Education and Qualifications

University Degrees

•   Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Polymer Science and Engineering , Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 1997-2003
•   Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical Engineering , Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran,   1993-1996.
•   Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemical Engineering , Amirkabir University of Technology,Tehran, Iran, 1987-1992.

  i) Sellected Short Course Certificates

Employment

Associate Professor, School of Chemical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Since March 2003.

Teaching Experiences

• Applied Mathematics for Chemical Engineers (undergraduate courses in School of Chemical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology)
• Principles of polymer physics and technology (undergraduate courses in School of Chemical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology)
• Physical chemistery of polymers (graduate courses in School of Chemical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology)
• Mechanical properties of polymers (graduate courses in School of Chemical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology)
• Polymer reaction engineering (graduate courses in School of Chemical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology)

Interest fields:

• Structure-ppropery relationship in polymers
• Polymer nanocomposite
• Electrospun and immersion presipitation based polymer memberanes
• Highly open-cell porous emulsion-derived nanocomposite foams
• Adhesion and adhesives
• Conducting polymers

Recent research works:

• Antibacterial electrospun PVA nanofiber coated by copper nanoparticles
• Conducting PSt/ PPy/SWCNT polyHIPE hybrid nanocomposite foam
• Synthsis of pH sensitive nanocomposite hydrogel via inversion emulsion polymerization
• Plastisized starch/crystalline nanocelloluse biodegradable composites
• Study of PE/Graphen interfacial adhesion via molecular dynamic (MD) simulation

Published papers

2017

• MR Moghbeli, A. Khajeh, M Alikhani, Nanosilica Reinforced Ion-exchange PolyHIPE Type Membrane for Removal of Nickel Ions: Preparation, Characterization and Adsorption Studies, Chemical Engineering Journal, 309 (1), 552-562, 2017.

2016

• SJ Nikkhah, MR Moghbeli, SM Hashemianzadeh, Dynamic Study of Deformation and Adhesion of an Amorphous Polyethylene/Graphene Interface: A Simulation Study, Macromolecular Theory and Simulations, 2016, In press (DOI: 10.1002/mats.201600069)
• H Karimian, MR Moghbeli, Conducting polymerized high‐internal‐phase emulsion/single‐walled carbon nanotube nanocomposite foams: Effect of the aqueous‐phase surfactant type on the morphology and conductivity, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 133 (35), , 2012016, In press (DOI: 10.1002/app.43883)
• N Tabassi, MR Moghbeli, I Ghasemi, Thermoplastic starch/cellulose nanocrystal green composites prepared in an internal mixer, Iranian Polymer Journal 25 (1), 45-57, 2016, 2016.
• R Sardeh Moghadam, MR Moghbeli, Effect of organoclay and chain-transfer agent on molecular parameters and adhesion performance of emulsion pressure-sensitive adhesives, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 30 (3), 284-299, 2016.
• Z Khoubi-Arani, N Mohammadi, MR Moghbeli, P Pötschke, Quantifying the synergistic effect of dispersion state and interfacial adhesion contributions on impact strength of core shell rubber-toughened glassy polymers, RSC Advances 6 (4), 3377-3385, 2016, 2016.

• M Ghiass, MR Moghbeli, H Esfandian, Numerical Simulation of Phase Separation Kinetic of Polymer Solutions Using the Spectral Discrete Cosine Transform Method, Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B 55 (4), 411-425, 2016, 2016.

2015

• SJ Nikkhah, MR Moghbeli, SM Hashemianzadeh, A molecular simulation study on the adhesion behavior of a functionalized polyethylene-functionalized graphene interface, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 17 (41), 27414-27427, 2015.
• SJ Nikkhah, MR Moghbeli, SM Hashemianzadeh, Investigation of the interface between polyethylene and functionalized graphene: A computer simulation study , Current Applied Physics 15 (10), 1188-1199, 2015., 2015
• S.  Javan Nikkhah, M. R. Moghbeli, S.H. Hashemianzadeh, Investigation of the Interface between Polyethylene and Functionalized Graphene: A Computer Simulation Study, Journal of Molecular Modeling, 21 (5), 1-12, 2015, 2015.
• H. Farrokhzad, H., M.R. Moghbeli, T. Van Gerven, B. Van der Bruggen, Surface modification of composite ion exchange membranes by polyaniline. Reactive & Functional Polymers. Pages 161–167, 2015.
• S. Rezaee, M. R. Moghbeli, Crosslinked Electrospun Poly(vinyl alcohol) Nanofibers Coated by Antibacterial Copper Nanoparticles, Iran J. Chem. Eng., In press, 2015.
• S Khoshrou, MR Moghbeli, E Ghasemi, Polysulfone/Carbon Nanotubes Asymmetric Nanocomposite Membranes: Effect of Nanotubes Surface Modification on Morphology and Water Permeability, Iran J. Chem. Eng. 12 (4), 69, 2015., 2015

