Professor F. Golestanifard

  Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering

  Iran University of Science and Technology

  Narmak, Tehran,

  1684613114, Iran

  Tel: (98) 2177240303

  Fax: (98)2177491031

  golestanifard@iust.ac.ir

  Education:

  • PhD in Physics 1983

  Brunell University, London, U.K

  • M.Sc in Ceramics (transferred directly to PhD) 1976

  Sheffield University, Sheffield, U.K

  • B. Sc in Metallurgical Engineering 1975

  Sharif Technical University, Tehran, Iran

  Employments:

  • Professor and head of refractory division 1992-2008

  Iran University of Science and Technology

  • Associate Professor and Head of Ceramic Department 1987-1991

  Materials and Energy Research Center, Iran

  • Assistant Professor and Research Manager 1983-1986

  Materials and Energy Research Center, Iran

  Core Competencies and Research Interests:

  • Research and development on Ceramics/Refractories

  • Lecturing in the field of Materials/Ceramics

  • Industrial consultancy in Ceramic/ Refractory Technology

  • Scientific Journal Editorial/Executive Management

  • International Scientific Cooperation Management

  Teaching Experience:

  • Non-Oxide Ceramic Materials (647434)

  M.S. Ceramic Engineering

  • Mechanical Properties of Ceramics (473225)

  B.Sc. Ceramic Engineering

  • Advanced Materials Characterization and Analysis Methods (647433)

  M.S. Ceramic Engineering

  • Refractories(472230)

  B.Sc. Metallurgical Engineering

  • Materials Science(434237)

  B.Sc. Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

  Thesis Supervised:

  • 12 Ph.D. Students in Materials Engineering

  • 56 M.S. Students in Ceramics Engineering

  • 25 B.Sc. Students in Ceramics Engineering

  Sabbatical:

  • Materials Department, Imperial College, UK, 2007

  • Materials Department, Sheffield University, UK 1997

  • Materials Department, University of Manchester, UK 1990

  Professional Activities:

  • Editor in Chief Since 2003

  Iranian Journal of Materials Engineering

  • Director, Office of International and Scientific Corporation

  Iran University of Science and Technology Since 2004

  • President, Iranian Ceramic Society 2003-2006

  • Editor in Chief and Executive Manager 1995-1999

  International Journal of Engineering Science

  • Research Deputy 1992-1993

  Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, IUST

  • Head of Ceramic Research Department 1987-1991

  Materials and Energy Research Center

  Current Projects:

  • Improving the refractory matrix by nano materials

  • Development of spinel coating on graphite via modified sol-gel route

  • Manufacturing of ceramic fiber sprues for lost foam technology.

  • Production of n-SiC ceramics for Al electrolysis pot.

  • Development of mold powder for application in steel industry.

  • Study of spinel formation in AMC refractories in reduced atmosphere.

  • Effect of TiO2 addition on Alumina Magnesia Carbon Matrix.

  Consultancies:

  • Department of High-Tec Industries 2004-2008

  The Ministry of Industries and Mines

  • Department of Scientific Journals 2003-2008

  The Ministry of Science, Research and Technology

  • Department of Research and Development 2001-2003

  Esfahan Steel Company

  • National Iranian Copper Company 1997-2001

  • Azar Refractoeies Company 1994-1996

  • KSR International, Hinckly Group 1990-1992

  Pars Refractoeies Company 1987-1990

  Publications:

  • Invited Keynote Lectures and Conference Presentations:

  1- “New approaches to use nano additives in refractories to improve property/macrostructure characteristics”, 2^th International Ceramic Congress, Verona, June 2008, Italy

  2- “Refractory market, research and education in Iran”, Indian Refractory Conference, Calcutta, Feb. 2008, India.

  3- “Characterization of MgAl₂O₄ spinel coated graphite with emphasis on refractory application”, 10^th European Ceramic Society conference, Berlin, June. 2007, Germany.

  4- “An out-look of refractory market in Iran and the region”, World Refractories Congress, June 2004, Singapore.

  5- “Development of refractory monolithics from recycled spent magnesia chrome bricks”, Eco Concious Materials Conference, Toronto, Aug. 2000, Canada.

   Journal Papers:

  1- M. Bavand-Vandchali, H. Sarpoolaky, F. Golestani-Fard, H. R. Rezaei, “ Atmosphere snd carbon effects on microstructure and phase analysis of MgO-C refractories matrix”, journal of Ceramics International, (2008), (In press).

  2- A. Saberi, F. Golestani-Fard, H. Sarpoolaky, M. Willert-Porada, T. Gerdes, R. Simon, “Development of MgAl₂O₄ spinel coating on graphite surface to improve its water-wettability and oxidation resistance”, journal of Ceramics International, (2008), (In press).

