Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) | Dec 2024 – Present

School of Energy and Power Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST), Shanghai, China

Responsibilities: Teaching, research, undergraduate supervision, grant applications, and patent applications.

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Postdoctoral Research Associate | Dec 2021 – Nov 2024

Engineering Thermophysics, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST), Shanghai, China

Project: Advanced Prototype Strategies to Assess and Optimize Novel Multi-Mixture Thermal Energy Systems

Supervisor: Prof. Wu Weidong

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow | Jan 2020 – Oct 2021

Electrical Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing, China

Project: The Optimal Design of a Heat Recovery Boiler and 4E Analysis of a Combined Cycle Power Plant with Steam Injection

Supervisor: Prof. Sun Yonghui

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Sep 2015 – Dec 2019

Engineering Mechanics, College of Mechanics and Materials, Hohai University, Nanjing, China

Dissertation: Multi-Objective Evolutionary Optimization and Sophisticated 2E/4E Analysis on Dual Mixture Energy System Compilations  (Recommended as Excellent Doctoral Dissertation)

Supervisors: Prof. Chen Wen (RIP) & Prof. Hongguang Sun

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Master of Science (M.Sc.) | Sep 2012 – Mar 2015

Mechanical Engineering (Energy Conversion), Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Thesis: Advanced Energy-Exergy Analysis on Ammonia-Water Combined Cycle and Comparison with Rankine Cycle

Supervisor:  Prof. Mirjaliliy

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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) | Sep 2009 – Jul 2012

Mechanical Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Iran

Journal Papers [Ordered by time] 

* = Corresponding Author

Humberto Garcia Castellanos, Yashar Aryanfar, Soheil Mohtaram  , Ali Keçebaş, Gülşah Karaca-Dolgun, Shabbir Ahmad, Abdullah Naser M. Asiri, Saiful Islam,  (2024)  The efficacy of nano-cellulose-based composites in heavy metal removal from wastewater: a comprehensive review , Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology  https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.7775  , JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 3.29

Kang Li, Mingfei Tan, Yuan Man, Hua Zhang, Binlin Dou, Ni Liu, Tianjiao Zhang, Qize He, Lin Su, Soheil Mohtaram  ( 2024 ),  Investigating dehumidification and heating performance in a dual evaporator heat pump system for electric vehicles , International Journal of Refrigeration , Volume 168, December 2024, Pages 620-631  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2024.09.024  , JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 6.4

Kang Li, Chunyu Li, Soheil Mohtaram*,    Ni Liu1, Hua Zhang, Binlin Dou, Chao Li, Qize He       , Mohd Abul Hasan, Saiful Islam, Jingwu Wang, Zilong Wang, Jianhong Chen, Yashar Aryanfar, (2024)  Experimental and Numerical Study on Scroll Compressor under Different Profile Correction and Discharge Ports Shapes, International Journal of Refrigeration, Volume 169, January 2025, Pages 241-253         https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2024.10.007  , JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 6.4

Kang Li, Jiayun Hu, Chao Li, Xuejin Zhou, Ni Liu, Binlin Dou, Qize He, Ran Tu, Lin Su, Soheil Mohtaram(2024). Refined One-Dimensional Modeling and Experimental Validation of Scroll Compressor with Vapor Injection for Electric Vehicles , International Journal of Refrigeration, Volume 168, December 2024, Pages 469-483 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2024.09.007,  JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 6. 4

Kang Li, Yanming Miao, Dingyu Xia, Ni Liu, Hua Zhang, Binlin Dou, Qize He, Yugang Zhao, Chao Li, Soheil Mohtaram         (2024). Impact of optimized gas-liquid separator on temperature and frost distribution in electric vehicle heat pump AC, Applied Thermal Engineering, Volume 248, Part B, 1 July 2024, 123282. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.123282  ,  JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 6.4

Kang Li, Huan Guo, Xuejin Zhou, Hongming Chen, Ni Liu, Hua Zhang, Binlin Dou, Qize He, Yafen Tian, Ran Tu, Lin Su, Soheil Mohtaram        (2024). Optimal evaporation/condensation temperature determination and experimental validation for electric vehicles, Applied Thermal Engineering,  Volume 252, 1 September 2024, 123708. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.123708  ,  JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 6.4.

Omayma Akrout, Ons Ghriss, Abdallah Bouabidi, Humberto Garcia Castellanos, Soheil Mohtaram       , Ali Keçebaş, Yashar Aryanfar (2024). Investigative analysis of the influence of diverse fin configurations on the performance of a dual pass solar air collector. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress , Volume 50, 102545. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsep.2024.102545 , JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 4.8.

