Mohammad Arjmand

Mohammad Arjmand is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus (UBCO) within the School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science. He holds the prestigious position of Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Advanced Materials and Polymer Engineering and serves as the Lead of the Plastic Recycling Research Cluster at UBCO. Recognized as a leading and award-winning researcher in nanotechnology and polymer engineering, Dr. Arjmand has established himself as a significant contributor to his field despite being early in his academic career.

• Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Advanced Materials and Polymer Engineering
• Lead of Plastic Recycling Research Cluster (PRRC) at UBCO
• Graduate student supervisor

Dr. Arjmand's research expertise spans multiple educational milestones including a PhD in Chemical/Polymer Engineering from the University of Calgary, an MSc from Sharif University of Technology in Iran, and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Shiraz University, Iran. His postdoctoral training includes positions at the University of Toronto and the University of Calgary, along with guest research at IPF in Dresden, Germany.

His primary research focuses on the synthesis and engineering of multifunctional nanomaterials including carbon nanotubes, graphene, graphene quantum dots, metal-organic frameworks, and MXenes. He specializes in developing polymer nanocomposites through various techniques such as molding, 3D printing, electrospinning, and creating hydrogels and aerogels. These materials exhibit enhanced physical properties including electrical conductivity, magnetic response, electromagnetic interference shielding, sensing capabilities, wastewater treatment potential, mechanical strength, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance. His work bridges fundamental materials science with practical applications in environmental sustainability, particularly through his leadership in the Plastic Recycling Research Cluster.

Dr. Arjmand's publication record demonstrates significant scholarly impact with over 150 journal papers, 6 journal-featured cover photos, 2 filed patents, and 107 conference proceedings/abstracts/presentations as of 2022. His recent work (2022-2024) shows a strong trend toward sustainable materials development, with particular emphasis on plastic recycling technologies, advanced wastewater treatment solutions using novel nanomaterials, and the development of multifunctional aerogels with diverse applications. His research increasingly integrates circular economy principles with advanced materials engineering.

Dr. Arjmand has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to the field:

• Canadian Society of Chemical Engineering (CSChE) Innovation Award (2022)
• Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE) Young Investigator Award (2022)
• Polymer Processing Society Early Career Award (2021)
• Faculty Emerging Academic Award (2021-2022)
• Faculty Research Excellence Award (2020-2021)

As a graduate student supervisor, Dr. Arjmand mentors the next generation of materials scientists and engineers through his Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites Laboratory (NPNL). His research program attracts significant funding from various sources supporting his work in advanced materials development and plastic recycling initiatives. His leadership of the Plastic Recycling Research Cluster demonstrates his commitment to addressing pressing environmental challenges through innovative materials solutions.

Dr. Arjmand leads the Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites Laboratory (NPNL) at UBCO, which serves as the hub for his research activities. The lab focuses on synthesizing advanced nanomaterials and developing polymer nanocomposites with enhanced properties for various applications. As the Lead of the Plastic Recycling Research Cluster, he coordinates interdisciplinary research efforts focused on sustainable plastic waste management and circular economy solutions.