Success is more likely a journey than a distance; I am Ali Alizadeh Eslami. It is an honorary for me to introduce myself. I was born in Tabriz (09 August 1987). My esprit to Chemical Engineering approximately dates back to 9 or 10 years ago when I attempted to build an electrolyze which generate Hydrogen from Water, it was just a simple lab experiment but to me, a spark of mind to observe that theoretical lessons could be turned in to the reality and usage. Gradually I understood that doing any research demands a strong knowledge relied on basic theories as well. Prior to university I always enjoyed studying mathematics, physics, and chemistry which aims me to purse an opportunity to study chemical engineering at SUT (Sahand University of Technology) at 2005. Since the first year I get involved in activities held on chemical engineering scientific association which managed by students. Fortunately at the second year of university I met Dr. Haghighi, my pervious intention to practical works led me to join RCRC (Reactor & Catalysis Research Center). I started my B.Sc Research project on synthesis of Nano structured Catalyst for the CO2 Reforming of Methane under his supervision, where I’ve learned the implements of conducting a research and moreover the significances of teamwork, with the aid of other PhD students, I become more confident working with laboratory equipments. All of these enthusiastically persuade me about my major. At the 3rd year of my study, as taking my assistant course; I was encouraged to enroll in Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI). It was a noble leisure to learn more about the performances of Nanotechnology and also advanced laboratory instruments. Over my research work; I considered ANGH (Adsorbed Natural Gas Hydrate), and made comparisons between capacities of adsorption by Carbon NanoTubes (SWCNT, MWCNT) and Activated Carbons under supervision of Dr. Alimorad Rashidi (Head of Nanotechnology Center at RIPI) Recently I am involved with a research group on Growth of Carbon NanoTubes at PPRC (Plasma Physics Research Center) under supervision of Prof. Mahmood Ghoranneviss, (Dean of Plasma Physics Research Center). I bring along a strong ambition of fundamentals in Engineering, an attitude for teamwork, a zest for challenges and an enthusiastic desire to learn all I can.
Project title: Synthesis of Nanocatalyst for Methane Dry Reforming Process
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammad Haghighi
Co-Supervisor: Nader Rahemi
Thesis abstract:
During the past decades, reforming of methane with Carbon dioxide to produce synthesis gas (H2 and CO) has become much important. The research effort has focused on catalyst development to improve its activity and resistance to carbon formation so as to achieve stable long-term operation. Nickel supported on Alumina was synthesized by impregnation and Sol-Gel methods at Reactor & Catalyst Research Center, the effect of Zro2, MgO and CeO2 was studied to enhance the Alumina supports, moreover Ni/Al2O3 and Ni/(Al2O3- Zro2) was promoted with Cobalt and Copper so we achieved a better size distribution with copper. A hydrothermal autoclave fabricated for further studies on the effect of pressure and temperature in drying process.
Education/Qualifications:
M.Sc. of Chemical Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran (2011-2013).
B.Sc. of Chemical Engineering, Gas Indutries,Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran (2006-2009).
Research Interest:
Synthesis of Nano-Catalysts
Natural Gas Conversion
Computer Simulations
Associations:
Research Assistant, RCRC (Reactor & Catalysis Research Center), Department of Chemical Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, 2007 to now.
Iranian Nanotechnology Society
Member of Iranian Red Crescent Society
Member of Trekking Association of Sahand University of Technology
Teaching Experience:
2007- 2008:B.Sc. course, Teaching assistant for introduction to petroleum engineering, Dr. Mohammad Chardowli, Sahand University of Technology, Sahand New Town, Tabriz, Iran.
Teaching as an English tutor at Goldis institute of English Language Center, Tabriz, Iran.
Workshops:
"PolyMath" workshop, Dr. Mohammad Haghighi, Department of Chemical Engineering, SUT, Tabriz, Iran, October 2008.
"Writing Scientific Papers,and EndNote", Dr. Mohammad Haghighi, Department of Chemical Engineering, SUT, Tabriz, Iran, October 2009.
“Nano Fluids & Industrial Applications” workshop, Dr. Seyed Gholamreza Etemad & Dr. Mohammad Hojjat, International Nanotechnology Festival, Tehran, Iran, November 2009.
“Applications of Green Nanotechnology in Waste Water Treatments” workshop, Dr. Ghasem Amo Abedini, International Nanotechnology Festival, Tehran, Iran, November 2009.
“Intellectual Owning, Costs and Evaluations” workshop, Eng, Hasan Alam Khan & Eng Jalil Gharibi, International Nanotechnology Festival, Tehran, Iran, November 2009.
