PHD at Carbondale (SIUC), Illinois, USA
Morteza Zargar Shoushtari, born on January 30, 1951, is a distinguished academic with a passion for molecular science. He earned his Ph.D. in Molecular Science from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC) in 1983, focusing on superfluid film flow dissipation. Prior to this, he completed his MSc and BSc in Physics at Pars College, Tehran, Iran. With a career spanning decades, Shoushtari has contributed significantly to the field through research and teaching. His dedication to advancing scientific knowledge has left an indelible mark on the academic community.
Professional Profiles
Education
Ph.D.: Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC), Illinois, USA; Ph.D. in Molecular Science, Degree granted August 1983. Dissertation Title: SUPERFLUID FILM FLOW DISSIPATION AND THE ROLE OF THE VAPOR. MSc: Pars College, Tehran, I. R. Iran; MSc in Physics, Degree granted August 1975. BSc: Pars College, Tehran, I. R. Iran; BSc in Physics, Degree granted August 1973.
Research Focuse
Morteza Zargar Shoushtari’s research focuses on diverse areas of materials science, ranging from the synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles to the fabrication of functional materials like superconductors and aerogels. His investigations delve into the effects of synthesis parameters on material properties, such as pore diameter in superhydrophobic silica aerogels, magnetic behavior, corrosion resistance, and adsorption processes in various nanoparticles. Shoushtari’s expertise spans from exploring innovative synthesis methods to studying the structural, morphological, and magnetic properties of nanomaterials. Through his multidisciplinary approach, he contributes significantly to advancing our understanding of materials and their applications in various fields.
Publications
- The effect of synthesis parameters on pore diameter of superhydrophobic silica aerogel prepared at ambient pressure, Publication date: 2022.
- Fabrication and Characterization of Aligned YBa2Cu3O7 − δ Superconductor Electrospun Nanofibers and Twisted Yarn Based on PVA, Publication date: 2019.
- Effects of Sintering Temperature on Structural, Morphological and Magnetic Properties of Strontium Ferrite Nanoparticles, Publication date: 2018.
- Photoelectrochemical application of WS2 nanosheets prepared via a low-temperature CVD method, Publication date: 2019.
- Fabrication of hydrophilic and hydrophobic silica aerogel by drying at ambient pressure and their structural properties, Publication date: 2021.
- Photocatalytic degradation of 4-Nitrophenol by g-C3N4-MCy: Mechanism study and kinetic modeling, Publication date: 2021.
- Preparation and characterization of spinel SrFe2O4 nanoparticles by method sol-gel, Publication date: 2021.
- Optimization of sol–gel synthesis condition of Y2BaCuO5 nanoparticles using Taguchi robust design method and investigation of its magnetic behavior, Publication date: 2022.
- SrCo2Fe16O27 nanoparticles for lead ions adsorption process from water, Publication date: 2022.
- An innovative procedure for synthesizing Al70M20(Fe, Co)Cr10 amorphous nanoparticles by arc discharge method and investigation of their magnetic, hardness, and corrosion resistance properties, Publication date: 2022.
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