I am a PhD in Pulp and Paper Technology with broad knowledge in lignocellulosic biomass processing through chemical and biotechnological pathways. The focus of my research has been lignocellulosic biorefinery technologies and the design of integrated biobased processes using different lignocellulosic feedstocks for economically and environmentally sustainable production of chemicals, biopolymers and biocomposites.
I have around 11 years of working experience as laboratory technician at the Department of Wood and Paper Science and Technology, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran. During this period, I was involved a number of different technical tasks including sampling, testing, measuring, recording and analyzing results. I also worked closely with students to explain experiments or demonstrate how to use equipment, as well as helping faculty members with a training class. In addition, hands-on experience with various analytical instruments such as HPLC, DSC, TGA, DMA, FTIR, GC, atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), UV-VIS spectroscopy, as well as instruments related to determination of physical, mechanical, and optical properties of wood, paper, and their products has been acquired these years. I also have good working experience with data interpretation and research articles writing.
Currently I am contributing as a doctoral student to the multidisciplinary research environment at the Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery which aims to develop new methods and processes for material recycling and refining of waste and residue into energy, chemicals, materials, food (or feed). I am working on the development of new biobased materials from fungal biomass.