• S Mehmandoust, MR Moghbeli, M Dadban, H Karimian, Modification of Montmorillonite and Prediction of Polymer/Clay Affinity Using Surface Properties and Lattice Model, Iranian Journal of Chemical Engineering12 (3), 69, 2015.

2014

• M. Alikhani and M. R. Moghbeli, Ion-Exchange PolyHIPE Type Membrane for Removing Nitrate Ions: Preparation, Characterization, Kinetics and Adsorption Studies, Chem. Eng. J., 293, 93–104, 2014.
• S. Javan Nikkhah, H. Hojati, M. R. Moghbeli, Self-crosslinking Acrylate Copolymer/Organoclay Nanocomposite Emulsion Coating: Nanoindentation and Nanoscratch Behavior, Polym-Plas. Tech. Eng., 53 (3), 268-277, 2014, 2014.
• H. Karimian, M. R. Moghbeli, Influence of Single-wall Carbon Nanotubes and Polypyrrole Thin Layer Coating on the Electrical Conductivity of PolyHIPE Foams, Polym-Plas. Tech. Eng., 53 (4), 344-352, 2014, 2014.

2013

• H. Karimian, M.R. Moghbeli, Conducting Poly(styrene-co-divinylbenzene)/Polypyrrole PolyHIPE (Polymerized High Internal Phase Emulsion) Composite Foam Prepared by Chemical Oxidative Polymerization, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 127, 804–811, 2013.
• S. Sharifi, M. Ghiass, M. R. Moghbeli, Application of genetic algorithm in calculation of the phase behavior of binary and ternary polymer solutions, Iran. Polym. J, 22, 237–244, 2013.
•  M.G. Dekamin, M. Ghanbari, M. Barikani, M.R. Moghbeli, Sh. Javanshir, Fast and convenient synthesis of cross-linked poly (urethane-isocyanurate) in the presence of tetrabutylammonium phthalimide-N-oxyl or tetraethylammonium 2-(carbamoyl) benzoate as efficient metal-free cyclotrimerization catalysts, Polym-Plas. Tech. Eng., 52, 1127–1132, 2013.

2012

• M. Ahmadi, M. R. Moghbeli, M. M. Shokrieh, Rubber Modification of Unsaturated Polyester Resin with Core–Shell Rubber Particles: Effect of Shell Composition, Polym. Eng. Sci., 52, 9, 1928–1937, 2012.
• M. Ahmadi, M. R. Moghbeli, M. M. Shokrieh, Unsaturated polyester-based hybrid nanocomposite: fracture behavior and tensile properties, J. Polym. Res., 19, 1–12, 2012.            (DOI 10.1007/s10965-012-9971-9)
• S. Sadeghi, M. R. Moghbeli, Synthesis and Dispersion of Colloidal Silver Nanoparticles on Microcellular PolyHIPE Support, Coll. Surf. A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects, 409, 42–51, 2012.
• S. Sajad, M. Ahmadi, M.R. Moghbeli, Kinetics modeling of free-radical polymerization on spinning dick reactor, Int. J. Chem. Eng. Appl., 6, 413–415, 2012.
• M. Ahmadi, M. R. Moghbeli, M. M. Shokrieh, Shrinkage and mechanical properties of unsaturated polyester reinforced with clay and core–shell rubber, Iran. Polym. J., 21, 855–868, 2012.
• M. R. Moghbeli, N. Mehdizadeh, Preparation of Poly(styrene–co–butyl acrylate) /Montmorillonite Nanocomposite by Emulsion Polymerization: Characterization and Nanoscratch Behavior, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 123, 2064–2073, 2012.

