معرفی
Reza Foudazi is an Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma's Sustainable Chemical, Biological, and Materials Engineering (SCBME) department. His research focuses on rheology, polymer engineering, and environmental applications, particularly PFAS remediation and porous polymer design. He leads the SMaRT (Soft Matter Research & Technology) lab, which develops responsive materials for sustainability challenges.
Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2010, Cape Peninsula University of Technology), M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Polymer Engineering (Amirkabir University of Technology, 2004 and 2002).
Research Highlights:
- Stimuli-responsive membranes for water treatment and protein purification.
- PFAS removal via functionalized graphene-based adsorbents.
- Porous polymers synthesized via emulsion/foam templating for environmental uses.
- Rheological studies of structured liquids (e.g., liquid crystals, emulsions).
Recent Trends in Articles: Focus on PFAS interfacial properties, nanoemulsion templating for hydrogel design, and thermoresponsive materials. Themes include environmental remediation, advanced filtration systems, and smart materials.
Awards:
- NMSU Intellectual Property Award (2021)
- ACS PMSE Young Investigator (2020)
- PPS Early Career Award (2019)
- Arrowhead LAUNCH Competition Winner ($20K, 2018)
Grants & Labs: Active in securing grants for environmental and biomedical projects. SMaRT lab collaborates with institutions like Los Alamos National Lab and New Mexico State University. Current projects include prosthetic sleeve liners and antimicrobial membranes.
