CURRICULUM VITAE
Jafar Khademzadeh Yeganeh, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, University of Qom Technology (QUT)
Board Member, Iranian Society of Rheology
Phone: +98 919 534 7655
Email:
jkh.yeganeh@gmail.com
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=LMmaJVUAAAAJ&hl=en
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Polymer Engineering – Polymer Industries
Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic)
Dissertation Title:
Investigation of Phase Behavior and the Relationship between Rheology and Microstructure in LCST Blends with Asymmetric Dynamics in the Presence of Spherical Nanoparticles with Different Surface Modifications: Polystyrene/Poly(vinyl methyl ether) (PS/PVME)
M.Sc. in Polymer Engineering – Polymer Industries
Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic)
M.Sc. Thesis Title:
Investigation of Linear and Nonlinear Viscoelastic Properties of PS/PVME Blends in Different Phase Regions
B.Sc. in Polymer Engineering – Polymer Industries
Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic)
B.Sc. Project Title:
Theoretical Study of Superhydrophobic and Superhydrophilic Surfaces
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Ph.D. Research Fellowship
Polymer Group, Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL), Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH)
Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Completed a research fellowship as part of the Ph.D. program, focusing on polymer blends, phase behavior, rheology, and structure–property relationships.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Polymer Rheology
- Polymer Processing and Shaping
- Polymer Physical Chemistry
- Polymer Blends and Phase Behavior
- Polymer Nanocomposites
- Structure–Property Relationships in Polymer Systems
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Courses Taught
M.Sc. Courses
- Advanced Polymer Processing
- Polymer Blends and Alloys
- Design and Manufacturing of Rubber Components
- Advanced polymer rheology
B.Sc. Courses
- Polymer Rheology
- Elastomer Engineering
- Mass Transfer
ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH AWARDS
- Outstanding Researcher of the Polymer Engineering Group, University of Qom Technology, 2015 (1394)
- Outstanding Researcher of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Qom Technology, 2017 (1396)
- Outstanding Researcher of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Qom Technology, 2018 (1397)
- Outstanding Researcher of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Qom Technology, 2021 (1400)
- Outstanding Researcher of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Qom Technology, 2025 (1404)
- Outstanding Researcher Award, 10th Festival of Research and Technology of the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, 2021 (1400)
- Selected as a Distinguished Teaching Professor, University of Qom Technology, 2022 (1401)
ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Qom Technology
- Head, Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Qom Technology
- Director of Education, University of Qom Technology
- Director of Graduate Studies, University of Qom Technology
- Board Member, Iranian Society of Rheology
INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH PROJECTS
1. Analysis of Cost Structures and Development of Strategies for Increasing Productivity in Selected Industries of Qom Province
Client: Qom Provincial Organization of Industry, Mine and Trade
The project focused on analyzing production cost structures and developing strategies to improve productivity in selected industries, with particular emphasis on footwear, slippers, and mining industries, in support of domestic products.
2. Investigation of the Effects of Formulation and Processing Conditions on the Properties of Silicone Insulators Used in the Electrical Power Industry
Client: Baspar Sazeh Alvand Co.
3. Investigation of Suitable Plasticizers for PVC Applications and Recommendation of Alternatives to DOP
Client: Qom Provincial Organization of Industry, Mine and Trade
4. Improvement of the Toughness and Electrical Properties of High-Density Polyethylene through Alloying with Ethylene–Vinyl Acetate Copolymer in the Presence of Carbon Black
Client: University of Qom Technology
5. Chemical Recycling of Polyurethane Waste
Client: Imen Polymer Co.
6. Investigation of the Effects of Different Plasticizers on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of PVC
Client: Saman Polymer Co.
INNOVATION PROJECT
Development of Electromagnetic Wave-Absorbing Nanocomposites Based on Polypropylene/Poly(ethylene terephthalate) and Graphene Nanoparticles
Collaborating Organization: Innovation Center, University of Qom Technology
Development of polymer-based nanocomposite materials with potential applications in electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and electromagnetic wave absorption.
Articles Published in Peer-Reviewed Journals
· Unravelling the influence of chitin nanowhisker and interphase aspects on the tensile modulus of polymer composites: A modeling approach.
M Fotros, JK Yeganeh, M Naqvi, F Sharifianjazi, BH Soudmand, Y Zare.
