Majid Pakizeh
 Professor
Professor of Chemical Engineering Department
​​​​​​​H index: 31

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Telephone: +98(81)38411473
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Address: Shahid Fahmideh.St,Hamedan,IRAN
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Website:https://en.hut.ac.ir/pakizeh

Research Interests 
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Publications
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  1. Synthesis and characterization of new silica membranes using template–sol–gel technology, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Volume ( 32 ) , 2007-1, Pages 1825-1836.
  2. Study of mass transfer through new templated silica membranes prepared by sol–gel method, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2007-9, Pages 2032-2042
  3. Preparation and characterization of UZM-5/polyamide thin film nanocomposite membrane for dewaxing solvent recovery , Journal of Membrane Science, Volume ( 459 ) , 2014-3, Pages 22-32.
  4. Development of a new nanofiltration membrane for removal of kinetic hydrate inhibitor from water, Separation and Purification Technology, Volume ( 183 ) , 2017-10, Pages 237-248
  5. Micellar-enhanced ultrafiltration of zinc in synthetic wastewater using spiral wound membrane , Journal of Hazardous Materials , Volume ( 184 ) , 2010-10, Pages 261-267
  6. Fuzzy modeling and simulation for lead removal using micellar-enhanced ultrafiltration (MEUF) , Journal of Hazardous Materials , Volume ( 192 ) , 2011-8, Pages 585-592
  7. The effect of functionalized SiO2 nanoparticles on the morphology and triazines separation properties of cellulose acetate membranes, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry , Volume ( 34 ) , 2016-1, Pages 51-60
  8. Development of a novel thin film composite membrane by Interfacial polymerization on polyetherimide/ modified SiO2 support for organic solvent nanofiltration , Separation and Purification Technology , Volume ( 119 ) , 2013-10, Pages 35-45
  9. Mixed matrix membranes incorporated with cubic-MOF-5 for improved polyetherimide gas separation membranes: Theory and experiment , Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry , Volume ( 20 ) , 2014-6, Pages 3857-3868
  10. The effect of chemical modification of SiO2 nanoparticles on the nanofiltration characteristics of polyamide membrane, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering , Volume ( 32 ) , 2015-12, Pages 1178-1187
  11. Removal of triazines from water using a novel OA modified SiO2/PA/PSf nanocomposite membrane, Separation and Purification Technology , Volume ( 147 ) , 2015-03, Pages 2524-2533
  12. The role of tetragonal-metal-organic framework-5 loadings with extra ZnO molecule on the gas separation performance of mixed matrix membrane, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering , Volume ( 32 ) , 2014-10, Pages 1178-1187
  13. Removal of Pb(II) from aqueous solution by mesoporous silica MCM-41 modified by ZnCl2: kinetics, thermodynamics, and isotherms, RSC Advances,  Volume ( 5 ) , 2015-04, Pages 37066-37077
  14. Kinetic and thermodynamic studies of Hg(II) adsorption onto MCM-41 modified by ZnCl2 , Applied Surface Science , Volume ( 301 ) , 2014-4, Pages 568-575
  15. Optimization of preparation conditions of polyamide thin film composite membrane for organic solvent nanofiltration , Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering , Volume ( 31 ) , 2014-2, Pages 327-337
  16. Synthesis and characterization of modified UZM-5 as adsorbent for nitrate removal from aqueous solution , Separation and Purification Technology , Volume ( 113 ) , 2013-7, Pages 24-32
  17. Study of Hg(II) species removal from aqueous solution using hybrid ZnCl2-MCM-41 adsorbent , Applied Surface Science , Volume ( 282 ) , 2013-7, Pages 415-424
  18. Effect of solvent type on the morphology and gas permeation properties of polysulfone–silica nanocomposite membranes , Journal of Polymer Research , Volume ( 20 ) , 2013-7, Pages 1-9.
  19. Properties and ultrafiltration efficiency of cellulose acetate/organically modified Mt (CA/OMMt) nanocomposite membrane for humic acid removal, Applied Clay Science, Volume ( 105 ) , 2015, Pages 178-185.
  20. Experimental study of the effect of zeolite 4A treated with magnesium hydroxide on the characteristics and gas-permeation properties of polysulfone-based mixed-matrix membranes, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 134(2016), Pages 1-7.
  21. Preparation and characterization of new PA-MOF/PPSU-GO membrane for the separation of KHI from water, Chemical Engineering Journal, 345(2018), Pages 221-232.
