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Ahmad Amiri serves as an Assistant Professor in both the Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering departments within the College of Engineering & Natural Sciences at The University of Tulsa. His academic career is dedicated to pioneering research in advanced energy storage systems and multifunctional materials, with a strong emphasis on practical applications in sustainable energy and corrosion resistance.
Dr. Amiri's educational journey includes dual Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering: one from Texas A&M University (2022) and another from the University of Malaya (2017), along with foundational studies culminating in a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2011).
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, 2022
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 2017
- M.Sc., Chemical Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, 2011
His research spans advanced energy storage technologies including lithium-ion, lithium-metal, sodium-ion, and zinc-ion batteries, alongside supercapacitors and hybrid systems. He leads innovations in structural batteries that integrate energy storage with load-bearing capabilities, stretchable energy storage for flexible electronics, and corrosion-resistant materials. His work encompasses the full innovation pipeline from material synthesis to integrated mechano-electrochemical characterization, with additional focus on water treatment technologies, multifunctional composites, and vitrimer-based self-healing systems.
Analysis of Dr. Amiri's 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals concentrated efforts on overcoming critical energy storage challenges. Key trends include ultra-low-temperature electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries, structural zinc-ion supercapacitors, and self-healing vitrimer coatings for corrosion protection. His work increasingly integrates nanomaterials like MXenes and graphene derivatives across diverse applications from agricultural biomaterials to advanced tribological coatings, demonstrating a highly interdisciplinary approach bridging battery chemistry, materials science, and environmental engineering.
Dr. Amiri's scientific contributions have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards:
- Top 2% scientists (Most-Cited Scientists) by Stanford University & Elsevier (2020-2024)
- Faculty Development Summer Fellowship, The University of Tulsa (2024)
- Top Cited Article Award – Wiley (Carbon Energy), Wiley Publishing (2024)
- Interdisciplinary Energy Research Award, The University of Tulsa (2024)
- Outstanding Charles Crawford Award, Texas A&M University (2021)
- Graduate Summer Research Grant Award, Texas A&M University (2020)
- Bright Spark Award (full scholarship for Ph.D. studies in Malaysia, 2014-2017)
- Top MSc Thesis National Award, Sharif University of Technology (2012)
- Top University-Researcher Award, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2011)
As principal investigator of the Multifunctional Energy Storage Lab, Dr. Amiri mentors graduate students in cutting-edge research while securing competitive funding for projects spanning battery innovation, corrosion science, and sustainable materials. His lab's collaborative framework integrates expertise from chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and materials science to address real-world energy challenges through industry and national laboratory partnerships.
The Multifunctional Energy Storage Lab operates as a dynamic research hub focused on rapid synthesis and manufacturing of advanced energy storage devices. Current initiatives include structural batteries serving dual purposes as load-bearing components and power sources, stretchable hybrid supercapacitors for wearable electronics, and vitrimer-based self-healing coatings. The lab maintains state-of-the-art facilities for material characterization, electrochemical testing, and 3D printing of advanced polymers, driving innovation in sustainable energy solutions.
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