Bio Summary:
Dr. Mehrzad Shams is a highly accomplished professor with extensive experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Thermofluid and Energy Conversion. He is currently a Professor at K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran. With a diverse background in academia, industry, and consultancy, Dr. Shams has made significant contributions to the understanding of multiphase flows, heat transfer, and energy systems. His expertise extends to areas such as CFD simulations, renewable energy, and the design of power plants.
Education:
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermofluid), Petroleum University, 1991.
- M.S. in Energy Conversion, Sharif University of Technology, 1994.
- Ph.D. in Energy Conversion from Clarkson University (USA) and Amirkabir University of Technology, 2001.
Research Focus:
Dr. Shams’ current research interests include:
- Two Phase Boiling Heat Transfer in MEMS
- Heat Transfer Enhancement Caused by Nano Particle Injection
- PEM Fuel Cell Flooding Problems
- Thermo Economy Design of Hybrid Fuel Cell and Gas Turbine
- Generating Heat from Waste Using Hot Fluidized Bed
- Bio-Mechanical Engineering
Professional Journey:
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Industrial Experience:
- National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Engineering and Construction, South West Oil Fields, Ahvaz
- Sadid Industrial Group, Karun III Dam, Karun I Dam, and small hydropower projects
- MAPNA (EPC Contractor of Power Plants), South Pars Gas Field, Phase I, Utility Part
- Water and Power Resources Development CO., Development Projects
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Consultantship:
- Power and Water Resources Development Company
- Mapna General Contractor (Pars Gas Field Project)
- Sadid Tadbir Consultant Engineers (CFD Simulation of Dams)
- Nehadab Consultant Engineers
- Renewable Energy Design
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Academic Experience:
- Teaching and research roles at Sharif University of Technology, Amirkabir University, Azad Islamic University, and K.N. Toosi University of Technology.
- Visiting Scholar at Clarkson University, New York, USA.
- Guest Professor at the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, University of Toronto.
Honors & Awards:
- Registration Number 81921 for the “Porous Burner Test Stand” patent by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Iranian Science and Tech. Research Organization.
- Various grants for feasibility studies, design, and research projects.
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
- Author of multiple journal papers, including but not limited to publications in Energy Reports, International Journal of Multiphase Flow, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, and many more.
- Author of books such as “Fundamentals of Small Hydro Powers” and “Multiphase Flow in Process Industry.”
Title: Experimental study of the stable region of electrospray of ethanol-water mixtures with different concentrations by high-speed imaging
- Authors: Bagherian Dehaghi, M., Shams, M., Sohani, F., Naderi, P.
- Journal: Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 2023, 8, 100541
- Citations: 0
Title: Multi-objective optimization of a double tapered flow field Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel cell
- Authors: Farokhi, E., Ghasabehi, M., Shams, M.
- Journal: Energy Reports, 2023, 10, pp. 1652–1671
- Citations: 1
Title: Enhancement in the pool boiling heat transfer of copper surface by applying electrophoretic deposited graphene oxide coatings
- Authors: Alimoradi, H., Shams, M., Ashgriz, N.
- Journal: International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 2023, 159, 104350
- Citations: 10
Title: Multi-objective optimization of two-phase flow in the proton exchange membrane fuel cells based on a data-driven surrogate model
- Authors: Ghasabehi, M., Farokhi, E., Shams, M.
- Journal: Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2023
- Citations: 0
Title: Numerical investigation and deep learning-based prediction of heat transfer characteristics and bubble dynamics of subcooled flow boiling in a vertical tube
- Authors: Eskandari, E., Alimoradi, H., Pourbagian, M., Shams, M.
- Journal: Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2022, 39(12), pp. 3227–3245
- Citations: 14
Author Metrics:
- Dr. Shams has a significant body of work with numerous publications in reputable journals.
- His research contributions span various areas, including multiphase flow, heat transfer, fuel cells, and renewable energy.
- He has actively participated in national and international conferences, contributing to the academic community.
- Total Citations: 2,394
- Documents: 125
- h-index: 27
Research Timeline:
- 1992-1993: Teaching assistance of advanced fluid dynamics at Sharif University of Technology.
- 1998-2000: Visiting Scholar at Clarkson University, New York, USA.
- 2003-2015: Faculty Member (Associate Prof.) at K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
- 2015-2016: Guest Professor at the University of Toronto.
- 2016-Now: Faculty Member (Prof.) at K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
