Updated in:
5/24/2025
 

Personal details:
Mostafa Baghsheikhi, PhD. , Mechanical Engineering, Energy division, Assistant Professor

Contact information:
Energy division, Faculty of mechanical engineering, Qom University of Technology (QUT), Khoda Karam St. , Qom, Iran. P.O. Box:37195-1519 , p. Code: 3718146645
Tel: +98 25 36169843
Fax: +98 25 36169359

Emails:
 
Webs:
orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9176-7869
 
Educations:
-  Bs.C. : Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), 2004-2008. (Top 5% - Outstanding student awarded for Ms.C. course)
Thesis: Investigation of the methods for pollution and fuel consumption reduction of Peykan engine, Dr. S.M. Hosseinalipour.

-  Ms.C. : Mechanical Engineering (Energy), Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), 2008-2011. (Top 5%)
Thesis: Thermodynamic and Numerical Modeling of Rotary Piston Engine, Dr. S.M. Hosseinalipour.

-  Ph.D. : Mechanical Engineering (Energy), Khaje Nasir Toosi University of technology (KNTU), 2011-2016. (1st Rank - Excellent level in final thesis)
Thesis: Introducing of a new method in optimized thermodynamic and economical navigation of energy systems by soft computing technique, Dr. H. Sayyaadi.

Research interests:
- Exergy analysis of energy systems
- Optimization of complicated energy systems
- Steam power plant optimization
- Exergoeconomic analysis of energy systems
- Soft computing methods in optimization
- Numerical and analytical simulation of Internal combustion engines
- Analytical and experimental analysis of buried objects detection
- Catalytic combustion
- Vapor compression cooling systems
- Cooling system in data centers
 
Courses taught:
- Statics
- Thermodynamics I
- Thermodynamics II
- Fluid dynamics I
- Fluid dynamics II
- Strength of materials I
- Mechanics of solids and material science
- Introduction of exergy analysis
- Exergy method optimization
- Steam and gas-cycle power plant
- Solar energy
- Thermo-hydraulic principle
- Process integration principles
- Fluid dynamic laboratory
- Solar energy laboratory
- Energy audit laboratory
 
Industrial Experiences:
- Mobtaker Industrial Group, Consultant and head of R&D office, 2017-2019.
- Pars Sanat Tahvieh, Consultant, 2018.
- Behfaravaran Novin Aria Sarmad, Consultant and board member, 2009-2016.
- Fanavaran Sharif, Consultant and researcher, 2015-2017.
- CAE center of Iran university of science and technology, Researcher, 2007-2010.
- Taghtiran Industrial Group, Internship, 2006.
- Amirkabir Kashan Steel company, Internship, 2007.
- Acoustic laboratory, Researcher, Iran University of science and technology, 2005.
 
Selected Industrial Projects:
- Study on the noise reduction methods in the gas pressure increasing station, 2005-2006.
- Investigation of the methods for Peykan engine in order to pollution and fuel consumption reduction, 2009-2010.
- Thermodynamic and numerical analysis of a rotary piston engine, 2009-2010.
- Analysis, investigation and design of the catalytic radiant heater in order to usage in the City Gas Stations (CGS), 2010-2011.
- Investigation of design, operation and maintenance of the Shazand steam power plant boilers (325MW), 2011-2013.
- Technical study and design of a model of rampressor, 2013-2014.
- Investigation of fan test room of the FanIran company and suggestion the methods to adapt with respective standards, 2014.
- Numerical investigation of air flow around the trucks in order to drag reduction, 2014.
- Investigation of the burners and combustion condition of the Bandar-abbas power plant boilers and suggestion of the improvement methods, 2014.
- Feasibility study on the heatpipe usage in power plant industry in order to performance improvement, 2015-2016.
- Design, supervision and performance of the catalytic radiant heaters in the Aftar TBS in the Semnan province as a pilot, 2017-2018.
- Design, supervision and performance of the catalytic radiant heaters in the Kahrizak CGS as a pilot, 2018-2020.
- Design of a 30kW DX-technology inrow cooling of datacenter and investigation of nanofluid addition to refrigerant to improve the cooling performance, 2022
- Designing and developing the refrigeration system of a 30 ton air conditioner chiller using new generation BLDC compressors and investigating the possibility of upgrading using nano refrigerant techno, 2023-2024.
 

