About the Author: Dr. Arandiyan was awarded his PhD ranking EXCELLENT from School of Environment at Tsinghua University (THU) Top University in China and recipient of several awards and fellowships working under the supervision of Prof. Junhua Li (a world leader in environmental catalysis) in July 2014, seven months prior to submitting this book publishing. In the last years before and after graduation, he has been invited to do research at Zeolite Research Group (2008) where he was a Senior Researcher in the Science and Technology Park of Tehran University in the laboratories of Prof. H. Kazemian. Afterwards, he worked in Prof. Hongxing Dai's Laboratory of Catalysis Chemistry and Nanoscience group at Beijing University of Technology (2013). In July 2014, just before the completion of his PhD degree at THU, he employed as a full-time Research Associate at the School of Chemical Engineering, the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Subsequently, he was awarded 2015 UNSW Vice-Chancellor's Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, which enables his conduct two-year full-time research with potential extension to three years.
His PhD work was undertaken in a world-top research group in the field of heterogeneous catalysis with a focus on pollution control technologies, environmental protection, and perovskite materials. The group houses the state-of-the-art instruments including well-established in-situ FT-IR and cutting-edge analytical electron microscopy enabling the monitoring of catalysts and reactions. The group was sustained by 16 interdisciplinary members of faculty at the THU and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) which also part of the Hi-Tech Research and Development Program of China (863), financed by National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), Sino-Japan Collaboration Project funded by Toyota Motor Inc. and Ford Motor Co. in Michigan (USA) where Dr Arandiyan got the prestigious doctoral fellowship.
He actively involved in research in the advanced analysis on developing noble 3D catalysts for vehicle emissions control which is cutting edge in nature and will be the foundation for developing 3D hybrid perovskite structures for VOCs oxidation. It can be demonstrated through his excellent research track record (1 Scholarly Book Chapter, 38 relevant peer-reviewed articles, 18 Intl. Conference papers, and 3 Patents in research filed of the proposed book publishing). He had two semesters teaching experience in School of Chemical Engineering at Azad University. He also has been invited to be a reviewer for more than 20 referred international journals.
During last years, most of his time is allocated for research. Besides this he has been achieved several scientific awards for instance: he won 2013 First Grand Prize "American Dow Sustainability Innovation Challenge Award", which is highly competitive and funds top (US$ 10K) new investigator scientists from USA and Europe. He has also awarded "Outstanding PhD Dissertation" (2014), "Young Scientist Award" Taiwan (2013), "Certificate of Appreciation Research" by Iran's Ambassador in China (2014).
It was an honour when he was appointed the youngest ever Top 10 Student of Tsinghua University Award for 2013. It's not hard to see how tough it is to stand out from the more than 40,000 students from dozens of departments. Among all 4-5th year talented PhD students, second year PhD candidate (Dr. Arandiyan) became the first foreign student to accomplish this award in 102 years. He takes great satisfaction in being a significant role model for international students at Tsinghua University, which is considered to be a Top Chinese University.
Furthermore, a number of other honours have followed including: Received "Chinese Government Scholarship-CSC" Ministry of Education of China (2012-2014), "Comprehensive Postgraduate Scholarship" at THU (2013), "Outstanding Publication PhD Candidate" (2013), "Outstanding Qualifying Doctoral Examination" (2012), and "Chinese Scholarship Council" (2011). In the last 3 years, he has obtained outstanding experiences in new synthesis 3D hybrid catalysts. Develop colloidal syntheses strategies to synthesize nanoparticles of transition metals and application to heterogeneous transformations of a wide range of pure and multi-component metal nanoparticles.
