Atefeh Nejadebrahim, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Polymer Engineering
Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Technical and Engineering
Qom University of Technology (QUT), Qom, Iran
Email: Nezhadebrahim@qut.ac.ir | Atefe.nejadebrahim@gmail.com
ORCID: 0009-0005-2094-6164
Scopus Author ID: 56183467100
Google Scholar: Atefeh Nejadebrahim
1. Research Interests
Radiation Curing Systems: UV-LED photopolymerization, hybrid radical-cationic systems, visible-light multi-component photoinitiating systems (PIS).
Additive Manufacturing & 3D/4D Printing: Vat Photopolymerization (SLA/DLP/LCD), Material Extrusion (MEX/FDM), Fused Granular Fabrication (FGF/Pellet 3D Printing), Shape Memory Polymers (SMPs), Stimuli-responsive nanocomposites.
Polymer Formulations, Resins & Inks: Specialty UV-curable resins, acrylic-styrene latexes, functional coatings, primers, and printing inks.
Intellectual Property & Technology Intelligence: Patent landscape analysis, Prior Art & FTO search, Patent drafting and evaluation.
2. Education
Ph.D. in Polymer & Color Engineering | 2014 – 2020
Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
Thesis: Study of Photopolymerization in Radical-Cationic Hybrid System with a Three-Component Photoinitiating System for Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D Printing
Supervisors: Prof. Morteza Ebrahimi (AUT), Prof. Xavier Allonas (UHA)
GPA: 19.08/20.00 | Thesis Grade: 20.00/20.00 (Excellent)
Sabbatical / Visiting Research Scholar | 2017 – 2018
Laboratory of Macromolecular Photochemistry and Engineering (LPIM), Université de Haute-Alsace (UHA), Mulhouse, France
Project: Advanced photopolymerization kinetics and resin formulation for high-resolution DLP additive manufacturing.
M.Sc. in Polymer & Color Engineering | 2012 – 2014
Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
- Thesis: Effect of Acrylate Monomer Functionality on the Properties of UV-Curable Automotive Clearcoats
- Supervisor: Prof. Morteza Ebrahimi | Thesis Grade: 20.00/20.00 (Excellent)
B.Sc. in Polymer & Color Engineering | 2008 – 2012
Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
B.Sc. Project: Application of Fluorescent Optical Brighteners in Coatings to Enhance Photosynthetic Efficiency of Photobioreactors
3. Academic & Administrative Appointments
Member of the University Research Council, Qom University of Technology (2026 – Present)
Director of Technology Incubator Center, Qom University of Technology (2024 – Present)
Head of the Advanced Additive Manufacturing (3D/4D Printing) Laboratory, Qom University of Technology (2024 – Present)
4. Publications
4.1. Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Arshadi H, Nejadebrahim A, Avazbeigi M. Global innovation dynamics in regenerative medicine: A patent-based assessment. J Med Libr Inf Sci. 2026; 7: e84, https://doi.org/10.22037/jmlis.v7i7.52281.
Z. Ahmadi, M. Najafi, A. Nejadebrahim, M. Ataeefard, “Investigation of Printing Parameters on Dimensional Accuracy of Geometrically Complex Objects in FDM 3D Printing”, Progress in Color, Colorants and Coatings, 2025, https://doi.org/10.30509/pccc.2025.167470.1363.
S. Fazeli, M. Najafi, M. Haji Bagherian, A. Nejadebrahim, “Investigation of injection molding process parameters on the EVA-based foams using response surface methodology”, Journal of Elastomers & Plastics, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1177/00952443251355081.
M. Mohammadi, A. Nejadebrahim, M. Khorasani, “An Investigation into the Impact of Powder Types on Latex Dispersibility Index and Pigment Binding Capacity in Acrylic-Styrene Latexes”, Progress in Color, Colorants and Coatings, 2024, https://doi.org/10.30509/pccc.2024.167245.1266.
A. Nejadebrahim, S. Rastegar, Z. Ranjbar, H. Yazdani-Ahmadabad, “Surface hardness of UV-solidified coatings containing In-situ synthesized, self-dispersed nano-gel domains as a function of surface roughness and viscoelastic characteristics”, Journal of Photopolymer Science and Technology, 2024, https://doi.org/10.2494/photopolymer.37.227.
