Dr Somayeh Sohrabi, Sharif University of Technology, Iran
Dr. Somayeh Sohrabi is an accomplished researcher in chemical engineering and nanotechnology 🎓. Currently a postdoctoral fellow at Sharif University of Technology, she focuses on microfluidic systems for pharmaceutical applications. She earned her Ph.D. from Amirkabir University, where she specialized in nanostructured photocatalysts. With numerous publications and involvement in high-impact projects on water disinfection and catalyst resilience, Dr. Sohrabi has pioneered innovations in drug delivery systems 🌍. Recognized as one of Iran’s top 30 scientific women, she actively teaches and mentors future engineers, showcasing her commitment to education and knowledge dissemination 📚✨.
Publication Profile
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Education
Dr. Somayeh Sohrabi is a postdoctoral researcher in Mechanical Engineering at Sharif University of Technology, focusing on designing microfluidic systems for pharmaceutical nano-carriers (2023-2024) under Dr. Mojtaba Taghipoor. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology, achieving a remarkable average of 17.50/20, with her thesis on synthesizing Ti/TiO2/ZnO/GOx nanostructured photocatalysts (2016-2022). Dr. Sohrabi holds an M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Kurdistan, where she focused on nanostructured catalysts for photodegradation. Her academic journey began with a B.Sc. from Razi University, highlighting her dedication to advancing chemical engineering. 🎓🔬🌍
Honors, Awards and Membership
Dr. Somayeh Sohrabi has received numerous accolades for her outstanding contributions to science and engineering. In 2023, she was awarded the Martyr Doctor Chamran Award for her postdoctoral project and recognized as one of the Top 30 Scientific Women in Iran. She is a distinguished researcher at Amirkabir University and has received the Martyr Mustafa Mousavi Award for her work on human capital in executive bodies. Dr. Sohrabi has also been actively involved in various committees, including the Water and Energy Headquarters, and has received grants from the Iran National Science Foundation. Her achievements reflect her dedication to advancing science and technology. 🏆🔬🌟
Teaching Experiences
Dr. Somayeh Sohrabi has demonstrated her commitment to education through extensive teaching experience in various engineering disciplines. From September 2022 to September 2023, she taught Thermodynamics to undergraduate students in both the Biomedical and Petroleum Engineering departments at Amirkabir University of Technology in Tehran. Prior to that, she served as a teaching assistant for Fluid Mechanics I in the Petroleum Engineering and Polymer Engineering departments from February to July 2022 and September 2021 to January 2022, respectively. Additionally, she taught Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics at Payame Noor University, Kermanshah Branch, from September 2015 to September 2016, showcasing her dedication to fostering the next generation of engineers. 📚👩🏫🔧
Research Focus
Dr. Somayeh Sohrabi’s research focuses on microfluidics, photocatalysis, and nanomaterials, particularly in applications related to environmental remediation and biomedical engineering. Her work includes the synthesis and characterization of advanced materials, such as TiO2 and nanowires, and their application in the degradation of pollutants like amoxicillin. She explores innovative techniques for improving photocatalytic efficiency and environmental sustainability, as well as the use of machine learning for optimizing material properties. Her contributions to the field span several publications that address critical challenges in wastewater treatment and energy-efficient processes, highlighting her commitment to advancing green technology. 🔬🌍📊
Publication Top Notes
Modeling and optimization of phenol degradation over copper-doped titanium dioxide photocatalyst using response surface methodology
A review on the design and development of photocatalyst synthesis and application in microfluidic reactors: Challenges and opportunities
Advances in technical assessment of spiral inertial microfluidic devices toward bioparticle separation and profiling: A critical review
Surface investigation and catalytic activity of iron-modified TiO2
Metal–organic gels and their derived materials for electrochemical applications
The effect of Fe-loading and calcination temperature on the activity of Fe/TiO2 in phenol degradation
Fe/TiO2 catalyst for photodegradation of phenol in water
Light expanded clay aggregate (LECA) as a support for TiO2, Fe/TiO2, and Cu/TiO2 nanocrystalline photocatalysts: a comparative study on the structure …
Conclusion
Dr. Sohrabi’s unique combination of academic excellence, innovative research, and active contributions to the engineering community makes her an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award.