2011

• M. R. Moghbeli, V. Abedi, M. G. Dekamin, Microencapsulation of Ethion by Interfacial Polymerization Utilizing Potassium Phthalimide N-oxyl (PPINO) as a Promoter, 8, 33–41 IAChE, 2011.
• M. A. Parsa, M. Ghiass, M. R. Moghbeli, Mathematical Modelling and Phase Separation Kinetics of Polystyrene/Polyvinylmethylether Blend, Iran. Polym. J., 20, 689–696, 2011.
• M. R. Moghbeli, Shahabi, M., Morphological and Mechanical properties of an elastomeric PolyHIPE nanocomposite foam prepared via an emulsion template Iran. Polym. J., 20 (5), 343–355, 2011.
• Z. Abbasian, M. R. Moghbeli, Preparation of Highly Open Porous Styrene/Acrylonitrile and Styrene/Acrylonitrile/Organoclay Polymerized High Internal Phase Emulsion (PolyHIPE) Foams via Emulsion Templating, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 119, 6, 3728–3738, 2011.
• M. R. Moghbeli, Bakhshandeh, F., Ahmadi, M Preparation and Characterization of Poly(n-butyl acrylate)/ poly(vinyl acetate-co-methyl methacrylate) Structural Rubber Latex Particles as Impact Modifier for Unsaturated Polyester Resin Iran. Polym. J., 20 (7), 607–617, 2011

2010

• S. Namayandeh, S. H. Hashemabadi, M. R. Moghbeli, Wet Hydrolysis of Waste
• Polyethylene Terephthalate Thermoplastic Resin with Sulfuric Acid and CFD Simulation for High Viscous Liquid Mixing, Int J Chem Reac Eng, 8, A150, 2010.
• M. R. Moghbeli,  Tolue, S., Acrylonitrile/styrene/acrylate structural rubber latex particles as impact modifier for SAN copolymer, Iran. Polym. J., 20 (2), pp. 137–146, 2010.
• Z. Abbasian, M. R. Moghbeli, Open Porous Emulsion-Templated Monoliths: Effect of Emulsion Preparation Conditions on Foam Microstructure and Properties, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 116, 986–994, 2010.
• A. Sedighian, M.R. Moghbeli , Graft Polymerization of Vinyl Acetate onto Potato Starch Dissolved in an Alkaline Solution, Starch/Stärke, 62,49–58, 2010.
• M.Amirilargani, E. Saljoughi, T. Mohammadi, M.R. Moghbeli, Effects of coagulation bath temperature and Polyvinylpyrrolidone content on flat sheet asymmetric polyethersulfone membranes, Polym. Eng. Sci., 50,885–893,  2010.
• Allahverdi, K. Kianpur, M. R. Moghbeli, Effect of polyvinyl alcohol on flexural strength and some important physical properties of Portland cement paste, Iran J. Mate. Sci. Eng., 7, 2010.

2009

• E. R. Mafi, M Ebrahimi, M.R. Moghbeli, Effect of Matrix Crosslink Density, Varied by Stoichiometry and Resin Molecular Weight, on Fracture Behavior of Epoxy Resins, J. Polym. Eng., 29, 293–298, 2009.
• M. R. Moghbeli, Sh. Tolue,  Effect of Acrylic core-shell rubber particles on the Particulate Flow and toughening of PVC, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 113, 2590–2597, 2009.
• Sh. Tolue, M. R. Moghbeli S. M. Ghagelebashi, Preparation of ASA (acrylonitril-styrene-acrylate) structural latex particles via seeded emulsion polymerization, Eur Polym. J., 45, 714–720, 2009.
• M. R. Moghbeli, S. Mohammadi, S. M. Alavi Bulk styrene Free-radial Polymerization onto a Spinning Disc Reactor, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 113, 709–715, 2009.

2008

• S. M. Zamir, M. R. Moghbeli, B. Molaee, Resultant synergism in shear resistance of acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives prepared by emulsion polymerization of nBA/2EHA/AA, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 108, 606–613, 2008.
• Toraj Mohammadi, Towan Kikhavandi, Mohammad Reza Moghbeli, Synthesis and characterization of poly(ether-block-amide) membranes for the pervaporation of organic/aqueous mixtures, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 107, 1917–1923, 2008.
• Toraj Mohammadi, Towan Kikhavandi, M. R. Moghbeli, Synthesis and characterization of poly(ether-block-amide) membranes, Macromol symp, 342–348, 2008.

