PHD at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran
Dr. Sara Khadempir is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Quchan University of Technology in Iran. She obtained her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in 2016, specializing in nanocatalysts for electrooxidation reactions. Her research interests include nanotechnology, electrochemistry, fuel cells, and environmental engineering. With a strong background in both academic and practical aspects of chemical engineering, Dr. Khadempir has been teaching a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses since 2012. She has significantly contributed to her field through research and has been actively involved in advancing the study of sustainable energy and environmental technologies.
Professional Profiles
Education
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM), Mashhad, Iran, 2016 Thesis title: “Synthesis of hybrid structures of palladium nanoparticles/polyoxometalate on porous supports and investigating the role of nanocatalyst in electrooxidation reaction” M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM), Mashhad, Iran, 2010 Thesis title: “Investigation of the Super-heated steam drying kinetics of sugar beet pulp in fluidized bed dryer” B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering University of Shiraz, Iran, 2006
Professional Positions
Instructor in Chemical Engineering Quchan University of Technology, 2012-2017 Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering Quchan University of Technology, from 2017
Research Interests
Nanotechnology (Preparation, characterization, and modeling) Electrochemistry (Electrocatalysts) Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Alcohol Electrooxidation Fuel Cells Environmental Engineering (Adsorption Technology, Water Pollution) Drying Technology
Teaching
Kinetics and Reactor Design Unit Operation Process Control Fluid Mechanics Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Introduction to Chemical Engineering Special Language for Chemical Engineers Petrochemical Processes Process Control Lab
Research Focuses
Dr. Sara Khadempir’s research primarily focuses on electrochemistry and nanotechnology, with a specialization in the development and application of advanced electrocatalysts for various reactions such as ethanol oxidation and hydrogen evolution. Her work includes the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials like Pd nanoparticles on graphene and ZrO2/MWCNT supported PdPt bi-metallic electrocatalysts. She explores the synergistic behaviors and mechanisms of these materials to enhance their electrocatalytic activities. Additionally, Dr. Khadempir investigates environmental applications such as adsorption technology and water pollution control, demonstrating a broad interdisciplinary approach in her research endeavors.
Publications
- Efficient tetracycline adsorptive removal using tricaprylmethylammonium chloride conjugated chitosan hydrogel beads: Mechanism, kinetic, isotherms and thermodynamic study, Publication date: 2020.
- Enhanced methanol electrooxidation by electroactivated Pd/Ni (OH)2/N-rGO catalyst, Publication date: 2023.
- Boosting the electrocatalytic activity of ZrO2/MWCNT supported PdPt bi-metallic electrocatalyst towards ethanol oxidation reaction by electrochemical activation process and, Publication date: 2022.
- In situ electrochemical activation as a generic strategy for promoting the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction and alcohol electro-oxidation in alkaline medium, Publication date: 2021.
- Design of Co-Sn bimetallic nanoalloys as electrocatalyst for alkaline methanol oxidation reaction: Exploring the effect of electroactivation process, Publication date: 2022.
- Chitosan-based synthesis of silver-doped tungsten oxide nanoparticles and assessment of its cytotoxicity and photocatalytic performance, Publication date: 2024.
- Discriminative detection of morphine and methamphetamine-like street samples by label-free Cu doped-silver nanoparticles chemosensor, Publication date: 2024.
- Innovations in hydrogen storage materials: Synthesis, applications, and prospects, Publication date: 2024.
- Enlightening the performance-boosting effect of electroactivation approaches on the electrooxidation of methanol reaction in acidic media catalyzed by cobalt-tin bimetallic , Publication date: 2024.
- A one-pot route for the synthesis of Au@ Pd/PMo₁₂/rGO as a dual functional electrocatalyst for ethanol electro-oxidation and hydrogen evolution reaction, Publication date: 2019.
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