Arash Pakravesh | Physical Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Arash Pakravesh | Physical Chemistry
| Editorial Board Member

Bu-Ali Sina university | Iran

Dr. Arash Pakravesh research focuses extensively on advancing thermodynamic modeling through the development, refinement, and application of SAFT-type equations of state, particularly for complex fluids, supercritical systems, and industrially relevant mixtures. Key contributions include the PρT parameterization of the SAFT equation of state, which introduces an optimized framework for improving accuracy in density, pressure, and temperature predictions across diverse fluid conditions. Additional investigations examine the thermodynamic behavior of supercritical hydrogen using both cubic and SAFT-type models, offering insights essential for hydrogen storage, transportation, and energy technologies. Comparative evaluations involving friction theory, free-volume theory, entropy scaling, and Helmholtz energy scaling viscosity models further demonstrate how coupling these models with PρT-SAFT enhances prediction reliability for ethylene glycols and alkanolamine mixtures. Significant work also explores the modeling of pure, binary, and ternary mixtures of alkanolamines using multiple SAFT versions, contributing valuable data for chemical engineering processes such as gas treatment and solvent design. Moreover, upcoming studies assess the performance of PρT-SAFT, PC-SAFT, CPA, and related equations of state for predicting density, heat capacity, compressibility, speed of sound, and vapor pressure in pure ethylene glycols and their mixtures, collectively advancing the broader understanding of molecular thermodynamics in engineering science.

Featured Publications

Pakravesh, A. (2025). A review of cubic and statistical associating fluid theory equations of state for modeling supercritical hydrogen. Green Technology & Innovation. https://doi.org/10.36922/GTI025290010

Pakravesh, A. (2025). From molecules to industry: The expanding role of SAFT equation of state in engineering science. Clareus Scientific Science and Engineering.

Pakravesh, A., Mohammadi, A. H., & Richon, D. (2025). Modeling of supercritical hydrogen thermodynamic properties using cubic and SAFT type equations of state. The Journal of Supercritical Fluids. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2025.106588

Nabila Tabassum | Chemical Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

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Ms. Nabila Tabassum | Chemical Engineering
| Excellence in Research Award

Shiv Nadar Institution fo Eminence, Greater Noida | India

Ms. Nabila Tabassum research trajectory focuses on the intersection of computational materials science, catalysis, and high-temperature materials engineering, emphasizing atomistic simulations and experimental validation for sustainable technological advancement. The work encompasses Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations for understanding the structural, mechanical, and thermal behavior of High Entropy Alloys (HEAs), High Entropy Ceramics (HECs), and High Entropy Oxides (HEOs), specifically for applications in thermal barrier coatings and energy systems. The studies explore thermal stability, phase transformations, and electronic properties of multi-component alloys such as AlCoCrFeNi, contributing to the prediction of thermodynamic behavior and optimization of mechanical strength under extreme conditions. Experimental research complements computational findings through synthesis, sintering, and characterization of high entropy materials, bridging modeling with practical performance. Additional work includes catalytic conversion of ethanol and methanol into hydrocarbons, glycerol reforming for hydrogen generation, and development of amine–ionic liquid-based solvents for CO₂ capture, aligning with global sustainability goals. The outcomes, disseminated through peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and international conferences, demonstrate a cohesive integration of computational chemistry, thermomechanical modeling, and green energy research, advancing the understanding and design of next-generation materials for energy-efficient and environmentally resilient applications.

Featured Publication

Tabassum, N. (2025). Thermal stability assessment of mixed phase AlCoCrFeNi high entropy alloy: In silico studies. Physica B: Condensed Matter. https://doi.org/[Insert DOI if available]

Yarong Liu | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Yarong Liu l Chemical Engineering
| Best Researcher Award

Zhengzhou University | China

Dr. Liu Yarong ,  is a Han Chinese researcher and Ph.D. candidate at Beijing Institute of Technology, specializing in chemistry with a focus on the microenvironment regulation mechanisms of transition metal–nitrogen–carbon catalysts for hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells under the guidance of Prof. Bo Wang and Prof. Wenxiu Yang. She earned her M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Zhengzhou University, where she worked on the preparation and performance enhancement of proton exchange membranes for high-temperature hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells under Prof. Jingtao Wang, and her B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering and Technology from Xinxiang University. Dr. Liu has made significant contributions to fuel cell research, authoring four SCI papers as first author and three as corresponding author, with publications in top-tier journals including J. Am. Chem. Soc., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., and Adv. Energy Mater, and has applied for or been granted four patents, covering single-atom iron catalysts, carbon quantum dot functionalized graphene oxide membranes, transition metal diatomic catalysts, and two-dimensional N/O mixed-metal organic frameworks. She has served as principal investigator for projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Fund and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, with ongoing funding through 2028. Her academic excellence has been recognized with multiple awards and scholarships, including first- and second-class graduate scholarships at Beijing Institute of Technology and sponsored scholarships from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, and her research impact is reflected by 141 citations, seven documents, and an h-index of 5 (Scopus ID: 59854412500).

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Featured Publication

Liu, Y., Zhang, W., Li, H., Mai, Z., Li, H., Xiao, S., Dang, J., Li, G., & Wang, J. (2026). Synergistic confinement of Keggin POMs in DUT-67 for enhanced proton conductivity in proton exchange membranes. Chemical Engineering Science, 320, 122534. https://doi.org/