Dr. Mostafa Dadashi Firouzjaei
Research Assistant Professor
Contact
- 1105H Bevill
- phone (205) 348-6550
- fax (205) 348-6959
Research Areas
Education
- Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alabama, 2022
- M.S., Environmental Engineering, University of Alabama, 2020
- M.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 2017
- B.S., Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, 2015
Dr. Mostafa Dadashi Firouzjaei’s research primarily focuses on the development and application of advanced nanomaterials and polymers for environmental and chemical engineering, with a particular emphasis on water and wastewater treatment. He specializes in leveraging two- and three-dimensional nanomaterials, such as MXenes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), to enhance the performance of membranes used in various separation processes. Key areas of investigation include the fabrication of thin-film nanocomposite membranes, antifouling and antibacterial surface modifications, and the environmental impact assessment of materials synthesis through life cycle analysis. Significant findings from his work include the development of high-efficiency membranes with improved resistance to biofouling and the successful integration of nanomaterials into real-life energy-based applications.
Dr. Firouzjaei’s research is also dedicated to advancing sustainable manufacturing practices through the application of nanomaterials and polymers. His work in sustainable advanced manufacturing focuses on optimizing the synthesis processes of nanomaterials and polymers, reducing energy consumption, and minimizing environmental impacts. By developing scalable and eco-friendly fabrication methods, Dr. Firouzjaei aims to integrate these innovative materials into industrial applications, contributing to more sustainable production practices in fields ranging from water treatment to energy storage. Additionally, his research extends to the development of antibacterial and antiviral materials, where he explores the use of functionalized nanomaterials and polymers for creating surfaces and coatings with enhanced microbial resistance, offering significant potential for public health applications.
Affiliated Areas
Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Alabama Materials Institute, Alabama Water Institute
Selected Publications
- Dadashi Firouzjaei, Mostafa, Srinivasa Kartik Nemani, Mohtada Sadrzadeh, Evan K. Wujcik, Mark Elliott, and Babak Anasori. “Life‐Cycle Assessment of Ti3C2Tx MXene Synthesis.” Advanced Materials 35, no. 31 (2023): 2300422.
- Dadashi Firouzjaei, Mostafa, Mehdi Pejman, Mohammad Sharifian Gh, Sadegh Aghapour Aktij, Ehsan Zolghadr, Ahmad Rahimpour, Mohtada Sadrzadeh, Ahmad Arabi Shamsabadi, Alberto Tiraferri, and Mark Elliott. “Functionalized polyamide membranes yield suppression of biofilm and planktonic bacteria while retaining flux and selectivity.” Separation and Purification Technology 282 (2022): 119981.
- Dadashi Firouzjaei, Mostafa, Mohammadsepehr Karimiziarani, Hamid Moradkhani, Mark Elliott, and Babak Anasori. “MXenes: The two-dimensional influencers.” Materials Today Advances 13 (2022): 100202.
- Dadashi Firouzjaei, Mostafa, Ahmad Arabi Shamsabadi, Sadegh Aghapour Aktij, S. Fatemeh Seyedpour, Mohammad Sharifian Gh, Ahmad Rahimpour, Milad Rabbani Esfahani, Mathias Ulbricht, and Masoud Soroush. “Exploiting synergetic effects of graphene oxide and a silver-based metal–organic framework to enhance antifouling and anti-biofouling properties of thin-film nanocomposite membranes.” ACS applied materials & interfaces 10, no. 49 (2018): 42967-42978.
- Dadashi Firouzjaei, Mostafa, Ahmad Arabi Shamsabadi, Mohammad Sharifian Gh, Ahmad Rahimpour, and Masoud Soroush. “A novel nanocomposite with superior antibacterial activity: a silver‐based metal organic framework embellished with graphene oxide.” Advanced Materials Interfaces 5, no. 11 (2018): 1701365.
Awards and Honors
- Awarded the “Outstanding Research by Ph.D. Student” distinction in Civil and Environmental Engineering by the University of Alabama in 2022.
- Recognized as the “Graduate Student of the Year” distinction in Civil and Environmental Engineering by the Engineering Council of Birmingham, 2021.
- Recipient of the “Graduate Council Fellowship” at the University of Alabama, 2021.
- Achieved 10th place in the National Entrance Exam for the Master of Science program in Materials Science and Engineering, 2015.