Saeid Asadi, Ph.D. [+989153218430] | sae.asadi@gmail.com |

Summary

Highly accomplished and results-oriented professional with 35 years of extensive experience in chemical engineering, encompassing academia, research and development (R&D), and industrial process design and optimization. Currently leading R&D as the Head of Research and Development at a reputable holding company. Proven expertise in specialized unit design, process optimization, energy efficiency, waste management, and hydrocarbon separation. A retired Associate Professor with a strong publication record and a deep understanding of advanced simulation and design software.

Professional Experience

Head of Research and Development - Tehran, Iran

·        Leading and managing R&D initiatives for the holding company.

·        Focusing on process design, optimization, and advanced chemical engineering applications.

Associate Professor Payame Noor University, Iran 2014 – 2023 (Retired from academia in 2023 to focus on industrial R&D leadership)

·        Taught a wide range of courses including Multicomponent Distillation, CFD, Advanced Fluid Mechanics, Advanced Heat Transfer, Solar Energy Engineering, Unit Operations I & II, Thermodynamics I & II, Process Design, Mass Transfer, and Refinery Processes.

·        Conducted extensive research, leading various projects and supervising theses.

Assistant Professor Payame Noor University, Iran 2009 – 2014

·        Engaged in teaching and research activities in chemical and mechanical engineering disciplines.

R&D Manager Nader Co., Iran 1997 – 2009

·        Managed research and development activities, contributing to various industrial projects.

·        Gained 10 years of concurrent experience in R&D leadership while teaching at the university.

Faculty Member Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology 1991 – 2008

·        Participated in scientific research and contributed to technological advancements.

Key Expertise & Professional Fields

·        Process Design & Optimization:

o   Specialized design of esterification units for methyl acetate, butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, and ethylene glycol diacetate production.

o   Process optimization to reduce energy consumption, increase production efficiency, and improve yield.

o   Wastewater recovery and treatment, including separation and purification.

o   Separation of petroleum hydrocarbons and fractionation into various cuts.

o   Design and supervision of construction for distillation columns, chemical reactors, heat exchangers, steam boilers, hot water boilers, and oil boilers.

·        Simulation & Modeling:

o   Professional and specialized proficiency with Aspen Hysys, ChemCAD, PV Elite, and other simulation software.

o   Experience in writing batch production codes for methyl acetate and butyl acetate, including economic feasibility analysis within the code.

o   Simulation of nano coatings.

o   Molecular Dynamics study of oblique impact of nanoparticles.

o   Numerical and computer simulation of nano and micro droplets on solid surfaces.

o   Modeling of nano and micro droplet splashing in coating processes.

·        Research & Development:

o   Multicomponent distillation pilot plant design.

o   Waste oil recycling by solvent (new methods).

o   Ultrafiltration unit design and construction (100 nm).

o   Optimization of energy consumption in food industries.

o   Study of plasma nano and micro droplet distribution in plasma coating processes.

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Ferdowsi University, Iran 2008

M.S. in Chemical Engineering Tehran University, Iran 1996

Selected Research Projects

·        Study of Temperature Distribution during Transient Flow in Nanotubes.

·        Molecular Dynamics Study of oblique impact of nano particles.

·        Wettable sulfur pilot plant.

·        Multicomponent distillation pilot plant design.

·        Pilot unit of Spearmint essential oil distillation.

·        Nano filtration system design.

·        Waste oil recycling by solvent (new methods).

·        Ultra filtration unit design and construction (100 nm).

·        Beverage pasteurization by UV and UV effect on beverage main component.

·        Pilot plant for beverage production base on plant essential oil.

·        Extraction unit of thymol from thyme plant.

·        Heat exchanger design for multicomponent materials.

·        Pilot plant of medical hydroxide magnesium gel.

·        Saffron solar dryer design.

·        Optimization of energy consumption in food industries.

·        Evaluating the degree of leanness of buttermilk production line in Tehran Pegah Milk Company.

·        State equation study and correction in the multicomponent distillation of medical plants (university grant).

·        Modeling of nano and micro droplet splashing in the coating processes (university grant).

·        Study of plasma nano and micro droplet distribution in the plasma coating process (university grant).

·        Numerical and computer simulation of the nano and micro droplet on a solid surface (university grant).

·        Modeling of spreading of nanodroplet on solid surface in ink-jet printing process (university grant).

·        Modeling of nano and micro droplet splashing in the coating processes (university grant).

Publications

A comprehensive list of journal papers can be found at: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=fJW201EAAAAJ&hl=en

A selection of conference papers includes:

·        "Estimation of the Lomax Distribution Parameters" (2012).

·        "Inference of Stress-Strength Model for a Lomax Distribution" (2011).

·        "A Numerical Study of a Droplet Impinging on a Liquid Surface" (2011).

·        "Estimation of R= P [Y < X] for Two-parameter Burr Type XII Distribution" (2011).

·        "A Model for Evaluating the Degree of Leanness Case Study: Buttermilk Production Line in Tehran Pegah Milk Company" (2011, 2010).

·        "Dimensional analysis modeling for Evaluating the Degree of Leanness Case Study: Yoghurt Production Line in Milk Company" (2012).

·        "Statistical Inference Based on Type II Censored Samples From the Burr Type XII Distribution" (2011).

·        "POINT ESTIMATION FOR THE BURR TYPE XII DISTRIBUTION BASED ON TYPE II CENSORED DATA" (2010).

·        "Burr Type XII Distribution: Different Method of Estimations" (2010).

·        "Plasma Micro Droplet Coating Modeling by Modified Rosien Ramler Distribution" (2010).

·        "Reliability of a Stress-Strength Model for Carbon Fibers Strength Data" (2010).

·        "Plasma Coating Modeling On Inner Wall Of Cylinders" (2010).

·        "Different Methods For Estimating The Parameters Of Lomax Distribution" (2009).

·        "Study Of Contact Angle Effect In Droplet Impact On Solid Wall By CFD" (2009).

·        "Simulation Of Coating On Inner Wall Of Cylinders In Spray Coating" (2009).

·        "Study Of Spearmint Essential Oil Enrichment By Multicomponent Distillation Pilot Plant" (2009).

·        "Design And Instruction Of Pilot Plant Of Essential Oil Multicomponent Distillation" (2000).

·        "multicomponent distillation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants" (1999).