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Experienced and committed professional holding a Ph.D. degree (Distinction and Merit) in Environmental Sciences and Engineering from the prestigious University of Aveiro, Portugal. My doctoral research centred on the development of sustainable technologies for the removal of organic pollutants from aquatic environments using eco-friendly nanomaterials. With a strong emphasis on sustainable practices, I have conducted extensive research endeavors targeting emerging organic pollution, employing cutting-edge engineered nanomaterials. Beyond practical applications, my fascination lies in understanding the fundamental treatment mechanisms, driving me to pursue a comprehensive grasp of this vital scientific domain. Motivated by passion, I endeavour to expand the field's knowledge base, aspiring to make significant contributions to environmental preservation and public health enhancement. My objective is to bridge the divide between advanced scientific concepts and tangible solutions, working towards a cleaner and more sustainable future. Throughout my doctoral tenure, I have authored over 10 scientific papers published in high-impact factor journals, accruing more than 300 citations within a span of five years. Additionally, I have fostered numerous national and international collaborations, enriching the scope and impact of my research endeavours.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Mohammadreza Khalaj

Citation names

  • Khalaj, Mohammadreza

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
F41F-761D-2541
ORCID iD
0000-0002-3367-4314

Email addresses

  • reza.khalaj@gmail.com (Professional)

Websites

  • https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3367-4314 (Professional)

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Environmental Engineering - Environmental Engineering
  • Engineering and Technology - Nano-technology - Nano-materials

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
Portuguese Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2)
Turkish Advanced (C1) Intermediate (B1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
Persian Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2)
Education
Degree Classification
2024/02/22
Concluded
 Engenharia do Ambiente (Doutoramento)
Major in Ciências e Engenharia do Ambiente
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
"Sustainable copper-based nanostructured materials for the treatment of persistent organic pollutants" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Distinction and Merit)
2012
Concluded
 Enviromental Managment (Mestrado)
Islamic Azad University Science and Research Branch, Iran
"Assessment of rail buses’ safety critical systems using Functional Hazard Analysis (FuHA) and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 17.20
2006
Concluded
 Industrial engineering (Menos de 4 anos de escolaridade)
Kar Higher Education Institute, Iran
"Study of a Model for Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Management at National Iranian Oil Company" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 15.93
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2018/09/01 - Current Researcher (Research) Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
Universidade de Aveiro Centro de Estudos do Ambiente e do Mar, Portugal
2018/09 - 2022/10 Researcher (Research) Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
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Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2018/09/01 - 2022/10/31 FCT grant For PhD
SFRH/BD/140873/2018
PhD Student Fellow
Ongoing
Outputs