Publications:
Journal papers
- M.H. Askari, S.M. Hoseinalipour, S. A. Jazayeri, M. Baghsheikhi, " Effect of Hydrogen Addition to Natural Gas on Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Combustion Engines Performance and Emissions Using a Thermodynamic Simulation ", International journal of automotive engineering, Vol. 1, No. 2, 2011.
- M. Baghsheikhi, A. Rahbari, S.M. Ashrafizadeh, M. Bidabadi, " The effect of fuel pyrolysis on the coal particle combustion – An analytical investigation ", Thermal science, Vol. 20, No. 1, 2016.
- H. Sayyaadi, M. Baghsheikhi, M. Babaie, "Improvement of energy systems using the soft computing techniques ", Int. J. Exergy, Vol. 19, No. 3, 2016.
- M. Baghsheikhi, H. Sayyaadi, " Real-time exergoeconomic optimization of a steam power plant using a soft computing-fuzzy inference system ", Energy, Vol. 114, 2016.
- H. Sayyaadi, M. Baghsheikhi, " Developing a novel methodology based on the adaptive neuro-fuzzy interference system for the exergoeconomic optimization of energy systems ", Energy, Vol. 164, 2018.
- M. Baghsheikhi, H. Sayyaadi, " Operation improvement of steam power plant at various loads by using the genetic algorithm ", Modares Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 18, No. 2, 2018  (in persian).
- H. Sayyaadi, M. Baghsheikhi, " Retrofit of a steam power plant using the adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system in response to the load variation ", Energy, Vol. 175, 2019.
- M. Baghsheikhi, M. Mohammadi, " Experimental investigation of the vapor‑compression cooling system in a data center: energy and exergy analysis ", Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Vol. 148, 2023.
- M. Mohammadi, F.Fazeli, M. Baghsheikhi, " Enhancing water desalination and power generation in microbial desalination cells: A comprehensive review of effective parameters and structural types for optimal performance ", Journal of Power Sources, Vol. 602, 2024.
- Y. Karimi, M. Mohammadi, M. Baghsheikhi, " Feasibility of Solar Energy Integration versus Diesel Generators for the University: A Comprehensive Approach Considering Energy, Exergy, and Economics ", Iranica Journal of Energy & Environment, Vol. 16, 2024.
- M. Baghsheikhi, P. Haftlangi, M. Mohammadi, " Analytical and experimental comparison of various in-row cooling systems for data centers: An exergy, exergoeconomic, and economic analysis ", Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, Vol. 57, 2025.
 
