Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maryam Khavarpour | Tech Innovations | Women Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maryam Khavarpour | Tech Innovations | Associate Professor at Islamic Azad University, Amol | Iran 

Assoc. Prof. Dr Maryam Khavarpour is an accomplished Iranian chemical engineer and academic leader serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Ayatollah Amoli Branch of the Islamic Azad University, Amol, Iran, where she has established a distinguished career in advanced bioprocess engineering, environmental biotechnology, catalysis, and nanomaterials research. Dr Maryam Khavarpour completed her B.Sc. (2011), M.Sc. (2006), and Ph.D. (2003) in Chemical Engineering at the highly reputed Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran, demonstrating an early and consistent trajectory of academic excellence. Throughout her professional journey, she has taught a wide range of core and interdisciplinary courses, including Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Separation Processes, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Microbiology, and Separation Processes in Biological Systems, contributing significantly to student development and curriculum advancement. Her research interests span biochemical engineering, bioseparation, biodesulfurization, environmental remediation, wastewater treatment, nanoparticle applications, membrane technologies, kinetic modeling, natural gas purification, nanofluids, and biocatalysis, while her research skills include chromatographic analysis, hydrodynamic modeling, reaction kinetics, bioprocess optimization, nanomaterial synthesis, microbial bioremediation, thermophysical characterization, and advanced analytical techniques for environmental systems. Over the years, Assoc. Prof. Dr Maryam Khavarpour has produced impactful scientific contributions across respected journals, working extensively on topics such as plasmid DNA purification, phenol biodegradation, membrane performance enhancement using nanoparticles, kinetic evaluation of biodesulfurization, and environmental pollutant removal using nano-adsorbents and novel composite materials. She has also collaborated on innovative studies involving antioxidant extraction, mathematical modeling of food and biological drying systems, and the development of multifunctional wound-healing matrices and biomedical scaffolds. Her academic dedication has earned her recognition for high-quality research, continuous publication output, and contributions to clean technologies, sustainable engineering, and industrial biotechnology. Through her strong record of teaching, research, and mentorship, Assoc. Prof. Dr Maryam Khavarpour continues to influence the fields of chemical and biochemical engineering, inspiring a new generation of engineers and researchers committed to solving environmental, industrial, and biomedical challenges. In conclusion, Dr Khavarpour’s comprehensive expertise, scholarly productivity, and commitment to innovative research position her as a leading figure whose work continues to advance both scientific understanding and practical applications in chemical engineering and sustainability-focused technologies.

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