Significant research outputs
IF: 2015 (5-years Impact Factor)
ERA: 2010 Excellence in Research for Australia
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300 citations and an h-index of 12(Google Scholar)
i) Scholarly Book Chapters;
1) Arandiyan, H., Li, J., 2012, Catalytic CO2 reforming of methane over perovskite noble metals, in Li, H; Xu, QJ; Zhang, D, Advanced Materials Research, pp. 1070-4 TRANS TECH PUBLICATIONS LTD, LAUBLSRUTISTR 24, CH-8717 STAFA, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND.
ii) Refereed Journal Articles;
2) Arandiyan, H.*; Dai, H.; Li, J.; et al., Pt Nanoparticles Embedded in Colloidal Crystal Templating Derived 3D Ordered Macroporous Ce0.6Zr0.3Y0.1O2: Highly Efficient Catalysts for Methane Combustion. Accepted-Feb. 2015, ACS Catalysis, DOI: 10.1021/cs501773h, (IF: 7.572, ERA=N/A)
3) Arandiyan, H.*; Dai, H.; Li, J. et al., Enhanced catalytic efficiency of Pt nanoparticles supported on three-dimensionally ordered macro-/mesoporous Ce0.6Zr0.3Y0.1O2 for methane combustion. Accepted-Jan. 2015, Small, DOI: 10.1002/smll.201402951 (IF: 7.823, ERA=A*)
4) Zhao, Y.; Sun, H.*; Arandiyan, H.; et al., Well-Constructed Single-Layer Molybdenum Disulfide Nanorose Cross-Linked by 3D-Reduced Graphene Oxide Network for Superior Water Splitting and Lithium Storage Property. Accepted-Jan. 2015, Scientific Reports, DOI: 10.1038/srep08722, (IF: 5.078, ERA=N/A)
5) Fattah, Z.; Rezaei, M.*; Arandiyan, H., et al., Synthesis and Application of Co-MgO Mixed Oxides in Oxidation of Carbon Monoxide. Chemical Engineering Communications, Accepted-Jan. 2015 DOI:10.1080/00986445. 2014.983269 (IF: 1.052, ERA=B)
6) Xie, S.; Dai, H.*; Arandiyan, H.; et al., Au-Pd/3DOM Co3O4: Highly active and stable nanocatalysts for toluene oxidation. Journal of Catalysis 2015, 322, 38-48. (IF: 6.423, ERA=A*)
7) Ji, K.; Dai, H.*; Arandiyan, H.; et al., 3DOM BiVO4 supported silver bromide and noble metals: High-performance photocatalysts for the visible-light-driven degradation of 4-chlorophenol. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 2015, 168, 274-282 (IF: 6.423, ERA=A)
8) Liu, Y.; Sun, H.*; Arandiyan, H.; et al., Mesoporous Co3O4 sheets/3D graphene nanohybrids for high-performance sodium-ion battery anode. J. Power Sources 2015, 273, 878-84. (IF: 5.257, ERA=B)
9) Ji, K.; Dai, H.*; Arandiyan, H.; et al., Fabrication and high photocatalytic performance of noble metal nanoparticles supported on 3DOM InVO4-BiVO4 for visible-light-driven degradation of rhodamine B and methylene blue. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 2015, 165, 285-295. (IF: 6.423, ERA=A)
10) Arandiyan, H.; Dai, H.; Li, J.*, et al., Three-Dimensionally Ordered Macroporous La0.6Sr0.4MnO3 Supported Ag Nanoparticles for the Combustion of Methane. Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2014, 118, 14913-14928. (IF: 4.835, ERA=A*) Journal Front Cover Page.