Publications

Book chapter
  1. Khodaparast, Zahra; Jahanshahi, Akram; Khalaj, Mohammadreza. "Antibacterial Aspects of Nanomaterials in Textiles: From Origin to Release". In Advanced Textile Engineering Materials, 87-123. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2018.
    Published • 10.1002/9781119488101.ch4
Conference paper
  1. Khalaj, Mohammadreza. "Health, safety & environment risk assessment at nursing house". Paper presented in First National Conference on Health, Safety and Environment in HSE Citizenship for the Elderly and Disabled, tehran, 2016.
  2. Khalaj, Mohammadreza. "Risk assessment of rail transport systems using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)". Paper presented in 4nd National Conference on Safety Engineering and HSE, Tehran, 2012.
    Published
  3. Khalaj, Mohammadreza. "Comprehensive risk management in construction workshops with an approach to reducing accidents in height works". Paper presented in first national safety conference in construction workshops, 2008.
  4. Khalaj, Mohammadreza. "Provide a model for Crisis management in Emergencies with the Approach of accident in Construction projects". 2008.
  5. Khalaj, Mohammadreza. "Importance and necessity of attention to HSE management in coverage Industries". Paper presented in 1st National Surface Preparation Conference at Sharif University, Tehran, 2007.
Journal article
  1. Khalaj, Mohammadreza; Kamali, Mohammadreza; Aminabhavi, Tejraj M.; Costa, M.Elisabete.V.; Dewil, Raf; Appels, Lise; Capela, Isabel. "Sustainability insights into the synthesis of engineered nanomaterials - Problem formulation and considerations". Environmental Research 220 (2023): 115249. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.115249.
    10.1016/j.envres.2023.115249
  2. Mohammadreza Kamali; Yongtao Xue; Mohammadreza Khalaj; Bodhi Laats; Ruben Teunckens; Matthias Verbist; Maria Elisabete V. Costa; et al. "ZnO/¿-Fe2O3/Bentonite: An Efficient Solar-Light Active Magnetic Photocatalyst for the Degradation of Pharmaceutical Active Compounds". Molecules (2022): https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/10/3050.
    10.3390/molecules27103050
  3. Zhang, Siyu; Wang, Hao; Zhou, Yuexi; Kamali, Mohammadreza; He, Xuwen; Khalaj, Mohammadreza; Xia, Yu. "Catalytic Ozonation of the Secondary Effluents from the Largest Chinese Petrochemical Wastewater Treatment Plant—A Stability Assessment". Sustainability 14 4 (2022): 2200. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14042200.
    10.3390/su14042200
  4. Kamali, Mohammadreza; Khalaj, Mohammadreza; Costa, M. Elisabete V.; Capela, Isabel; Aminabhavi, Tejraj M.. "Optimization of kraft black liquor treatment using ultrasonically synthesized mesoporous tenorite nanomaterials assisted by Taguchi design". Chemical Engineering Journal 401 (2020): 126040. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2020.126040.
    10.1016/j.cej.2020.126040
  5. Mohammadreza Khalaj. "Green synthesis of nanomaterials - A scientometric assessment". Journal of Cleaner Production 267 (2020): 122036-122036. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.122036.
    10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.122036
  6. Khalaj, Mohammadreza. "Underground carbon dioxide sequestration for climate change mitigation – A scientometric study". Journal of CO2 Utilization (2019): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcou.2019.05.022.
    10.1016/j.jcou.2019.05.022
  7. Jahanshahi, Akram; Kamali, Mohammadreza; Khalaj, Mohammadreza; Khodaparast, Zahra. "Delphi-based prioritization of economic criteria for development of wave and tidal energy technologies". Energy 167 (2019): 819-827. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2018.11.040.
    Published • 10.1016/j.energy.2018.11.040
  8. Khalaj, Mohammadreza. "Additive and additive-free treatment technologies for pulp and paper mill effluents: Advances, challenges and opportunities". Water Resources and Industry (2019): https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S2212371717300707.
    10.1016/j.wri.2019.100109
  9. Khalaj, M.; Kamali, M.; Khodaparast, Z.; Jahanshahi, A.. "Copper-based nanomaterials for environmental decontamination – An overview on technical and toxicological aspects". Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 148 (2018): 813-824. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85035804003&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ecoenv.2017.11.060
  10. Kamali, M.; Alesheikh, A.A.; Alavi Borazjani, S.A.; Jahanshahi, A.; Khodaparast, Z.; Khalaj, M.. "Delphi-ahp and weighted index Overlay-GIS approaches for industrial site selection case study: Large extractive industrial units in Iran". Journal of Settlements and Spatial Planning 8 2 (2017): 99-105. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85042443527&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.24193/JSSP.2017.2.03
Activities

Course / Discipline taught

Academic session Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2011/09/22 - 2015/06/30 Health, Safety and Environment Professional courses (Bachelor)
2011/09/01 - 2015/06/30 Professional courses in Safety engineering and HSE management (Bachelor)
Distinctions

Award

2018 Best HSE expert in Zanjan province of Iran

Title

2016 The first rank of the environmental engineering doctoral course at the University of Aveiro

Other distinction

2018 PhD Grant
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal