Prof. Dr. Farzad Nasirpouri | Coatings | Best Researcher Award
Prof. Dr. Farzad Nasirpouri, Sahand University of Technology, Iran
Farzad Nasirpouri is a distinguished professor of Materials Engineering at Sahand University of Technology, Iran. Born in Shiraz, Iran in 1976, he earned his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, specializing in corrosion and nanomaterials. With over 15 years of academic leadership, Nasirpouri directs cutting-edge research on electrodeposition, corrosion protection, and functional nanomaterials. He has held prestigious visiting professorships in Canada, Germany, and the UK, contributing internationally recognized work on graphene composites and electrochemical energy devices. Nasirpouri’s research integrates advanced surface coatings and nanotechnology to develop sustainable materials with enhanced protective properties. He has secured multiple national and international grants and has been named among the top 2% highly cited scientists globally. A prolific author and mentor, he actively leads a research group supervising numerous graduate students, fostering innovation and scientific excellence in coatings and corrosion science.
Professional Profile
Suitability Summary for Research for Best Researcher Award: Farzad Nasirpouri
Dr. Farzad Nasirpouri stands out as an exceptionally qualified candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award based on his extensive academic achievements, impactful research contributions, and international collaborations in the field of materials science and engineering, particularly corrosion science and nanomaterials. His solid academic background, including a PhD from the prestigious Sharif University of Technology and visiting scholar positions at leading institutions such as the University of Bristol, University of Bath, Simon Fraser University, and GSI Helmholtz Centre, demonstrates his deep expertise and commitment to advancing materials science research on a global scale.
Over his career, Dr. Nasirpouri has successfully led and supervised numerous postgraduate students, fostering the development of future researchers while maintaining a robust research output. His leadership roles, such as Director of International Affairs and MSc program director, reflect his academic stewardship and influence beyond research, emphasizing education and administrative excellence. Notably, his rapid promotion to full professor and multiple “Top Researcher” awards at university and faculty levels underscore his recognized research excellence within his home country.
Education
Farzad Nasirpouri’s educational foundation is rooted in premier Iranian and international institutions. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree with first-class honors in Materials Engineering from Sahand University of Technology in 1998. Continuing his academic journey, he earned an MSc in Materials Science and Engineering with a focus on corrosion and protection at Sharif University of Technology in 2000, where he researched silver coatings and their corrosion behavior. Nasirpouri then pursued his PhD at Sharif University of Technology, completing it in 2006 with a thesis on electrodeposition of magnetic multilayered nanowires and magneto-transport studies. During his doctoral studies, he enhanced his expertise through visiting scholar positions at the University of Bristol and University of Bath in the UK, gaining advanced knowledge in physics and nanotechnology under prominent professors. This robust educational background equips him with a multidisciplinary approach combining materials science, physics, and surface engineering for advanced coatings research.
Professional Experience
Since 2008, Farzad Nasirpouri has served as a full professor at Sahand University of Technology, leading research, teaching, and administration in materials engineering. His responsibilities include supervising graduate research, managing academic programs on corrosion and nanomaterials, and fostering international collaborations. Nasirpouri has successfully attracted top-tier students and secured significant research funding nationally and internationally. From 2019 onward, he has held visiting professorships at Simon Fraser University (Canada) focusing on graphene-based sensors and renewable energy devices, and at GSI Helmholtz Centre (Germany) working on template electrodeposition and nanostructures. Earlier, he gained postdoctoral experience at the University of Bath, UK, specializing in electrochemical fabrication of magnetic mesostructures. His research leadership has resulted in numerous high-impact publications, grants, and industrial collaborations, emphasizing sustainable coatings and advanced nanotechnologies. Nasirpouri is also actively involved in directing international affairs and MSc programs, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence and innovation.
Awards and Recognition
Professor Nasirpouri’s exemplary contributions have earned him numerous accolades. He has been recognized repeatedly as one of the Top 2% Highly Cited Scientists worldwide by Stanford University and Elsevier (2021, 2022, 2024). In 2024, he received the prestigious David Bensted Fellowship at Simon Fraser University. Nationally, he was awarded the Iran Science Elite Federation (ISEF) Top 100 Iranian Scientist Award in 2021. Nasirpouri’s leadership in research has been honored by Sahand University through multiple Top Researcher Awards and the Author of the Year Award for his scholarly books. Additionally, he has won several Electroplating Industry Awards in Iran, recognizing his advancements in coating technologies and electrochemical engineering. His outstanding poster presentations at international congresses highlight his scientific communication skills. These awards underscore Nasirpouri’s impact on materials science, corrosion protection, and functional nanomaterials at both national and international levels.