11) Arandiyan, H.; Peng, Y.; Li, J.*, et al., Effects of noble metals doped on mesoporous LaAlNi mixed oxide catalyst and identification of carbon deposit for reforming CH4 with CO2. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology 2014, 89, 372-381. (IF: 2.494, ERA=B)
12) Xie, S.; Dai, H.*; Arandiyan, H.; et al., Preparation and high catalytic performance of Au/3DOM Mn2O3 for the oxidation of carbon monoxide and toluene. Journal of Hazardous Materials 2014, 279, 392-401. (IF: 5.123, ERA=A)
13) Akia, M.*; Yazdani, F.; Arandiyan, H., et al., A review on conversion of biomass to biofuel by nanocatalysts, Biofuel Research Journal 2014, 1, 16-25.( ERA=N/A)
14) Arandiyan, H.; Chang, H.; Li, J.*, et al., Dextrose-aided hydrothermal preparation with large surface area on 1D single-crystalline perovskite La0.5Sr0.5CoO3 nanowires without template: Highly catalytic activity for methane combustion. Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical 2013, 378, 299-306. (IF: 3.356, ERA=B)
15) Bai, B.; Arandiyan, H.; Li, J.*, Comparison of the performance for oxidation of formaldehyde on nano-Co3O4, 2D-Co3O4, and 3D-Co3O4 catalysts. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 2013, 142-143, 677-683. (IF: 6.423, ERA=A)
16) Chang, H.; Li, J.*; Arandiyan, H.; et al., Ge, Mn-doped CeO2-WO3 catalysts for NH 3-SCR of NOx: Effects of SO2 and H2 regeneration. Catalysis Today 2013, 201, 139-144. (IF: 3.420, ERA=A)
17) Arandiyan, H.; Dai, H.; Li, J.*, et al., Three-dimensionally ordered macroporous La0.6Sr0.4MnO3 with high surface areas: Active catalysts for the combustion of methane. Journal of Catalysis 2013, 307, 327-339. (IF: 6.423, ERA=A*)
18) Liu, C.; Li, J.*; Arandiyan, H.; et al., Characterization of CeO2-WO3 catalysts prepared by different methods for selective catalytic reduction of NOx with NH3. Catalysis Communications 2013, 40, 145-148. (IF: 3.366, ERA=A)
19) Chen, J.; Li, J.*, Arandiyan, H.; et al., Low temperature complete combustion of methane over cobalt chromium oxides catalysts. Catalysis Today 2013, 201, 12-18. (IF: 3.420, ERA=A)
20) Liu, C.; Li, J.*, Arandiyan, H.; et al., Comparison on the Performance of α-Fe2O3 and γ-Fe2O3 for Selective Catalytic Reduction of Nitrogen Oxides. Catalysis Letters 2013, 1-8. (IF: 2.291, ERA=B)
21) Wang, Y.; Dai, H.*; Arandiyan, H., et al., Three-dimensionally ordered macroporous InVO4: Fabrication and excellent visible-light-driven photocatalytic performance for methylene blue degradation. Chemical Engineering Journal 2013, 226, 87-94. (IF: 4.181, ERA=A*)
22) Arandiyan, H.; Dai, H.*; Li, J., et al., Dual-templating synthesis of three-dimensionally ordered macroporous La0.6Sr0.4MnO3-supported Ag nanoparticles: controllable alignments and super performance for the catalytic combustion of methane. Chemical Communications 2013, 49, 10748-10750. (IF: 6.718, ERA=A*)
23) Liu, Y.; Dai, H.*; Arandiyan, H.; et al., Au/3DOM La0.6Sr0.4MnO3: Highly active nanocatalysts for the oxidation of carbon monoxide. Journal of Catalysis 2013, 305, 146-153. (IF: 6.423, ERA=A*)
24) Wang, Y.; Dai, H.*; Arandiyan, H.; et al., 3DOM InVO4-supported chromia for the visible-light-driven photodegradation of rhodamine B. Solid State Sciences 2013, 24, 62. (IF: 1.883, ERA=B)
25) Li, X.; Dai, H.*; Arandiyan, H.; et al., Au/3DOM LaCoO3: High-performance catalysts for the oxidation of CO/toluene. Chemical Engineering Journal 2013, 228, 965-975. (IF: 4.181, ERA=A*)
26) Arandiyan, H.; Li, J.*; Ma, L.; et al., Methane reforming to syngas over LaNixFe1-xO3 (027) Ma, L.; Li, J.*; Arandiyan, H.; et al., Influence of calcination temperature on Fe/HBEA catalyst for SCR of NOx with NH3. Catalysis Today 2012, 184, 145-152. (IF: 3.420, ERA=A)
