Dr. Tahereh Hayeri, Polymers Award, Best Researcher Award
PHD at Eastern Michigan University, United States
Tahereh (Neda) Hayeri is a highly skilled scientist with over 12 years of experience in the automotive coating industry. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Polymers and Coatings Technology at Eastern Michigan University, she specializes in sustainable paint formulations and optimization. With a background in QC chemistry, R&D, and laboratory supervision, she excels in developing eco-friendly coatings and innovative products. Tahereh has presented her research at prestigious conferences and received recognition for her contributions, including Best Paper Awards. She is also a patent pending innovator for her work on LED Nail Gel using Organic-Inorganic Hybrid technology.
Professional Profiles:
Educational Background:📚
Ph.D. in Polymers and Coatings Technology (Expected Graduation: 2024), Eastern Michigan University M.Sc. in Marine Chemistry, Islamic Azad University, Science & Research Branch B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry, Khajeh Nasir Toosi University of Technology (KNTU)
Work History:
Graduate Assistant Eastern Michigan University, MI 8/2021-Present Develop hydrophobic sustainable coatings for Wood, Metal, and Plastic substrates with high BioRenewable content. Develop eco-friendly topcoats harnessing sol-gel reactions. Develop non-acrylate UV-LED Nail Gel based on Bio-based Organic-Inorganic Hybrid technology. Collaborate in research projects on carbon neutrality with mechanical departments at Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan.
Awards and Scholarships
Recipient of prestigious awards including Best Awards and Special Scholarships for outstanding contributions to the field.
R&D Senior Scientist
Gamma Thinner, Iran 8/2016-8/2021 Formulated and optimized OEM and Refinish Primers, Basecoats, and Clearcoats. Developed anti-dirt refinish clearcoats and various colors for automotive basecoats.
Patent Pending
Innovative patent pending for LED Nail Gel based on Non-Acrylate Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Bio-Based Binder System.
Research Focus:
Tahereh (Neda) Hayeri’s research focus lies in developing eco-friendly and sustainable coatings with high bio-renewable content, utilizing organic-inorganic hybrid technology. Her work emphasizes the creation of VOCs/HAPs-free solutions for topcoats, addressing environmental concerns while maintaining high performance standards. Specifically, her studies have led to the development of bio-based oligomers tailored for hydrophobic organic-inorganic hybrid clearcoats, offering multiple cure capabilities. Additionally, she has contributed to the advancement of versatile oligomers suitable for thermally, UV-, and ambient-curable organic-inorganic hybrid coatings. Through her innovative research, Hayeri aims to pioneer solutions that reduce environmental impact without compromising on quality or functionality.