Industrial Crops and Products 250, 123998, 2026.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0926669026013865
- Interpreting Electrical Conductivity for Carbon Nanofiber‐Polymer Systems by a Modeling Approach.
SK Arjmandi, J Khademzadeh Yeganeh, M Naqvi, Y Zare, KY Rhee, ..
Polymer Composites 47 (5), 4527-4540, 2026.
https://4spepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/pc.70443
- Analysis of tunneling conductivity for MXene polymer system by the network of interphase: parametric examinations and experimental validation.
Z Hadi, JK Yeganeh, Y Zare, M Naqvi, KY Rhee, SJ Park.
Scientific Reports 15 (1), 39616, 2025.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-23304-4
- Interfacial stress transfer and nanoparticle size as key factors in the strength of hydroxyapatite-polymer dental nanocomposites.
M Farajifard, JK Yeganeh, Y Zare, MT Munir, KY Rhee, SJ Park.
Dental Materials, 2025.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0109564125007985
- A model for effective conductivity of polymer nanocomposites containing MXene nanosheets
Z Hadi, JK Yeganeh, Y Zare, MT Munir, KY Rhee, SJ Park
Polymer Composites 46 (10), 8906-8918, 2025
https://4spepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/pc.29529
- Preparation of PEO/PMMA nanocomposite based on functionalized graphene oxide as a solid polymer electrolyte film with high ionic conductivity: Statistical approach using …
MH Ahmadi, JK Yeganeh, I Ghasemi
Polymer Engineering & Science 65 (6), 2974-2989, 2025.
https://4spepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/pen.27192.
- Predicting the strength in hydroxyapatite‐filled nanocomposites through advanced two‐phase modeling.
M Farajifard, J Khademzadeh Yeganeh, Y Zare, MT Munir, KY Rhee
Polymer Composites 45 (18), 17121-17133, 2024.
https://4spepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/pc.28956
- Beyond conventional models: Innovative analysis of tensile strength for polymer hydroxyapatite nanocomposites.
M Farajifard, JK Yeganeh, Y Zare, MT Munir, KY Rhee
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 701, 134930, 2024.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0927775724017941
- An innovative model for electrical conductivity of MXene polymer nanocomposites by interphase and tunneling characteristics.
Z Hadi, JK Yeganeh, MT Munir, Y Zare, KY Rhee
Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing 186, 108422, 2024.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1359835X24004196
- Simulation of tensile strength for polymer hydroxyapatite nanocomposites by interphase and nanofiller dimensions
M Farajifard, JK Yeganeh, Y Zare, MT Munir, KY Rhee
Polymer Composites 45 (11), 10234-10245, 2024
https://4spepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/pc.28469
- Largely toughened poly (lactic acid) fabricated by melt blending with thermoplastic polyurethane through interfacial compatibilization induced by simultaneous addition of …
S Haghjoo, J Khademzadeh Yeganeh, I Ghasemi
Polymers for Advanced Technologies 35 (7), e6514, 2024.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/pat.6514
- Predicting of electrical conductivity for Polymer-MXene nanocomposites
Z Hadi, JK Yeganeh, Y Zare, MT Munir, KY Rhee
Journal of Materials Research and Technology 28, 4229-4238, 2024.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785424000152
- A Simple Model for Electrical Conductivity of Carbon Nanofiber Polymer Composites: Arjmandi, Yeganeh, Gharib, Zare and Rhee
SK Arjmandi, JK Yeganeh, N Gharib, Y Zare, KY Rhee
JOM 75 (9), 3365-3372, 2023.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11837-023-05937-w
- Effect of Nanoclay and Its Hybrid with Carbon Black on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Styrene Butadiene Rubber.
SA Mousavi, J Khademzadeh Yeganeh
Iranian Chemical Engineering Journal 22 (126), 66-81, 2023.
https://www.ijche.ir/article_149520.html?lang=en
- Development of Kovacs model for electrical conductivity of carbon nanofiber–polymer systems
SK Arjmandi, J Khademzadeh Yeganeh, Y Zare, KY Rhee
Scientific reports 13 (1), 7, 2023.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-26139-5
- Physical and Mechanical Properties of Electrospun PLA Nanofibers in the Presence of Silicone Rubber Nanoparticles
MZS Mahdavi, YJ Khademzadeh, S Mazinani, MR Kalaee
Iranian Journal of Polymer Science and Technology 35 (5), 455-468, 2023.
http://jips.ippi.ac.ir/article_1936.html?lang=en
- Modeling of electrical conductivity for polymer–carbon nanofiber systems
S Khalil Arjmandi, J Khademzadeh Yeganeh, Y Zare, KY Rhee
Materials 15 (19), 7041, 2022.
https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/15/19/7041
- Highly crystallized and tough polylactic acid through addition of surface modified cellulose nanocrystals
AA Seraji, F Goharpey, J Khademzadeh Yeganeh
Journal of Applied Polymer Science 139 (37), e52871, 2022.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/app.52871
- Synergistic toughening of poly (lactic acid)/poly (ethylene vinyl acetate)(PLA/EVA) by dynamic vulcanization and presence of hydrophobic nanoparticles
P Lohrasbi, JK Yeganeh
Polymers for Advanced Technologies 32 (11), 4326-4339, 2021.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/pat.5435
- A highly toughened poly (lactic acid)/Ethylene-co-Vinyl acetate blend with the simultaneous addition of hydrophobic nanoparticles and Compatibilizer
Z Sadat Hoseini, J Khademzadeh Yeganeh, S Moradi
Iranian Journal of Polymer Science and Technology 33 (6), 509-524, 2021
http://jips.ippi.ac.ir/article_1778_en.html
- Highly toughened poly (lactic acid)(PLA) prepared through melt blending with ethylene-co-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer and simultaneous addition of hydrophilic silica …
S Moradi, JK Yeganeh
Polymer Testing 91, 106735, 2020.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S014294182031268X
- Toughening of Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) through blending with Ethylene-co-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Copolymer
P Lohrasbi, J Khademzadeh Yeganeh
Basparesh 10 (2), 26-36, 2020.
http://basparesh.ippi.ac.ir/article_1685_en.html?lang=en
- Characterization and phase‐transition behavior of thermoresponsive PVME nanogels in the presence of cellulose nanowhiskers: Rheology, morphology, and FTIR studies
M Hadaeghnia, F Goharpey, J Khademzadeh Yeganeh
Polymer Engineering & Science 59 (5), 899-912, 2019.
https://4spepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/pen.25035
- Highly conductive PP/PET polymer blends with high electromagnetic interference shielding performances in the presence of thermally reduced graphene nanosheets prepared through …
A Sadeghi, R Moeini, JK Yeganeh
Polymer Composites 40 (S2), E1461-E1469, 2019.
https://4spepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/pc.25051
- Effect of Thermally-Reduced Graphene Nanoparticles on the Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Performance, Rheological Behavior and Thermal Stability of PP/PET Blend
R Moeini, A Sadeghi, J Khademzadeh Yeganeh
Iranian Journal of Polymer Science and Technology 31 (4), 319-330, 2018.
http://jips.ippi.ac.ir/article_1595_en.html
- Preparation and characterization of modified SiO2 nanospheres with dichlorodimethylsilane and phenyltrimethoxysilane
Z Daneshfar, F Goharpey, J Khademzadeh Yeganeh
Materials Research Express 5 (9), 095005, 2018.
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2053-1591/aad4de/meta
Interplay between phase separation and dewetting in PS/PVME thin films: effect of temperature
R Khalesi Moghaddam, F Goharpey, J Khademzadeh Yeganeh
Soft matter 14 (32), 6684-6695, 2018.
- Effect of selective localization of cellulose nanowhiskers on viscoelastic phase separation
MA Sanjari Shahrezaei, F Goharpey, J Khademzadeh Yeganeh
Polymer Engineering & Science 58 (6), 928-942, 2018.
https://4spepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/pen.24648
- Effect of Nanocellulose on Phase Behavior of Off-Critical PS/PVME Blend
SMA Sanjari, F Goharpey, YJ KHADEMZADEH
Iranian Journal of Polymer Science and Technology 30 (6), 531-545, 2018.
http://jips.ippi.ac.ir/article_1535.html?lang=en
- Dynamics of nucleation and growth mechanism in the presence of nanoparticles or block copolymers: polystyrene/poly (vinyl methyl ether)
JK Yeganeh
Polymer Bulletin 75 (1), 1-15, 2018.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00289-017-2016-0
- Physical and mechanical properties of chlorosulfonated pe (CSPE)/Organoclay nanocomposites compatibilized with epoxidized natural rubber
M Sahami, M Kalaee, A Aghili, S Mazinani, JK Yeganeh
Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology 23, E180-E187, 2017.
https://4spepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/vnl.21564
- Viscoelastic phase separation of polystyrene/poly (vinyl methyl ether) blends with different dynamic asymmetry
H Abbasi, F Goharpey, J Khademzadeh Yeganeh
Journal of Rheology 61 (4), 667-682, 2017.
- Volume phase transition of electron beam cross-linked thermo-responsive PVME nanogels in the presence and absence of nanoparticles: with a view toward rheology and interactions
AS Chaykar, F Goharpey, J Khademzadeh Yeganeh
RSC Advances 6 (12), 9693-9708, 2016
- Controlling the Kinetics of Spinodal Decomposition in LCST PS/PVME Blends in Presence of Spherical Nanoparticles
Jafar Khademzadeh Yeganeh, Fatemeh Goharpey, Reza Foudazi
Iran. J. Polym. Sci. Technol. (Persian),
Vol. 28, No. 4, 277-288, 1394.
http://jips.ippi.ac.ir/article_1283.html
- Manipulating the kinetics and mechanism of phase separation in dynamically asymmetric LCST blends by nanoparticles
J Khademzadeh Yeganeh, F Goharpey, E Moghimi, G Petekidis, ...
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 17 (41), 27446-27461, 2015.
- Anomalous phase separation behavior in dynamically asymmetric LCST polymer blends
JK Yeganeh, F Goharpey, R Foudazi
RSC advances 4 (25), 12809-12825, 2014.
- Controlling the Kinetics of Spinodal Decomposition in LCST PS/PVME Blends in Presence of Spherical Nanoparticles
YJ KHADEMZADEH, F Goharpey, R FOUDAZI, 2015.
Jafar Khademzadeh Yeganeh; Fatemeh Goharpey; Reza Foudazi
http://jips.ippi.ac.ir/article_1283.html?lang=en
- Controlling the kinetics of viscoelastic phase separation through self-assembly of spherical nanoparticles or block copolymers
JK Yeganeh, F Goharpey, E Moghimi, G Petekidis, R Foudazi, Soft matter, 2014.
- Can only rheology be used to determine the phase separation mechanism in dynamically asymmetric polymer blends (PS/PVME)?
JK Yeganeh, F Goharpey, R Foudazi, RSC Advances, 2012.
- Rheology and morphology of dynamically asymmetric LCST blends: polystyrene/poly (vinyl methyl ether)
J Khademzadeh Yeganeh, F Goharpey, R Foudazi
Macromolecules 43 (20), 8670-8685, 2010.
- Recycled HIPS and nanoclay in improvement of cement mortar properties
JK Yeganeh, M Sadighi, H Kourki
Malaysian Polymer Journal 3 (2), 32-38, 2008.
- Physical and Mechanical Properties of Electrospun PLA Nanofibers in the Presence of Silicone Rubber Nanoparticles
ZSM Moghadam, JK Yeganeh, S Mazinani, MR Kalaee
Iran. J. Polym. Sci. Technol. (Persian),
Vol. 35, No. 5, 455-468
http://jips.ippi.ac.ir/article_1936.html?lang=en
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
- Presented more than 50 papers at reputable national and international conferences.
GRADUATE STUDENT SUPERVISION
- Supervised and co-supervised 20 M.Sc. and Ph.D. students.
JOURNAL REVIEWER
Served as a reviewer for manuscripts submitted to international peer-reviewed journals, including:
- Colloid and Polymer Science
- Synthetic Metals
- Polymers for Advanced Technologies
- Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering
- Polymer Testing
- Polymer Composites
- Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology
- Journal of Industrial Textiles
- Journal of Elastomers and Plastics
- Journal of Composite Materials
- High Performance Polymers
- Computational Materials Science
- Composites Part B: Engineering
- Polymer Bulletin
- Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids
- International Journal of Polymer Science
- Chemical Methodologies
- Iranian Polymer Journal
- Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials
- Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics
- Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A
- Applied Clay Science