Mohammad Sina Mohtaram, Soheil Mohtaram* , Samad Sabbaghi, Xiaokuan You,Weidong, Lei Jia, Khursheed Muzammil, Nouf Abdullah Alraee, Saiful Islam, Yashar Aryanfar (2024), Photocatalytic Degradation of Acetaminophen Using a Novel TiO2-Orange Peel-Derived Biochar Composite : Synthesize, Characterization and Optimization of key Factors, Journal of water process engineering, Volume 58, 104884 JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 7.0

Soheil Mohtaram     , Mohammad Sina Mohtaram, Samad Sabbaghi, Xiaokuan You*, Weidong Wu, Naser Golsanami, (2024) Enhancement Strategies in CO2 Conversion and Management of Biochar Supported Photocatalyst for Effective Generation of Renewable and Sustainable Solar Energy, Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 300, 117987.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117987 JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 10.4

Aryanfar Yashar, Soheil Mohtaram* , Castellanos Humberto Garcia, Elsayed M. Tag-Eldin, Busra Arsla, Ahmed Deifalla, Adham E. Ragab, and HongGuang Sun, (2023), Energy, exergy and exergoeconomic analysis of a trans-critical CO2 cycle powered by a single flash geothermal cycle in with/without economizer working modes, Thermal Science, 00 (2023): 200-200. https://doi.org/10.2298/TSCI230503200A  (Co-first authors & Corresponding author) / JCR, Q3, Impact Factor: 1.971

Soheil Mohtaram ,  Wu Weidong*, Humberto Garcia Castellanos, Yashar Aryanfar, Mohammed K. Al Mesfer, Mohd Danish, Kashif Irshad, (2023), Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Ejector Expansion Transcritical CO2 and Lithium Bromide Water Vapor Absorption Refrigeration Systems, Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, Volume 43, 101983,              https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsep.2023.101983       JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 4.56

Soheil Mohtaram* ,  Yashar Aryanfar, Ahmed Ghazy , Weidong Wu, Khaled Kaaniche , Jorge Luis García Alcaraz,(2023), An Innovative Approach for Utilizing Waste Heat of a Triple-Pressure Cogeneration CCPP by Employing TRR Method and Thermodynamic Analysis, Case studies in Thermal Engineering, Volume 49, 103198, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2023.103198 JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 6.268  

Ehab Bani -Hani, Mamdouh El Haj Assad, Majed Alzara, Ahmed M Yosri, Yashar Aryanfar, Humberto Garcia Castellanos, Soheil Mohtaram , Abdallah Bouabidi, (2023), Energy and exergy analysis of a regenerative Brayton cycle utilizing monochlorobiphenyl wastes as an alternative fuel , Energy Journal, Volume 278, Part A, 127861,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.127861 JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 8.857

Soheil Mohtaram , Weidong Wu*, (2023), A Computationally Efficient Heuristic Approach for Solving a New Sophisticated Arrangement of Cogeneration Combined Heat and Power Cycle, Energy Reports, Vol 9, Pages 42-50, https://doi.org /10.1016 /j.egyr.2023.03.004  JCR, Q2, Impact Factor: 4.937

Yashar Aryanfar , Soheil Mohtaram* ,  Luis García Alcaraz , HongGuang Sun, (2023), Energy and e xergy assessment and a competitive study of a two-stage ORC for recovering SFGC waste heat and LNG cold energy, Energy Journal, Volume 264 , 126191 , https://doi.org/ 10.1016/j.energy.2022.126191  JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 8.857

Yongbao Chen*, Yunyang Ye, Jingnan Liu, Lixin Zhang, Weilin Li, Soheil Mohtaram  (2023), Machine Learning Approach to Predict Building Thermal Load Considering Feature Variable Dimensions: An Office Building Case Study, Buildings, 13(2), 312; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13020312  JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 3.324

Longxiang Chen*, Liugan Zhang, Yongzhen Wang, Meina Xie, Huipeng Yang, Kai Ye, Soheil Mohtaram (2022), Design and performance evaluation of a novel system integrating Water-based carbon capture with adiabatic compressed air energy storage, Energy Conversion and Management , Volume 276, 116583, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2022.116583  JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 10.4

Soheil Mohtaram* , Weidong Wu, Yashar Aryanfar, Qiguo Yang, Jorge Luis García Alcarazc. (2022), Introducing and Assessment of a New Wind and Solar-Based Diversified Energy Production System Intergrading Single-Effect Absorption Refrigeration, ORC, and SRC Cycles , Renewable Energy an International Journal , Volume 199, Pages 179-191, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2022.08.069  JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 8.634

Soheil Mohtaram , Weidong Wu*, Yashar Aryanfar, Arya Abrishami, Mohammad Omidi, Qiguo Yang, Jorge Luis García Alcaraz, Yongbao Chen. (2022), Optimization and Energy-Exergy and Exergoeconomic Analysis of a Time-Dependent Theoretical Domestic Solar Li -Br Absorption Refrigeration Cycle, Science China Technological Sciences Journal , 65, pages2703–2722, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11431-022-2147-3  JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 3.903 

