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Dr. Baharak Sajjadi serves as Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma's Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering, where she leads the Sustainable Energy and Environment Group (SEEG). Her research bridges petroleum engineering with sustainable energy solutions, focusing on decarbonization technologies and environmental protection through advanced chemical processes.
Her academic foundation includes:
- B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, University of Arak (2008)
- M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, University of Arak (2010)
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of Malaya under Bright Sparks Scholarship (2015)
Dr. Sajjadi's research program centers on carbon management and clean hydrogen production, with expertise in catalytic non-thermal plasma systems, chemical looping technologies, and computational fluid dynamics. She pioneers methods for carbon capture, conversion, and utilization—including functionalization of carbon materials—while advancing renewable energy integration in refinery processes. Her work uniquely combines experimental validation with multiphase flow simulation to address energy-environmental nexus challenges.
Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals accelerating focus on chemical looping gasification and biochar-based environmental remediation, with recent work emphasizing catalyst design for carbon-neutral hydrogen production. Her projects consistently integrate plasma catalysis and computational modeling to overcome limitations in traditional carbon conversion processes.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Bright Sparks Scholarship during doctoral studies
Dr. Sajjadi contributes significantly to scholarly discourse as Editor-in-Chief of the 5-volume 'Handbook of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation' (3rd/4th editions) and Associate Editor for Elsevier's FUEL journal. Her leadership in the Sustainable Energy and Environment Group drives interdisciplinary projects on catalytic chemical looping for carbon management, biomass conversion, and natural gas valorization—positioning her at the forefront of sustainable energy research.
The Sustainable Energy and Environment Group (SEEG) operates as a multidisciplinary hub developing next-generation technologies for carbon capture, hydrogen economy advancement, and waste-to-energy conversion through innovative catalytic and plasma-enhanced processes.
