Amol University of Special Modern Technologies
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Mohammad Hassan Shahavi
Mohammad Hassan Shahavi
PhD , Chemical Engineering - Nanobiotechnology
m.shahavi@ausmt.ac.ir
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Biography :

Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering and Dean of the Department of Nanotechnology at AUSMT with over 20 years of combined industrial and academic experience. His research focuses on nanotechnology, nanobiotechnology, polymers, renewable energy, water treatment, and sustainable materials. He has authored over 100 scientific publications, serves as Editor-in-Chief and an editorial board member of several international journals, and actively collaborates with researchers across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia.

 

Research Interests

  •  Nanotechnology
  •  Biotechnology
  •  Extending food shelf life
  •  Sustainable Energy
  •  Polymer
  • Desalination and water treatment
  • Nanodrug Discovery

Scientific documents :

  •  Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering,   Babol University of Technology (BUT), Babol, Iran, 2010-2015. 
  • Guest Ph.D. at iNANO,   Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark, 2013-2014.  
  • M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering,   Mazandaran University (UMZ), Babolsar, Iran, 2005-2008.
  • B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering,   Mazandaran University (UMZ), Babolsar, Iran, 1999-2004.

Honors and achievements :

  • Expert in Nanotechnology, Nanobiotechnology, Polymers, Coatings & Corrosion, Water/Wastewater Treatment, and Renewable Energy.
  • Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board Member, and Reviewer for prestigious international journals.
  • 12 years of industrial experience managing engineering units and business development projects at Jam Polypropylene Company and companies of MAPNA Industrial Group.
  • 10+ years of academic collaborations experience with various Iranian universities and also Aarhus University (Denmark), University of Alabama, University of Illinois Chicago, Southern Illinois University (USA), Johannes Kepler University Linz (Austria), Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (Germany), Université de Lorraine (France), University of Pisa (Italy), UNSW (Australia), Istanbul Cerrahpaşa University (Turkey), University of Forestry (Bulgaria), Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences (Poland), Technical University of Liberec (Czech Republic), University of Havana (Cuba) and ...
  • Author of 100+ publications in reputable scientific journals and international conferences, with patents, a book, and an internationally published book chapter.
  • 200+ scientific speakers in Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden, Japan, and Iran.
  • Evaluator, consultant, and mentor for 150+ research and technology projects for companies and startups in technology incubators, science parks, corporate venture capital funds, and technology development headquarters.

Teaching fields :

  • Nanotechnology (Nanoparticles, Nanoemulsions, Nanofibers, Purification, Membranes)
  • Nanobiotechnology (Hydrodynamic Characterization of Expanded Beds, Adsorbent Fabrication, Nanofoods and Drug Delivery)
  • Energy (Fuels, Environment, Wastewater Treatment, Food Waste Valorization)
  • Nano-Computing (Physical and Chemical Properties of Nanostructures)

Journal Papers:

Published Papers 

  1. Sadeghpour Shareh, M., Shahavi, M.H., Faramarzi, S., and Ghorbani, B. (2026). Exergoeconomic assessment of integrated CuCl thermochemical and dual-path liquefaction processes for hydrogen production and storage. Energy Conversion and Management 352, 121113. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2026.121113.
  2. Gholipour, A., Saadatmorad, M., Shahavi, M.H., Khatir, S., Fantuzzi, N., and Cuong-Le, T. (2026). A greedy wavelet transform for identifying damage in sandwich beams. Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering 26(5), 219. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s43452-026-01578-3.
  3. Movahed, S.G., Rezvani, I., Dorieh, A., Kamrani, S., Mehdinia, M., Pourpilehkesh, M., Shahavi, M.H., Nabipoor, S., Antov, P., Savov, V., Dudeva, V., Fatriasari, W., Seng Hua, L., Pizzi, A. (2026). Recent Advances and Sustainability Perspectives of Biobased Wood Panel Adhesives: Toward Cleaner and Formaldehyde-Free Wood Products. Polymers 18(13), 1672. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/polym18131672.
  4. Kamrani, S., Azadfallah, M., Hamzeh, Y., Gindl-Altmutter, W., Van Herwijnen, H., Dorieh, A., Shahavi, M.H., Sikora, A., Hýsek, Š., Hájková, K.. (2026). Nanoceria-Reinforced Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin Impregnated Paper Laminates: Development, Enhanced Properties, and Antibacterial Performance. International Journal of Engineering 39(11), 2836-2850. doi: https://doi.org/10.5829/ije.2026.39.11b.15.
  5. Hama, N.H., Aminnezhad, S., Hasan, A.H., Faraj, T.A., Khoshhal Salestan, S., Rahbar Kafshboran, H., Saleh, M., Khodakarami, L., Shahavi, M.H., Ali, A., Bagheri, F. (2026). Integrated microbial and nanotechnology-based approaches for sustainable heavy metal remediation in water systems. Chemical Engineering Journal Advances 27, 101291. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceja.2026.101291.
  6. Ayrilmis, N., Özdemir, F., Avşar, E.Y., Thiagamani, S.M.K., Nagarajan, R., Shahavi, M.H., et al. (2026). Use of pencil slats and graphite pencil shavings as reinforcing filler in thermoplastic composites. Wood Material Science & Engineering 21(2), 1188-1198. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/17480272.2025.2471943.
  7. Ali, A., Moradian, J.M., Tahir, M.H., Akram, M., Zhang, S., Afshan, N., et al. (2026). Sing-site-metallocene catalysts: The chemistry of catalyst activation, deactivation, cocatalyst, and Olefin polymerization. Journal of Organometallic Chemistry 1052, 124111. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jorganchem.2026.124111.
  8. Akhbari, M.H., Movahedi, F., Zameni, M., and Shahavi, M.H. (2026). Developing a QSPR model for Alzheimer’s drugs using topological indices and M-polynomial: A computational study. Scientific Reports 16(1), 1900. doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-31486-0.
  9. Afshari, M., Esfandian, H., and Shahavi, M.H. (2026). Synthesis and investigation of the supercapacitor behavior of iron Oxide/Graphitic carbon nitride nanocomposite derived from Fe-MOF. Scientific Reports 16(1), 113. doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-28958-8.
  10. Avvari, V. D., Sreekanth, P. S. R., Shahavi, M. H., Olejnik, R., Ayrilmis, N., & Shanmugam, R. (2026). Advances in electrospun nanofibrous yarns: Improved functionality and emerging applications. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 348, 131621. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131621
  11. Gorji N, Jahanshahi M, Shahavi M. H., Ayrilmis N. (2025)."Ethylcellulose microparticles as green encapsulation for slow release of microspherical abamectin pesticide for agricultural applications: Improvement of process parameters". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 146336, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.146336.
  12. Zandi M, Ganjloo A, Shahbazi M, Shahavi M. H. (2025)."Development of balangu seed mucilage-gelatin films reinforced with TiO₂ nanoparticles and Echinops Setifer extract". Industrial Crops and Products. 235, 121692, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121692.
  13. Shahavi, M. H., Salmani, H., Biglari, A., Bright, B. M., Binoj, J. S., Ayrilmis, N., & Peiravi, M. M. (2025). Silica Nanosphere-Coated Cellulose Nanocomposite for Copper and Zinc Adsorption From Wastewater: Isotherm Analysis. ChemistrySelect, 10(47), e03687. https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202503687
  14. Yavari K, Karami C, Bijari S, Adami D, Shahavi M. H. (2025)."Removal of Amoxicillin from Hospital Waste Using Fe2O3-Ag Adsorbent and optimization by response surface methodology and Machine Learning Prediction". Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry:100483. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crgsc.2025.100483.
  15. Abbasi N, Shourian M, Shahavi M. H. (2025)."Synthesis and Characterization of Q0-Eugenol Nanoemulsion for Drug Delivery to Breast and Hepatocellular Cancer Cell Lines". ACS Omega, 10 (24), 25299–25312, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.4c11261.
  16. Movahedi F, Zameni M, Akhbari MH, Shahavi M. H., Rajabnezhad S. (2025)."Topological indices and data analysis techniques modeling to predict the physicochemical properties of tetracycline antibiotics". Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 114 (8), 103871, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xphs.2025.103871.
  17. Nazarenko OB, Visakh PM, Amelkovich YA, Ayrilmis N, Shahavi M. H., Nagarajan R. (2025)."Improvement of the Thermal Behaviour of Epoxy/Fe Nanoparticle Composites by the Addition of Flame Retardants". Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-025-03682-y.
  18. Saadatmorad M., Sadripour S., Gholipour A., Jafari-Talookolaei R. A., Khatir S., Shahavi M. H., and Thanh C. L. (2025)." A novel hybrid wavelet transform for detecting damages in laminated composite cylindrical panels". Advances in Engineering Software, 204, 103895. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advengsoft.2025.103895.
  19. - Gholami M., Hosseini M., Shahavi M. H., and Jahanshahi M. (2025)." Assessing the therapeutic effects of corn starch nanoparticles with lavender extract on skin wound healing in wistar rats". Iranica Journal of Energy & Environment, 16(2), 426-438, https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2025.16.02.13.