“AFM & its Applications” workshop, Ara Research company, International Nanotechnology Festival, Tehran, Iran, November 2009.
“Chromatography & Novel Methods” workshop, Eng. Hamze Heydari & Eng. Kamran Eshghi, International Nanotechnology Festival, Tehran, Iran, November 2009.
“Poly Olefins Nano-Composites” workshop, Dr. Katbab, International Nanotechnology Festival, Tehran, Iran, November 2009.
“Nano Fibers Technology & Electro Spinning” workshop, Dr. Yousef Mohammadi, Second International International Nanotechnology Festival, Tehran, Iran, November 2009.
“Principles & Applications of Coating with Sputtering Method” workshop, Eng. Dianati, International Nanotechnology Festival, Tehran, Iran, November 2009.
“Incubator Centers & Financing new Technologies” workshop, Eng. Ghasemzadeh, International Nanotechnology Festival, Tehran, Iran, November 2009.
“Characterizations of Nano Materials” workshop, Eng. Khosravi and Eng. Fallah, International Nanotechnology Festival, Tehran, Iran, November 2009.
Hobbies:
Hiking, cooking and drawing.
Fantasy:
Much good work is lost for the lack of a little more (Edward H. Harriman).
Patents:
Mohammad Haghighi and Ali Alizadeh Eslami, "High Pressure and Temperature Hydrothermal Batch Reactor", Iran Patent 72602, 30 November 2011.
Publications/Presentations:
Seyed Mehdi Sajjadi, Mohammad Haghighi, Ali Alizadeh Eslami and Farhad Rahmani, "Hydrogen Production via CO2-Reforming of Methane over Cu and Co Doped Ni/Al2O3 Nanocatalyst: Impregnation vs. Sol-Gel Method and Effect of Process Conditions and Promoter", Journal of Sol-gel Science and Technology, 2013 (Accepted Manuscript, 09 July 2013).
Ali Alizadeh Eslami, Mohammad Haghighi, Nader Rahemi and Saeed Nasiri Laheghi, "Sol-Gel Synthesis and Characterization of Ni/Al2O3 Nano-Catalysts Doped with Co and Cu", AIP Conference Proceedings (The American Institute of Physics), 1315, (1), 1297-1302, 2011.
Ali Alizadeh Eslami and Mohammad Haghighi, "Effect of Seed Addition on Synthesis of Nanostructured MnSAPO-34 Employing Microwave Energy Used in Production of Olefins from Methanol", The 1st Iran Energy Association National Conference (IEAC1), Niroo Research Institute, Tehran, Iran, 8-9 October 2013 (Accepted).
Ali Alizadeh Eslami and Mohammad Haghighi, "Comparative Synthesis of Nanostructured MnSAPO-34 Catalyst Employing Microwave Irradiation and Conventional Furnace Used in Conversion of Methanol to Light Olefins", The 13th Nanotechnology Student Conference (NSC13), Iranian Nanotechnology Initiative Council, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, 8-9 May 2013.
Ali Alizadeh Eslami, Mohammad Haghighi, Nasim Ghaffari and Parvin Alizadeh Eslami, "Effect of Microwave on Municipal Wastewater Treatment as an Innovative Method", The 6th Conference and Exhibition on Environmental Engineering (CELCO91), Tehran University, Tehran, Iran, 17-21 November 2012.
Seyed Jamal Hassani Rad, Mohammad Haghighi, Ali Alizadeh Eslami and Farhad Rahmani, "Effect of Ceria Addition on Catalytic Performance of Synthesized Ni/Al2O3-CeO2 via Sol-Gel Method and Used in CH4/CO2 Conversion to Syngas", The 14th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress (IChEC14), Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 16-18 October 2012.
Ali Alizadeh Eslami and Mohammad Haghighi, "Effect of Hydrothermal Synthesis Temperature on Physicochemical Characterization of SAPO-34", The 14th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress (IChEC14), Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 16-18 October 2012.
Seyed Mehdi Sajjadi, Mohammad Haghighi, Ali Alizadeh Eslami and Farhad Rahmani, "CO2-Reforming of Methane over Ni-Co/Al2O3 Nanocatalyst Synthesized Using Sol-Gel Method", The 4th International Congress on Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (ICNN2012), University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran, 8-10 September 2012.
Seyed Jamal Hassani Rad, Mohammad Haghighi, Ali Alizadeh Eslami and Farhad Rahmani, "Comparison of Impregnation and Sol-Gel Methods for Synthesis of Ni Oxide over Al2O3-CeO2 Nanocomposite", The 4th International Congress on Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (ICNN2012), University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran, 8-10 September 2012.
Mojtaba Charghand, Mohammad Haghighi and Ali Alizadeh Eslami, "Ultrasound Assisted Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured MnNiSAPO-34 Catalyst Used in MTO Process", The 15th Iranian Physical Chemistry Conference (PCC15), University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, 3-6 September 2012.
Ali Alizadeh Eslami, Mohammad Haghighi, Seyed Mehdi Sajjadi and Farhad Rahmani, "Sol-Gel vs. Impregnation Synthesis of Ni-Cu/Al2O3 Nanocatalyst Used in Reforming of Methane", The 15th Iranian Physical Chemistry Conference (PCC15), University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, 3-6 September 2012.
Seyed Jamal Hassani Rad, Mohammad Haghighi, Farhad Rahmani and Ali Alizadeh Eslami, "Catalytic Performance of Ni over Mixed Oxides Al2O3-MgO and Al2O3-CeO2 Nanocatalysts Synthesized via Sol-Gel Method towards Reforming of CH4", The 14th Iranian Inorganic Chemistry Conference (XIV IICC), Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 28-29 August 2012.
Mahdi Sharifi, Mohammad Haghighi, Ali Alizadeh Eslami and Farhad Rahmani, "Comparative Addition and Physicochemical Properties of Nickel, Copper and Zirconia over Alumina Using Impregnation and Sol-Gel Methods", The First International Conference of Oil, Gas, Petrochemical and Power Plant (ICOGPP12), International Convention Center of Tehran Olympic Hotel, Tehran, Iran, 16 July 2012.
Ali Alizadeh Eslami, Mohammad Haghighi, Mahdi Sharifi and Farhad Rahmani, "Synthesis and Characterization of Co-Promoted Ni/Al2O3-ZrO2 Nanocatalyst via Sequential Impregnation and Sol-Gel Methods", The First International Conference of Oil, Gas, Petrochemical and Power Plant (ICOGPP12), International Convention Center of Tehran Olympic Hotel, Tehran, Iran, 16 July 2012.
Mahdi Sharifi, Mohammad Haghighi, Ali Alizadeh Eslami and Farhad Rahmani, "Promotion of Physicochemical Characterization of Ni/Al2O3 Nanocatalyst with ZrO2 Using Consecutive Impregnation and Sol-Gel Methods", National Conference in High Technologies in Chemical Industries (NCHTCI91), Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, 22-23 May 2012.
Seyed Mehdi Sajjadi, Mohammad Haghighi, Ali Alizadeh Eslami and Farhad Rahmani, "Synthesis of Ni/Al2O3 and Ni-Co/Al2O3 Nanocatalysts via Consecutive Impregnation and Sol-Gel Methods", National Conference in High Technologies in Chemical Industries (NCHTCI91), Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, 22-23 May 2012.
Seyed Jamal Hassani Rad, Mohammad Haghighi, Ali Alizadeh Eslami and Farhad Rahmani, "Synthesis and Physicochemical Characterization of Ni over Alumina and Magnezia Oxides Nanocatalysts Using Sol-Gel Method", National Conference in High Technologies in Chemical Industries (NCHTCI91), Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, 22-23 May 2012.
Ali Alizadeh Eslami, Mohammad Haghighi, Nader Rahemi and Somaiyeh Allahyari, "Ni-Cu/Al2O3 Nanoparticle Synthesis via Sol-Gel Process", The 3rd International Congress on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICNN2010), Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran, 9-11 November 2010.
Ali Alizadeh Eslami, Mohammad Haghighi, Nader Rahemi and Somaiyeh Allahyari, "Effect of Magnesia on Physico-Chemical Characterization of Ni/Al2O3-MgO Nanocomposite Synthesized via Sol-Gel Method", The 3rd International Congress on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICNN2010), Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran, 9-11 November 2010.
Ali Alizadeh Eslami, Mohammad Haghighi, Nader Rahemi and Saeed Nasiri Laheghi, "Sol-Gel Synthesis and Characterization of Ni/Al2O3 Nano-Catalysts Doped with Co and Cu", Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies Conference (AMPT 2010), Paris, France, 24-27 October 2010.
Nader Rahemi, Mohammad Haghighi, Somaiyeh Allahyari and Ali Alizadeh Eslami, "Simulation of CO2-Reforming over Rh/Al2O3 Catalyst Using HYSYS Software", The 6th International Chemical Engineering Congress & Exhibition (IChEC09), Kish Island, Iran, 16-20 November 2009.
