Hanieh Mianehrow

Dr. Hanieh Mianehrow is a postdoctoral researcher and Maria Skłodowska-Curie postdoctoral fellow at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces. She focuses on molecular dynamics simulations and experimental studies of cellulose-hemicellulose interactions, structural coloration in plants, and bio-inspired nanocomposite materials within the Department of Sustainable and Bio-inspired Materials led by Prof. Silvia Vignolini.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Polymer Engineering, Tehran, Iran
• PhD in Fiber and Polymer Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm

Her research explores the molecular mechanisms behind structural colors in fruits like Margaritaria nobilis, using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to analyze xylan-cellulose interactions. She also investigates bio-nanocomposites of cellulose and graphene oxide, with applications in sustainable materials and mechanical reinforcement.

Dr. Mianehrow’s publications focus on moisture effects in cellulose-graphene nanocomposites, interface engineering, and structural coloration. These works span nanotechnology, materials science, and computational modeling.

• Maria Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship

At the Max Planck Institute, she integrates advanced simulation techniques with experimental characterization to unravel the self-assembly processes in plant cell walls, aiming to develop novel bio-inspired materials with tailored optical and mechanical properties.