  20. Shahavi, M. H., & Jafari, N. (2025). Antibacterial functionalization of dental biomaterials: mechanisms, materials, and emerging Trends. Journal of Composites and Compounds, 7(24), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.61882/jcc.7.3.4
  21. Shahavi, M. H., Akbari M., Ayrilmis N., and Dorieh A. (2024)." A Sustainable Nanoporous Adsorbent for Reducing Amoxicillin in Pharmaceutical Wastewater: Magnetic Tea Waste Hydrochar". ChemistrySelect, 9(47), e202404915, https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202404915.
  22. Chafgiri P. A., Habibi M. H. F., Tabari M. A., Shahavi, M. H., and Youssefi M. R. (2024)." Toxicity of geranium oil, geraniol and their nanoemulsions on protoscoleces of hydatid cyst under in vitro conditions". Bulgarian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 27(3), 456-467, https://doi.org/ 10.15547/bjvm.2022-0076.
  23.  Ghanbarzadeh, M., Moazami, N., Mirdamadi, S., Shahavi, M. H., Moshaei, M. R., and Kiadeh, S. G. H. (2024)."A study on some phytochemicals in Arthrospira platensis MGH-1 fortified with calcium and magnesium". Journal of Phycologia, 63 (4), 390–398, https://doi.org/10.1080/00318884.2024.2351207.
  24.  Hassanpour, M., Partovi, R., and Shahavi, M. H. (2024)."Shelf life extension of Oncorhynchus aguabonita fillets based on Trachyspermum copticum essential oil nanoemulsion coating during storage at 4℃". Ankara Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi. 71:2, 171-182, https://doi.org/10.33988/auvfd.1014845.
  25.  Saadatmorad, M., Shahavi, M. H., and Gholipour, A. (2024)."Damage detection in laminated composite beams reinforced with nanoparticles using covariance of vibration mode shape and wavelet transform" Journal of Vibration Engineering & Technologies. 12:3, 2865-2875 https://doi.org/10.1007/s42417-023-01019-y.
  26.  Shahavi, M. H. (2024). Takayanagi model and monte carlo simulation for predicting the Young’s modulus of PVC/AgNP nanocomposites: towards self-disinfecting materials to reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission in healthcare settings. Journal of Composites and Compounds, 6(18), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.61882/jcc.6.1.5
  27. Gholami, M., Hosseini, M., Shahavi, M. H., and Jahanshahi, M. (2023)."Process optimization of corn starch nanoparticles containing linalyl acetate: characterization and antibacterial properties". International Journal of Industrial Chemistry, 14 (2), 142304, https://doi.org/10.57647/j.ijic.2023.1402.04.
  28.  Shahavi, M. H., and Ayrilmis N. (2023)." Advancements in Energy Storage: Exploring the Impact of Graphene Composites". Journal of Composites and Compounds, 5(16), 208-209, https://doi.org/10.61186/jcc.5.3.6.
  29.  Youssefi, M. R., Alipour, R., Fakouri, Z., Shahavi, M. H., Nasrabadi, N. T., Tabari, M. A., Crescenzo, G., Zizzadoro, C., and Centoducati, G. (2023)."Dietary Supplementation with Eugenol Nanoemulsion Alleviates the Negative Effects of Experimental Coccidiosis on Broiler Chicken's Health and Growth Performance". Molecules. 28:5, 2200, https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28052200.
  30.  Amini Toolarood Payin, F., Salarian, R., Hosseini S.M., Shahavi, M. H., and Ebadi T. (2023)."Synthesis of thiolated nanochitosan as a carrier of biperidine using two cross linkers Tripolyphosphate (TPP) and Genipine and evaluation of their release and toxicity". Modares Journal of Biotechnology. 13:3, 93-112, http://dorl.net/dor/20.1001.1.23222115.1401.13.3.6.3.
  31.  Dorieh, A., Ayrilmis, N., Farajollah Pour, M., Ghafari Movahed, S., Valizadeh Kiamahalleh, M., Shahavi, M. H., Hatefnia, H., and Mehdinia, M. (2022)."Phenol formaldehyde resin modified by cellulose and lignin nanomaterials: Review and recent progress". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 222, 1888-1907, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.09.279.
  32.  Hassanpour, M., Shahavi, M. H., Heidari, G., Kumar, A., Nodehi, M., Moghaddam, F. D., Mohammadi, M., Nikfarjam, N., Sharifi, E., Makvandi, P., Male, H. K., and Zare, E. N. (2022)."Ionic liquid-mediated synthesis of metal nanostructures: Potential application in cancer diagnosis and therapy". Journal of Ionic Liquids. 2:2, 100033, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jil.2022.100033.
  33.  Farajollah Pour, M., Edalat, H., Dorieh, A., Valizadeh Kiamahalleh, M., and Shahavi, M. H. (2022)."Durability-related performance of reinforced bondline by phenol formaldehyde/nano SiO2 composite in Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)". Journal of Building Engineering. 60, 105191, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2022.105191.
  34.  Alizadeh, M., Shahavi, M. H., and Ganji, D. D. (2022)."Performance enhancement of nano PCM solidification in a hexagonal storage unit with innovative fin shapes dealing with time-dependent boundary conditions". Journal of Energy Reports. 8, 8200-8214, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2022.06.041.
  35.  Targhazeh, N., Reiter, R. J., Rahimi, M., Qujeq, D., Yousefi, T., Shahavi, M. H., and Mir, S. M. (2022)."Oncostatic activities of melatonin: Roles in cell cycle, apoptosis, and autophagy". Journal of Biochimie. 200, 44-59, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biochi.2022.06.008.
  36.  Ghanbarzadeh, M., Moazami, N., Shahavi, M. H., and Mirdamadi, S. (2022)."Study of bioactive compounds in Arthrospira platensis MGH-1 fortified with micronutrients of iron, zinc, and manganese". Journal of Applied Phycology. 34:5, 2449-2462, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-022-02797-w.
  37.  Khalili, M., Razmjou, A., Shafiei, R., Shahavi, M. H., Li, M. C., and Orooji, Y. (2022)."High durability of food due to the flow cytometry proved antibacterial and antifouling properties of TiO(2) decorated nanocomposite films". Journal of Food and Chemical Toxicology. 168, 113291, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2022.113291.
  38.  Damani, M. H., Partovi, R., Shahavi, M. H., and Azizkhani, M. (2022)."Nanoemulsions of Trachyspermum copticum, Mentha pulegium and Satureja hortensis essential oils: formulation, physicochemical properties, antimicrobial and antioxidant efficiency". Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. 16:3, 1807-1819, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-022-01294-5.
