Prof. Kheibar Dashtian | Sensing | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Kheibar Dashtian, Materials and Energy Research Center, Iran

Dr. Kheibar Dashtian, Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Iran University of Science and Technology, is a renowned expert in photo/spectro-electrochemistry, stimuli-responsive nanomaterials, and related fields. With over 150 ISI-indexed publications and an impressive h-index of 53, Dr. Dashtian is highly regarded in the scientific community, having delivered 15 invited seminars and contributed 15 book chapters to scientific literature. He has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the 24th Kharazmi Youth Festival Award and a ranking among the top 57 leading scientists in Iran in 2023. His contributions to research have earned him recognition as a Highly Cited ISC Scientist and ISI Scientist. Dr. Dashtian is a visiting lecturer at Iran University of Science and Technology and Yasouj University, and he has supervised 45 MSc graduates and 10 PhD graduates. With a keen focus on material development and device fabrication, he has developed systems such as gas sensing devices, microfluidic platforms, and photoelectrochemical systems. Additionally, he holds two patents pending and has made significant contributions to intellectual property. Dr. Dashtian is also actively involved in numerous research collaborations and has completed five postdoctoral research fellowships. He serves on the editorial boards of four ISI-indexed scientific journals and has reviewed over 300 scientific papers.

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🏆 Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kheibar Dashtian demonstrates extraordinary merit as a researcher in analytical chemistry, with a strong record of scientific innovation, publication, and academic leadership. His accomplishments reflect a rare blend of depth, impact, and consistency across various dimensions of modern research. The following highlights support his high suitability for the Research for Best Researcher Award.

Education 🎓:

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry
  Yasouj University, Iran (Sep 2014 – Jun 2019)
  Research in nanomaterial preparation and applications in sensing and wastewater treatment.
  Thesis: “Design and preparation of photoelectrochemical biosensors based on the junction of optically active nanostructured semiconductors and polymers for the determination of biological compounds and Cr(VI) ion.”

• M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry
  Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran (Sep 2012 – Sep 2014)
  Research on the synthesis, surface modification, and applications of mesoporous SBA-15 for optical sensors.
  Thesis: “Design of optical sensors for determination and removal of heavy metals (Ce, La, Pb, Pr) from aqueous media.”

• B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry
  Iran Payam Noor University, Gachsaran Branch, Iran (Sep 2008 – Feb 2011)
  Research on Chemistry and Oil Technology.

Work Experience 💼:

• Visiting Lecturer
  Iran University of Science and Technology & Yasouj University
  Delivering lectures in the field of analytical chemistry and nanomaterials.

Achievements 🏆:

• Publications: Over 150 ISI-indexed articles with an h-index of 53, i10-index of 117, and citations exceeding 7,700.

• Presentations: Delivered 15 invited seminars at national and international conferences.

• Book Chapters: Contributed 15 invited chapters to scientific books.

• Peer Review: Reviewed over 300 scientific papers for more than 100 ISI-indexed journals.

• Supervision: Advisor to 45 MSc graduates and 10 PhD graduates.

• Research Collaboration: Involved in 5 major research projects.

Awards & Honors 🏅:

• 24th Kharazmi Youth Festival Award 🏆

• Ranked among the top 57 leading scientists in Iran (2023) 🇮🇷

• Highly Cited ISC Scientist (Top 1%, ESI-recognized, 2019–2023) 🌟

• Highly Cited ISI Scientist (Top 2%, ESI-recognized, 2019–2023) 🌟

• Researcher of the Year award recipient in Yasouj, Iran 🥇

Intellectual Property 💡:

• 2 patents pending related to gas sensing devices, electrospray pyrolysis systems, and microfluidic platforms.

Editorial Roles 📚:

• Editorial board member of 4 ISI-indexed scientific journals.

• Referee for scientific papers across various journals.

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