Dr. Mahdokht Arshadi, Amirkabir University, Iran
Dr. Mahdokht Arshadi is a researcher at Amirkabir University, Iran, with expertise in chemical engineering and a focus on sustainable bioleaching methods for extracting valuable metals from electronic waste.
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Summary:
Dr. Mahdokht Arshadi stands out as a pioneering researcher in chemical engineering, with her innovative focus on sustainable bioleaching methods for electronic waste. Her work addresses a critical global challenge, aligning with environmental and industrial priorities. She demonstrates the technical depth, creativity, and societal relevance required for recognition as an outstanding researcher.
🎓 Education
Mahdokht Arshadi holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, where she has been studying since 2015. She earned her M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (2013–2015) from Tarbiat Modares University and completed her B.Sc. in the same field (2009–2013) at Sharif University of Technology.
💼Experience
Her research focuses on the bioleaching of e-waste, encompassing projects from her B.Sc. to her Ph.D. studies. These include innovative approaches to recovering metals like nickel, copper, and gold from electronic waste.
🔬Research Focus
Her work primarily explores sustainable bioleaching methods for extracting valuable metals from electronic waste. Through collaborations and independent research, she has made significant contributions to the field of resource recovery and environmental sustainability.
Awards
She has achieved several notable honors, such as being ranked first in the Third Physics Trial Olympiad (2005-2006), the top student of her M.Sc. program (2015), and receiving the Seventeenth Young Kharazmi Award (2016). She was also a Privileged Researcher at Sharif University of Technology (2018) and a recipient of the 27th Privileged Country Student Award.
Skills
Mahdokht has expertise in bioleaching, statistical optimization of environmental processes, heavy metals recovery, and advanced techniques in wastewater treatment.
Publications
- Simultaneous recovery of Ni and Cu from computer-printed circuit boards using bioleaching: statistical evaluation and optimization
Authors: M. Arshadi, S.M. Mousavi
Citations: 147
Year: 2014
- Enhancement of simultaneous gold and copper extraction from computer printed circuit boards using Bacillus megaterium
Authors: M. Arshadi, S.M. Mousavi
Citations: 138
Year: 2015
- Multi-objective optimization of heavy metals bioleaching from discarded mobile phone PCBs: simultaneous Cu and Ni recovery using Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans
Authors: M. Arshadi, S.M. Mousavi
Citations: 132
Year: 2015
- Content evaluation of different waste PCBs to enhance basic metals recycling
Authors: M. Arshadi, S. Yaghmaei, S.M. Mousavi
Citations: 105
Year: 2018
- Enhancement of simultaneous gold and copper recovery from discarded mobile phone PCBs using Bacillus megaterium: RSM based optimization of effective factors and evaluation of interactions
Authors: M. Arshadi, S.M. Mousavi, P. Rasoulnia
Citations: 83
Year: 2016
- Ni and Cu recovery by bioleaching from the printed circuit boards of mobile phones in non-conventional medium
Authors: M. Arshadi, S. Nili, S. Yaghmaei
Citations: 47
Year: 2019
- Optimized bioleaching of copper by indigenous cyanogenic bacteria isolated from the landfill of e-waste
Authors: B. Arab, F. Hassanpour, M. Arshadi, S. Yaghmaei, J. Hamedi
Citations: 46
Year: 2020
- Evaluating the optimal digestion method and value distribution of precious metals from different waste printed circuit boards
Authors: M. Arshadi, S. Yaghmaei, A. Esmaeili
Citations: 30
Year: 2020
- Optimal electronic waste combination for maximal recovery of Cu-Ni-Fe by Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans
Authors: M. Arshadi, S. Yaghmaei, S.M. Mousavi
Citations: 28
Year: 2019
- Study of plastics elimination in bioleaching of electronic waste using Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans
Authors: M. Arshadi, S. Yaghmaei, S.M. Mousavi
Citations: 28
Year: 2019
- Green recovery of Cu-Ni-Fe from a mixture of spent PCBs using adapted A. ferrooxidans in a bubble column bioreactor
Authors: M. Arshadi, F. Pourhossein, S.M. Mousavi, S. Yaghmaei
Citations: 27
Year: 2021
- Investigating critical parameters for bioremoval of heavy metals from computer printed circuit boards using the fungus Aspergillus niger
Authors: M. Arshadi, A. Esmaeili, S. Yaghmaei
Citations: 26
Year: 2020
- Advances in bioleaching of copper and nickel from electronic waste using Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans: evaluating daily pH adjustment
Authors: M. Arshadi, S. Yaghmaei
Citations: 26
Year: 2020
- Simultaneous leaching of Cu, Al, and Ni from computer printed circuit boards using Penicillium simplicissimum
Authors: A. Esmaeili, M. Arshadi
Citations: 22
Year: 2022
- Fungal bioleaching of e-waste utilizing molasses as the carbon source in a bubble column bioreactor
Authors: S. Nili, M. Arshadi, S. Yaghmaei
Citations: 20
Year: 2022
Conclusion:
Dr. Arshadi is a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award, given her impactful contributions to chemical engineering and sustainability. Her innovative solutions for recycling electronic waste exemplify excellence in research and innovation. Strengthening industry ties and expanding her interdisciplinary scope could position her as an even more influential figure in the field, deserving of accolades such as this award.