  39.  Shahavi, M. H., Esfilar, R., Golestani, B., Sadeghi Sadeghabad, M., and Biglaryan, M. (2022)."Comparative study of seven agricultural wastes for renewable heat and power generation using integrated gasification combined cycle based on energy and exergy analyses". Fuel. 317, 123430, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.123430.
  40.  Tabari, M. A., Youssefi, M. R., Hasanabadi, R., Bazaz, M. M., Mahmoudabadi, E., Nekooei, N., Shahavi, M. H., Alian Sammakkhah, S., and Moghaddas, E. (2022)."Scolicidal activity of essential oils and nanoemulsions of Satureja sahendica and Artemisia dracunculus on hydatid cysts protoscoleces", https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1439706/v1.
  41.  Dorieh, A., Farajollah Pour, M., Ghafari Movahed, S., Pizzi, A., Pouresmaeel Selakjani, P., Valizadeh Kiamahalleh, M., Hatefnia, H., Shahavi, M. H., and Aghaei, R. (2022)."A review of recent progress in melamine-formaldehyde resin based nanocomposites as coating materials". Journal of Progress in Organic Coatings. 165, 106768, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.porgcoat.2022.106768.
  42. Dorieh, A., Pouresmaeel Selakjani, P., Shahavi, M. H., Pizzi, A., Ghafari Movahed, S., Farajollah Pour, M., and Aghaei, R. (2022)."Recent developments in the performance of micro/nanoparticle-modified urea-formaldehyde resins used as wood-based composite binders: A review". International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 114, 103106, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2022.103106.
  43.  Shahavi, M. H., Selakjani, P. P., Abatari, M. N., Antov, P., and Savov, V. (2022)."Novel Biodegradable Poly (Lactic Acid)/Wood Leachate Composites: Investigation of Antibacterial, Mechanical, Morphological, and Thermal Properties". Polymers. 14:6, 1227, https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14061227.
  44.  Kazemini, H. R., Naiji, B., and Shahavi, M. H. (2022)."Investigating the chemical composition and anti-listerial properties of Shirazi thyme essential oil and its use with nisin in chitosan nano coating in chicken fillet.". Journal of Food Processing & Preservation. 13:4, https://doi.org/10.22069/ejfpp.2021.18470.1640.
  45. Ghanbarzadeh, M., Niknam, V., Soltani, N., Ebrahimzadeh, H., and Shahavi, M. H. (2022)."Removal of Phenanthrene by some microalga species and study of antioxidative compounds in Nostoc calcicola ISC 89". Journal of Soils and Sediments. 22:1, 109-119, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-021-03065-z.
  46.  Selakjani, P. P., Dorieh, A., Pizzi, A., Shahavi, M. H., Hasankhah, A., Shekarsaraee, S., Ashouri, M., Movahed, S. G., and Abatari, M. N. (2021)."Reducing free formaldehyde emission, improvement of thickness swelling and increasing storage stability of novel medium density fiberboard by urea-formaldehyde adhesive modified by phenol derivatives". International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 111, 102962, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2021.102962.
  47.  Aski, T. F., Tooryan, F., Azizkhani, M., and Shahavi, M. H. (2021)."Study of the effect of Cuminum cyminum nanoemulsion on the microbial and organoleptic properties of chicken fillet at 4° C". Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research, https://doi.org/10.22059/jvr.2020.290713.2980.
  48.  Tabari, M. A., Pozniak, B., Abrishami, A., Moradpour, A. A., Shahavi, M. H., Kazemi, S., and Youssefi, M. R. (2021)."Antitrichomonal activity of metronidazole-loaded lactoferrin nanoparticles in pigeon trichomoniasis". Journal of Parasitology Research. 120:9, 3263-3272, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-021-07263-z.
  49.  Aghababaei, M., Kazemeini, H. R., and Shahavi, M. H. (2021)."Investigating Chemical Composition of Zataria multiflora Boiss and Ziziphora clinopodioides Essential Oils in Chitosan Nanoemulsion Coating on Growth of Aeromonas Hydrophila Inoculated in Salmon Fillets". Iranian Journal of Nutrition Sciences & Food Technology. 16:2, 99-109, https://doi.org/10.52547/nsft.16.2.99.
  50. Azizkhani, M., Jafari Kiasari, F., Tooryan, F., Shahavi, M. H., and Partovi, R. (2021)."Preparation and evaluation of food-grade nanoemulsion of tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.) essential oil: antioxidant and antibacterial properties". Journal of Food Science and Technology. 58:4, 1341-1348, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-020-04645-6.
  51.  Rad, A. S., Shahavi, M. H., Esfahani, M. R., Darvishinia, N., and Ahmadizadeh, S. (2021)."Are nickel- and titanium- doped fullerenes suitable adsorbents for dopamine in an aqueous solution? Detailed DFT and AIM studies". Journal of Molecular Liquids. 322, 114942, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2020.114942.
  52.  Kazemeini, H., Naeiji, B., and Shahavi, M. H. (2021)."Investigating of Chemical Composition and Anti-Listeria Properties of Zataria multiflora Boiss Essential Oil, And Its Application with Nisin in Chitosan Nano-Coating in Chicken Fillet". Journal of food processing and preservation. 13:4, 113-127, https://doi.org/10.22069/ejfpp.2021.18470.1640.
  53.  Azizkhani, M., Tooryan, F., shohreh, P., Partovi, R., and Shahavi, M. H. (2020)."Evaluating the effect of Nanoemulsion of Artemisia dracunculus Essential Oil on Expression of virulence genes in enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli". Journal of Food Science and Technology. 17:106, 121-132, http://dx.doi.org/10.52547/fsct.17.106.121.
  54.  Mofidian, R., Barati, A., Jahanshahi, M., and Shahavi, M. H. (2020)."Generation process and performance evaluation of engineered microsphere agarose adsorbent for application in fluidized-bed systems". International Journal of Engineering. 33:8, 1450-1458, https://doi.org/10.5829/ije.2020.33.08b.02.
  55.  Mofidian, R., Barati, A., Jahanshahi, M., and Shahavi, M. H. (2020)."Fabrication of novel agarose–nickel bilayer composite for purification of protein nanoparticles in expanded bed adsorption column". Journal of Chemical Engineering Research and Design. 159, 291-299, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2020.03.024.
  56.  Shahavi, M. H., Hosseini, M., Jahanshahi, M., Meyer, R. L., and Darzi, G. N. (2019)."Evaluation of critical parameters for preparation of stable clove oil nanoemulsion". Arabian Journal of Chemistry. 12:8, 3225-3230, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2015.08.024.
  57.  Alizadeh, M., Hosseinzadeh, K., Shahavi, M. H., and Ganji, D. D. (2019)."Solidification acceleration in a triplex-tube latent heat thermal energy storage system using V-shaped fin and nano-enhanced phase change material". Journal of Applied Thermal Engineering. 163, 114436, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2019.114436.
  58.  Mofidian, R., Barati, A., Jahanshahi, M., and Shahavi, M. H. (2019)."Optimization on thermal treatment synthesis of lactoferrin nanoparticles via Taguchi design method". Journal of SN Applied Sciences. 1:11, 1339, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-019-1353-z.
  59.  Kazemeini, H., Azizian, A., and Shahavi, M. H. (2019)."Effect of chitosan nano-gel/emulsion containing bunium persicum essential oil and nisin as an edible biodegradable coating on escherichia coli o157: H7 in rainbow trout fillet". Journal of Water and Environmental Nanotechnology. 4:4, 343-349, https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2019.04.008.
  60.  Lashkenrai, A. S., Najafi, M., Peyravi, M., Jahanshahi, M., Mosavian, M. T. H., Amiri, A., and Shahavi, M. H. (2019)."Direct filtration procedure to attain antibacterial TFC membrane: A facile developing route of membrane surface properties and fouling resistance". Journal of Chemical Engineering Research and Design. 149, 158-168, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2019.07.003.
  61.  Rad, A. S., Samipour, V., Movaghgharnezhad, S., Mirabi, A., Shahavi, M. H., and Moghadas, B. K. (2019)."X12N12 (X = Al, B) clusters for protection of vitamin C; molecular modeling investigation". Journal of Surfaces and Interfaces. 15, 30-37, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2019.02.001.
  62.  Jafari, B., Khatamnejad, H., Shahavi, M. H., and Domeyri Ganji, D. (2019)."Simulation of Dual Fuel Combustion of Direct Injection Engine with Variable Natural Gas Premixed Ratio". International Journal of Engineering. 32:9, 1327-1336, https://doi.org/10.5829/ije.2019.32.09c.14.
  63.  Hamed Mashhadzadeh, A., Fathalian, M., Ghorbanzadeh Ahangari, M., and Shahavi, M. H. (2018)."DFT study of Ni, Cu, Cd and Ag heavy metal atom adsorption onto the surface of the zinc-oxide nanotube and zinc-oxide graphene-like structure". Journal of Materials Chemistry and Physics. 220, 366-373, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2018.09.016.
  64.  Perez Quinones, J., Bruggemann, O., Kjems, J., Shahavi, M. H., and Peniche Covas, C. (2018)."Novel Brassinosteroid-Modified Polyethylene Glycol Micelles for Controlled Release of Agrochemicals". Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistery. 66:7, 1612-1619, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.7b05019.
  65.  Niksefat Abatari, M., Sarmasti Emami, M. R., Jahanshahi, M., and Shahavi, M. H. (2017)."Superporous pellicular κ-Carrageenan–Nickel composite beads; morphological, physical and hydrodynamics evaluation for expanded bed adsorption application". Journal of Chemical Engineering Research and Design. 125, 291-305, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2017.07.012.
  66. - Shahavi, M. H., Hosseini, M., Jahanshahi, M., Meyer, R. L., and Darzi, G. N. (2016)."Clove oil nanoemulsion as an effective antibacterial agent: Taguchi optimization method". Journal of Desalination and Water Treatment. 57:39, 18379-18390, https://doi.org/10.1080/19443994.2015.1092893.
  67.  Najafpour, G. D., Shahavi, M. H., and Neshat, S. A. (2016). "Assessment of biological hydrogen production processes: A review". IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, IOP Publishing. 36:1, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/36/1/012068.
  68.  Emadian, S. M., Hosseini, M., Rahimnejad, M., Shahavi, M. H., and Khoshandam, B. (2015)."Treatment of a low-strength bilge water of Caspian Sea ships by HUASB technique". Journal of Ecological Engineering. 82, 272-275, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2015.04.055
  69.  Shahavi, M. H., Hosseini, M., Jahanshahi, M., and Darzi, G. N. (2015)."Optimization of encapsulated clove oil particle size with biodegradable shell using design expert methodology". Pakistan Journal of Biotechnology. 12:2, 149-160, https://pjbt.org/index.php/pjbt/article/view/158.
  70.  Hosseini, M. and Shahavi, M. H. (2012)."Electrostatic Enhancement of Coalescence of Oil Droplets (in Nanometer Scale) in Water Emulsion". Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering. 20:4, 654-658, https://doi.org/10.1016/S1004-9541(11)60231-0.
  71.  Hosseini, M., Shahavi, M. H., and Yakhkeshi, A. (2012)."AC & DC-currents for separation of nanoparticles by external electric field". Asian Journal of Chemistry. 24:1, 181-184, https://asianpubs.org/index.php/ajchem/article/view/15985.
  72.  Taheri, E. S., Jahanshahi, M., Hamed Mosavian, M. T., and Shahavi, M. H. (2012)."Investigation of hydrodynamic parameters in a novel expanded bed configuration: local axial dispersion characterization and an empirical correlation study". Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering. 29:4, 725-739, https://doi.org/10.1590/s0104-66322012000400005.
  73. - Shahavi, M. H., Jahanshahi, M., Najafpour, G. D., Ebrahimpour, M., and Hosenian, A. H. (2011)."Expanded bed adsorption of biomolecules by NBG contactor: Experimental and mathematical investigation". World Applied Sciences Journal. 13:2, 181-187, https://www.idosi.org/wasj/wasj13(2)2011.htm.
  74.  Ebrahimpour, M., Shahavi, M. H., Jahanshahi, M., and Najafpour, G. (2009)."Nanotechnology in process biotechnology: recovery and purification of nanoparticulate bioproducts using expanded bed adsorption". Journal of Dynamic Biochemistry, Process Biotechnology and Molecular Biology. 3:2, 57-60, http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/Online/GSBOnline/OnlineDBPBMB_3_SI2.html.
  75.  Jahanshahi, M., Najafpour, G., Ebrahimpour, M., Hajizadeh, S., and Shahavi, M. H. (2009)."Evaluation of hydrodynamic parameters of fluidized bed adsorption on purification of nano‐bioproducts". Journal of physica status solidi c. 6:10, 2199-2206, https://doi.org/10.1002/pssc.200881737.
  76.  Shahavi, M. H., Najafpour, G. D., and Jahanshahi, M. (2008)."Hydrodynamic behaviour and biochemical characterization of a simple custom expanded bed column for protein purification". African Journal of Biotechnology. 7:23, https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajb/article/download/59585/47875.