2007

• M. R. Moghbeli, N. Mohammadi, and R. Bagheri, “Synthesis of SBR/PMMA Core/Shell Latices: The Role of Initiator and surfactant on Particle Morphology and Instability Performance”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 105, 1412–1419, 2007.

2003

• M. R. Moghbeli, N. Mohammadi, R. Bagheri, S. R. Ghaffarian, “Wet Spinning of Low Gel Content SBR/PMMA Core/Shell Particles in a Good Solvent for the Shell”, Polymer, 44, 4011–19, 2003.
• A. Sharif, N.Mohammadi, M. R. Moghbeli, E. Zanjirian, “Heterogenity in the Strength of Interfacial Bonds and Resultant Synergism in Promoting SBR/Polyurethane Adhesion Strength”, J. Adhe Sci Tech, 17, 1727, 2003.

Conference papers

• M. Alikhani, M. R. Moghbeli, Synthesis of ion-exchange polyHIPE nanocomposite foam for removal of nitrate ions,  MoDeSt 2012, Czech Republic, Prague, 2-6 Sep., 2012.
• M. Ahmadi, M. R. Moghbeli, M. M. Shokrieh, Unsaturated polyester-based hybrid nanocomposite, 7^th conference, MoDeSt 2012, Czech Republic, Prague, 2-6 Sep., 2012.
• S. Sadeghi, M. R. Moghbeli, Highly Open-cell PolyHIPE Nanocomposite Foam Coated by Silver Naoparticles, 8^th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies, Thessaloniki, Greece, July 12-14, 2011.
• H. Hojati, M. R. Moghbeli, Surface or Near-surface Mechanical Properties of Acrylate/Organoclay Nanocomposite Film, 8^th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies,  Thessaloniki, Greece, July 12-14,  2011.
• H. Karimian and M. R. Moghbeli,  Effect of Surface Nanopores on the PolyHIPE Foam Conductivity, 8^th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies,  Greece, July 12-14,  2011.
• M. R. Moghbeli, M. Shahabi, Highly Open Porous Elastomeric PolyHIPE Solid Foam Reinforced by Organoclay, 6^th International ECNP Conference on Nanostructured Polymers & Namocomposites, Madrid, Spain, 2010.
• M. R. Moghbeli,  N. Mehdizadeh, Preparation of  poly(styrene-co-butyl acrylate) /organoclay nanocomposite via in-situ emulsion polymerization :Nanoscratching of Nanocomposite film, 6^th International ECNP Conference on Nanostructured Polymers & Namocomposites, Madrid, Spain, 2010.
• M. R. Moghbeli, M. Bozorg, Preparation and Characterization of SAN/organoclay Nanocomposite bead via Suspension polymerization, 6^th International ECNP Conference on Nanostructured Polymers & Namocomposites, Madrid, Spain, 2010.
• N. Mehdizadeh, M. R. Moghbeli, Nanoscratching of Poly (styrene-co-butyl acrylate)/clay nanocomposite films, 9^th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2009.
• Sedighian M. R. Moghbeli, Starch-g-Poly(vinylalcohol) Copolymers Prepared with Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Chain Microstructure , 9^th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2009.
• Z. Abasian, M. R. Moghbeli Emulsion-Derived Highly Porous Solid Foams: Effect of Electrolyte and Porogenic Solvents on Foam Microstructure , 9^th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2009.
• T. Kikhavandi, T. Mohammadi, M. R. Moghbeli, Preparation of polymeric memberane for pervaporation separation , The 5th International Chemical Engineering Congress and Exhibition, Kish Island, Iran, 2007.
• S. Sedighian, M. R. Moghbeli, P. Zojaji, S. Mosadegh, Grafting of MMA onto gelatinized and dissolved potato starch in aqueous, The 5th International Chemical Engineering Congress and Exhibition, Kish Island, Iran, 2007.
• S. Mohamadi, M. R. Moghbeli, M. Keshavarz, S. Forooghnia, S. Mosadegh, Modelling of MMA Bulk Polymerization Reactor: Gel and Glass Effects, The 5th International Chemical Engineering Congress and Exhibition, Kish Island, Iran, 2007.
• S. Tolue, M. R. Moghbeli, Toughening of poly(vinylcholoride) with acrylic core/shell rubber particles, International seminar on polymer science and technology-IPST2007, Tehran, Iran, 2007.
• G. Hamidi, M. R. Moghbeli, S. M. Alavi, Preparation of PEBA membrane film , International seminar on polymer science and technology-IPST2007, Tehran, Iran, 2007.
• T. Kikhavandi,T. Mohammadi, M. R. Moghbeli, Preparation of PEBA membrane films, International seminar on polymer science and technology-IPST2007, Tehran, Iran, 2007.
• E. R. Mafi, M. Ebrahimi, M. R. Moghbeli, The effect of stoichimetry on fracture behavior of epoxy resins, International seminar on polymer science and technology-IPST2007, Tehran, Iran, 2007.
• M. R. Moghbeli, N. Mohammadi, R. Bagheri, “Making Artifacial Morphology via Wet Spinning of SBR/PMMA Core/Shell Latices”, 5th IPF colloquium,Theory and Experiment, Nov. 14-15, Dresden, Germany, 2002.
• M. R. Moghbeli, N. Mohammadi and E. Zanjirian, “ The Improvement of Interfacial Adhesion of a Reinforced Polyurethane and Steel via Application of Silane Coupling Agents”, Conference on Advances in the Bonding of Rubber to Various Substrates, 20-21 Nov., Cologne, Germany, 2001.
• M. R. Moghbeli, N. Mohammadi, S. B. Hosseini, and E. Zanjirian,” The Blend of NR/SBR Latices: Rheological Behavior and the Effect of Mixed Accelerators on Film Properties”, Conference on The Latex Industry in Transformation, 4-5 Dec., Munich, Germany, 2001.
• Sharif, N. Mohammadi, M. R. Moghbeli, “ Interfacial Bonding Heterogeneity & Synergism in Polymer-Polymer Adhesion Strength”, Conference on Advances in the Bonding of Rubber to Various Substrates, 20-21 Nov., Cologne, Germany, 2001.

