Mohammad Karimi | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Mohammad Karimi | Energy | Best Researcher Award 

Expert at University of Mohaghegh Ardabili | Iran

Mr. Mohammad Karimi is a highly accomplished researcher in the field of petroleum and energy engineering, recognized for his innovative contributions to the study of reservoir behavior, overburden pressure, and water block removal in oil wells. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Production and Drilling Engineering from Omidieh Petroleum University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Iran. Throughout his career, Karimi has combined strong theoretical knowledge with extensive field experience gained from working with major Iranian oil and gas companies, where he contributed to multiple industrial and academic projects aimed at improving oil recovery processes and energy system efficiency. His research focuses on developing new mathematical models and experimental methods to calculate overburden pressure, water block dynamics, and mutual solvent interactions in petroleum reservoirs. His publications in leading journals such as Elsevier’s Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Journal of Molecular Liquids, Petroleum Chemistry, and International Journal of Petroleum Engineering reflect the high quality and international relevance of his work. He has presented his research at global conferences organized by professional bodies such as the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) and has authored book chapters addressing formation damage and reservoir modeling. In recognition of his groundbreaking research, he received the World Championship in Production Engineering from the International Agency for Standards and Ratings and was credited with the invention of the milli-Karimi unit for acid expansion measurement in oil, gas, and water wells. He also serves as an outstanding reviewer for Elsevier’s Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, underscoring his professional excellence and contributions to peer-reviewed research. His current scholarly profile lists 2 citations by 2 documents, 2 published works, and an h-index of 1, highlighting a growing trajectory in academic visibility. With a commitment to advancing petroleum science and promoting sustainable energy solutions, Mr. Mohammad Karimi continues to bridge the gap between experimental research and industrial application, positioning himself as a rising expert capable of driving innovation in the global energy research community.

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Featured Publications:

  • Karimi, M. H., (2014). Highly compact co-poly(amide-imide)s from polycondensation of an imide-modified derivative of L-aspartic acid. E-Polymers, 14(6), 1–10.

  • Karimi, M. H., (2013). Equations to calculate the overburden pressure in water layers of definite dimensions using experimental, macroscopic, and microscopic data. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 101, 68–74. Elsevier.

Nosaibeh Nosrati Ghods | Photocatalytic CO2 reduction | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nosaibeh Nosrati Ghods | Photocatalytic CO2 reduction | Best Researcher Award

Researcher University of Cape Town South Africa

Nosaibeh Nosrati Ghods is a distinguished chemical engineer with a robust academic background and a notable career in both the oil industry and academia. She currently serves as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Cape Town, focusing on catalysis and renewable energy. Nosaibeh has contributed significantly to bioethanol production research and the development of photocatalytic processes.

 

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Education 🎓

Nosaibeh completed her B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering at Sharif University of Technology in 2006, followed by an M.Sc. in Energy Engineering from Heriot-Watt University in 2013. She then pursued a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Cape Town, which she completed in 2019. Her academic journey reflects a strong foundation in engineering and a commitment to advancing her expertise in renewable energy and bioprocessing.

Experience 💼

Starting her career in 2007 at the Iranian Oil Terminals Company, Nosaibeh applied her extensive chemical engineering knowledge to optimize processes and design a chemical plant, showcasing her problem-solving skills. Her experience also includes internships and engineering roles in various capacities, contributing to her well-rounded expertise in the oil and renewable energy sectors. Since 2019, she has been a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Cape Town.

Research Interests 🔬

Nosaibeh’s research interests lie in renewable energy, particularly in the production of bioethanol through fermentation processes. She focuses on optimizing bioethanol production using both suspended and immobilized cells in continuous reactors. Her current research also explores photocatalytic processes, aiming to develop sustainable solutions for energy and environmental challenges.

Awards 🏆

Nosaibeh has received several accolades, including a bursary from the NRF Grant for Competitive Programme for Rated Researchers (2014-2016) and being a finalist in Sparrho’s Early Career Researcher Prize (2017-2018). These awards recognize her contributions to chemical engineering and her potential in advancing renewable energy technologies.

Publications Top Notes📚

Nosrati-Ghods, N., & Früh, W. G. (2017). Management and environmental risk study of the physicochemical parameters of ballast water. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 114(1), 428-438.

Nosrati-Ghods, N., Isafiade, A. J., Harrison, S. T. L., & Tai, S. L. (2018). Ethanol from biomass hydrolysates by efficient fermentation of glucose and xylose – a review. ChemBioEng Reviews, 5(5), 294-311.

Nosrati-Ghods, N., Harrison, S. T. L., Isafiade, A. J., & Tai, S. L. (2020). Mathematical modelling of bioethanol fermentation from glucose, xylose or their combination-A review. ChemBioEng Reviews, 7(3), 68-88.

Nosrati-Ghods, N., Harrison, S. T. L., Isafiade, A. J., & Tai, S. L. (2020). Analysis of ethanol production from xylose using Pichia stipitis in microaerobic condition through experimental observations and kinetic modelling. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 164, 1-11.

Nosrati-Ghods, N., Naidoo, M., Harrison, S. T. L., Isafiade, A. J., & Tai, S. L. (2020). Embedding aspen custom modeller for bioethanol fermentation into the aspen plus flowsheet simulator. Journal of Chemical Engineering Transactions, 80, 289-294.

Nosrati-Ghods, N., Harrison, S. T. L., Isafiade, A. J., & Tai, S. L. (2021). Kinetic data analysis and mathematical modeling of intra (wild type vs engineered) and inter species (Saccharomyces cerevisiae vs Zymomonas mobilis) dependency for bioethanol production from glucose or/and xylose. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 177.