 

Conference Papers 

  1. Gholipour A., Saadatmorad M., and Shahavi, M. H. (2024)." Standard deviation as a suitable criterion for localizing damages in Nanocomposite structures". e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing, Proceedings of the 7th Iranian International NDT Conference, July 23-25, 2024, Tehran, Iran.
  2. Ahmadvand, M., Ghafouri Taleghani, H., and Shahavi, M. H. (2023). "Encapsulation of probiotics in polyvinyl alcohol/cellulose nanofibers". The 10th National Conference of Modern Studies and Researches in the Field of Biology and Natural Sciences of Iran., https://civilica.com/doc/1773128.
  3. Ajeli, N., Jahanshahi, M., and Shahavi, M. H. (2023). "Optimizing the encapsulation efficiency of solid lipid nanoparticles containing clove essential oil using response surface method". The 10th National Conference of Modern Studies and Researches in the field of Biology and Natural Sciences of Iran, https://civilica.com/doc/1773117.
  4. Ebrahimi, M. and Shahavi, M. H. (2023). "Analysis and optimization of energy consumption and carbon emissions of an office building (Case study of Rosen Hamedan Municipal Building)". The 3rd international conference on new technologies in science. Amol, Iran, https://civilica.com/doc/1754124.
  5. Mirhadi, Z. S., Ghorbani, B., and Shahavi, M. H. (2023). "Development of integrated natural gas liquefaction system from coke oven gas using multi component refrigerant refrigeration cycle". The 3rd international conference on new technologies in science. Amol, Iran, https://civilica.com/doc/1754095.
  6. Shahavi, M. H., Seyedabadi, Z., Hosseini, R., and Khakpour, F. (2023). "Targeted drug delivery based on nanoparticles in breast cancer treatment". The third international conference on new technologies in science. Amol, Iran.
  7. Hakimi Rad, M., Moeen Fard, M., Jahanshahi, M., and Shahavi, M. H. (2022). "An overview of the production methods of nanocellulose from agricultural industry waste". The 14th National Congress of Biosystem Mechanical Engineering and Mechanization of Iran. Kermanshah, Iran, https://civilica.com/doc/1535757.
  8. Gorji, N., Jahanshahi, M., and Shahavi, M. H. (2021). "Preparation of microspheres based on ethyl cellulose for slow release of abamectin pesticide". The first national conference of new veterinary technologies, https://civilica.com/doc/1514816.
  9. Hakimi Rad, M., Moeen Fard, M., Jahanshahi, M., and Shahavi, M. H. (2021). "New technologies for extracting cellulose and hemicellulose from coffee grounds for use in animal feed". The first national conference of new veterinary technologies. Amol, Iran, https://civilica.com/doc/1514822.
  10. Hosseini, S. M., Ghasemi Kalour, F. Z., Pour Eshaghi, F., and Shahavi, M. H. (2021). "An overview of the standardization of medicinal plants and their products". The 6th International Conference on new horizons in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources and Environment, https://civilica.com/doc/1466122.
  11. Shahavi, M. H., Asjedi, F., Parsaye Ganj Avar, S. A., and Ahmadvand, M. (2021). "Magnetic nanoparticles are a suitable solution in food industry security". The first national conference of new veterinary technologies. Amol, Iran, https://civilica.com/doc/1514815.
  12. Aghababaei, M., Kazemeini, H. R., and Shahavi, M. H. (2020). "Investigating the effect of chitosan nanoemulsion coating containing kakuti essential oil on the growth of Aeromonas hydrophila bacteria inoculated in salmon fillet kept at refrigerator temperature". The third international conference of interdisciplinary studies in food industry and nutritional sciences of Iran, https://civilica.com/doc/1147112.
  13. Aghababaei, M., Kazemeini, H. R., and Shahavi, M. H. (2020). "Investigating the effect of chitosan nanoemulsion coating containing Shirazi thyme essential oil on the growth of Aeromonas hydrophila bacteria inoculated in salmon fillet kept at refrigerator temperature". The third international conference of interdisciplinary studies in food industry and nutritional sciences of Iran, https://civilica.com/doc/1147113.
  14. Deylam, F., Tourian, F., and Shahavi, M. H. (2020). "Investigating the antimicrobial activity of Citrus limon L. essential oil nanoemulsion against Escherichia coli O157:H7". The 27th National Congress of Food Sciences and Industries of Iran. Bavi, Iran, https://civilica.com/doc/1156590.
  15. Hassanpour, M. J., Partovi, R., Shahavi, M. H., and Alian Samakkhah, S. (2020). "The effect of Zenian essential oil nanoemulsion coating on the chemical changes of golden salmon fillet stored at 4°C". Great national conference of health and food industry, https://civilica.com/doc/1155940.
  16. Hassanpour, M. J., Partovi, R., Shahavi, M. H., and Alian Samakkhah, S. (2020). "Effects of Zenian essential oil nanoemulsion coating on microbial and sensory changes of golden salmon fillets stored at 4°C". Great national conference of health and food industry, https://civilica.com/doc/1155940.
  17. Heydari Damani, M., Partovi, R., Shahavi, M. H., and Alian Sammakkhah, S. (2020). "Investigating the antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of Mentha pulegium L. essential oil nanoemulsion.". The 27th National Congress of Food Sciences and Industries of Iran, https://civilica.com/doc/1156678.
  18. Heydari Damani, M., Partovi, R., Shahavi, M. H., and Alian Sammakkhah, S. (2020). "Investigating the antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of Satureja hortensis L. essential oil nanoemulsion.". The 27th National Congress of Food Sciences and Industries of Iran. Bavi, Iran, https://civilica.com/doc/1156677.
  19. Naiji, B., Kazemini, H. R., and Shahavi, M. H. (2020). "Study of chitosan nanoemulsion edible coating on the growth of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria inoculated in chicken fillet". The third international conference of interdisciplinary studies in food industry and nutritional sciences of Iran, https://civilica.com/doc/1147115.
  20. Naiji, B., Kazemini, H. R., and Shahavi, M. H. (2020). "Study of oral coating of chitosan nanoemulsion containing nisin on the growth of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria inoculated in chicken fillet". The third international conference of interdisciplinary studies in food industry and nutritional sciences of Iran, https://civilica.com/doc/1147114.
  21. Asjedi, F. and Shahavi, M. H. (2019). "Investigating the effect of silver on the morphology of tungsten tin oxide nanostructure prepared by hydrothermal method". The third national conference on materials engineering. Malayer, Iran, https://civilica.com/doc/971859.
  22. Mofidian, R., Shahavi, M. H., Barati, A., and Jahanshahi, M. (2019). "Engineering mechanisms for protein nanoparticles adsorption". The 2th International Conference on Modern Technologies in Sciences. Babolsar, Iran, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331746040.
  23. Mofidian, R., Barati, A., Jahanshahi, M., and Shahavi, M. H. (2018). "Agar-zinc adsorbent synthesis with nano cavities to absorb protein nanoparticles". The 6th International Conference on Composites Characterization, Fabrication and Application (CCFA-6), Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran. (2018 of Conference), https://civilica.com/doc/901607.
  24. Mofidian, R., Shahavi, M. H., Barati, A., and Jahanshahi, M. (2018). "Engineering mechanisms to absorb protein nanoparticles". The second international conference on new technologies in science. Amol, Iran, https://civilica.com/doc/899598
  25. Shahavi, M. H., Asadi, M., Behkar, H., and Gavzan Galugah, H. (2018). "Investigating solar thermal power plant technologies and introducing advanced power generation cycles". The first international congress and exhibition of new sciences and technologies. Babol, Iran, https://civilica.com/doc/836718.
  26. Shahavi, M. H., Bagheri, M., and Khosh sima, H. (2018). "Evaluation of the new thermo baro chemical technology in comparison with the conventional technologies to increase the extraction of oil, gas and gas condensates in Iran". The second international conference on new technologies in science. Amol, Iran, https://civilica.com/doc/899589.
  27. Shahavi, M. H. and Esfilar, R. (2018). "Thermodynamic analysis of integrated rice husk gasification process and power generation cycle unit". The second international conference on new technologies in science. Amol, Iran, https://civilica.com/doc/899588.
  28. Shahavi, M. H. and Tajik, Fatemeh. (2018). "Review of Methods for Producing Pure Hydrogen Using Solar Energy". The First International Congress on Modern Sciences and Technologies with a Focus on Energy and Environment. Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran.
  29. Darijani, M., Hosseini, M., Shahavi, M. H., and Jahanshahi, M. (2016). "Response Surface Methodology in the Optimization of Chitosan Nanoparticles: A Novel Approach to Encapsulating Ellagic Acid". First International Comprehensive Competition Conference on Engineering Sciences. Anzali, Iran.
  30. Tavasli, A. K., Shahavi, M. H., and Salmani, H. (2016). "Evaluation and application of nano perovskite La0.6Sr0.4CoO3 for oxidation of car exhaust gas". The first national conference on the future of engineering and technology, https://civilica.com/doc/626933.
  31. Tavasli, A. K., Shahavi, M. H., and Salmani, H. (2016). "Synthesis of lanthanum strontium cobalt perovskite nanocatalyst by sol-gel method: optimizing the calcination temperature and investigating the morphology of nanocatalysts". The first national conference on the future of engineering and technology, https://civilica.com/doc/626930.
  32. Shahavi, M. H., Hosseini, M., Jahanshahi, M., Najafpour, G. D., & Meyer, R. L. (2015). Clove Oil Nanoemulsion as an Eco-Friendly Pesticide: Effect of Sonication Time on Droplet Size. Asia Nano Forum Congress 2015 (ANFC2015), Kish Island, Iran.
  33. Kohansal, M., Hosseini, M., and Shahavi, M. H. (2014). "Making water in octane nanoemulsion fuel as an environmentally friendly fuel: Effect of water content on droplet size". The 8th International Chemical Engineering Congress & Exhibition (IChEC 2014). Kish Island, Iran., https://sid.ir/paper/916533/en.
  34. Shahavi, M. H., Hosseini, M., Jahanshahi, M., Najafpour, G., and Meyer, R. L. (2014). "Preparation of nanoemulsion clove oil in water as green nanopesticide". 9th International conference on natural sciences and technologies. Kalmar, Sweden., http://lnu.se/polopoly_fs/1.111602!Eco-Tech_Programme_2014.pdf.
  35. Kohan Sal, M., Hosseini, M., and Shahavi, M. H. (2013). "Fabrication of water-in-octane fuel nanoemulsion for the production of alternative and environmentally friendly fuels: determination of the optimal HLB number for the mixture of stabilizers". The third national conference on fuel, energy and environment, https://civilica.com/doc/223583.
  36. Movagharnejad, K. and Shahavi, M. H. (2008). "Educational Software For Different Enzyme Kinetic Models". International Catalysis Conference - ICC., https://www.researchgate.net/publication/310462991.
  37. Movagharnejad, K., Shahavi, M. H., and Zarmehri, E. (2007). "Two case studies about the development and use of the computer softwares in the education of engineering sciences". International Conference on Engineering Education & Research., https://www.researchgate.net/publication/240622715.

Books :

  • Jahanshahi, M. and Shahavi M. H. “Advanced Downstream Processing in Biotechnology” Chapter 17, p 495-515, Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology: Second Edition; Gh. D. Najafpour (2015), and Third Edition; Gh. D. Najafpour (2025), ISBN: 978-0-444-63357-6, Elsevier Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-444-63357-6.00017-1  
  • Shahavi M. H. and Raei H. “Transport Phenomena for Chemical Reactor Design” (2022), (Persian), ISBN: 978-622-5936-11-9

Research Projects :

  1. Codification of the Mazandaran Province Nanotechnology Initiative Strategic Plan (project funds: $280,000) in collaboration with the Nanotechnology Research Institute, Babol University of Technology, Iran (2011-2016).
  2. Feasibility Study on Using Nanotechnology to Prolong Wheat Storage (project funds: $44,000) in collaboration with the Nanotechnology Research Institute at Babol University of Technology, Iran (2010-2011).
  3. Production Technology of Nanofiltration Membranes at a Semi-Industrial Scale (project funding: $100,000) in collaboration with the Nanotechnology Research Institute at Babol University of Technology, Iran (2009-2011).
  4. Preparation and Design of a Novel Polylactic Acid/Wood Latex Biocomposite: Investigation of Mechanical, Thermal, and Morphological Properties, AUSMT, Iran (2021).
  5. Investigating the Effect of Artemisia dracunculus L. Essential Oil Nanoemulsion on the Expression of Virulence Genes (stx1, stx2) in Escherichia coli, AUSMT, Iran (2021).
  6. Evaluation of Anti-Trichomonal Effects and Cellular Toxicity of Metronidazole-Loaded Lactoferrin Nanoparticles in Vitro Conditions, AUSMT, Iran (2020).
  7. Numerical Simulation of Freezing Process Acceleration in a Hexagonal Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage System Using Nanoparticles and Curved Fins, AUSMT, Iran (2020).
  8. Application of Nickel- and Titanium-Doped Fullerenes (C59Ni and C59Ti) for Dopamine Storage: Quantum Studies, AUSMT, Iran (2019).
  9. Synthesis of Manganese Oxide-Nickel Oxide Nanocomposites via Chemical Method for Engineering Applications, AUSMT, Iran (2019).
  10. Performance Enhancement of Latent Heat Energy Storage Systems Using Nanoparticles and Fins for Energy Recovery Processes. AUSMT, Iran (2019).
  11. Energy and Exergy Analysis of an Integrated Biomass Gasification Process and Power Cycle Unit in Thermal Power Plants, AUSMT, Iran (2018).