Research Projects

• National team leader and lead author, Preparation of polypropylene/clay/mica hybrid nanocomposite, sponsored by SPEC Co., Tehran, Iran.
• -National team leader and lead author, “Synthesis of acrylic core-shell impact modifier for toughening of PVC”, sponsored by Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO), Tehran, Iran.
• -National team leader and lead author, “The effects of polymer microstructure and morphology on the brittle-fracture behaviour of pipe-grade HDPE”, sponsored by Petrochemical Research & Technology Company (NPC-RT), Tehran, Iran
• -National team leader and lead author, “The effects of polymer microstructure and morphology on the brittle-fracture behaviour of pipe-grade HDPE”, sponsored by Petrochemical Research & Technology Company (NPC-RT), Tehran, Iran
• - National team leader and lead author, “Synthesis of nBA/St/SAN impact modifiers for toughening of SAN copolymer”, co-sponsored by Petrochemical Research & Technology Company (NPC-RT), Tehran, Iran
• - National team leader and lead author, “Preparation of PAN by suspension polymerization
• ”, sponsored by Petrochemical Research & Technology Company (NPC-RT), Tehran, Iran, ongoing

Assignments and Consultations

• Consultant Member of “Polystyrene research Team” of Petrochemical Research & Technology Company (NPC-RT)
• Consultant Member of “New-polymerization-methods research Team” of Petrochemical Research & Technology Company (NPC-RT)

Attendance in International Official Meetings

• MoDeSt 2012, Czech Republic, Prague, 2-6 Sep., 2012.
• 8^th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies, Thessaloniki, Greece, July 12-14, 2011.
• 6^th International ECNP conference on nanostructured polymers and nanocomposites, Apr. 28-30, Madrid, 2010.
• 9^th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology, Tehran Iran, 2009.
• The 5th International Chemical Engineering Congress and Exhibition, Kish Inland, Tehran, Iran, 2007.
• International seminar on polymer science and technology-IPST2007, Tehran, Iran, 2007.
• 5th IPF colloquium, Theory and Experiment, Dresden, Germany, Nov. 14-15, 2002                                           
• Conference on The Latex Industry in Transformation, Munich, Germany, 4-5 Dec., 2001
• Conference on Advances in the Bonding of Rubber to Various Substrates, Cologne,Germany, 20-21 Nov., 2001                   
• Third International Rubber Conference, 28-30 Oct., Tehran, Iran, 1996.