  3- A. Saberi, F. Golestani-Fard, H. Sarpoolaky, M. Willert-Porada, T. Gerdes, R. Simon, “Improving the quality of nanocrystalline MgAl₂O₄ spinel coating on graphite by a prior oxidation treatment on the graphite surface”, Journal of European Ceramic Society, (2008), (In press).

  4- A. Azhari, F. Golestani-Fard, “An investigation on mold powders properties consumed in Iran”, International journal of ISSI, (2008), (In press).

  5- Mehdi Mazaheri, A. Simchi, M. Dourandish, F. Golestani-Fard, “An Investigation on Densification of Nanocrystalline 3Y-TZP Using Master Sintering Curve”, Ceramics International, (2008), (In Press).

  6- R. Naghizadeh, H. R. Rezaei, F. Golestani-Fard, “Effect of antioxidants and atmosphere on the phase formation and microstructure of in situ MgO-Al₂O₃ spinels”, Defect and Diffusion Forum, Vols. 273-276 , (2008), pp. 542-548

  7- A. Saberi, F. Golestani-Fard, H. Sarpoolaky, M. Willert-Porada, T. Gerdes, R. Simon, “Chemical synthesis of nanocrystalline magnesium aluminate spinel via nitrate-citrate combustion route”, Journal of Alloys & Compounds,(2007).

  8- M. Bavand-Vandchali, F. Golestani-Fard, H. Sarpoolaky, H. R. Rezaei, C. G. Aneziris, “The influence of in situ spinel formation on microstructure and phase evolution of MgO-C refractories”, Journal of European Ceramic Society, (2007).

  9- H. R. Zargar, F. Golestani-Fard, H. R. Rezaei, “The influence of nano boehmite on spinel formation in alumina-magnesia system at low temperature”, Journal of Ceramic Processing research, Vol. 8, No. 6, (2007).

  10- F. Golestani-Fard, S. Rowshanfekr, A. Shojaee, A. Azhari, “A review of refractory production and demand in Iran”, Journal of Refractories Manual, Interceram, (2007), pp. 74-79.

  11- A. Ahmadi, H. sarpoolaky, A. Mirhabibi, F. Golestani-Fard, “The effect of graohite addition on corrosion behavior of tar bonded dolomite refractories in steelmaking converter”, Iranian journal of Materials Science and engineering, vol. 4, Number 3 and 4, (2007), pp.28-38.

  12- A.A. Nourbakhsh, F. Golestani-Fard, H. R. rezaei, “Influence of additives on microstructural changes in nitrid SiC refractories”, Journal of European Ceramic society 26, (2006), pp. 1737-1741.

  13- A. R. Hanifi, A. Eilaghi, A. Salary, F. Golestani-Fard, W. L. Headrick, “Influence of covers on thermomechanical performance of steelmaking ladles”, journal of Refractories Applications Transaction, Vol. 2, No. 2, (2004), pp. 2-5.

  14- M. A. Faghihi Sani, , F. Golestani-Fard, “Thermochemical stability of spinel under reducing conditions”, Iranian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 1, No. 1 (2004), pp. 1-6.

  15- A. R. Mirhabibi, M. Bavand-Vandchali, , F. Golestani-Fard, “The effect of Aluminium powder addition on phase transformation in magnesia-graphite refractories”, International Journal of Engineering Science, Vol. 14, No. 2, (2003), pp. 65-77.

  16- F. Golestani-Fard, S, Roshanfekre fallah, “An overview of the refractory market in Iran and Region”, Journal of Refractories manual, Interceram, (2003), pp. 34-39.

  17- A. Ebrahim abadi, F. Golestani-Fard, F. Moztarzade, “Valutazione della microstruttura di refrattari di magnesia-zirconia”, Journal of Ceramurgia, (2002), pp. 9-15.

  18- H. R. Rezaei, R. Naghizadeh, , F. Golestani-Fard, “Mullite evolution in ceramics derived from clay, and sol-gel precursors”, International Journal of Engineering Science, Vol. 13, No. 2 (2002), pp. 119-133.

  19- T. Ebadzade, h. Badiei, F. Golestani-Fard, r. Yazdani, “Mullite formation from tha andalusite”, Journal of World Ceramics Refractories 4, (2001), pp. 12-14.

  20- R. Naghizade, F. Golestani-Fard, M. Habibzade Kashi, “Effect of Alumina on silicon carbide bodies with clay bonding”, International Journal of Engineering Science, Vol. 12, No. 1, (2001), pp. 129-136.