 
Conference papers
- S. M. Hoseinalipour, M. Baghsheikhi, A. H. Davaei, " Investigation of the possible methods for performance modification of Peykan engine based on fuel consumption and pollution reduction ", Energy management and optimization conference, July, 24-25, 2010, Tehran, Iran (in persian).
- M. Baghsheikhi, S. M. Hoseinalipour, " Thermodynamic analysis of the rotary piston engine ", 7th International conference on internal combustion engine, November, 8-10, 2011, Tehran, Iran (in persian).
- M. Baghsheikhi, S. M. Hoseinalipour, " Numerical analysis of the rotary piston engine ", 7th International conference on internal combustion engine, November, 8-10, 2011, Tehran, Iran (in persian).
- S. M. Hoseinalipour, M. Baghsheikhi, " Thermodynamic modeling of the rotary piston engine ", The 4th fuel and combustion conference of Iran, February, 8-9, 2012, University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran (in persian).
- S. M. Hoseinalipour, A, Behravan, M. Baghsheikhi, M. H. Borghei, " Numerical and experimental investigation of the catalytic radiant heater for process fluid heating ", International conference on mechanical engineering and advanced technology, October, 10-12, 2012, Islamic Azad university, Isfahan, Iran. (awarded as the best paper- in persian).
- S. M. Hoseinalipour, M. Baghsheikhi,  A. Raja, M.H. Borghei, K. Esmaeilpour, A, Behravan, M. Rahimi,  " Numerical Simulation of the Shazand power plant burners in other to combustion process modification ", 7th Electric power generation conference, February, 17-18, 2015, Bandar-abbas, Iran (in persian).
- K. Najafzadeh, G. Bayati,  M. Bandei, M. Baghsheikhi, M.R. Shirazi, H. Jafari,  " Technical and economic analysis of using heat pipe heat exchanger instead of the power plant ljungstrom ", 11th International energy conference, May, 29-30, 2016, Tehran, Iran (in persian).
- M. Baghsheikhi, H. Sayyadi,  " Using the fuzzy method in order to increase the efficiency and decrease the fuel consumption of the steam power plant ", 6th International conference on emerging trends in energy conservation, January, 25-26, 2017, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (in persian).
- M. Baghsheikhi, H. Sayyadi,  " Performance improvement of the CHP systems by using soft computing techniques based on exergo-economic analysis ", 6th International conference on emerging trends in energy conservation, January, 25-26, 2017, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (in persian).
- M. Baghsheikhi, H. Sayyadi,  " Using the soft computing techniques in order to performance improvement of steam power plant in the part loads ", 3rd International conference on technology and energy management, February, 28-29, 2017, Shahid Beheshti university, Tehran, Iran (in persian).
- M. Nazifi, M. Baghsheikhi, E. Azadeh,  " Exergy analysis of a turbocharged gas cycle by steam power plant ", 3rd International conference on technology and energy management, February, 28-29, 2017, Shahid Beheshti university, Tehran, Iran (in persian).
- M. Nazifi, M. Baghsheikhi, S. Daeizadeh,  " Energy and exergy analysis in a the Brayton-Brayton cycle ", 25th annual International conference on mechanical engineering, May, 2-4, 2017, Tarbiat Modares university, Tehran, Iran (in persian).
- S. M. Hoseinalipour, A, Behravan, M. Madadolahi, M. M. Namazi, M. Baghsheikhi,  " Experimental and numerical analysis of process fluid heating by the catalytic radiant heater ", 15th International fluid dynamic conference, December, 17-18, 2018, Hormozgan university, Bandar-abbas, Iran (in persian).
- M. Nazifi, M. Baghsheikhi, J. Basiri,  " Performance improvement of the gas turbine cycle by using steam injection based on exergy analysis ", 4th International conference on technology and energy management, January, 30-31, 2018, Shahid Beheshti university, Tehran, Iran (in persian).
- M. Mohammadi, M. Baghsheikhi, H. Heidari, " Energy and exergy analysis of a shell and tube heat exchanger with nano-fluids ", National conference of chemical engineering and nanotechnology, ِDecember, 21-22, 2020, Jondishapoor university of Dezful, Khozestan, Iran (in persian).
- M. Baghsheikhi, M. Mohammadi,  " Energy and exergy analysis of the data center cooling system ", 5th national conference on application of novel technologies in engineering science, February, 23-24, 2021, University of Torbat Heydariye, Khorasan, Iran (in persian).
- M. Baghsheikhi, M. Sedighi, M. Mohammadi,  " Energetic-economic analysis of hydrogenic treatment of diesel based on fixed plate reactor ", 5th applied chemical science and technology conferencesoil, gas and petrochemistry, June, 16, 2021, Bandar-e Mahshahr, Khuzestan, Iran (in persian).
- M. Baghsheikhi, Y. Karimi, M. Mohammadi,  " Economic evaluation of solar photovoltaic system in comparison with diesel generator system ", 4th International Biennial Conference on Oil, Gas and Petrochemical enginnering, December, 20-21, 2022, Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran (in persian).
M. Baghsheikhi, P. Shafiei, M. Mohammadi,  " Thermodynamic performance analysis of the combined cycle power plant: a case study ", The 31st annual international conference of the Iranian Association of Mechanical Engineers and the 9th conference on thermal power plants, May, 9-11, 2023, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran (in persian).
- M. Baghsheikhi, P. Haftlangi, M. Mohammadi,  " Exergoeconomic analysis of a data center compression cooling system ", The 31st annual international conference of the Iranian Association of Mechanical Engineers and the 9th conference on thermal power plants, May,9-11, 2023, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran (in persian).
-  P. Haftlangi, M. Baghsheikhi, M. Mohammadi,  " Economic analysis of all types of data center InRow cooling systems ", The 9th international conference on technology and energy management, February, 14-15, 2024, University of Science and Technology of Mazandaran, Mazandaran, Iran (in persian).
-  S. Nikpoosh, M. Baghsheikhi, " Energy and exergy analysis of an enhanced combined cycle power plant with steam injection ", The 10th international conference on technology and energy management, April, 21-23, 2025, University of Tabrizn, Tabriz, Iran.
 
 
Patents:
- Water heating by combustion products of catalytic radiant heater, Iran patent and trademark office, Patent NO.: 87043.
- Catalytic radiant panel, Iran patent and trademark office, Patent NO.: 92741.

Honors and awards:
- 1st rank graduated Bs.C. , 2008.
- 3rd rank graduated Ms.C. , 2011.
- 1st rank graduated ph.D. , 2016.
- Get admission of IUST in Ms.C. as a top student, 2011.
- Member of Iran's National Elites Foundation, 2013-now.
- Excellent student award in IUST, 2005.
- Excellent student award by Iran's National Elites Foundation, 2013-2014.
- Excellent patent, regional festival of Iran's National Elites Foundation, 2016.
- Rank in B. S. entrance exam of university, 2004.
- Award for Best Paper Presented in International conference on mechanical engineering and advanced technology, Isfahan, 2012.