PhD in Chemical Engineering with ability to take initiative and ownership of tasks/projects/writing projects. Experienced in synthesis/fabrication of polymer/membranes, electrodes, and custom cell designs for electrodialysis, microbial electrolysis, Donnan dialysis, and fuel cells. Especially skilled in ion exchange membranes synthesis and proficient in using electrospinning apparatus and analysis equipment (e.g., NMR, TGA, DSC, SEM, and FT-IR). Experienced in using membrane-based separations in waste(water) treatment and direct capture of CO2 from the air. Research related to and skills in electrodeposition coating and microbial corrosion control of concrete and metals. Proficiency in MATLAB as a programming language and familiarity with industry process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus and HYSYS). Experienced in preparing a variety of moderately complex process engineering deliverables: PFDs, P&IDs, Equipment Datasheets and Specifications. Assisted in writing and editing white papers, NSF, and other types of proposals for funding to support research efforts and generating reports about projects. Effective communication skills and the motivation to take on challenging work and delivering technical information to a broad range of audiences as evidenced by seven peer-reviewed articles and several conference presentations. Demonstrated leadership ability through teaching at university as an instructor for more than five years and working with interdisciplinary teams at Arizona State University as a postdoctoral research associate for one year.

ZAHRA KHADEMMODARESI

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Lynchburg, Virginia, United States of America

Research Expertise

Polymer and Membrane Synthesis

Negative Carbon Capture

Waste(water) Treatment

Waste Management and Disposal

Process Chemistry and Technology

Pollution

Analytical Chemistry

Filtration and Separation

Mechanics of Materials

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Chemistry

Environmental Chemistry

Surfaces, Coatings and Films

Metals and Alloys

About

Publications

Study of co-combustion of dried sewage sludge with coke: Thermogravimetric assessment and gaseous emissions

Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering / Feb 01, 2019

Khademmodaresi, Z., Karimi, G., & Mowla, D. (2019). Study of co-combustion of dried sewage sludge with coke: Thermogravimetric assessment and gaseous emissions. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 7(1), 102871. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2018.102871

Application of response surface methodology for optimization of an industrial methylacetylene and propadiene hydrogenation reactor

Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers / Jan 01, 2015

Samimi, F., Modarresi, Z. K., Dehghani, O., Rahimpour, M. R., & Bolhasani, A. (2015). Application of response surface methodology for optimization of an industrial methylacetylene and propadiene hydrogenation reactor. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 46, 51–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtice.2014.09.003

Electrodeposition of Cu2O particles on reinforced concrete substrate

Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry / Apr 01, 2015

Modaresi, Z. K., Bakhtiari, F., Darezereshki, E., & Ataei, S. A. (2015). Electrodeposition of Cu2O particles on reinforced concrete substrate. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 24, 140–147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2014.09.021

Electrodialytic separation of phosphate from sewage sludge ash using electrospun ion exchange membranes

Separation and Purification Technology / Nov 01, 2021

Khademmodaresi, Z., Mowla, D., & Karimi, G. (2021). Electrodialytic separation of phosphate from sewage sludge ash using electrospun ion exchange membranes. Separation and Purification Technology, 275, 119202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119202

The effect of synthesized Cu2O on the microbial corrosion inhibition of urban concrete sewer systems

Synthesis and Sintering / Jun 22, 2021

Khadem Modarresi, Z., Bakhtiari, F., & Azizi, M. (2021). The effect of synthesized Cu2O on the microbial corrosion inhibition of urban concrete sewer systems. Synthesis and Sintering, 1(2). https://doi.org/10.53063/synsint.2021.1233

Improving the understanding of concrete sewer corrosion through investigations of the gaseous hydrogen sulfide uptake and transformation processes in the corrosion layer

Sun, X. (n.d.). Improving the understanding of concrete sewer corrosion through investigations of the gaseous hydrogen sulfide uptake and transformation processes in the corrosion layer [University of Queensland Library]. https://doi.org/10.14264/uql.2015.1093

Education

Shiraz University

PhD, Chemical Engineering / September, 2019

Shiraz

Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

Master of Science, Biotechnology Engineering / September, 2013

Kerman

Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht

Bechelor of Science, Petrochemical Engineering / June, 2010

Marvdasht

Experience

Arizona State University

Postdoctoral Research Associate / July, 2022 — June, 2023

Worked on following highly effective new research projects. 1. Using a combination of water hydration (moisture swing) and electrochemical potentials for catalytically separation of CO2 from ambient air. 2. Modeling a passive direct air capture (DAC) system with step-function isotherm sorbents. 3. Conventional free radical polymerization of ionic liquid monomers such as Vinyl Imidazole (VIM) and 4-Vinyl Pyridine (4VP). 4. Synthesizing anion exchange membranes containing quaternary-nitrogen sites in direct air capture of CO2. • Assisted in writing and editing whitepapers & NSF proposals for funding to support research efforts.

University of Maryland in Baltimore County

Visiting Researcher / January, 2022 — June, 2022

1- Conducted research on new funding opportunities and presented them to the executive team. 2- Worked on using Donnan Dialysis hollow-fiber modules in phosphorus recovery from domestic wastewater.

Pouyan Pajoohesh Company

Wastewater Engineer / November, 2015 — January, 2022

Experienced in water/wastewater treatment and/or collection facilities. • Worked on microbial electrolysis cells in nutrients recovery. • Prepared detailed engineering reports and supporting documents. • Got to know the company from the ground up and assisted with proposal preparation and business development efforts. • Supervised and supported the work of others, and mentored junior level technical staff.

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