Assoc Prof Dr. Rouholah Zare Dorabei | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rouholah Zare Dorabei is an accomplished analytical chemist with expertise in sensor technology, environmental remediation, and nano-materials. He earned his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Tehran. Dr. Dorabei is currently a Visiting Professor at the University of Toronto and previously served as an Associate Professor at the Iran University of Science and Technology. He has extensive administrative experience and has published widely, contributing to books and leading international journals. His research interests span analytical chemistry, sensor development, photocatalysts, environmental chemistry, and smart drug delivery systems.

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📚 Research Interests

Analytical Chemistry Experimental Design Sensors: Biosensor, photoelectrochemical (PEC), optical, colorimetric, electrochemical, fluorometric, potentiometric, chemical, gas-sensors, wearable sensors, sensor arrays, breath analysis. Photoactive Biopolymers Microfluidic Systems: Photoelectrochemical, nano-fabrication, nano-characterization. Materials: Photocatalysts, energy materials, membranes, quantum dots, PEC environmental remediation, upconversion materials, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, photocatalytic membranes, magnetic materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOF), covalent organic frameworks (COF), surface plasmonic resonance materials, MXenes. Environmental Chemistry: Heavy metal ion removal, dye removal, smart drug delivery

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran Sep 2006 – Jul 2010 Thesis: Design and construction of optical sensors for determination of Gadolinium, Cerium, Dysprosium ions using Schiff’s base ligands Supervisors: Prof. Mohammad Reza Ganjali, Prof. Parviz Norouzi. MSc in Analytical Chemistry University of Sistan & Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran Sep 2004 – Sep 2006 Thesis: Indirect determination of cyanide by solid phase reactors using flow injection analysis – flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FIA-FAAS) system Supervisor: Prof. Missam Noroozifar. BSc in Pure Chemistry University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran Sep 1998 – Jul 2003

🏢 Work Experience

Visiting Professor Prof. Kagan Kerman Lab, University of Toronto, Scarborough, Canada Jun 2024 – Present. Associate Professor Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran Oct 2019 – Jun 2024. Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran Jan 2011 – Oct 2019

📋 Administrative Expertise

Head of Department Analytical Chemistry: Iran University of Science and Technology (2011-2015, 2021-2024), Head of Department Nano Chemistry: Iran University of Science and Technology (2012-2017), Head of Industrial Relationship Office: Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology (2016-2018), Head of HSE Office: Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology (2013-2018), Head of Welfare Office: Iran University of Science and Technology (2017-2021), Head of Research Laboratory of Spectrometry & Micro and Nano Extraction: Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology (2012-2024)

💼 Skills

Software: CorelDraw, Inkscape, VOSviewer, Muad, Fullprof, KSAS, Microsoft Office, OriginPro, X’pert Highscore Plus, Mercury, Crystallographic Data, Z-View, ChemBioDraw, Statistica. Instruments: AAS, ICP, DLS, SEM, BET, XRD, VSM, Raman, TEM, STEM, TGA, UV-Vis DRS, PL, FTIR, GC, GC-MS, HPLC. Instrument Design: Optical and electrochemical sensors, wastewater remediation systems, smart drug delivery systems, microfluidic systems, nanomaterial

🏆 Awards

Researcher of the Year Award: University of Tehran (2008), Iran University of Science and Technology (2018). Awarded Member: National Elites Foundation, Iran (2016-present)

📖 Teaching Experience

Iran University of Science and Technology (2011-Present): Undergraduate: General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Electroanalytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analytical Chemistry. Graduate (MS & Ph.D.): Analytical Molecular Spectrometry, Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, Identification of Nano Compounds, Advanced Analytical Chemistry, Trace Analysis, Special Topics in Chemistry, Instrumental Analytical Chemistry, Chemometrics, Application of Nanomaterial in Chemical Sensor and Biosensor, Advanced Analytical Spectrometry

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Highly efficient simultaneous ultrasonic-assisted adsorption of Pb (II), Cd (II), Ni (II) and Cu (II) ions from aqueous solutions by graphene oxide modified with 2,2′
Authors: R. Zare-Dorabei, S. Moazen Ferdowsi, A. Barzin, A. Tadjarodi
Journal: Ultrasonics Sonochemistry
Date: 2016
Volume: 32
Pages: 265–276
Citations: 242

