Dr. Shahrbanoo Rahman Setayesh | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award
Faculty member at Sharif University of Technology, Iran
Dr. Shahrbanoo Rahman Setayesh is an Associate Professor of Physical Chemistry at Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, Iran. With over three decades of academic and research experience, she has made significant contributions to the field of physical chemistry, focusing on innovative environmental solutions such as advanced oxidation processes and water purification. Dr. Setayesh has an extensive publication record in high-impact journals and is widely recognized for her interdisciplinary research combining theoretical and experimental approaches to develop sustainable catalysts and pollution remediation methods. Beyond her research, she is deeply committed to education, teaching a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in chemistry and related fields. Her work has not only addressed critical environmental issues but also paved the way for innovative approaches in physical chemistry. Dr. Setayesh continues to inspire future scientists and contribute to the global scientific community through her research and academic leadership.
Professional Profile:
Education
Dr. Shahrbanoo Rahman Setayesh holds a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Manchester University, UK, which she completed in 2008. This advanced degree marked a critical step in her research career, where she honed her expertise in theoretical and experimental chemistry. Prior to her Ph.D., she earned an M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry from Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, in 1986. This graduate degree provided her with a strong foundation in the principles of physical chemistry, enabling her to pursue advanced research in the field. Dr. Setayesh began her academic journey with a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Shiraz University in 1979. Her formal education, which spans both national and international institutions, has equipped her with a robust understanding of chemistryโs fundamental and advanced aspects, enabling her to make significant research contributions and excel in teaching various chemistry courses at Sharif University of Technology.
Professional Experience
Dr. Shahrbanoo Rahman Setayesh has extensive academic and research experience spanning over three decades. She is currently an Associate Professor of Physical Chemistry at Sharif University of Technology, where she has been an integral part of the faculty for many years. In her academic role, she has taught a wide array of courses, including General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Quantum Chemistry, to students in chemistry, material engineering, and chemical engineering. Her teaching extends to laboratory-based instruction, where she has guided students through practical experiments in Physical Chemistry. In addition to her teaching duties, Dr. Setayesh is a highly active researcher, with her work focusing on advanced catalysts, environmental remediation, and water purification techniques. Her experience also includes collaborating with leading international researchers, and publishing extensively in peer-reviewed journals, which has positioned her as a thought leader in her field, particularly in sustainable chemistry solutions.
Research Interest
Award and Honor
Publications top noted
- Mohammadi, Z., & Setayesh, S.R. (2024). Dual boosting of the built-in polarization field in the BiFeO3/ZnS heterostructure for water purification: Effects of Z-scheme heterostructure and corona poling. Chemosphere, 365, 143381.
Citations: 0 - Mashhadizadeh, S., Mokhtari, N., & Setayesh, S.R. (2023). A novel vibration-driven piezostructure assembled from BiFeO3 nanodisks and ultrathin Bi2WO6 nanosheets for organic pollutant degradation. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 56, 104430.
Citations: 4 - Hasanvandian, F., Zehtab Salmasi, M., Moradi, M., Kakavandi, B., & Rahman Setayesh, S. (2022). Enhanced spatially coupling heterojunction assembled from CuCo2S4 yolk-shell hollow sphere capsulated by Bi-modified TiO2 for highly efficient CO2 photoreduction. Chemical Engineering Journal, 444, 136493.
Citations: 43 - Hasanvandian, F., Shokri, A., Moradi, M., Kakavandi, B., & Rahman Setayesh, S. (2022). Encapsulation of spinel CuCo2O4 hollow sphere in V2O5-decorated graphitic carbon nitride as high-efficiency double Z-type nanocomposite for levofloxacin photodegradation. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 423, 127090.
Citations: 109 - Hasanvandian, F., Moradi, M., Aghaebrahimi Samani, S., Rahman Setayesh, S., & Noorisepehr, M. (2022). Effective promotion of gโC3N4 photocatalytic performance via surface oxygen vacancy and coupling with bismuth-based semiconductors towards antibiotics degradation. Chemosphere, 287, 132273.
Citations: 83 - Moradi, M., Hasanvandian, F., Ghahraman Afshar, M., Niknam, E., & Rahman Setayesh, S. (2021). Incorporation of Fe in mixed CoCu-alkoxide hollow sphere for enhancing the electrochemical water oxidation performance. Materials Today Chemistry, 22, 100586.
Citations: 26 - Nazari, P., Nouri, O., Xie, Z., Setayesh, S.R., & Wei, Z. (2021). Delafossite-alumina nanocomposite for enhanced catalytic wet peroxide oxidation of anionic pollutants. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 417, 126015.
Citations: 6 - Moradi, M., Hasanvandian, F., Isari, A.A., Kakavandi, B., & Setayesh, S.R. (2021). CuO and ZnO co-anchored on g-C3N4 nanosheets as an affordable double Z-scheme nanocomposite for photocatalytic decontamination of amoxicillin. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 285, 119838.
Citations: 233 - Nazari, P., Nouri, O., & Rahman Setayesh, S. (2020). Synergistic cobaltโnickel co-catalyst for enhanced visible light-induced photocatalytic water oxidation. Journal of Chemical Sciences, 132(1), 13.
Citations: 4 - Setayesh, S.R., Nazari, P., & Maghbool, R. (2020). Engineered FeVO4/CeO2 nanocomposite as a two-way superior electro-Fenton catalyst for model and real wastewater treatment. Journal of Environmental Sciences (China), 97, 110โ119.
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