  21- F. Golestani-Fard, T. Hashemi, “Effect of Donor Concentration On The Grain Boundry Electron Traps Of PTCR BaTiO3”, International Journal of Engineering Science, vol. 10, no. 2,(1999), pp. 1-11

  22- F. Golestani-Fard, M. H. Amin Ebrahim Abadi, F. Moztarzadeh, “The Effect Of Zirconia Addition On The Properties Of Magnesia Refractories”, Journal of The Refractories Engineer, (1999), pp. 17- 20.

  23- F. Golestani-Fard, “A Survey Of The Iranian Refractory Industry”, Journal Of Interceram, vol. 46, no. 5, (1997), pp. 310-314

  24- A. Sedghi, F. Golestani-Fard, “ Evaluation of novalak resins as a precursor for fabrication of carbon-carbon composites”, Journal of Mat. Wiss. U. Werkstoff tech., Vol. 28, (1997), pp. 451-455.

  25- A. Sedghi, F. Golestani-Fard, “The effect of graphitization on the mechanical properties of two dimensional carbon-carbon composites”, Journal of Mat. Wiss. U. Werkstoff tech., Vol. 28, (1997), pp. 236-240.

  26- F. Golestani-Fard, B. Raissi, “Technical Note: Evaluation of Masoud abad talc for preparation of steatite electroceramics”, International Journal of Engineering Science, vol. 7, no. 1a,(1996), pp. 99-105.

  27- F. Golestani-Fard, “ properties of Iranian talcs for ceramic application”, Interceram, Vol. 44, No.1 (1995), 34-36.

  28- T. Hashemi, Jenny lllingsworth, F. Golestani-Fard, “X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy of cadmium tin oxide ceramics in As-Fired and electrochemically reduced forms”, Journal of Am. Cer. Soc. Vol. 74, No. 3, (1991), pp. 662-665.

  29- T. Hashemi, C. A. Hogarth, F. Golestani-Fard, “Characterization of electrochemically reduced dicadmium stannate”, Journal of Materials Science 23, (1988), pp. 2645-2648.

  30- T. Hashemi, Z. T. Al-Dahan, F. Golestani-Fard, C. A. Hogarth, “A structural study of the Yba₂Cu₃O_7-x superconductor system”, Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 23, (1988), pp. 4513-4516.

  31- T. Hashemi, Z. T. Al-Dahan, F. Golestani-Fard, C. A. Hogarth, “X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy of the Yba2Cu3O7-3 superconductor system”, Journal of Spectrochemica Acta, Vol. 43B, No. 8, (1988), pp. 951-954.

  32- T. Hashemi, F. Golestani-Fard, J. Avanessian, “Dicadmium stannate as a novel electrod material for battery applications”, Journal of The Electrochemical Society, (1987), pp. 28-31.

  33- S. Azimi-Nam, T. Hashemi, F. Golestani-Fard, “Electron spectroscopy of plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposited silicon nitride films”, Journal of Materials Science Letters, Vol. 6, (1987), pp. 935-938.

  34- F. Golestani-Fard, S. Azimi, K. J. D. Mackenzie, “Oxygen evolution during the formation and sintering of nickel-manganese oxide spinels for thermistor applications”, Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 22, (1987), pp. 2847-2851.

  35- S. Azimi-Nam, F. Golestani-Fard, T. Hashemi, “Formation of nickel-manganese oxide thermistors studies by XRD, SEM and Auger spectroscopy”, Journal of Electronic Materials. Vol. 16, No. 2, (1987), pp. 133-137.

  36- T. Hashemi, F. Golestani-Fard, J. Avanesian, “Dicadmium stannate as a novel electrode material for battery applications”, Journal of Electrochemical Society, No. 134, (1987).

  37- F. Golestani-Fard, K. J. D. Mackenzie, “Electron paramagnetic resonance studies of cadmium stannates”, Journal of Materials Science Letters, Vol. 3, (1984), pp. 403-407.

  38- F. Golestani-Fard, C. A. Hogarth, D. N. Waters, “The diffuse reflectance spectra of mono-cadmium and di-cadmium stannates”, Journal of Materials Science Letters, Vol. 2, (1983), pp. 505-510.

  39- F. Golestani-Fard, T. Hashemi, K. J. D. Mackenzie, C. A. Hogarth, “Formation of cadmium stannates studied by electron spectroscopy”, Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 18, (1983), pp. 3679-3685.

  40- K. J. D. Mackenzie, F. Golestani-Fard, “Formation and electrical properties of silver antimony oxide”, Journal of Thermal Analysis, Vol. 15, (1979), pp. 333-342.

