PHD at the University of Razi, Iran
Majid Esmaeili, a seasoned researcher at the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) in Tehran, Iran, specializes in membrane manufacturing and separation processes for the oil and gas industry. With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Razi, his work spans hydrocarbon recovery, hydrogen separation, and wastewater treatment. Esmaeili has developed various industrial membrane technologies, earning accolades such as Top Researcher at RIPI in 2022. He has also served as a consultant for multiple engineering firms, contributing significantly to advancements in membrane technology and its applications in the petroleum sector.
Professional Profiles
Education
Philosophy of Doctorate (2008-2013): University of Razi, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering (Separation Processes), Kermanshah, Iran Ph.D. Thesis: Preparation, modification, and characterization of facilitated transport membrane for ethylene-ethane separation Supervisor: Professor Seyed Siavash Madaeni Master of Science (2004-2006): Razi University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering (Separation processes), Kermanshah, Iran M.Sc. Thesis: Preparation and characterization of asymmetric and composite polyethersulphone-based membranes for oxygen separation at low pressures Supervisor: Professor Seyed Siavash Madaeni Bachelor of Science (1998-2002): Sahand University of Technology, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tabriz, Iran B.Sc. Thesis: Evaluation of heavy oil viscosity Supervisor: Dr. Alireza Tabatabaee
Professional Experience
Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) (2013 – Present): Full-time Researcher, Chemical, Polymeric, and Petrochemical Technology Development Research Division, Membrane Center, Researcher, and Project Manager Secretary of the Membrane Committee at RIPI Equipment for the membrane separation laboratory Various membrane manufacturing projects Design and execution of the Membrane Technology Development Center at RIPI Consultant (2023 – Present): Pala Farayend Rastin Company Atieh Sanaat Sharif Company Junior Research Assistant (2007-2013): Membrane Production Workshop, National Petrochemical Company, Research and Technology Company (NPC-RT) Design and preparation of laboratory scale and pilot scale membrane equipment and modules Chemical Engineer and Operator (2006-2013): Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC), Sirri & Kharg Islands, Iran Operator of Oil & Gas Refining Factory, LPG factory, and NGL factory Supervisor of Pre-commissioning, Commissioning & Startup of NGL factory
Honors and Awards
Top Researcher at RIPI (2022) Effective Project Manager at Coke production plant design, Bandar Abbas Oil Refinery (2021) Praiseworthy Book (Membrane Fouling and Regeneration Methods) in Oil Book Ceremony (2016) Top student in intermediate school Educated at Imam Sadegh High School, Tehran, Iran Ranked 2432nd in national B.Sc. scholarship entrance examination Ranked 319th in national M.Sc. scholarship entrance examination Ranked top 5% students of Chemical Engineering Department, Razi University
Research Focuses
Majid Esmaeili’s research primarily focuses on the development and enhancement of membrane technologies for various industrial applications. His work includes the design and optimization of nanofiltration and ultrafiltration membranes, with particular emphasis on improving fouling resistance and separation performance. Esmaeili has extensively studied the incorporation of nanomaterials such as multi-walled carbon nanotubes and graphene oxide to enhance membrane properties. His research also covers the selective transport of gases and recovery of hydrocarbons, contributing to advancements in the fields of chemical engineering and separation processes. Esmaeili’s contributions have been widely published and cited in reputable scientific journals.
Publications
- A 3-dimentinal CFD model for simulation of an O2/N2 separation process using an industrial PIHF membrane module for N2 enrichment, Publication date: 2024.
- Evaluation of Various Structures for PVP Facilitated Transport Membranes Containing Silver Salts and Its Effect on Ethylene-Ethane Separation Process, Publication date: 2019.
- An insight into hollow fiber membrane contactor technology and its position in separation of carbon dioxide gas, Publication date: 2021.
- A predictive model for tuning additives for the fabrication of porous polymeric membranes, Publication date: 2019.
- Stabilize thin nanoparticle layer of zeolitic imidazole framework-8 (ZIF-8) on different PVDF substrates by contra-diffusion method for high-efficiency ultrafiltration application, Publication date: 2022.
- Sensitive and selective determination of trace amounts of mercury ions using a dimercaprol functionalized graphene quantum dot modified glassy carbon electrode, Publication date: 2021.
- CO2/N2 separation by glycerol aqueous solution in a hollow fiber membrane contactor module: CFD simulation and experimental validation, Publication date: 2022.
- Evaluation of morphology, performance and fouling tendency of mixed matrix PVDF ultrafiltration membranes incorporated by different size-controlled SAPO-34 nanozeolites, Publication date: 2021.
- Preparation, characterization and performance evaluation of ZnO deposited polyethylene ultrafiltration membranes for dye and protein separation, Publication date: 2020.
- Synergistic effect of carboxylated-MWCNTs on the performance of acrylic acid UV-grafted polyamide nanofiltration membranes, Publication date: 2019.
.