Liu Xi, Wenchao Lan, Kai Ye, Wei Han, Jincheng Zhang, Soheil Mohtaram , Longxiang Chen*. (2022), Numerical simulation and experimental analysis of ice crystal growth and freezing-centrifugal desalination for seawater with different compositions , Separation and Purification Technology , Volume 298, 121656, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121656  JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 9.136 

Longxiang Chen*, Yongzhen Wang, Meina Xie, Kai Ye, Soheil Mohtaram . (2021), Energy and exergy analysis of two modified adiabatic compressed air energy storage (A-CAES) system for cogeneration of power and cooling on the base of volatile fluid , Journal of Energy Storage , Volume 42, 103009, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2021.103009  JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 8.907

Soheil Mohtaram , Yonghui Sun*, M. Omidi, Ji Lin, (2021) Energy-Exergy Efficiencies Analyzes of a Waste-to-Power Generation System Combined with an Ammonia-Water Dilution Rankine Cycle, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 25, 100909 , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2021.100909  JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 6.268

Soheil Mohtaram      , Yonghui Sun*, HongGuang Sun, A.Abrishami, M.Omidi, Ji Lin, (2021), A Comprehensive Design, Opimization and Development Methodology of a WHRB Using Serrated Fins and Extensive Surface in a Bulky CCPP, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 23, 100808, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2020.100808 JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 6.268

Soheil Mohtaram      , HongGuang Sun, Ji Lin*, Wen Chen, Yonghui Sun, (2020), Multi-Objective Evolutionary Optimization & 4E analysis of a bulky combined cycle power plant by CO2/ CO/ NOx reduction and cost controlling targets, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews      , Volume 128, 109898, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2020.109898 JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 15.9

Mohammad Omidi, Shu-jie LIU*, Soheil Mohtaram       , Hui-tian Lu, (2020), The Flow Simulation and Model Analysis of Efficiency and Pressure Ratio Behaviors in GT4086 Turbocharger Compressor, Mechanika. Vol. 26, No. 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.mech.26.4.23867 JCR, Q4, Impact Factor: 0.7 

Omidi, M, Liu SJ*. Soheil Mohtaram    . Lu. HT, Zhang. HC (2019), Improving Centrifugal Compressor Performance by Optimizing the Design of Impellers Using Genetic Algorithm and Computational Fluid Dynamics Methods. Sustainability, 11(19), 5409, https://doi.org/10.3390/su11195409  JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 3.9

Soheil Mohtaram , Mohammad Omidi, Ji Lin, Hongguang Sun*, Wen Chen, (2018), Exergy analysis of a multi mixture working fluid absorption refrigeration cycle, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 15, 100540, https://doi.org/ 10.1016/j.csite.2019.100540  JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 6.268

Soheil Mohtaram , Wen Chen*, Ji Lin. (2017), Investigation of the combined Rankine-absorption power and refrigeration cycles using the parametric analysis and genetic algorithm. Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 150, Pages 754-762 ,    https: // doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2016.12.024  JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 10.4

Soheil Mohtaram , Lin J, Chen W*, et al. (2017), Evaluating the effect of ammonia-water dilution pressure and its density on thermodynamic performance of combined cycles by the energy-exergy analysis approach, Mechanika, Vol. 23 No. 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.mech.23.2.18110     JCR, Q4, Impact Factor: 0.7

Soheil Mohtaram , Chen W*, Zargar T, et al. (2017), Energy-exergy analysis of compressor pressure ratio effects on thermodynamic performance of ammonia water combined cycle. Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 134, Pages 77-87 ,    https: //doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2016.12.024  JCR, Q1, Impact Factor: 10.4

Soheil Mohtaram, Chen, W*. Lin, J., (2018), A Study on an Absorption Refrigeration Cycle by Exergy Analysis Approach. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 182 (1), 012021, https://doi .org/10.1088/1755-1315/182/1/012021 (JCR)

M.Amin Nikbakht, Soheil Mohtaram*, Mohammad Hasan Moghadas, (2018), An Investigation on the Flow Behavior in the Airfoil of a Flapping Wing, International Journal of Engineering Works, 5 (9), 138-146, https: // zenodo.org/record/1412800 (EI)  

Soheil Mohtaram , SAAMirjalili*, AR Faghih Khorasani. (2015), Analysis and simulation of the effect of Inlet air on the performance of ammonia-water combined cycle. Journal of solid mechanics, Volume 7, Issue 3, Pages 57-65, http ://jsme.iaukhsh.ac.ir/article_516008.html

Gheisari R, Ghasemi AA, Jafarkarimi M, Soheil Mohtaram* . (2014), Experimental studies on the ultra-precision finishing of cylindrical surfaces using magnetheological finishing process. Production & Manufacturing Research, 2 (1), 550-557 https:// doi.org/10.1080/21693277.2014.945265

Soheil Mohtaram*     , MA Nikbakht. (2013), Detect Tool Breakage by Using Combination Neural Decision System & Anfis Tool Wear Predictor. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering & Applications, Int. J. Mech. Eng. Appl 1 (2), 59- 63 https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijmea.20130102.15

B.   Conference Papers

Soheil Mohtaram    , Weidong Wu, A Computationally Efficient Heuristic Approach for Solving a New Sophisticated Arrangement of Cogeneration Combined Heat and Power Cycle, The 7th international conference on New Energy and Future Energy Systems, October 25-28, 2022, Nanjing, China

Soheil Mohtaram , Wen Chen, Ji Lin, A study on an absorption refrigeration cycle by exergy analysis approach, 9th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology ( ICEST 2018     ), June 20-22, 2018 Prague, Czech Republic

Soheil Mohtaram, Seyed aliagha Mirjalili, Ahmad Reza Faghih Khorasani, Analysis and simulation of the effect of the recuperator on thermodynamic performance of a combined ammonia water cycle, International Conference on Engineering Sciences, April 14-15, 2015, Barcelona, Spain

Soheil Mohtaram , Mojtaba kolahdoozan, Mohammad Amin Nikbakht. Finite element simulation of the effect of feed speed variations on machining forces using the DEFORM-3D software. 4thInternational Conference on Materials Heat Treatment (ICMH 2013), Isfahan, Iran

Soheil Mohtaram , Mojtaba kolahdoozan, “Finite elements simulation of the depth cutting effect on machining forces by DEFORM-3D Software, 7th national conference in Mechanical Engineering, 11-12 March 2015, Islamic Azad University of Khomeini Shahr, Esfahan, Iran

Soheil Mohtaram, Mohammad Amin Nikbakht. Optimized effective parameters in Machining of super-alloy Inconel-718 by using Taguchi algorithm. (2014), 6th Trans-Regional conference on advances in engineering sciences, Tonekabon, Iran

C.   Book Chapters

1. Jorge Luis García-Alcaraz, Pedro García-Alcaraz, Yashar Aryanfar, Arturo Realyvásquez-Vargas, Soheil Mohtaram  & Mamdouh El Haj-Assad, Multicriteria Decision Making Methods—A Review and Case of Study,      https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-08246-7_10

2.     Soheil Mohtaram , 4E Evolutionary Analysis in Dual Mixture Combined Cycles

https://www.amazon.sg/Evolutionary-Analysis-Mixture-Combined-Cycles/dp/6203303097

        Excellent Student Scholarship, Hohai University, China

        CSC Fellowship, China Government Scholarship Council for PhDs, China

       The Best paper of [7th national conference of Mechanical Engineering, Esfahan, Iran

Editorial Board Member (Elsevier)

Thermal Science and Engineering Progress (JCR Q1)

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Editorial Board Member

Energy Engineering Journal

Editorial Board Member

Journal of the Association of Energy Engineers

Topical Advisory Panel Members

Buildings, MDPI

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Editorial Board Member

Journal of Architectural Environment & Structural Engineering Research, From Dec 2023

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       Guest Editor 

Materials Research Express (Science Citation Index [SCI])

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       Guest  Editor

Advances in Mechanical Engineering Journal (Science Citation Index [SCI])

Special Collection: Recent signs of Progress in Renewable Energies

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Thermal Science and Engineering Journal (EI)

Special Collection: Recent Advances in Renewable Energy: An Academic Collection

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journal of architectural environment & structural engineering research

Topical Collection on Advancing Energy Efficiency in Building Renovation

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       Editor       

Journal of Robotics and Mechanical Engineering

Journal of Robotics and Mechanical Engineering | Open Access | Editors | Peer Reviewed | CRG Journals

Project Manager | JRME: Amy Ruth

       Conference Chair

Conference Publicity Chairs, 6th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Applied Composite Materials (MEACM), Sanya, China, December 28-29, 2023

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Reviewer Experience in peer-review international Journals:

Energy Conversion and Management /  Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews/  Applied Thermal Engineering /  Energy/  Applied Soft Computing /  Journal of Cleaner Production/  Journal  of Energy Storage/  Journal of the Energy Institute/  Thermal Science and Engineering Progress/  Journal of Computational Methods in Sciences and Engineering/  Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering/  Journal  of Thermal Science/  The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology/  Recent Patents on Mechanical Engineering/  Energy Storage  and Saving/  Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessment/  Renewable Energy Focus/  Separation and Purification Technology/  Renewable Energy/  Energy Institute/  MDPI Journals/  International Journal of Green Energy/  Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy/  Results  in Engineering/ Etc

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