SOROUSH SOLTANI

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CATALYST RESEARCH SCIENTIST CATALYSIS R&D NANOMATERIALS ENGINEER BIOFUEL CATALYSIS Qualifications Profile

Highly analytical, performance-focused, and innovative professional, offering wide-ranging experience in the development of polymeric mesoporous mixed metal oxide nanomaterials, characterization procedures, and catalytic biodiesel production; complemented with a solid background in advanced surface functionalization and optimization of heterogeneous nanocatalysts, and the development of biomass or waste processing to produce bio-based fuels. Committed Postdoctoral Research Fellow with three years of concrete experience, skilled in conceptualization, design, implementation, and development of nanoscale materials for various renewable energy applications. Proficient in conducting laboratory experiments in designing fast-solvothermal (microwave and autoclave) reactors, driving advanced surface optimization to reduce overall costs. Contributed to the field with an impressive publication record in the high-ranked nanotechnology peer-reviewed journals, with 41 peer-reviewed journal articles (19 of them Q1 and first-authored and 10 of them second-authored) and four book chapters (two of them first-authored and two of them second-authored). Equipped with strong problem-solving and research capabilities. Effective communicator, with fluency in the English language, able to work with cross-functional environments toward operational productivity, workflow coordination, and task completion. Fully authorized to work in the United States (No visa sponsorship required). Currently, hold a US Green Card. Areas of Expertise

Engineering Polymeric Mesoporous Nanomaterials Direct Current (DC) Magnetron Sputtering Process Surface Functionalization And Optimization Transparent Conductive Oxide (TCO) Thin Film Spherical Mesoporous Mixed Metal Oxides Physical Vapor Deposition Coating Technique Advanced Fast-Solvothermal Reactors Calibrate Various Lab Equipments Characterization Techniques: XRD BET FT-IR TPD TGA AFM FE-SEM TEM GC-MS UV-VIS Raman Biofuel Catalysis; Esterification/Transesterification Conceptualize And Develop Synthetic Methodologies Biomass Or Waste Processing To Biofuels Perform Statistical and Quantitative Analysis Microwave-Assisted Catalytic Processes Publish Outcomes In Top-Ranked Journals Cost-Effective And Efficient Biodiesel Publish Systematic Review Papers Technical Acumen

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint) Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) Origin Pro Xpert PowDLL Converter Image J Relevant Experience

CENTRAL FORCE INTERNATIONAL – MALAYSIA

DATA PROCESSING APRIL 2020 – JULY 2023

Implemented Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and various algorithms to measure and improve the outcome of a model.

Drove collaborative efforts in improving data collection procedures.

Built high-quality prediction systems integrated with the outcomes.

Verify the accuracy and validity of data processed and improve the functionality of existing systems. Key Highlights:

Directing the processing and analysis of data; developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency in data processing.

Identifying and resolving data-related issues, and effectively communicating data insights to senior management.

Completed over 70 national and international projects featuring large data survey sets. UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA – MALAYSIA

Postdoctoral Research Fellow APRIL 2018 – MARCH 2020

Designed fast solvothermal (microwave-pulse width modulation and stainless Teflon-lined autoclave) reactors.

Synthesized, functionalized, and characterized polymeric mesoporous ZnO-based nanocatalyst and evaluated its catalytic activity for biodiesel production.

Overseen key fuel properties of the produced biodiesel to be in line with American and European Standards.

Fabricating of carbon-coated monolith vacuum pressure swing adsorption for CO2 capture. SOROUSH SOLTANI

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Fabricating of activated carbon monolith-supported metal oxide catalyst for simultaneous SO2 and NOx removal.

Methanation of CO2 over mesoporous Ni-based carbon-coated monolith catalysts.

Held accountability in completing the following duties and responsibilities:

Reviewed the experimental data and participated in discussions that led to process improvement recommendations.

Provided direct supervision to the postgraduates to ensure that the team was operating effectively.

Developed projected objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans.

Efficiently fulfilled multiple tasks within the Faculty of Engineering and maintain schedules, costs, and detailed records of ongoing projects.

Key Highlights:

Designed and employed a custom-modified domestic microwave oven fitted with a magnetic stirring mechanism to maximize the surface area of the spherical polymeric nanomaterials.

Used artificial neural networks (ANN) to create a model for predicting the most efficient reaction conditions for creating the desired size of the polymeric mesoporous nanocatalysts.

