Faegheh sadat mortazavi moghadam | Consultant | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Faegheh sadat mortazavi moghadam, Consultant, Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Iran

Summary:

Assist. Prof. Dr. Faegheh Sadat Mortazavi Moghadam is an esteemed scholar specializing in wood and paper science and technology. With extensive academic and professional experience, she has made significant contributions to her field. Dr. Mortazavi Moghadam currently serves as an adjunct professor at Iran University of Science and Technology and Alzahra University, and as a consultant in the R&D department of Arian Saeed Industrial Group.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ph.D. in Engineering of Wood and Paper Science and Technology

  • University of Sari, Iran (2016-2021)
  • GPA: 18.88/20 (A+)

M.S. in Engineering of Wood and Paper Science and Technology

  • University of Tehran, Iran (2012-2015)
  • GPA: 18.60/20 (A+)

Second B.Sc. in Engineering of Food Science and Technology

  • Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran (2005-2011)
  • GPA: 15.52/20

First B.Sc. in Engineering of Wood and Paper Science and Technology

  • University of Tehran, Iran (2005-2009)
  • GPA: 16.60/20

Professional Experience:

Dr. Mortazavi Moghadam has a robust background in academia and industry. Since 2020, she has been an adjunct professor at the Iran University of Science and Technology and Alzahra University, where she teaches various physics and engineering courses. Her teaching effectiveness is highlighted by her A++ evaluation scores across all courses. Additionally, she is a consultant in the R&D department of Arian Saeed Industrial Group, where she plays a pivotal role in the modification of the coating and laminating production line, contributing to over 70% of the country’s production in this sector.

Research Interest:

Dr. Mortazavi Moghadam’s research focuses on several cutting-edge areas within wood and paper science and technology, including:

  • Cellulose composites and nanocellulose
  • Synthesis and chemical modification of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs)
  • Biomaterials and edible/biocomposites
  • Food packaging technologies, including active packaging and shelf-life analysis
  • Synthesis of nanomaterials with various morphologies
  • Chemical and rheological analysis
  • Antibacterial and antifungal properties of materials
  • Nanogel and nanoencapsulation techniques

Honors and Awards:

  • First place in a national invention competition for conversion and complementary products
  • Top rank in entrance exams for M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs
  • Recognized as a top M.Sc. and Ph.D. student in her field by University of Tehran and University of Sari
  • Multiple academic awards for excellence in research and academics throughout her career

Publications Top Noted: 

Recycling Kaolin from Paper Waste and Assessment of its Application for Paper Coating

  • Authors: Mortazavi Moghadam, F.S., Rasouli, S.
  • Journal: Materials Today Communications, 2024, 39, 109142

Preparation and Physicochemical Evaluation of Casein/Basil Seed Gum Film Integrated with Guar Gum/Gelatin-Based Nanogel Containing Lemon Peel Essential Oil for Active Food Packaging Application

  • Authors: Mortazavi Moghadam, F.A., Khoshkalampour, A., Mortazavi Moghadam, F.A., Naeijian, F., Ghorbani, M.
  • Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023, 224, pp. 786–796

New Method of Producing Nanominerals from Office Paper Waste and Investigating their Microstructural Properties

  • Authors: Mortazavi Moghadam, F.A., Resalati, H., Rasouli, S., Asadpour, G.
  • Journal: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2022 (In Press)

Fabrication of High Mechanical Properties Papers Coated with CMC-Based Nanocomposites Containing Nanominerals Synthesized from Paper Waste

  • Authors: Mortazavi Moghadam, F.A., Resalati, H., Rasouli, S., Asadpour, G.
  • Journal: Cellulose, 2021, 28(17), pp. 11153–11164