Publications & talks

Refereed Journal Articles

1.  Kosar Khajeh, Togashi Taiki, Hitoshi Washizu, Dynamic conformational response of von Willebrand factor to varying shear stress: A hybrid computational approach, Journal of Molecular Liquids, Vol. 415, 2024 (here)

2. K. Khajeh, D. Talukdar, G. Sawai, H. Washizu, A multiscale framework for polymer modeling applied in a complex fluid flow. Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, Vol 325,  2024 (here).

3. K. Khajeh, D. Talukdar, S. Yamamoto, S. Endo, K. Kamio, H. Washizu, A comparative study of polymer viscosity modifiers: Flow field challenges & alternative trends. Journal of Molecular Liquids, Vol 393,  2024 (here).

4. L. Van Sang, N. Sugimura, K. Khajeh, H. Washizu, Solid lubricant of combining graphene and iron nanoparticle for study of friction and stability. Langmuir, 2022. 38, 5, 1860–1868  (here).

5. K. Khajeh, H. Aminfar, M. Mohammadpourfard.  Molecular dynamics simulation of the magnetic field influence on the oil-water interface. Journal of Fluid Phase Equilibria, 2020, Vol. 522, pp. 112761 (here).

6. K. Khajeh, Gh. Sadeghi, R. Rouhollahi. Experimental and Numerical Thermo-Fluidic Assessments of an Air-Based Ejector Regarding Energy and Exergy Analyses.  International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 2020, Vol. 116, pp. 104691-104701 (here).

7. K. Khajeh, H. Aminfar, M. Mohammadpourfard.  A molecular dynamics simulation of the toluene-water interface in the presence of an external magnetic field. Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 13, No. 6, 2020 (here).

8. K. Khajeh, H. Aminfar, Y. Masuda, M. Mohammadpourfard. Implementation of magnetic field force in molecular dynamics algorithm: NAMD source code version 2.12. Journal of Molecular Modeling, 2020, Vol. 20, pp. 106–114 (here).

9. K. Khajeh, H. Aminfar, M. Mohammadpourfard.  Molecular dynamics simulation of the magnetic field influence on the oil-water interface. Journal of Fluid Phase Equilibria, 2020, Vol. 522, pp. 112761 (here).

10. K. Khajeh, L. Jahanshaloo, S. Ebrahimi, H. Aminfar. Mixed Convection Heat Transfer of Al2O3Nanofluid on the Elliptical Shapes: Numerical Study of Irreversibility. Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 177-189, 2018 (here).

11. H. Aminfar, M. Mohammadpourfard, K. Khajeh.  Mechanobiology of LDL Mass Transport in the Arterial Wall under the Effect of Magnetic Field, part ǀ:  Diffusion Rate.  Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 2017, Vol. 426, pp. 569–574 (here).

12. H. Aminfar, M. Mohammadpourfard, K. Khajeh. Computational Modeling of Geometry Effects on the LDL Surface Concentration in the Presence of Non-Uniform Magnetic Field - Links to Atherosclerosis. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 2016, Vol. 398, pp. 38–48 (here).

13. H. Aminfar, M. Mohammadpourfard, K. Khajeh. Concentration Polarization Effects on the Macromolecular Transport in the Presence of Non-Uniform Magnetic Field: A Numerical Study Using a Lumen-Wall Model. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 2014, Vol. 356, pp. 111-119 (here).

Manuscripts in Progress and Under Review

1. K. Khajeh, S. Usui, T. Kawate, H. Yoshida, H. Washizu. Unraveling Shear Flow Effects on Viscosity Index Improver Behavior: Insights from Polymer Architectures (Submitted)

2.  K. Khajeh, H. Washizu. Exploring Stokes Force and Thermal Effects in Polymer Feedback: A Comprehensive Numerical Study via Coupling Lattice Boltzmann and Langevin Dynamics  (Submitted)

Conferences

1. K. Khajeh, H. Washizu, “Multiscale simulation hydro-thermal behavior of a polymer under shear flow”, 2023 ASME/BATH Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control (FPMC), Sarasota, Florida, United States. October 16-18, 2023 (Cancelled) 

2. K. Khajeh, H. Washizu, “Hybrid Model for Predicting the Rheological Properties of Polymer Additives under Shear Flow”, The 9th International Tribology Conference (ITC), Fukuoka, Japan. September 25-30, 2023 (Presenter) 

3. S. Yamamoto, K. Kamio, S. Endo, H. Oshima, K. Khajeh, E. Tomiyama, H. Washizu, "Analysis of the Viscosity Modifiers’ Behavior in Hydraulic Fluid by Means of Simulation", The 9th International Tribology Conference (ITC), Fukuoka, Japan. September 25-30, 2023

4. T. Taiki, K. Khajeh, H. Washizu, "Contribution of Brownian motion and flow in the molecular of VWF protein during the early stages of thrombus formation", Summer undegraduate research poster session, University of Washington, Seatle, WA, USA. 16 August, 2023.

5. H. Washizu, K. Kawakita, T. Hasegawa, R. Araki, T. Horio, Le Nhu Minh Tue, Y. Ishii, R. Okamoto, K. Khajeh, N. Sugimura, "Molecular Simulations of Self-Assembled Structures in Oil Environ Molecular Simulations of Self-Assembled Structures in Oil Environment", 3d Korea Tribology International Symposium (K-TIRIB), BEXCO, Busan, Korea. April 3, 2023.

6. K. Khajeh, H. Washizu, “A hybrid approach for characterizing hydro-thermal effects of polymer additives under shear flow”, The 4th The Fluids Engineering Divisions (FEDs) of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME) and the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers (KSME) (AJKFED), Osaka, Japan. July 9-13, 2023 (Presenter) 

7. H. Washizu, K. Kawakita, T. Hasegawa, R. Araki, T. Horio, T. Kobayashi, Le Nhu Minh Tue, Y. Ishii, R. Okamoto, K. Khajeh, N. Sugimura, "Self-Assembly of Molecules in Oil Environment", Tribochemistry Beppu, Beppu, Japan, September, 2023.

8. K. Khajeh, H. Washizu. A digit hydraulic fluid: from field challenges to a multiscale simulation. Soft Materials Engineering Simulation Study (SMECS) meeting. Kobe, Japan. 9-10 March, 2023 (Presenter) 

9. K. Khajeh, H. Washizu. Multi-scale evaluation of polymer solution viscosity under shear flow, SPSJ 2022 (Presenter)

10. H. Washizu, G. Sawai, D. Talukdar, K. Khajeh. Multi-physics simulation approach to analyze viscosity index improver of engine oil. 10th International Conference on Modeling and Diagnostics for Advanced Engine Systems (COMODIA 2022), Sapporo, Japan. 6-8July 2022.

11. Advances in hydrogels for biomedical applications online Symposium, held by Peptides Soft Materials research group of the University of Minho in Braga (Portugal) on October 21st-22nd, 2021(Online-Participant)

12. NAMD Developer Workshop at Urbana, IL, August 19-20, 2019, Implementation of magnetic field force in velocity verlet algorithm. (Remote speaker)

13. The 69th Divisional Meeting of Division of Colloid and Surface Chemistry, university of Tsukuba, Japan, 18-20 Sept. 2018. (Participant)

14. NAMD Developer Workshop at Urbana, IL, June 11-12, 2018, Implementation of magnetic field force in velocity verlet algorithm. (Skype session)

15. H. Aminfar, M. Mohammadpourfard, K. Khajeh.  A Numerical Simulation of Arterial Mass Transport in Presence of Magnetic Field-Links to Atherosclerosis. 18rd International Conference on Computational Biomechanics. Zurich. Switzerland. 2016 (Presenter)

16. H. Aminfar, M. Mohammadpourfard, K. Khajeh. Computational Modeling of Geometry Effects on the LDL Surface Concentration in the Presence of Non-Uniform Magnetic Field-Links to Atherosclerosis. 23rd International Mechanical Engineering Conference. AmirKabir University of technology. Tehran. Iran. 2015 (Presenter)

17. H. Aghdasinia, K. Khajeh. Wall Shear Stress Elevation on Smooth Muscle Cells in the Presence of Nonlinear Magnetic Field- 2D Numerical Simulation. 24rd International Mechanical Engineering Conference- university of Yazd. Yazd. Iran. 2016 (Presenter)

18. H. Aminfar, M. Mohammadpourfard, K. Khajeh. Demulsification in EOR operations: Current and future directions, 3rd International Conference on Oil, Gas and Petrochemical. Tehran. Iran. 2015 (Presenter)

Talks

1. Invitation to Akita Prefectural University! 

Gratitude to Prof. Akira Satoh and Dr. Futamura for the invite to share insights on "Student to Professional: The Journey of a Woman Mechanical Engineer." 🚀👩‍🔧 Key highlights include my academic journey, insights about my homeland, and career tips. Special thanks to the organizers—looking forward to more collaboration! 🌐🤝  [Meeting held on November 24, 2023] 

2. Invitation to the Opening Session! 

I received one more invitation to speak at the Research-Oriented On-site Training Program (ROOT) after a fantastic collaboration over the past 2 years! 🚀 A big THANK YOU to the organizers for this opportunity, Dr. Takehiro Kazama. 🙏

 Spending time with these passionate students is always a joy. 🤩