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Professor Mohammad Zandi serves as Professor of Chemical Engineering Education and Deputy Faculty Director of Education at the University of Sheffield's School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering. With a career bridging academia and industry—including strategic research leadership at Tata Steel on biomass iron-making and algae-based CO2 sequestration—he drives innovation in sustainable engineering education and industrial digitalization.
Educational Background:
- BSc in Chemical Engineering
- MSc with Distinction in Advanced Chemical Engineering, University of Bradford
- PhD in Coal Combustion and Environmental Impacts, University of Sheffield
His research centers on three interconnected pillars: Engineering Education (developing inclusive pedagogies and curricula for global student engagement), Energy Engineering & Management (optimizing renewable integration and sustainable systems), and Smart Manufacturing (implementing IoT, AI, and digital twins for industrial efficiency). This triad addresses 21st-century challenges from classroom innovation to heavy industry decarbonization, emphasizing practical solutions for resource-constrained environments.
Publications reveal a strategic shift from foundational environmental work (coal ash leaching, biomass characterization) toward educational technology and Industry 4.0 applications. Recent outputs highlight data visualization tools like Wiz for manufacturing analytics and evidence-based approaches to international student success, reflecting his commitment to translating research into scalable educational and industrial practices.
Scientific Awards:
- Award for Excellence in Learning & Teaching, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sheffield (2014)
- Foxwell Memorial Prize in Fuel Technology, Energy Institute (2005)
Professor Zandi's advisory and grant leadership includes:
- Industrial Projects: Directed Tata Steel initiatives on biomass iron-making (with European steel consortiums) and algae-based CO2 capture.
- Educational Innovation: Developed award-winning curricula for grand challenge engineering, supported by IChemE and Energy Institute partnerships.
- Professional Networks: Leverages AIChE and ASEE memberships for cross-sector collaboration on sustainable engineering education.
His current work integrates Sheffield's engineering facilities with industrial partners through platforms like ChemEng Academy and LearniX, advancing digital twin applications for sustainable manufacturing while mentoring next-generation engineers in systems thinking and circular economy principles.
