Hosein Afshary

Analytical Chemist | Electrochemistry & Nanomaterials Specialist | R&D Professional

Ardabil, IR.

About

Highly accomplished Analytical Chemist and Electrochemistry Specialist with a PhD and over a decade of experience in nanomaterials synthesis, advanced electrochemical methods, and environmental catalysis. Proven ability to drive innovative research in bio/chemical sensing and contribute to scientific advancement through rigorous experimentation and collaborative teamwork. Eager to leverage deep expertise in R&D and quality control to solve complex challenges and develop cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic research or industrial setting.

Work

University of Mohaghegh Ardabili (UMA)

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Instructor & Academic Advisor

Ardabil, Ardabil, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Summary

Led comprehensive chemistry instruction and provided academic mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students at a leading university.

Highlights

Delivered engaging lectures and practical laboratory sessions in General Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry to diverse undergraduate student cohorts (2018-Present).

Mentored and advised 6 Master of Science (MS) students, guiding their research projects from conception to successful completion and thesis defense.

Developed and updated curriculum content for analytical chemistry courses, incorporating current industry practices and research methodologies.

Food and Drug Organization (FDO) Certified Professional

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Food Quality Control & Microbiological Analyst

Ardabil, Ardabil, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Summary

Applied extensive practical expertise in microbiological culturing and food analysis to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance.

Highlights

Executed comprehensive microbiological culturing and analytical procedures for over 10 years, ensuring food product safety and adherence to national quality standards.

Maintained compliance with food quality control regulations, holding a certificate from Iran's Food and Drug Organization (FDO).

Utilized advanced analytical techniques to assess food composition and identify potential contaminants, safeguarding public health and brand integrity.

Education

University of Mohaghegh Ardabili (UMA)

Ardabil, Ardabil, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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PhD Analytical Chemistry (Electrochemistry)

Courses

Electrochemistry

Nanomaterials Synthesis

Analytical Methods

Bio/Pharmaceutical Compounds Analysis

University of Tabriz

Tabriz, East Azerbaijan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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MSc Applied Chemistry (Environmental Catalysis)

Courses

Environmental Catalysis

Transition Metal Oxide Catalysts

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Abatement

Azad University

Ardabil, Ardabil, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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BSc Applied Chemistry

Courses

General Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry

Physical Chemistry

Awards

Postdoctoral Research Grant

University of Mohaghegh Ardabili (UMA)

Secured competitive funding to support postdoctoral research in electrochemiluminescence determination of pharmaceutical and biological compounds.

Award for MSc Thesis

Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council

Recognized for outstanding research conducted during MSc thesis on the deactivation of transition metal oxide catalysts supported on γ-Al2O3 during catalytic oxidation of oxygenated VOCs.

Publications

Paraquat ECL sensor

J. Electrochemical Society

Research on the development of a paraquat electrochemiluminescence sensor.

Neurodegenerative biomarker diagnostics

Analytical & Bioanalytical Chemistry

Investigated diagnostics for neurodegenerative biomarkers using analytical and bioanalytical chemistry methods.

Creatinine ECL sensor

Sensors & Diagnostics

Developed a novel electrochemiluminescence sensor for creatinine detection.

Amino acid sensors

J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal.

Conducted research on the development of amino acid sensors for pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis.

Citrate ECL sensor

Analytical & Bioanalytical Chemistry

Published research on the development of a citrate electrochemiluminescence sensor.

ECL of carbon-based quantum dots

RSC Book Chapter

Authored a book chapter on the electrochemiluminescence properties of carbon-based quantum dots.

Ceftazidime ECL sensor

J. Electrochemical Society

Contributed to the development of an electrochemiluminescence sensor for ceftazidime.

Abatement of benzyl alcohol and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) from polluted air over nano structure Mn-supported alumina catalyst

Iranian Journal of Chemical Engineering

Investigated the abatement of benzyl alcohol and methyl ethyl ketone from polluted air using nanostructured Mn-supported alumina catalysts.

Remediation of Various Nature Oxygenated Volatile Organic Compounds (O-VOCS) by Mn and Cr- Supported γ-Al2O3 Nanocatalysts

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Published findings on the remediation of oxygenated volatile organic compounds using Mn and Cr-supported γ-Al2O3 nanocatalysts.

Investigation of activity of nano structure Mn/ γ-Al2O3 catalyst for combustion of 2-propanol

International Journal of Nano science and Nanotechnology

Explored the catalytic activity of nanostructured Mn/γ-Al2O3 for the combustion of 2-propanol.

Languages

English

Persian

Turkish

Certificates

Food Quality Control

Iran's Food and Drug Organization (FDO)

Skills

Analytical Techniques

Electrochemiluminescence (ECL), Cyclic Voltammetry (CV), Pulsed Voltammetry, Amperometry, Impedance Spectroscopy, Aptasensor Preparation, Chromatography (GC, GC-Mass), Spectroscopy (FT-IR, UV-Vis, PL), ICPAES, Potentiometry, Galvanostats.

Materials Science & Nanotechnology

Nanomaterials Synthesis, Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs), Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), Heterogeneous Catalysts, Nanopolymers, Material Characterization (HRTEM, EDX, FESEM, XRD, XPS, DLS, TGA).

Research & Development

Scientific Research, Experimental Design, Data Interpretation, Problem Solving, Peer Review, Bio/Chemical Sensing, Pharmaceutical Analysis.

Software & Data Analysis

Microsoft Office Suite, ChemDraw, OriginLab Origin, ImageJ, Nova.

Environmental Chemistry

Environmental Catalysis, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Abatement, Pollution Control.

Food Science & Quality Control

Food Quality Control, Microbiological Culturing, Food Analysis, Regulatory Compliance.

Interests

Chemical Sensing

Electrochemical Sensors, ECL Biosensors, Aptasensors.

Nanotechnology

Nanomaterials Synthesis, CQDs, MOFs, Nanopolymers.

Environmental Science

Environmental Catalysis, VOC Abatement, Pollution Control.

References

Mandana Amiri

Professor in Electrochemistry, Laboratory for Life Sciences and Technology (LiST), Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Danube Private University (DPU), 3500 Krems, Austria. Email: Mandana.Amiri@dp-uni.ac.at, mandanaamiri@yahoo.com