Nejat Rahmanian

Dr. Nejat Rahmanian is an Associate Professor in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Bradford's School of Engineering, part of the Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies. He leads the MSc Program in Advanced Chemical and Petroleum Engineering and holds professional certifications as a Chartered Engineer, Chartered Scientist, and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His expertise spans over 24 years in academia and industry, including 8 years at Petropars Ltd collaborating with major firms like Shell and Total on the South Pars Gas Field project.

Education:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Leeds (2010)
• MBA (Executive) with Distinction
• MSc (1997) and BSc (1993) in Chemical Engineering

Research Interests:

• Process modeling/simulation for hydrocarbon processes (CO2 capture, LNG production)
• Powder technology (particle characterization, granulation scale-up)
• Multi-disciplinary applications (diabetic shoe design, self-cleaning fabrics)
• Carbon sequestration and CCS technologies

Professional Engagement:

• Member of Senate (2019-2022), Faculty Board, and PGR committee (2017-2023)
• Committee roles in IChemE Particle Technology SIG (2016-2022)
• Active in UK CCS Group and IOM3

Teaching: Courses include Heat Transfer, Mass & Energy Balances, Reaction Engineering, and Particle Technology. Supervises PhD projects in areas like AI-driven granulation and hydrogen flow measurement.