Mahdi Malmali

Dr. Mahdi Malmali is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech University, affiliated with the National Wind Institute. He leads the Malmali Reaction and Separations Laboratory, focusing on advanced separation technologies and energy storage systems.

• Education
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota (2015-2017)
  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas (2014)
  • M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology (2011)
  • B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Razi University (2007)

His research spans membrane-based separation, thermochemical energy storage, and process intensification, with applications in water recycling, renewable energy integration, and sustainable chemical production. Publications highlight innovations in laser-induced graphene membranes, vacuum membrane distillation, and low-pressure ammonia synthesis systems.

Dr. Malmali has mentored PhD students including Bosong Lin and I-Min Hsieh, who have received accolades such as the 1st Prize in Student Poster Competition at the North American Membrane Society (2022). His lab's work addresses critical challenges in energy-efficient separation technologies and sustainable resource utilization.