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.

Publication Top Notes:

Carbon dot-ZIF-67-infused tragacanth hydrogel films: leveraging tunable luminescence through displacement mechanisms for anthrax detection

Recent advancements in biosensors for diagnosis of ovarian cancer: Analytical approaches

Biological Ce/Fe-metal organic framework multifunctional nanozyme-based colorimetric sensor array for multi-analyte detection in human sweat

Transformative personalized oxalate biomarker analysis through a wrist-worn microneedle device integrated with duplex nanozyme toolbox

Molecularly imprinted polymer based on MIL-101 (Cr) MOF incorporated polyvinylidene for selective adsorption and separation dye with improved antifouling properties

Dispersive micro-solid phase extraction coupled with spectrophotometric using (MgFe CLDH)/GO magnetically separable sorbent for pre-concentration of anionic food dyes in water samples

CoMoO₄ nano-architecture-based supercapacitors: Tunable properties, performance optimization, and prospective applications

Assist. Prof. Dr. Nashwan Ali, University of Samarra, France

Dr. Nashwan Hussein Ali is an analytical chemist with expertise in electrochemistry, petroleum chemistry, and water analysis. He earned his Ph.D. (2015), M.Sc. (2012), and B.Sc. (2009) in Analytical Chemistry from Tikrit University, Iraq. Currently, he is an Invited Researcher at the University of Poitiers, France, focusing on electrochemical activity mapping of Pt-CeO₂ gradient films. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Samarra and a Lecturer at Hayat Private University. With extensive experience in analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC-FID, and spectroscopy, he has also worked as an analytical chemist in the petrochemical industry.

Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nashwan Hussein Ali has a strong research background in analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, and petroleum chemistry. His extensive experience as a researcher and lecturer, along with multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals, makes him a suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

💼 Work Experience:

🔬 Invited Researcher (Apr 2022 – Present)

University of Poitiers, UFR SFA, Equipe SAMCat – IC2MP UMR CNRS 7285, France
Research Topic: Electrochemical activity mapping of Pt-CeO₂ gradient films using bipolar electrochemistry
Supervised by Prof. ZIGAH Dodzi

🎓 Assistant Professor (Dec 2016 – Apr 2022)

University of Samarra, College of Applied Science, Iraq
Taught:
- 🧪 Analytical Electrochemistry (Master’s students)
- 📘 General Chemistry (Undergraduate)
- 🌱 Green Chemistry (Undergraduate)

📖 Lecturer (Dec 2013 – Feb 2016)

Hayat Private University for Science and Technology (HPUST), Erbil, Iraq
Taught:
- ⚗️ Analytical Chemistry (Undergraduate)
- 🌿 Green Chemistry (Undergraduate)

🏭 Analytical Chemist (Apr 2011 – Jan 2014)

Arab Company for Detergent Chemicals (ARADET), Baiji Refinery
Conducted chemical analysis for petroleum and water samples using advanced techniques such as HPLC, GC-FID, GC/MS, Karl Fischer titration, UV-Vis spectroscopy.
Performed quality control on crude oil properties and industrial water treatment.

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors:

🏅 Recognized Researcher in Electrochemistry and Analytical Chemistry

📖 Published Scientific Papers in reputable journals on Electrochemical Methods, Green Chemistry, and Petroleum Analysis

🏆 Academic Excellence Awards for contributions to teaching and research in Analytical Chemistry

🎤 Speaker & Presenter at international conferences in Electrochemistry and Green Analytical Methods

Publication Top Notes:

High-Performance ZIF-7@PANI Electrochemical Sensor for Simultaneous Trace Cadmium and Lead Detection in Water Samples: A Box–Behnken Design Optimization Approach

Spectrophotometric Determination of Captopril in Pharmaceutical Formulations based on Ion-Pair Reaction with the Red Congo