  41- K. J. D. Mackenzie, F. Golestani-Fard, W. Garrard, “Preparation and electrical properties of mono-and-di cadmium stannates”, Journal of Slicate Industrials, Vol. 4, (1979).

   Journal Papers in Farsi

  1- A. Saberi, F. Golestani-Fard, H. Sarpoolaky, “ Formation of Spinel coating on Graphite surfaces via citrate-nitrate process”, Journal of Engineering Facaulty, Tehran University.(In press)

  2- N. Ebrahim, A. Saberi, A. Soori, M. Sharif, H. Sarpoolaki, F. Golestani-Fard, “Effect of amount of SiC on the corrosion behavior of Al2O3-SiC-C castable”, Journal of Engineering Facaulty, Tehran University, Vol. 40, no. 7, (2007), pp. 915-925

  3- A. Najafi, H. Sarpoolaky, F. Golestani-Fard, “ The effect of particle size on properties of Alumina-Spinel castable”, International Journal of Engineering Science, No. 4, Vol. 18, (2007), pp. 7-14.

  4- F. Golestani-Fard, M. Akbari, V. K. Marghussian, “The effect of Kaolinite addition on thermomechanical properties of Mullite-Courondum Refractories”, International Journal of Engineering Science, Iran University of Science and Technology, Vol. 10, No. 4, (1999), pp. 53-60.

   Conference Papers:

  1- A. Saberi, F. Golestani-Fard, H. Sarpoolaky, M. Willert-Porada, T. Gerdes, R. Simon, “Characterization of MgAl₂O₄ spinel coated graphite with emphasis on refractory application”,10^th European Ceramic conference, Berlin-Germany, (2007) .

  2- F. Ariyanpour, F. Kazemi, F. Golestani-Fard, M. Rasti, “Characterization of spent MgO-C refractory bricks with emphasise on recycling”, United International Technical Confrence On Refractories(UNITECR), Dresdon - Germany (2007), pp. 598-601.

  3- M. Mazaheri, A. Simchi, M. Dorandish, F. Golestani-Fard, “Master Sintering Curve for Nanoctystalline 3Y-TZP Powder Compacts”, 10^th International European Ceramic Society Conference, Berlin-Germany, (June 2007).

  4- N. Ebrahim, A. Saberi, H. Sarpoolaki, F. Golestani-Fard, “Effect of amount of SiC on the physical, mechanical and corrosion behavior of Al2O3-SiC-C castable”, 49^th International Feuerfest-Kolloquium on Refractories, Aachen-Germany, (2006), pp. 143-146.

  5- A. Saberi, F. Golestani-Fard, H. Sarpoolaky, M. Willert-Porada, T. Gerdes, R. Simon, “An investigation on the effect of amorphous carbon coating on improvement of aluminum hydration resistance”, United International Technical Conference On Refractories(UNITECR), New Orlean-USA, (2005), pp. 608-614 .

  6- A. Shojai, H. Sarpoolaki, F. Golestani-Fard, “The effect of particle size distribution and magnesia amount & particle size on characteristics and properties of AMC refractories”, United International Technical Conference On Refractories(UNITECR), New Orlean-USA, (2005), pp. 256-260 .

  7- A. Najafi, H. Sarpoolaki, F. Golestani-Fard “ Effect of titanium oxide addition on the properties of alumina spinel refractory castables”, United International Technical Conference On Refractories(UNITECR), New Orlean-USA, (2005), pp.138-141 .

  8- A. R. Hanifi, A. Eilaghi, A. Salary, F. Golestani-Fard , “FEM simulation of the thermo-nechanical behaviour of refractories used in ladles of Esfahan steel company”, United International Technical Conference On Refractories(UNITECR), New Orlean-USA, (2004), pp. 2-6.

  9- A. Sedghi, F. Golestani-Fard, “The effect of precursor content on the structure and properties of two dimensional Carbon-Carbon composites”, Proceeding of 8^th Japan International SAMPE, (2003), pp. 18-21.

  10- A. Sarafraz Nikoo, S. Roshanfekr, F. Golestani-Fard, “The effect of slag basicity on corrosion of refractories in copper converter”, United International Technical Conference on Refractories (UNITECR), Cancun-Mexico (2001), pp. 514-524.

  11- A. Rahmimi, E. Niknejad, F. Golestani-Fard, “Gaseus corrosion of MAG-Chrome lining in copper refining anode furnace”, United International Technical Confrence On Refractories(UNITECR), Cancun-Mexico, (2001), pp. 596-602.