Developed synthetic methodologies to improve the recyclability of the synthesized catalysts to minimize the cost of catalytic reactions.

UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA – MALAYSIA

Postdoctoral Research Fellow JULY 2017 – MARCH 2018

Fabricated and characterized promising 2D materials used for optical modulation purposes.

Designed and developed promising saturable absorbers with strong light absorption using side polished fibers.

Designed a C-band mode-lock Erbium-doped fiber laser to generate a highly stable pulse laser.

Held accountability in completing the following duties and responsibilities:

Facilitated instructions regarding primary projects to undergraduate students.

Took charge of directly deciding on research programs and methodologies in collaboration with the head of the research program on fundamental issues.

Develop new concepts and ideas to extend intellectual understanding.

Extend, transform, and apply new concepts and ideas acquired to extend intellectual understanding.

Assess, evaluate, and interpret outcomes of research to make presentations at conferences or exhibit work at other appropriate events.

Writing or contributing to publications or disseminating research findings in high-ranked peer-reviewed journal articles.

Key Highlights:

Fabricated a low-cost technique, with a production cost of two-thirds of the commonly used thin-film method of manufacturing, for engineering D-shaped saturable absorbent microfibers.

Developed synthetic methodologies to improve the pulse modulation of the fabricated novel graphene oxide coated waveguide (GO-BN, and rGO-MoS2), as side polished fiber. UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA – MALAYSIA

Research Assistant SEPTEMBER 2013 – SEPTEMBER 2015

Synthesized, functionalized, and characterized polymeric mesoporous ZnO-based nanocatalyst and evaluated its catalytic activity for biodiesel production.

Overseen key fuel properties of the produced biodiesel to be in line with American and European Standards.

Held accountability in completing the following duties and responsibilities:

Gathered, arranged, and interpreted research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.

Performed statistical and quantitative analyses.

Maintained and calibrated various types of lab pieces of equipment. Education and Credentials

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN NANOTECHNOLOGY, 2017 Best Postgraduate Student Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Thesis: Sulfonated Polymeric Mesoporous Zinc Oxide-Based Nanocatalysts For Methyl Ester Production. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SOLID-STATE PHYSICS, 2011

Islamic Azad University, Iran

Thesis: Comparative Studies On Structural And Optical Characteristics Of ZnO And ZnAl2O4 Thin Films Fabricated Over Direct Current Magnetron Sputtering.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED PHYSICS, 2008

Islamic Azad University, Iran

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Selected Publications

S. Soltani* et al., Artificial neural network method for modeling of microwave-assisted esterification of PFAD over mesoporous TiO2 ZnO catalyst. 2022, Renewable Energy, 187, 760–773. S. Soltani* et al., Fundamental and recent progress on the strengthening strategies for fabrication of polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-derived electrospun CNFs: Precursors, spinning and collection, and post-treatments. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. 2022, 110, 329–344. S. Soltani* et al., Microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis of sulfonated TiO2-GO core-shell solid spheres as heterogeneous esterification mesoporous catalyst for biodiesel production. 2021, Energy Conversion and Management, 238, 114165.

S. Soltani*, et al., PEG-assisted microwave hydrothermal growth of spherical mesoporous Zn-based mixed metal oxide nanocrystalline: Ester production application. Fuel, 2020, 279, 118489. S. Soltani*, et al., Core-shell ZnO-TiO2 hollow spheres synthesized by in-situ hydrothermal method for ester production application. Renewable Energy. 2020, 151, 1076–1081. S. Soltani et al., Sulfonated mesoporous ZnO catalyst for methyl esters production. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2017, 144, 482–491.

S. Soltani et al., Synthesis of biodiesel through catalytic transesterification of various feedstocks using fast solvothermal technology: A critical review, Catalysis Reviews: Science and Engineering, 2015, 57(4), 1–29.

IF: 8.634, Q1

IF: 5.278, Q1

IF: 9.709, Q1

IF:6.609, Q1

IF: 8.634, Q1

IF: 9.297, Q1

IF: 20.217, Q1

Professional Peer Reviewer

References

Matthew Warshaw

Chief Operating Officer, D3 Systems.

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Prof. Thomas S. Y. Choong

Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.

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Prof. Robiah Yunus

Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.

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See Toh Wai Yu

Head of Department of International Survey, Central Force International, Malaysia.

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Advanced Materials Technologies Advanced Materials International Journal of Hydrogen Energy Journal of Cleaner Production

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