Majid Esmaeili | Petroleum Industry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Majid Esmaeili | Petroleum Industry | Best Researcher Award

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

  1. 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.
  2. Evaluation of Various Structures for PVP Facilitated Transport Membranes Containing Silver Salts and Its Effect on Ethylene-Ethane Separation Process, Publication date: 2019.
  3. An insight into hollow fiber membrane contactor technology and its position in separation of carbon dioxide gas, Publication date: 2021.
  4. A predictive model for tuning additives for the fabrication of porous polymeric membranes, Publication date: 2019.
  5. 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.
  6. Sensitive and selective determination of trace amounts of mercury ions using a dimercaprol functionalized graphene quantum dot modified glassy carbon electrode, Publication date: 2021.
  7. CO2/N2 separation by glycerol aqueous solution in a hollow fiber membrane contactor module: CFD simulation and experimental validation, Publication date: 2022.
  8. Evaluation of morphology, performance and fouling tendency of mixed matrix PVDF ultrafiltration membranes incorporated by different size-controlled SAPO-34 nanozeolites, Publication date: 2021.
  9. Preparation, characterization and performance evaluation of ZnO deposited polyethylene ultrafiltration membranes for dye and protein separation, Publication date: 2020.
  10. Synergistic effect of carboxylated-MWCNTs on the performance of acrylic acid UV-grafted polyamide nanofiltration membranes, Publication date: 2019.
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Ling Qin | Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ling Qin | Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

PHD at Northwestern Polytechnical University, China

Dr. Ling Qin is a Senior Scientist at the Department of Petroleum Engineering, University of Wyoming, specializing in advanced metallic alloys, composites, and 2D functional materials. His research integrates synchrotron-based methods, computational simulations, and in situ techniques to explore fluid-structure interactions and solidification dynamics for next-generation device development. With a PhD from Northwestern Polytechnical University, China, and prior experience as a Research Fellow at the University of Hull, UK, he has garnered numerous accolades including the UK EPSRC Fellowship and Best Poster Award at Diamond Light Source. Dr. Qin’s teaching spans materials science, metal solidification, fluid dynamics, and numerical methods in mechanical engineering.

Professional Profiles

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering (March 2018) – Northwestern Polytechnical University, China Thesis: “Multi-physics Fully-Coupled Modelling and Analysis of Solidification Defects Formation for Directionally Solidified Hollow Turbine Blades in Large-Size” Supervisors: Prof. Hengzhi Fu and Prof. Junshen M.Eng. in Materials Sciences (May 2011) – Wuhan University of Technology, China Thesis: “Simulation and optimization of SNCR denitrification process in cement calciner” Supervisor: Prof. Junlin Xie B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering (June 2006) – Jianghan University, China Excellent Graduate of Jianghan University

Work Experience:

Senior Scientist (Oct 2022 – Present) – Department of Petroleum Engineering, University of Wyoming, USA Research Fellow (Nov 2018 – Aug 2022) – Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Hull, UK

Honors and Awards

Excellent Review Recognition, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions, TMS, USA (2021) Best Poster Award, Diamond Light Source Workshop, UK (2018) UK EPSRC Fellowship, UK (2018 – 2021) Excellent Graduate, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China (2013) Excellent Graduate, Wuhan University of Technology, China (2008, 2007) Excellent Graduate, Jianghan University, China

Patents

CN105964990A (2016) – “Directional solidification method with external magnetic field for controlling freckle defect” CN104690256B (2016) – “Control the directional freeze method of nickel base superalloy step-like foundry goods stray crystal defect” CN105880533A (2016) – “Directional solidification method capable of reducing number of freckles in variable-section casting” CN105964991A (2016) – “Directional solidification method with external magnetic field for controlling freckle defect”

Teaching Interests and Experience

University of Hull: ME 3311 Materials Science and Engineering: Introduction to the fundamentals of structure, energetics, and bonding in materials science. ME 3303 Fundamentals of Metal Solidification: Fundamentals of metal solidification, including thermodynamics, kinetics, and microstructural development. ME 2302 Fluid Dynamics: Basic conservation equations for compressible viscous fluid, potential flow, viscous flow, and gas dynamics.

Publications

  1. 3D local atomic structure evolution in a solidifying Al-0.4Sc dilute alloy melt revealed in operando by synchrotron X-ray total scattering and modelling, Publication date: 2022.
  2. Ultrafast synchrotron X-ray imaging and multiphysics modelling of liquid phase fatigue exfoliation of graphite under ultrasound, Publication date: 2022.
  3. Multiscale interactions of liquid, bubbles and solid phases in ultrasonic fields revealed by multiphysics modelling and ultrafast X-ray imaging, Publication date: 2022.
  4. Synchrotron X-ray operando study and multiphysics modelling of the solidification dynamics of intermetallic phases under electromagnetic pulses, Publication date: 2024.
  5. New insights into sono-exfoliation mechanisms of graphite: In situ high-speed imaging studies and acoustic measurements, Publication date: 2021.
  6. A design of non-uniform thickness mould for controlling temperature gradient and S/L interface shape in directionally solidified superalloy blade, Publication date: 2017.
  7. Ultrasound cavitation induced nucleation in metal solidification: An analytical model and validation by real-time experiments, Publication date: 2021.
  8. Direct Evidence of the Exfoliation Efficiency and Graphene Dispersibility of Green Solvents toward Sustainable Graphene Production, Publication date: 2022.
  9. New insights into the mechanism of ultrasonic atomization for the production of metal powders in additive manufacturing, Publication date: 2024.
  10. Gradient microstructure and superior strength–ductility synergy of AZ61 magnesium alloy bars processed by radial forging with different deformation temperatures, Publication date: 2024.
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