Masoud Nasiri Zarandi

Dr. Masoud Nasiri Zarandi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Separation at Semnan University's Faculty of Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering. His academic journey includes a B.A. in Chemical Engineering (University of Tehran, 1993-1999), an M.A. in Chemical Engineering (Separation, University of Tehran, 1995-1997), and a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering (Iran University of Science and Technology, 1999-2008). He has held administrative roles including President of Semnan University (2016-2022) and Student Vice President (2012-2017).

Research Focus: His work centers on separation processes, adsorption technology, membrane engineering, enhanced oil recovery, and drilling fluids formulation. Notable contributions include studies on thin-film nanocomposite membranes, micellar-enhanced ultrafiltration, and CO₂ absorption using amine solutions.

Publications & Impact: With 70+ publications (h-index 20, 1,587 citations), his research spans environmental remediation, material science, and petroleum engineering. Key articles address lead removal via hypercrosslinked polymers and gold/palladium separation using Gemini surfactants.

Education & Mentorship: Supervised over 40 students, including 14 Ph.D. and 26 M.Sc. theses. His mentorship focuses on separation technologies, membrane design, and enhanced oil recovery.

International Collaborations: Conducted research stints at Louisiana State University (2006) and the University of Miskolc (2023), enhancing cross-border expertise in drilling fluid formulation and membrane technology.