  22. Preparation and characterization of a nanoclay/PVA/PSf nanocomposite membrane for removal of pharmaceuticals from water, Applied Clay Science 162(2018), Pages 326-338.
  23. Modification of PSf Membrane Nanostructure Using Different Fabrication Parameters and Investigation of the CO2 Sepration Properties of PDMS-Coated PSf Composite Membranes , Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering , Volume ( 30 ) , 2013-5, Pages 345-354
  24. Hydrogen recovery from Tehran refinery off-gas using pressure swing adsorption, gas absorption and membrane separation technologies: Simulation and economic evaluation , Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering , Volume ( 30 ) , 2013-4, Pages 937-948
  25. Performance Comparison of Different Separation Systems for H2 Recovery from Catalytic Reforming Unit Off-Gas Streams , Chemical Engineering & Technology , Volume ( 36 ) , 2013-3, Pages 519-527
  26. Preparation and characterization of dimethyldichlorosilane modified SiO2/PSf nanocomposite membrane , Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering , Volume ( 30 ) , 2013-3, Pages 751-760
  27. Experimental Study of Lactose Hydrolysis and Separation in Continuous Stirred Tank -Ultrafiltration Membrane Reactor , Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering , Volume ( 29 ) , 2012-10, Pages 613-618
  28. Optimization of lead removal from aqueous solution by micellar-enhanced ultrafiltration process using Box-Behnken design , Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering , Volume ( 29 ) , 2012-6, Pages 804-811
  29. Prediction of MEUF process performance using artificial neural networks and ANFIS approaches , Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers , Volume ( 43 ) , 2012-6, Pages 558-565
  30. Fuzzy Inference System for Modeling of Zinc Removal Using Micellar-enhanced Ultrafiltration , Separation Science and Technology , Volume ( 46 ) , 2011-12, Pages 1571-1581
  31. CO2 and H2 selectivity properties of PDMS/PSf membrane prepared at different conditions , Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering , Volume ( 5 ) , 2011-12, Pages 500-513
  32. Preparation, characterization and gas permeation study of PSf/MgO Nanocomposite Membrane , Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering , Volume ( 30 ) , 2013-9, Pages 589-597
  33. Sol-gel synthesis of alumina-titania nanostructure membrane: preparation and characterization , Journal of Nanotechnology in Engineering and Medicine , Volume ( 2 ) , 2011-8, Pages 1-5
  34. Fabrication or preparation and characterization of new modified MCM-41/PSf nanocomposite membrane coated by PDMS , Separation and Purification Technology , Volume ( 80 ) , 2011-7, Pages 556-565
  35.  CO2 separation using PDMS- ZSM5 zeolite composite membrane , Separation and Purification Technology , Volume ( 79 ) , 2011-6, Pages 263-302
  36. Effect of Synthesis Parameters on Structural Characteristics of Polysulfone Membrane and its Gas Separation Properties , Journal of Membrane Science & Technology , Volume ( 1 ) , 2011-5, Pages 1-7.
  37. Application of experimental design approach and artificial neural network (ANN) for the determination of potential micellar-enhanced ultrafiltration process , Journal of Hazardous Materials , Volume ( 187 ) , 2011-2, Pages 67-74
  38. The effect of functionalized MWCNT and SDS on the characteristic and performance of PAN ultrafiltration membrane, Desalination and Water Treatment, , Volume ( 57 ) , 2016, Pages 24267-24277
  39. A detailed study on adsorption isotherms of Hg(II) removal from aqueous solutions using nanostructured sorbent ZnCl2-MCM-41,  Desalination and Water Treatment, , Volume ( 57 ) , 2016, Pages 18694-18709.
  40.  The Effect of Highly Dispersed Oxidized Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes on the Performance of PVDF/PVC Ultrafiltration Membrane, Desalination and Water Treatment, , Volume ( 57 ) , 2016, Pages 24778-24787
  41. Preparation and characterization of a PVA/PSf thin film composite membrane after incorporation of PSSMA into a selective layer and its application for pharmaceutical removal, Separation and Purification Technology , Volume ( 192 ) , 2018, Pages 5-14
  42. Development of a new nanofiltration membrane for removal of kinetic hydrate inhibitor from water, Separation and Purification Technology , Volume ( 183 ) , 2017, Pages 237-248
  43. Study the effects of  Cloisite15A nanoclay incorporation on the morphology and gas permeation properties of Pebax2533 polymer, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 134(2017), Pages 1-10
  44. Separation of oil/water emulsion using a new PSf/pebax/F-MWCNT nanocomposite membrane, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers , Volume ( 71 ) , 2017, Pages 558-565
  45. Modeling of gas permeation through mixed matrix membranes using a comprehensive computational method, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering , Volume ( 30 ) , 2017, Pages 265-276.