A. Nejadebrahim, M. Ebrahimi, X. Allonas, C. Croutxe-Barghorn, “Hybride methylene blue-clay nano-pigment as a new photosensitizer for highly thermal stable three-component photoinitiating systems”, Dyes and Pigments, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dyepig.2020.108475.
A. Nejadebrahim, M. Ebrahimi, X. Allonas, C. Croutxe-Barghorn, C. Ley, “A study on performance and mechanism of a three-component photoinitiating system based on safranin”, Journal of Color Science and Technology, 2020.
A. Nejadebrahim, H. Delavari Amrei, S. Rastegar, R. Ranjbar, “Improving photobioreactor wall using optical brightener: Investigating the photostability of coated layer and algal growth”, Progress in Color, Colorants and Coatings, 2020, https://doi.org/10.30509/pccc.2020.81647.
A. Nejadebrahim, M. Ebrahimi, X. Allonas, C. Croutxe-Barghorn, C. Ley, B. Metral, “A new safranin based three-component photoinitiating system for high resolution and low shrinkage printed parts via digital light processing”, RSC Advances, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1039/c9ra09170j.
H. Delavari Amrei, R. Ranjbar, S. Rastegar, A. Nejadebrahim, et al., “Using fluorescent material for enhancing microalgae growth rate in photobioreactors”, Journal of Applied Phycology, 27, 67–74, 2015, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-014-0305-7.
4.2. Review Articles (Peer-Reviewed)
A. Nejadebrahim*, “A Review of the Emerging Granular 3D Printing Technology (Fused Granular Fabrication - FGF),” Iran Polymer Technology Research and Development Quarterly, Vol. 11, No. 1 (Issue 41), pp. 39–51, 2026.
M. H. Bagheri, A. Nejadebrahim*, “A Review on the Mechanisms of Polycarboxylate-Ether (PCE) Superplasticizers: Rheological Behavior and Cement Hydration Kinetics,” Iran Polymer Technology Research and Development Quarterly, Vol. 10, No. 3 (Issue 39), pp. 41–53, 2025.
4.3. Book Chapters
A. Nejadebrahim*, “Thermoplastic Composites: Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Structural Applications,” in Thermoplastic Composites, Chapter 6, Elsevier / Academic Press (In Preparation).
A. Nejadebrahim*, “Functionally Graded Polymer Composites via Advanced Multi-Material 3D Printing: Processing, Interfacial Mechanics, and Functionality,” in Functionally Graded Polymer Composites, Elsevier (Under Review).
M. Orooji Hafez, A. Nejadebrahim*, “Smart Materials: Design, Advanced Manufacturing, and AI-Driven Innovation,” in Smart Materials for Future Technologies, CRC Press / Taylor & Francis (Accepted / In Press).
4.4. International & National Conferences
A. Nejadebrahim, M. Ebrahimi, X. Allonas, C. Croutxé-Barghorn, “Visible Light Safranin-Based Photoinitiating System for Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D Printing,” Light Based 3D Bioprinting Summer School (Congressi Stefano Franscini - ETH Zurich), Ascona, Switzerland, June 21–26, 2026.
M. H. Bagheri, A. Nejadebrahim*, “Molecular Structure Design of Polycarboxylate-Ether (PCE) Superplasticizers for Enhanced Flowability and Retardation Control in High-Strength Concrete,” 3rd International Conference on Cement and Concrete (ICCC 2025), Tehran, Iran, 2025.
M. H. Bagheri, A. Nejadebrahim*, “Influence of Polycarboxylate-Ether Side-Chain Density on Cement Paste Rheology,” 3rd International Conference on Cement and Concrete (ICCC 2025), Tehran, Iran, 2025.
A. Nejadebrahim*, “Influence of Infill Density and Layer Height on Thread Tolerance and Mechanical Fit of 3D-Printed PLA Fasteners,” Applied Conference on Science, Mechanics and Structures (ACSMS 2025), Tehran, Iran, 2025.
A. Nejadebrahim, M. Ebrahimi, X. Allonas, “A High-Performance Three-Component Visible Light Photoinitiating System for Methacrylate-Epoxy Hybrid Photopolymerization,” 16th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2024), Tabriz, Iran, 2024.
A. Nejadebrahim*, “Dynamic Real-Time In-Situ Rheometrical Investigation of Cure Shrinkage and Viscoelastic Transitions in Photocurable Resins,” 3rd International Conference on Rheology (ICOR 2023), Tehran, Iran, 2023.
