Departemant of chemistry at University of birjand, Iran
Afsaneh Ghahari is a dedicated researcher in the field of chemistry, specializing in nanostructured materials. She is deeply involved in exploring advanced methodologies to enhance drug delivery systems, water desalination processes, and energy storage applications. With over four years of research experience, she has contributed significantly to the study of molecular dynamic simulations and free energy calculations. Her work focuses on developing innovative materials that address critical challenges in environmental and medical sciences.
Profile
Scholar
EDUCATION
Afsaneh Ghahari earned her Master of Science degree in Physical Chemistry from Ardakan University, Yazd, in 2017. She later pursued a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Birjand, where she focused on nanostructured materials and their applications. Her academic journey has been driven by a passion for chemistry and materials science, leading to significant contributions in her field.
EXPERIENCE
With extensive research experience, Afsaneh has served as a laboratory expert at the Food and Drug Administration at Tehran University of Medical Sciences for two years. She also gained industrial experience by working in the polyethylene pipe production sector for one year. Additionally, she has been actively engaged in academia, teaching at Birjand University and Medical Sciences for four years. Her expertise in molecular simulations and nanomaterial design has been instrumental in advancing scientific knowledge.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Her research interests include nanostructured materials for drug delivery, water desalination, energy storage, membrane simulation, free energy calculations, and molecular dynamics simulations. She focuses on designing covalent organic frameworks (COFs) to enhance material performance in environmental and medical applications. Her work contributes to the sustainable development of advanced materials for various scientific and industrial applications.
AWARD
Afsaneh Ghahari has been recognized as an exemplary PhD researcher at Birjand University in 1403 (Iranian calendar) and was honored as an outstanding researcher in South Khorasan Province in the same year. These accolades highlight her significant contributions to scientific research and innovation in chemistry and materials science.
PUBLICATION
Design of a New Drug Delivery Platform Based on Surface Functionalization of 2D Covalent Organic Frameworks – Published in Elsevier, 2021.
Proposing Two-Dimensional Covalent Organic Frameworks for the Capture of Phenol Molecules from Wastewaters – Published in Nature, 2022.
Architectural Design of Anode Materials for Superior Alkali-Ion (Li/Na/K) Batteries Storage – Published in Nature, 2024.
The Strategy of Three-Dimensional Covalent Organic Frameworks to Exclude Dye Contaminants in Aqueous Solutions – Published in Nature, 2024.
Architectural Design of 2D Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) for Pharmaceutical Pollutant Removal – Published in npj Clean Water, 2024.
Ionic Liquids and Graphene: The Ultimate Combination for High-Performance Supercapacitors – Published in Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2024.
Selective Detection of Food Contaminants Using Engineered Gallium-Organic Frameworks with MD and Metadynamics Simulations – Published in Scientific Reports, 2024.
CONCLUSION
Afsaneh Ghahari’s outstanding contributions to nanomaterials research, environmental chemistry, and energy storage make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her extensive research, academic leadership, and industry experience position her as a key innovator in the field of sustainable chemistry and nanomaterials.