Research Skills On Coatings
Farzad Nasirpouri’s research skills span advanced materials synthesis, surface engineering, and electrochemical characterization. He is an expert in electrodeposition techniques, focusing on magnetic multilayered nanowires, graphene composites, and functional nanomaterials. His proficiency extends to electrochemical energy devices and corrosion protection strategies, leveraging in-situ analytical methods such as atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Nasirpouri has strong skills in fabricating and analyzing electrochemical sensors and renewable energy devices, particularly involving MXene-based composites. His experience includes heavy ion tracking, template electrodeposition, and additive manufacturing of composites. He is adept at advanced spectroscopic and microscopic techniques such as impedance spectroscopy, dielectric spectroscopy, and holography. Nasirpouri’s research integrates nanotechnology and sustainability, aiming to develop novel coatings with superior anti-corrosion, anti-fouling, and magnetic properties. He successfully manages interdisciplinary projects and international collaborations, translating laboratory findings into industrial applications and knowledge transfer.
Publication Top Notes
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Title: Epoxy/polyaniline–ZnO nanorods hybrid nanocomposite coatings: Synthesis, characterization and corrosion protection performance of conducting paints
Authors: A. Mostafaei, F. Nasirpouri
Citation: Progress in Organic Coatings, 77(1), 146–159
Year: 2014
Citations: 368 -
Title: Corrosion resistance of Ni–Co alloy and Ni–Co/SiC nanocomposite coatings electrodeposited by sediment codeposition technique
Authors: B. Bakhit, A. Akbari, F. Nasirpouri, M.G. Hosseini
Citation: Applied Surface Science, 307, 351–359
Year: 2014
Citations: 182 -
Title: An investigation on the effect of surface morphology and crystalline texture on corrosion behavior, structural and magnetic properties of electrodeposited nanocrystalline …
Authors: F. Nasirpouri, M.R. Sanaeian, A.S. Samardak, E.V. Sukovatitsina, A.V. Ognev, …
Citation: Applied Surface Science, 292, 795–805
Year: 2014
Citations: 119 -
Title: Electrodeposition of nanostructured materials
Author: F. Nasirpouri
Citation: Springer International Publishing
Year: 2017
Citations: 109 -
Title: Preparation and characterization of a novel conducting nanocomposite blended with epoxy coating for antifouling and antibacterial applications
Authors: A. Mostafaei, F. Nasirpouri
Citation: Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, 10, 679–694
Year: 2013
Citations: 87 -
Title: On the growth sequence of highly ordered nanoporous anodic aluminium oxide
Authors: M. Ghorbani, F. Nasirpouri, A. Saedi
Citation: Materials & Design, 27(10), 983–988
Year: 2006
Citations: 82 -
Title: GMR in multilayered nanowires electrodeposited in track-etched polyester and polycarbonate membranes
Authors: F. Nasirpouri, P. Southern, M. Ghorbani, W. Schwarzacher
Citation: Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 308(1), 35–39
Year: 2007
Citations: 79 -
Title: Caustic corrosion in a boiler waterside tube: Root cause and mechanism
Authors: F. Daneshvar-Fatah, A. Mostafaei, R. Hosseinzadeh-Taghani, F. Nasirpouri
Citation: Engineering Failure Analysis, 28, 69–77
Year: 2013
Citations: 77 -
Title: Cyclic voltammetry deposition of nickel nanoparticles on TiO2 nanotubes and their enhanced properties for electro-oxidation of methanol
Authors: H. Cheshideh, F. Nasirpouri
Citation: Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 797, 121–133
Year: 2017
Citations: 76 -
Title: Accuracy of implant placement using a CAD/CAM surgical guide: an in vitro study
Authors: S. Nokar, E. Moslehifard, T. Bahman, M. Bayanzadeh, F. Nasirpouri, A. Nokar
Citation: International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, 26(3)
Year: 2011
Citations: 66
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