Research and Publications
In terms of international research collaborations, department has secured constructive collaborating with organizations such as the national and international reserch centers. These collaborations have resulted in remarkable research outcomes in areas such as reservoir engineering, nano-technology, polymer science biosensors for bioengineering, computational fluid dynamics, and heat and mass transfer.
The research outcomes of the department have also been utilized in teaching methodologies. For example, department research on heat and mass transfer has been incorporated into teaching methods for related courses, ensuring that students benefit from the latest advancements in the field. We intensivly encorage undergraduate student to participat in reserch projects from conceptualization of new ideas to running wxpwriments, methologies and results implementation and publication.
Currently are three active reserch groups in department: Nanotechnology, Computational fluid dynamic and photoelectrocatalysis reseach groups. All interested reserchers , students and engineers are welcom to get in contact with relevant centers and labs and discusse possible and potential contribution in ongoing reserch.
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Khazar University is committed to conducting high-quality research, fostering collaborations, and utilizing research outcomes to enhance the educational experience. The department's research activities span various areas, contributing to scientific knowledge, technological advancements, and the development of innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
Nanotechnology Research group
The nanotechnology research group was established in 2016 and Dr. Rasoul Moradi is running the group since that time for more than six years. The research group is formed of researchers and students of Khazar University with scientific contributions of international scholars. Currently, the group has the research focus on the following main scopes:
- Multi-Functional Nanomaterials (synthesis, characterization and applications)
- Molecular Dynamics investigation of materials in nanospace
- Computational Fluid Flow study
- Bio-sensing tools and Drug Delivery Systems
- Nano-enabled Water and Energy Systems
The group consists of individuals as advisory board and students. Advisory board members are distinguished international researchers and professors. Student members are undergraduate and graduate students from Khazar University and other local and foreign institutes.
Director:
- Dr. Rasoul Moradi (Khazar University, Azerbaijan)
Advisory Board:
- Prof. Pirouz Kaveh Pour (UCLA, USA)
- Dr. Esmail Doustkhah (Koch University, Turkey)
- Dr. Farida Tatardar (Khazar University, Azerbaijan)
Current Members:
Dilara Huseynova: PhD candidate in Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials.
My PhD research project is about the preparation and characterization of highly aligned PVDF/Fe3O4 hybrid nanofibers.
Sadegh Rajabi: Graduated in Master of Petroleum Engineering from Khazar University.
I have contributed immensely to nanotechnology across diverse the oil and gas industrial applications. My research interests are focused on: Nanoparticles and Nanofluids, Nanohydrogels and Nanocomposites Engineering and Fluid Flow in Porous Media.
Matlab Hajiyev: 4th year Chemical Engineering student (Bachelor of Science).
I am interested in Sustainability and Energy, Polymers and Soft Materials, Bioenergy and enzymology.
Zeynab Farzizada: 4th year Chemical Engineering student (Bachelor of Science).
My research interests lie in the fields of Materials Synthesis and Processing,
Crystallography, Concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP) technologies, Mesoporouse materials.
Seymur Mirzaliyev: 3rd year Petroleum Engineering student (Bachelor of Science).
My research interests are Geology, Renewable energy, Improved and enhanced oil recovery issues, Petrology, Mineralogy and Data Science.
Rashad Musayev: 1st year Transportation and Storage of Oil and Gas (Master’s degree).
I am interested in Smart solutions, green and renewable energies.
Mahammad Sadigov: 3rd year Chemical Engineering student (Bachelor of Science).
My research focus is germane to the removal of contaminants, especially methyl orange, from the water by developing a novel nano-bio organoclay that consisted of shiraxank and chitosan as the sedimentary rock and organic compound, respectively.
Rasim Yusifov: 3rd year Chemical Engineering student (Bachelor of Science).
I have an ongoing research on the use of chitosan in delivery of drugs used in cancer treatment.
Azer Aliyev: Graduated student in Chemical Engineering (Bachelor of Science).
My interests lie in Nano-architected polymers and their surface modifications approaches.
Former Members:
- Isfandiyar Eminli
- Sunay Hasanli
- Elnur Rasulov
- Ismayil Aliyev
PhotoElectroCatalysis Center
The mission of the Center for Catalysis and Environmental Applications (KUPEC) at Khazar University is to address critical environmental issues by developing innovative solutions through research. Our focus lies in the design and optimization of layered and porous materials for various types of catalysis, including photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and photoelectrocatalysis. Our ultimate goal is to develop sustainable technologies for Green H2 generation, which can serve as a renewable energy source, and for wastewater treatment, contributing to environmental conservation and resource management.
At KUPEC, our team of dedicated researchers strives to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness in catalytic processes by designing and optimizing catalysts. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment by utilizing nanoarchitecting techniques to enhance the physicochemical properties of materials, enabling their application in photo- and electro-catalysis.
In addition, KUPEC serves as a collaborative hub for international partnerships, fostering connections among exceptional researchers and talented students from diverse fields. By bringing together expertise from different disciplines, we aim to tackle complex environmental challenges and pioneer the development of new layered and porous materials. Through our research, we strive to address the crucial issues of energy production and waste management, contributing to a sustainable and greener future.
If you have any inquiries or are interested in collaborating with us, please feel free to reach out to us. We are eager to engage in meaningful partnerships and work together towards a better tomorrow.
Principal Investigators: Esmail Doustkhah, Rasoul Moradi
Current projects
- Developing new heterostructures for green H2 generation
- Exfoliation of layered titanates for photocatalytic water splitting
- Layered silicate heterostructures for dehydrogenation reactions.
- Developing new phases of titanates for photocatalysts
Collaborators
- Dr. M. Hussein N. Assadi, RIKEN institute, Wako, Japan.
- Professor Yusuke Yamauchi, University of Queensland, Australia.
- Dr. Jose Julio Gutierrez Moreno, Barcelona Supercomputing center, Barcelona, Spain.
- Prof. Yusuke Ide, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan.
- Dr. Sajjad Mofarrah, University of New South Wales (UNSW).
- Prof. Rafael Luque, Cordoba University, Cordoba, Spain.
- Dr. Olga Guselnikova, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Lenin Avenue 30, Tomsk 634050, Russia.
- Prof. Nagy Torad, Tanta University, Egypt- JST-ERATO, NanoGREEN/MANA, NIMS, Egypt/Japan.
- Dr. Mohamed Esmat, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan.
- Dr. Hamza El-hosainy, Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, 33511, Egypt.
- Dr. Rafat Tahawy, National Institute for materials science (NIMS) and Central Metallurgical R&D institute (CMRDI), Japan/Egypt.
- Professor Paolo Mele, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan.