M Reza Kholghy

Dr. M Reza Kholghy is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Particle Technology and Combustion Engineering at Carleton University's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He directs the Energy and Particle Technology Laboratory (EPTL) where he focuses on sustainable industrial solutions. His academic credentials include a BASc in Aerospace Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, and MASc/PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto, followed by postdoctoral work at ETH Zurich.

Research interests center on:

• Industrial decarbonization through metal fuel combustion (aluminum/iron) and carbon management
• Hydrogen production via methane pyrolysis and metal-water reactions
• Advanced material synthesis including flame spray pyrolysis for catalytic films and alumina production
• Nanoparticle engineering with focus on soot formation dynamics and optical properties

His publications predominantly explore nanoparticle synthesis mechanisms, soot formation modeling, and sustainable fuel technologies, with recent emphasis on hydrogen cogeneration and metal combustion. Experimental and computational approaches are equally represented across combustion diagnostics, reactor design, and molecular dynamics simulations.

Major scientific recognitions include:

• Canada Research Chair (Tier 2)
• Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
• NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship

He leads the Energy and Particle Technology Laboratory with industry partnerships focused on sustainable technology development. The lab specializes in flame spray pyrolysis reactors, nanoparticle characterization (surface area, porosity, composition), and high-pressure reaction systems. Dr. Kholghy actively mentors students through capstone projects and research positions, though specific PhD/Master's advisees aren't named in available sources.