A. Nejadebrahim, M. Ebrahimi, “Photo-Crosslinking of Acrylate Networks under Red-Light Irradiation Mediated by a Novel Dye/Amine/Iodonium System,” 6th National Conference on Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (HAMPA 2023), Gorgan, Iran, 2023.
M. Ahmadi, K. Najafi, A. Nejadebrahim*, “Dimensional Precision Optimization of Additively Manufactured Spherical Shells in MEX Process,” 6th National Conference on Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (HAMPA 2023), Gorgan, Iran, 2023.
F. Mohammadi, A. Nejadebrahim*, “Synthesis of Highly Glossy Acrylic-Styrene Emulsions: Effect of Anionic/Non-Ionic Emulsifier Ratio,” 6th National Conference on Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (HAMPA 2023), Gorgan, Iran, 2023.
4.5. Patents
A. Nejadebrahim, M. Ebrahimi, X. Allonas, C. Croutxé-Barghorn, C. Ley, J. Mettral,“Light-Curable Hybrid Resins for Additive Manufacturing and Vat Photopolymerization Based on Visible-Light Multi-Component Initiators”,Iran Patent Office, Registration No.: IR100435, Granted: 2020.
5. Funded Research Grants & Industrial Projects
5.1. Research Grants
Principal Investigator (PI), “Synthesis and 4D Printing of Thermally and Magnetically Triggered Shape Memory Nanocomposites via Granular (FGF) and Filament (MEX) Additive Manufacturing,” Iran National Science Foundation (INSF), Grant No. 4035623, 2026 – Present.
5.2. Industrial R&D Contracts
Lead Consultant / Project Lead, “Development of Functional TPU Formulations for High-Adhesion Surface Printing Inks on Specialty BOPP Films,” Polfilm Industrial Co., 2026.
Project Lead, “System Optimization and Screw Design for Industrial Pellet 3D Printer (FGF) in Custom Orthotics and Medical Devices,” Tartan 3D Co., 2026.
Lead Consultant, “Formulation and Adhesion Optimization of Water-Based Primers for Metallized and Polymeric Flexible Packaging,” Polfilm Industrial Co., 2025.
Technical Consultant, “Formulation, Scale-up, and Performance Evaluation of High-Solid Styrene-Acrylic Latexes for Architectural Coatings,” Simab Resin Co., 2023 – 2024.
Lead Researcher, “Development of Low-VOC Aqueous Binder Resins for Interior/Exterior Wall Paints,” Simab Resin Co., 2023.
6. Graduate Student Supervision
Supervisor, “Formulation and Optimization of High-Speed UV-Curable Resins for Monochrome LCD 3D Printers with Superior Interlayer Adhesion”, M.Sc. Thesis (Polymer Engineering), QUT, Ongoing.
Supervisor, “Structure-Property Relationship of Comb-Like Polycarboxylate-Ether (PCE) Superplasticizers in Low-Carbon Concrete Formulations”, M.Sc. Thesis (Polymer Engineering), QUT, Ongoing.
Supervisor, “Development of 4D-Printed Honeycomb Auxiliary Dampers using PLA/PBAT Shape Memory Alloys via FDM and FGF Technologies”, M.Sc. Thesis (Polymer Engineering), QUT, Ongoing.
Supervisor, “Parametric Optimization of Dimensional Accuracy and Surface Roughness in Complex Curvilinear FDM Parts”, M.Sc. Thesis (Mechanical/Polymer Engineering), QUT, Completed.
7. Teaching Experience
Graduate Level (M.Sc.)
Advanced Engineering Resins and Formulations
Advanced Additive Manufacturing & Photopolymerization (Special Topics)
Undergraduate Level (B.Sc.)
Fluid Mechanics
Coloring of Polymers
Principles of Organic Coatings
Color Physics and Appearance
8. Professional Services & IP Expertise
Peer Reviewer for International Journals:
- Polymers for Advanced Technologies (Wiley)
- Progress in Color, Colorants and Coatings (PCCC)
Intellectual Property (IP) & Patent Valuation Expert:
Certified Specialist in Patent Analytics, Prior Art, and Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) by WIPO / Iran Patent Office.
Official Patent Evaluator for Technology Incubators, Qom Science and Technology Park (QSTP), and Amirkabir University of Technology.
Workshop Instructor: “Patent Search, FTO Analysis, and Reverse Engineering in Chemical and Polymer Industries.”