awards and Honors:
Dr. Marzieh Abbasi-Firouzjah has received numerous accolades for her contributions to plasma engineering and thin film technologies. Her research publications, featured in high-impact journals such as Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids and Journal of Thin Solid Films, highlight her leading role in the field. She has been invited to present at major international conferences, including the International Conference on Plasma Surface Engineering and the IEEE International Conference on Plasma Sciences. Dr. Abbasi-Firouzjah’s pioneering work on transparent and hard optical coatings and antibacterial applications of plasma-modified materials has positioned her as a recognized figure in the scientific community. Her dedication to advancing plasma technologies has been acknowledged through her inclusion in prestigious academic and industrial journals.
Publication Top Notes:
- FTIR analysis of silicon dioxide thin film deposited by metal organic-based PECVD
Authors: B. Shokri, M.A. Firouzjah, S.I. Hosseini
Year: 2009
Citation: 176 - Investigation of antibacterial and wettability behaviours of plasma-modified PMMA films for application in ophthalmology
Authors: F. Rezaei, M. Abbasi-Firouzjah, B. Shokri
Year: 2014
Citation: 104 - The effect of TEOS plasma parameters on the silicon dioxide deposition mechanisms
Authors: M. Abbasi-Firouzjah, S.I. Hosseini, M. Shariat, B. Shokri
Year: 2013
Citation: 60 - Investigation of the properties of diamond-like carbon thin films deposited by single and dual-mode plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition
Authors: S.I. Hosseini, B. Shokri, M.A. Firouzjah, S. Kooshki, M. Sharifian
Year: 2011
Citation: 30 - The effect of duty cycle on the mechanical and electrochemical corrosion properties of multilayer CrN/CrAlN coatings produced by cathodic arc evaporation
Authors: N. Arab Baseria, M. Mohammadi, M. Ghatee, M. Abbasi-Firouzjah, et al.
Year: 2020
Citation: 27 - Improving the oxygen barrier properties of PET polymer by radio frequency plasma-polymerized SiOxNy thin film
Authors: M. Shahpanah, S. Mehrabian, M. Abbasi-Firouzjah, B. Shokri
Year: 2019
Citation: 25 - Antibacterial properties of fluorinated diamond-like carbon films deposited by direct and remote plasma
Authors: S.I. Hosseini, Z. Javaherian, D. Minai-Tehrani, R. Ghasemi, Z. Ghaempanah, et al.
Year: 2017
Citation: 18 - Characterization of fluorinated silica thin films with ultra-low refractive index deposited at low temperature
Authors: M. Abbasi-Firouzjah
Year: 2015
Citation: 15 - Characteristics of ultra low-k nanoporous and fluorinated silica based films prepared by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition
Authors: M. Abbasi-Firouzjah, B. Shokri
Year: 2013
Citation: 13 - Deposition of high transparent and hard optical coating by tetraethylorthosilicate plasma polymerization
Authors: M. Abbasi-Firouzjah, B. Shokri
Year: 2020
Citation: 12