  12- A. Rezaei, A. R. Hanifi F. Golestani-Fard, “ wear of MgO-C Refractories in EBT type furnaces experienced at Iranian Mobarakeh steel plant”, United International Technical Conference On Refractories(UNITECR), Cancun-Mexico, (2001), pp. 1-10 .

  13- F. Golestani-Fard, A. S. Mohajer, “New approaches to refractory castable linings in copper casting wheel and launders”, United International Technical Confrence On Refractories(UNITECR), Cancun-Mexico, (2001), pp. 524-531.

  14- A. A. Nourbakhsh, F. Golestani-Fard, H. R. Rezaei, M. Tadayon, S. M. hejazi, “Microstructural evaluation of nitride-bonded SIC refractories with various amount of AL2O3 additive”, United International Technical Conference On Refractories(UNITECR), Cancun-Mexico, (2001), pp. 847-858.

  15- F. Golestani-Fard, K. Bagheri, H. R. Hassani, N. Nobari, “ Refarctory practices in Iranian Sarcheshmeh Copper Complex”, United International Technical Conference On Refractories(UNITECR), Berlin-Germany,(1999), p.p. 372-374.

  16- F. Golestani-Fard, M. A. Bahrevar, “Refractory Educational Programs In Iran”, United International Technical Conference On Refractories(UNITECR), New Orleans, USA, (1997), pp. 1172-1179.

  17- F. Golestani-Fard, S. Rowshanfekr, “Refractory consumption in Iranian steel and cement industries”, International Refractory Conference, Tehran-Iran (1997), pp. 103-111.

  18- -F. Golestani-Fard, R. Freer, “The preparation and properties of Pb_5-xBa_xGe₃O₁₁ ceramics for pyroelectric applications”, International Symposium on Applications of ferroelectrics, USA, (1995), pp.391 - 394 .

  19- F. Golestani-Fard, fotoohi, V. Marghoussian, S. Roshanfekr, “Microstructure of Magnesia Refractories prepared from Iranian Dead burned magnesite”, United International Technical Conference On Refractories(UNITECR), Kyoto-Japan, (1995), pp. 521-527.

  20- F. Golestani-Fard, fotoohi, V. Marghoussian, S. Roshanfekr, “properties of Magnesia Refractories prepared from Iranian Dead burned magnesite”, United International Technical Confrence On Refractories(UNITECR), Kyoto-Japan, (1995), pp.527-533.

  21- M.T. Hamedani, F. Golestani-Fard, “Microstructure of glass ceramic lead germinate”, 91^th Congress if Canadian Ceramic Society, Toronto-Canada (1993).

  22- F. Golestani-Fard, T. Ebadzadeh, E. Mani, “ Synthesis of cordierite electroceramics from iranian raw materials”, 2^th European Ceramic Society Conference, Auxburg-Germany, (1991).

  23- A. A. Nourbakhsh, F. Golestani-Fard, H. R. Hassani, “The effect of Si and oxide additives on properties of nitride bonded SiC refractories”, 43^rd International Colloquium on Refractories,(1991), pp. 47-50.

  24- F. Golestani-Fard, R. Freer, “The preparation and properties of Pb_5-xBa_xGe₃O₁₁ ceramics for pyroelectric applications”, International Conference of Electronic Materials, Chicago-USA, (1991), pp. 391-394.

  25- S. Azimi, F. Golestani-Fard, T. Hashemi, “ Microstructure of Nickel-Manga neck termistors”, High tech. Ceramics Conference , Italy , (1986).

   Books:

  • “Materials Characterization and Analysis Methods”, Published by Iran University of Science and Technology, July 2004, Tehran, Iran,ISBN: 964-454-475-7.

  • Proceeding of Tehran International Conference on Refractories, TICR04, editor, Published by Iran University of Science and Technology, April 2004, Tehran, Iran

  Referrees

  •  Prof. W. E. Lee

  Head of the Department of Materials

  Imperial College, South Kensington Campus, London, UK

  Tel: +44 (0)20 7594 6733

  Email: w.e.lee@imperial.uk

  •  Prof. Michel Rigaud

  Department of Mechanical Engineering

  Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

  B-450.7 , Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Montréal, Canada

  Tel: (514) 340-4711 ext. 4253

  Email: michel.rigaud@polymtl.ca

 •  Prof. George Oprea

  Ceramic Group of Metals and Materials Engineering Department

  University of British Colombia, Vancouver, Canada

  Tel: 1-604-822-2612

  Email: opera@interchange.ubc.ca

  •  Prof. G. Aneziris

  Department of Ceramics

  Freiberg University, Agricolastraße 17, Freiberg, Germany

  Tel: + 49 3731 39-2505

  Email: aneziris@ikgb.tu-freiberg.de