Dr. Abdolreza Farhadian | Gas storage | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Abdolreza Farhadian, Kazan Federal University, Russia

Dr. Abdolreza Farhadian is a senior researcher at Kazan Federal University, specializing in gas hydrate inhibitors, corrosion control, and petrochemical applications. He earned his PhD in Petrochemical Industry from Kazan Federal University, focusing on complex reagents for natural gas hydrate inhibition and corrosion prevention. His expertise extends to gas storage, CO₂ capture, hydrogen storage, and enhanced oil recovery. Dr. Farhadian has contributed to multiple high-impact projects supported by the Russian Science Foundation and Gazpromneft. As a supervisor for master’s and PhD students, he actively engages in innovative research on environmentally friendly inhibitors and oilfield chemicals.

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Education 🎓📚

Dr. Farhadian holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Chemistry from Payame Noor University (2009-2014) and a Master’s in Polymer Chemistry from Shahid Beheshti University (2014-2016), where he focused on bio-based hyperbranched polyols derived from vegetable oils. His PhD at Kazan Federal University (2017-2021) explored novel chemical reagents for preventing hydrate formation and corrosion in hydrocarbon pipelines. He later pursued a postdoctoral fellowship at Shahid Beheshti University (2021-2022), working on gas storage, CO₂ sequestration, and water desalination technologies. His academic journey integrates chemistry, materials science, and petroleum engineering to develop sustainable solutions for the oil and gas industry.

Experience 🏗️🔍

Dr. Farhadian has extensive research experience in flow assurance, gas hydrates, and petrochemical applications. He served as a junior researcher at Kazan Federal University (2017-2022) before advancing to a senior researcher role (2022-present). His work includes the synthesis and characterization of polymer-based inhibitors and surfactants for hydrate formation and corrosion mitigation. In 2024, he became a supervisor for master’s and PhD students, leading groundbreaking research in gas storage and transportation. He has played a key role in multiple international projects, collaborating with industry leaders such as Gazpromneft and Russian Science Foundation to develop advanced oilfield chemicals and inhibitors.

Awards and Honors 🏅🎖️

Dr. Farhadian has received recognition for his contributions to hydrate inhibition, corrosion control, and sustainable petrochemical solutions. His research has been supported by prestigious organizations, including the Russian Science Foundation, Gazpromneft, and the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia. His innovative work on environmentally friendly inhibitors has earned him patents and international acclaim. As a key participant in multiple funded projects, he has significantly advanced the efficiency of hydrocarbon production and transportation in extreme environments. His pioneering research on gas hydrate storage solutions has positioned him as a leading figure in petroleum chemistry and flow assurance.

Research Focus 🔬⚗️

Dr. Farhadian’s research revolves around the development of eco-friendly kinetic hydrate inhibitors, anti-agglomerants, and corrosion inhibitors for the oil and gas industry. His work aims to address hydrate blockage and corrosion issues through hybrid inhibition strategies, offering novel solutions for hydrocarbon transport and storage. He is actively engaged in optimizing gas hydrate technologies for CO₂ capture and sequestration, hydrogen storage, and enhanced oil recovery. Additionally, he explores the use of bio-based surfactants and catalysts to improve oilfield chemistry while reducing environmental impact. His contributions significantly enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in petrochemical processes.

Publication Top Notes

1️⃣ A theoretical and experimental study of castor oil-based inhibitor for corrosion inhibition of mild steel in acidic medium at elevated temperatures – Cited by: 234 (📆 2020) 🛡️⚗️
2️⃣ Novel sucrose derivative as a thermally stable inhibitor for mild steel corrosion in 15% HCl medium: An experimental and computational study – Cited by: 109 (📆 2022) 🔬🛠️
3️⃣ Synthesis of novel high primary hydroxyl functionality polyol from sunflower oil using thiol-yne reaction and their application in polyurethane coating – Cited by: 88 (📆 2016) 🌻🧪
4️⃣ Modified hydroxyethyl cellulose as a highly efficient eco-friendly inhibitor for suppression of mild steel corrosion in a 15% HCl solution at elevated temperatures – Cited by: 86 (📆 2021) 🌱🛡️
5️⃣ Sulfonated chitosan as green and high cloud point kinetic methane hydrate and corrosion inhibitor: Experimental and theoretical studies – Cited by: 80 (📆 2020) 🦠🌊
6️⃣ Synthesis and characterization of a novel internal emulsifier derived from sunflower oil for the preparation of waterborne polyurethane and their application in coatings – Cited by: 77 (📆 2017) 🌿🎨
7️⃣ Simultaneous inhibition of natural gas hydrate formation and CO2/H2S corrosion for flow assurance inside the oil and gas pipelines – Cited by: 75 (📆 2023) ⛽🔬
8️⃣ Novel Biosurfactants for Effective Inhibition of Gas Hydrate Agglomeration and Corrosion in Offshore Oil and Gas Pipelines – Cited by: 70 (📆 2023) 🌊🛢️
9️⃣ Exploration of Sunflower Oil As a Renewable Biomass Source to Develop Scalable and Highly Effective Corrosion Inhibitors in a 15% HCl Medium at High Temperatures – Cited by: 69 (📆 2021) 🌻🔬
🔟 Waterborne polymers as kinetic/anti-agglomerant methane hydrate and corrosion inhibitors: A new and promising strategy for flow assurance – Cited by: 67 (📆 2020) 💧🛢️