Highly efficient simultaneous ultrasonic-assisted adsorption of methylene blue and rhodamine B onto metal-organic framework MIL-68 (Al): central composite design optimization
Authors: M. S. Tehrani, R. Zare-Dorabei
Journal: RSC Advances
Date: 2016
Volume: 6(33)
Pages: 27416-27425
Citations: 147

Competitive removal of hazardous dyes from aqueous solution by MIL-68(Al): Derivative spectrophotometric method and response surface methodology approach
Authors: M. Saghanejhad Tehrani, R. Zare-Dorabei
Journal: Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
Date: 2016
Volume: 60
Pages: 8-18
Citations: 137

Highly efficient ultrasonic-assisted removal of Hg(II) ions on graphene oxide modified with 2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde thiosemicarbazone: Adsorption isotherms and kinetics studies
Authors: A. Tadjarodi, S. Moazen Ferdowsi, R. Zare-Dorabei, A. Barzin
Journal: Ultrasonics Sonochemistry
Date: 2016
Volume: 33
Pages: 118-128
Citations: 135

Synthesis and characterization of functionalized mesoporous SBA-15 decorated with Fe3O4 nanoparticles for removal of Ce (III) ions from aqueous solution: ICP–OES detection and …
Authors: K. Dashtian, R. Zare-Dorabei
Journal: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
Date: 2017
Volume: 494
Pages: 114-123
Citations: 111

Ultrasound-assisted dispersive magnetic solid phase extraction for preconcentration and determination of trace amount of Hg (II) ions from food samples and aqueous solution by …
Authors: A. Keramat, R. Zare-Dorabei
Journal: Ultrasonics Sonochemistry
Date: 2017
Volume: 38
Pages: 421-429
Citations: 95

Fluorescent turn on sensing of Caffeine in food sample based on sulfur-doped carbon quantum dots and optimization of process parameters through response surface methodology
Authors: F. Nemati, M. Hosseini, R. Zare-Dorabei, F. Salehnia, M. R. Ganjali
Journal: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical
Date: 2018
Volume: 273
Pages: 25-34
Citations: 94

Fluorescence turn-on sensing of thiamine based on Arginine–functionalized graphene quantum dots (Arg-GQDs): central composite design for process optimization
Authors: F. Nemati, R. Zare-Dorabei, M. Hosseini, M. R. Ganjali
Journal: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical
Date: 2018
Volume: 255
Pages: 2078-2085
Citations: 91

Highly efficient ultrasonic-assisted pre-concentration and simultaneous determination of trace amounts of Pb (II) and Cd (II) ions using modified magnetic natural …
Authors: T. Amiri-Yazani, R. Zare-Dorabei, M. Rabbani, A. Mollahosseini
Journal: Microchemical Journal
Date: 2019
Volume: 146
Pages: 498-508
Citations: 68

Profile Summary

Experienced Physical Chemist with a Ph.D. from Iowa State University and post-doctoral research at the University of Pittsburgh and Iowa State University. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Calcutta’s Centre for Research in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Specializing in ultrafast fluorescence spectroscopy and nanomaterials, with expertise in lanthanide-containing semiconductor nanoparticles. Recognized with prestigious awards and fellowships for academic excellence. Proven track record in conducting innovative research projects in photophysics, electron transfer, and spectroscopic analysis. Passionate about advancing scientific knowledge in physical chemistry and nanotechnology.

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🎓 Education:

Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, Iowa State University, Iowa, USA, Spring 2008 (August 2003-May 2008), Dissertation: “Ultrafast fluorescence spectroscopy used as a probe to explore excited state photophysics of biologically and environmentally relevant systems”, Advisor: Professor Jacob W. Petrich, M.Sc. in Chemistry (Specialization: Physical Chemistry), 1st Class, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Maharashtra, India, 2001-2003, Project: “Ab-initio quantum chemical investigation of the spin states of some chain, monocyclic and bicyclic diradicals”, Advisor: Professor Sambhu N. Datta, B.Sc. in Chemistry, 1st Class 1st, Alipurduar College, North Bengal University, West Bengal, India, 1997-2000, Standard XII, 1st Division, Alipurduar College, West Bengal, India, 1997, Standard X, 1st Division, Rama Krishna Mission Boys Home High School, Rahara, West Bengal, India, 1995

👨‍🔬 Professional Experience:

Assistant Professor, Centre for Research in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CRNN), University of Calcutta (March 2013-present), Post-doctoral Research Associate, Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, Advisor: Professor David H. Waldeck (March 2009-February 2013), Post-doctoral Research Associate, Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Advisor: Professor Jacob W. Petrich (May 2008-February 2009)

🔬 Research Projects:

At University of Calcutta: Development of Lanthanide Containing Semiconductor Nanoparticles and Probing the Spatial Location of the Dopant by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Sensitization of Lanthanide Luminescence Using Semiconductor Nanoparticles, Post-synthetic Modification of Semiconductor Nanoparticles, Vibrational and Electronic Spectroscopic Investigation of Surface Properties in Lanthanide Incorporated Semiconductor Nanoparticles. Post-doctoral work at University of Pittsburgh:, Lanthanide luminescence sensitization in nanoparticle assemblies, Electron transfer in diversified systems, Mechanism of lanthanide luminescence sensitization in molecular lanthanide complexes, Ph.D. and post-doctoral work at Iowa State University: Photophysics of hypericin in different proteins, Solvation dynamics using Coumarin 153 as a probe, Characterization of hypericin-like pigments in marine ciliates, Identification and detection of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) in sheep and mice using fluorescence spectroscopy of the eye. M.Sc. project work at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay: Ab-initio quantum chemical investigation of the spin states of some diradicals

🏆 Awards and Fellowships:

University medal for securing 1st class 1st position in B.Sc. (Hons.) (Chemistry) examination, 2000, University of North Bengal, India, Qualified in National Eligibility Test (NET), 2002, India, Chevron Phillips Travel Award, 2006, Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, USA, Graduate Teaching Excellence Award, 2006, Iowa State University, USA, Proctor & Gamble Fellowship in Analytical Chemistry, 2007, Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, USA, Graduate Research Excellence Award, 2008, Iowa State University, USA

📚Top Noted Publication

38. What Is Beyond Charge Trapping in Semiconductor Nanoparticle Sensitized Dopant Photoluminescence?
Authors: Prasenjit Manna, Gouranga H. Debnath, David H. Waldeck, Prasun Mukherjee
Year: 2018

39. Host sensitized lanthanide photoluminescence from postsynthetically modified semiconductor nanoparticles depends on reactant identity
Authors: Gouranga H. Debnath, Saoni Rudra, Arghyadeep Bhattacharyya, Nikhil Guchhait, Prasun Mukherjee
Year: 2019

40. Structural Evolution Controls Photoluminescence of Post-Synthetically Modified Doped Semiconductor Nanoparticles
Authors: Saoni Rudra, Madhumita Bhar, Prasun Mukherjee
Year: 2019

41. Bimetallic gold–silver nanoparticles mediate bacterial killing by disrupting the actin cytoskeleton MreB
Authors: Prajna Jena, Maireyee Bhattacharya, Gourab Bhattacharjee, Biswarup Satpati, Prasun Mukherjee, Dulal Senapati, Ramanujam Srinivasan
Year: 2020

42. What Role Can Surface Capping Ligand Play To Control Dopant Emission in Semiconductor Nanoparticles?
Authors: Madhumita Bhar, Saoni Rudra, Prasun Mukherjee
Year: 2020

43. Delivery of thymoquinone through hyaluronic acid-decorated mixed Pluronic® nanoparticles to attenuate angiogenesis and metastasis of triple-negative breast cancer
Authors: Saurav Bhattacharya, Avijit Ghosh, Santanu Maiti, Manisha Ahir, Gouranga H. Debnath, Payal Gupta, Mousumi Bhattacharjee, Swatilekha Ghosh, Sreya Chattopadhyay, Prasun Mukherjee, Arghya Adhikary
Year: 2020

44. Optimizing the Key Variables to Generate Host Sensitized Lanthanide Doped Semiconductor Nanoparticle Luminophores
Authors: Gouranga H. Debnath, Prasun Mukherjee, David H. Waldeck
Year: 2020

45. Lanthanide photoluminescence lifetimes reflect vibrational signature of local environment: Lengthening duration of emission in inorganic nanoparticles
Authors: Prasenjit Manna, Madhumita Bhar, Prasun Mukherjee
Year: 2021

Rouholah Zare Dorabei | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award