28) Liu, C.; Li, J.*; Arandiyan, H.; et al., Enhancement of Activity and Sulfur Resistance of CeO2 Supported on TiO2-SiO2 for the Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO by NH3. Environmental Science & Technology 2012, 46, 6182-6189. (IF: 5.481, ERA=A*)
29) Chen, J.; Li, J.*, Arandiyan, H.; et al., Distinguished Roles with Various Vanadium Loadings of CoCr2-xVxO4 (x = 0-0.20) for Methane Combustion. Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2011, 115, 17400-17408. (IF: 4.835, ERA=A*)
30) Chen, J.; Li, J.*, Arandiyan, H.; et al., Roles of Li+ and Zr4+ Cations in the Catalytic Performances of Co1-xMxCr2O4 (M = Li, Zr; x = 0-0.2) for Methane Combustion. Environmental Science & Technology 2011, 45, 8491-8497. (IF: 5.481, ERA=A*) 31) Chen, L.; Li, J.*; Arandiyan, H., et al., CeO-WO Mixed Oxides for the Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO over a Wide Temperature Range. Catalysis Letters 2011, 141, 1859-1864. (IF: 2.291, ERA=B)
32) Khalesi, A.; Arandiyan, H.; Parvari, M.*, Effects of Lanthanum Substitution by Sr/Cl in La-Ni-Al Perovskite Oxides in Dry Reforming. Chinese Journal of Catalysis 2008, 29, 960-968. (IF: 1.552, ERA=N/A)
33) Khalesi, A.; Arandiyan, H.; Parvari, M.*, Production of Syngas by CO2 Reforming on MxLa1-xNi0.3Al0.7O3-d (M = Li, Na, K) Catalysts. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2008, 47, 5892-5898. (IF: 2.235, ERA=A)
34) Arandiyan, H.; Parvari, M.*, Studies on mixed metal oxides solid solutions as heterogeneous catalysts. Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering 2009, 26, 63-74. (IF: 2.174, ERA=N/A)
35) Arandiyan, H.; Parvari, M.*, Preparation of La-Mo-V mixed-oxide systems and their application in the direct synthesis of acetic acid. Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry 2008, 17, 213-224. (IF: 1.042, ERA=N/A).
iii) Conference Submissions (e.g. Papers, Invited Presentations and Posters)
36) Arandiyan, H.*; Dai, H.; Li, J.; Amal, R.; Highly ordered Pt/3DOM Ce0.6Zr0.3Y0.1O2 with crystalline framework for the combustion of methane. Energy Future Conference, Australia, 2014.
37) Arandiyan, H.*; Dai, H.; Li, J. 3DOM La0.6Sr0.4MnO3-supported Ag NPs: catalytic performance for methane combustion. 17th National Conference on Catalysis of China, China, 2014.
38) Arandiyan, H.*; Li, J. Influence of the carbon on catalytic activity of noble metal perovskite-type mixed oxide for CO2 reforming of methane. 15th International Congress on Catalysis, Germany, 2012.
39) Arandiyan, H.*; Li, J. Template-free synthesis of single-crystalline perovskite LaSrMn nanowires: highly catalytic activity for methane combustion. 23th North American Catalyst Meeting, USA, 2013.
40) Arandiyan, H.*; Li, J. Dai, H.; Ag NPs embedded in 3DOM La0.6Sr0.4MnO3 derived from the colloidal crystal templating strategy. 6th Asia-Pacific Congress on Catalysis, Taiwan, 2013.
41) Arandiyan, H.*; Dai, H.; Li, J. DMOTEG-PMMA dual-templating generation of 3DOM LSMO supported silver nanoparticle. 6th Japan-China Workshop on Environmental Catalysis, Japan, 2013.
42) Arandiyan, H.*; Liu, C., Enhancement on activity over novel CeO2 supported on TiO2-SiO2 binary metal oxide for NH3-SCR of NO. 15th International Congress on Catalysis, Germany, 2012.
43) Arandiyan, H.*; Liu, C. Characterization of CeO2-WO3 catalysts for selective catalytic reduction of NOx with NH3. International Conference on Environment Pollution Control, China, 2011.
44) Arandiyan, H.*; Li, J., Dry reforming of methane over LaNixFe(1-x)O3 mixed-oxide perovskites as catalysts precursors. 22nd North American Catalysis Society Meeting, USA, 2011.
45) Arandiyan, H.*; Li, J. Structural features of perovskites as catalysts precursors for CO2 reforming of CH4 on La0.4Al0.2Ni0.8M0.6O3.5th China-Japan Environmental Catalysis, China, 2011.
