Smart Nanofluids and Responsive Materials

About Our Cluster

The “Smart Nanofluids and Responsive Materials” cluster is an innovative research division within the GAM Lab that focuses on the development and application of advanced materials for diverse industrial sectors. With a dedicated team of talented students and researchers, we strive to push the boundaries of nanotechnology to create cutting-edge solutions for industry-specific challenges.

We specialize in the development of smart nanofluids, which are colloidal suspensions containing nanoparticles that possess unique and controllable properties. Our team utilizes state-of-the-art synthesis techniques and surface functionalization methods to tailor the desired properties of these nanofluids, such as enhanced thermal conductivity, viscosity modulation, and magnetism, among others. Moreover, our cluster also focuses on responsive materials that exhibit the ability to alter their physical, chemical, or mechanical properties in response to external stimuli. By leveraging our expertise in materials science and nanotechnology, we actively explore responsive materials that can be harnessed for various applications.

“By pushing the boundaries of knowledge and innovation, we aim to contribute to the development of transformative solutions that will have a tangible impact on industries and society as a whole”

Aims & Scope

This Cluster has worked on developing synthesis techniques and surface functionalization methods to tailor the desired properties of smart nanofluids and responsive materials since 2019 and has published some research papers about these. Our goal is to design and synthesize materials that offer unprecedented levels of functionality, reliability, and efficiency, thus encouraging progress in multiple industries.

Our cluster places a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange. We actively engage with experts from various fields, including material science, chemistry, engineering, and physics, to foster a holistic approach towards research and innovation. By combining diverse perspectives and expertise, we aim to accelerate the advancement of graphene-based nanofluids and responsive materials, paving the way for breakthroughs in a wide range of industries.

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Leader of Cluster

Dr. Mohammad H. Akhlaghi

Dr. Mohammad Hossein Akhlaghi holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT), where he focused on research related to graphene-based nanofluids and enhanced nano/microbubbles in the context of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. His work was conducted under the supervision of Professor Malek Naderi at the Graphene and Advanced Materials Laboratory (GAM Lab). He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Materials Science and Engineering in 2010 and 2012, respectively, from Sharif University of Technology (SUT) in Tehran, Iran. With over a decade of experience as a Senior Researcher at the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI), Dr. Akhlaghi has cultivated a robust practical background in the synthesis and preparation of advanced, high-tech materials for a key industry. This unique blend of academic rigor and hands-on industrial expertise has positioned him as a proficient specialist in the development of innovative materials.

Phone

+98 – 21 6454 5423