  46. Study of Separation Behavior of Activated and Non-Activated MOF-5 as Filler on MOF-based Mixed-Matrix Membranes in H2/CO2 Separation, Petroleum Chemistry, Volume ( 58 )4 , 2018, Pages 317-329.
  47. Preparation and characterization of a nanoclay/PVA/PSf nanocomposite membrane for removal of pharmaceuticals from water, Applied Clay Science, Volume ( 162 ), 2018, Pages 326-338.
  48. Gas permeation properties of cellulose acetate/silica nanocomposite membrane, Volume ( 37 ) 6, 2018, Pages 2043-2052.
  49. Effect of silica nanotubes on characteristic and performance of PVDF nanocomposite membrane for nitrate removal application, Journal of Nanoparticle Research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-019-4511-8.
  50. Preparation and characterization of polyzwitterionic hydrogel coated polyamide‐based mixed matrix membrane for heavy metal ions removal, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume ( 137 )48 , 2020, Pages 49595.
  51. Assessment of Structural and Separation Properties of a PVDF/PD Composite Membrane Incorporated with TiO2 Nanotubes and SiO2 Particles, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.0c06045.
  52. Toluene/water separation using MCM-41/ PEBA mixed matrix membrane via pervaporation process, Journal of membrane Science, Volume 662, 15 October 2022, 120988, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120988.
  53. Nano-Modification of the Polyvinyl Alcohol/Organic Acid-Modified Polyvinylidene Fluoride Thin-Film Composite Membrane and Its Application in the Nanofiltration Process, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering,Volume (307), 2021, https://doi.org/10.1002/mame.202000767.
  54. Chemical extraction and modification of chitin and chitosan from shrimp shells, European Polymer Journal 159(4), 2021, https://10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110709
  55. A review on bovine hydroxyapatite; extraction and characterization, Biomedical Physics and Engineering Express, https://doi.org/10.1088/2057-1976/ac414e.
  56. The effects of TiO2 nanoparticles and polydopamine on the structure, separation, and antifouling properties of PPSU membrane, Separation Science and Technology, Volume 57, 2022 - Issue 11, Pages 1788-1799, https://doi.org/10.1080/01496395.2021.2006230
  57. Hydrophobic ZSM-5/styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) membrane for the removal of pyridine from aqueous solutions via pervaporation, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, volume 10(5):108317, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2022.108317
  58. A new route for ZIF-8 synthesis and its application in MMM preparation for toluene removal from water using PV process, Chemical Engineering Research & Design 190 (2023) 730
  59. Preparation and characterization of PPO/PS porous membrane for desalination via direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD), Journal of Membrane Science, volume 669, 2023, 121297.
  60. Toluene/water separation using MCM-41/ PEBA mixed matrix membrane via pervaporation process, Journal of Membrane Science, volume 662, 2022, 120988.
  61. Preparation and characterization of PPO/ SiO2 mixed matrix membrane for CO2 separation using membrane contactor, Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification, volume 185, 2023, 109304.
  62. ​​​​​​​  Advanced toluene/n-heptane separation by pervaporation: investigating the potential of graphene oxide (GO)/PVA mixed matrix membrane, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 150 (2023) 105025.



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Courses Taught
  • Advanced Mass Transfer
  • Unit Operation 1
  • Unit Operation 2
  • Membranes and Membrane Processes
Academic Experiences
  • Mass Transfer Operations (Robert E. Treybal) for 20 years
  • Unit operations in Chemical Engineering ( McCabe – Treybal) for 15 years
  • Thermodynamics of Chemical Engineering ( Sandler- Prausnitz) for 15 years
  • Basic Principles of Membrane Technology (J. Mulder) ) for 10 years
  • Transport Phenomena (BSL) for 4 years​​​​​​
Honors and Awards
  • The increase of the H index in 1400
    Improving the H index from 22 to 24 in 2018
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