Sohrab Rohani

Sohrab Rohani is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Western University. His research spans process control, crystallization, and advanced materials synthesis, with a focus on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for energy and biomedical applications.

• Ph.D., University of Wales (1979) – Process Control
• B.Sc., Pahlavi University (1975) – Chemical Engineering
• Postdoctoral Fellow, ETH Zurich (1979-1981)

Research Interests include:

• Materials Science: MOF synthesis for CO2 capture, supercapacitors, and drug delivery.
• Process Optimization: Machine learning in crystal design, CFD modeling, and waste valorization.
• Biomedical Applications: Stimuli-responsive drug carriers and cancer therapy platforms.

Publication Trends highlight his work in:

• Designing multi-metal MOF electrodes for energy storage
• CO2 mineralization and metal recovery from industrial waste
• Green synthesis of MOF composites for pharmaceuticals and food packaging
• Machine learning-driven cocrystal prediction

Scientific Awards include the Engineering Medal in Research and Development (2008) and the Western Faculty of Engineering Award for Excellence in Research (2009).

Research Facilities at ZNML and CCPL labs focus on state-of-the-art material characterization (XRD, TGA, FTIR, HPLC, etc.) and industry collaborations.