46) Arandiyan, H.*; Mahdi D.; Kazemian, H., Synthesis of SAPO-34 Molecular Sieves; effects of Operating Conditions on Final Products. Iran International Zeolite Conference, Iran, 2010.
47) Arandiyan, H.*; Kazemian, H., Prediction of breakthrough curves for dehydration of tetrahydrofuran by zeolite 4A in a fixed bed. Iran International Zeolite Conference, Iran, 2010.
48) Arandiyan, H.*; Parvari, M., Characterization and catalytic properties of LaMoxV1-xOn perovskites for direct formation of Acetic acid. 5th International Chemical Engineering Congress, Iran, 2008.
49) Arandiyan, H.*; Parvari, M., Effects of alkali and alkali-earth metals in catalyst of methane reforming. 5th International Chemical Engineering Congress, Iran, 2008.
50) Arandiyan, H.*; Parvari, M., Characterization and catalytic activity of (Sr, Ca)-La-Ni-Al perovskite oxide for production of syngas. 14th International Congress on Catalysis, South Korea, 2008.
51) Arandiyan, H.*; Parvari, M., Preparation, characterization and catalytic potentiality of perovskite structure for synthesis of acetic acid. 14th International Congress on Catalysis, South Korea, 2008.
52) Arandiyan, H.*, Parvari, M., Effect of preparation method on perovskite catalyst structure for synthesis of Acetic acid. European Congress of Chemical Engineering-6, Denmark, 2007.
53) Arandiyan, H.*, Parvari, M., A new Perovskite Catalytic System Consisting of LaMoV for Acetic Acid Synthesis from Ethane. European Congress of Chemical Engineering-6, Denmark, 2007.
iv) Other (e.g. major exhibitions, compositions or performances).
Thesis / Dissertations
54) Arandiyan, H.*, 2014, Methane Combustion over Lanthanum-based Perovskite Mixed Oxides, PhD Thesis (Outstanding PhD Dissertation).Dissertation).Dissertation).Dissertation).
55) Arandiyan, H.*, 2007, Investigation of Noble Metals Catalytic Effect on the Direct Synthesis Acetic acid from Natural Gas., Master Thesis.
56) Arandiyan, H.*, 2003, Study of Various Refining Stage and Unit Operation in Tehran Refinery, Undergraduate Dissertation.
Scientific Publications (Persian Language)
57) Arandiyan, H.*, Parvari, M., Comparison Study of Acetic acid Production Process. Iran Chemical Engineering Journal No. 26, February 2007. ISSN: 1735-5400.
58) Arandiyan, H.*, Parvari, M., Study of application of nano in oil, gas and petrochemicals industry. Iran Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Magazine. No. 41, 2006.
59) Arandiyan, H.*, Parvari, M., Natural gas and economic evaluation in global market. Iran Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Magazine 2006.
60) Arandiyan, H.*, Parvari, M., A recent advance of global and domestic's supply/demand analysis of Acetic acid. Iran Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Magazine. No. 42, October 2006.
61) Arandiyan, H.*, Parvari, M., The strategy and tactics of natural gas in Western Europe. Iran Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Magazine. No. 39, July 2006.
62) Arandiyan, H.*, Parvari, M., Study of application of nano in oil, gas and petrochemicals industry. Iran Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Magazine. No. 41, 2006.
63) Arandiyan, H.*, Changalvayi, B., Types of Drilling mud. Iran Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Magazine. No. 18, 2003.
64) Arandiyan, H.*, Changalvayi, B., Replace CNG with natural gas. Iran Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Magazine. No. 22, 2003.
Patents
65) Arandiyan, H.*; Parvari, M., Study of Shaping, Design and Preparation of Mould Single Pore, Two Pore and Four Pore for Shaping Catalyst Nickel. Patent No. 39733.
66) Arandiyan, H.*; Parvari, M., Synthesis of Perovskite Catalyst Lanthanum-Molybdenum-Vanadium. Patent No. 39236.
67) Arandiyan, H.*; Parvari, M., Synthesis of Perovskite Catalyst Nickel-Aluminum-Lanthanum for Convert Natural Gas to Syn Gas. Patent No. 39732.