Abdolreza Farhadian | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Abdolreza Farhadian | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

Senior Researcher | Kazan Federal University | Russia

Dr. Abdolreza Farhadian is a senior researcher whose work has significantly advanced flow assurance, gas hydrate science, corrosion control, and sustainable technologies for the oil and gas sector. His academic influence is demonstrated by 2,485 citations, 67 publications, and an h-index of 33, reflecting strong global recognition of his contributions. Dr. Farhadian’s research centers on the development of environmentally friendly, next-generation kinetic hydrate inhibitors, anti-agglomerants, and corrosion inhibitors designed to improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of hydrocarbon production and transportation. A core element of his work involves pioneering hybrid inhibition strategies capable of simultaneously mitigating hydrate formation and corrosion, addressing long-standing compatibility challenges in conventional inhibitor systems. His innovations extend to the design of novel hydrate promoters for natural gas storage and CO₂ capture using clathrate hydrate technology, supporting cleaner energy transitions. Dr. Farhadian also engages in the development of advanced corrosion inhibitors, biomaterial-based reagents, surfactants, and catalysts for enhanced oil recovery and heavy-oil aquathermolysis. His research portfolio includes major industry-supported projects with organizations such as Gazpromneft STC, the Russian Foundation for Basic Research, and the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia, underscoring the applied value and national importance of his work. A prolific inventor, he holds multiple patents on polyurethane-based and bio-derived hydrate and corrosion inhibitors, as well as castor-oil and chitosan-based technologies. He has contributed extensively to leading books and journals, including Chemical Engineering Journal, Green Chemistry, and Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. Through international collaboration—particularly with research groups in China and Europe—Dr. Farhadian continues to influence the scientific and industrial landscapes of gas hydrates, energy storage, and environmentally responsible oilfield chemistry.

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Featured Publications

  1. Farhadian, A., Rahimi, A., Safaei, N., Shaabani, A., Abdouss, M., & Alavi, A. (2020). A theoretical and experimental study of castor oil-based inhibitor for corrosion inhibition of mild steel in acidic medium at elevated temperatures. Corrosion Science, 175, 108871. Citations: 270

  2. Rahimi, A., Farhadian, A., Berisha, A., Shaabani, A., Varfolomeev, M. A., … (2022). Novel sucrose derivative as a thermally stable inhibitor for mild steel corrosion in 15% HCl medium: An experimental and computational study. Chemical Engineering Journal, 446, 136938. Citations: 149

  3. Farhadian, A., Kashani, S. A., Rahimi, A., Oguzie, E. E., Javidparvar, A. A., … (2021). Modified hydroxyethyl cellulose as a highly efficient eco-friendly inhibitor for suppression of mild steel corrosion in a 15% HCl solution at elevated temperatures. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 338, 116607. Citations: 101

  4. Farhadian, A., Zhao, Y., Naeiji, P., Rahimi, A., Berisha, A., Zhang, L., … (2023). Simultaneous inhibition of natural gas hydrate formation and CO₂/H₂S corrosion for flow assurance inside the oil and gas pipelines. Energy, 269, 126797. Citations: 98

  5. Omrani, I., Farhadian, A., Babanejad, N., Shendi, H. K., Ahmadi, A., & Nabid, M. R. (2016). Synthesis of novel high primary hydroxyl functionality polyol from sunflower oil using thiol-yne reaction and their application in polyurethane coating. European Polymer Journal, 82, 220–231. Citations: 92

Jayakumar Jayachandran | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Jayakumar Jayachandran | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

Senior Researcher | National Tsing Hua University |   Taiwan

Dr. Jayachandran Jayakumar is a distinguished research faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering at National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, recognized for his multidisciplinary contributions spanning organic synthesis, advanced materials, photocatalysis, OLED technologies, and biomedical nanomaterials. His research excellence is reflected in a strong global footprint, with 2,260 citations, 56 publications, and an h-index of 28, underscoring his sustained scholarly influence across chemistry, materials science, and chemical engineering. Dr. Jayakumar has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Advanced Materials, ACS Nano, Nature Communications, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Langmuir, and Chemical Engineering Journal, demonstrating both breadth and depth in frontier research. His notable achievements include pioneering work on metal-catalyzed C–H activation, the development of photocatalytic hydrogen-evolution systems, advanced OLED emitters and hole-transport materials, and innovative nanomaterial-enabled cancer therapeutics. His role as a corresponding author in several publications highlights his leadership in driving collaborative scientific endeavors with global teams from Taiwan, India, Lithuania, Japan, and beyond. Through contributions to sustainable energy technologies, next-generation optoelectronic materials, and cutting-edge biomedical platforms such as pH-responsive mRNA oral vaccine delivery and HfO₂ nanoparticle-based tumor monitoring, Dr. Jayakumar’s research demonstrates strong societal relevance and translational potential. His work continues to advance interdisciplinary innovation, bridge fundamental chemistry with applied engineering, and support solutions in clean energy, health care, and smart materials for emerging global challenges.

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