Educational background and work experience
Dr. Soheil Mohtaram (苏木 / Su Mu)
🌍 世界前2%科学家 | World's Top 2% Scientists
特聘副教授（预聘制）· 清洁能源与热力系统
Distinguished Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) · Clean Energy & Thermal Systems
上海理工大学 | University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST), Shanghai, China
蒂赛德大学 | Associate Researcher, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK
📧 s.mohtaram@usst.edu.cn | Soheilmohtaram@gmail.com
📞 +86 130 5255 4767 | +44 7840 146199
📍 中国上海 | 英国利兹
✦ 英国全球人才 | UK Global Talent
✦ 中国永久居留身份 | Chinese Permanent Residency
学术概况 | Academic Highlights
🌍 世界前2%科学家 | World's Top 2% Scientists
斯坦福-爱思唯尔排名，2026年，能源领域单年度影响力
Stanford-Elsevier Ranking, 2026, single-year impact, Energy
📚 60+ 同行评审论文 | 60+ Peer-reviewed Publications
🔬 1,900+ 引用 | 1,900+ Citations
📊 h指数 26 · i10指数 43 | h-index 26 · i10-index 43
⭐ 3篇 ESI高被引/热点论文 | 3 ESI Highly Cited / Hot Papers
💰 ~£125k 科研经费（PI）| ~£125k Research Funding as PI (1.15M RMB)
📝 700+ 同行评审 · 70+ 期刊 | 700+ Peer Reviews · 70+ Journals
✏️ 2项编辑职务 | 2 Editorial Roles
PLOS ONE · Scientific Reports
个人简介 | Professional Profile
苏木博士（Dr. Soheil Mohtaram）现任上海理工大学特聘副教授（预聘制），同时担任英国蒂赛德大学副研究员。其研究领域涵盖清洁能源系统、热力工程与可持续能源转换，入选斯坦福-爱思唯尔2026年世界前2%科学家（能源领域单年度影响力）。已发表60余篇同行评审论文，其中3篇为ESI高被引/热点论文，总引用超过1,900次，h指数26。作为项目负责人主持竞争性科研项目经费约12.5万英镑（约115.5万元人民币）。研究涵盖先进热泵、电动汽车热管理、电池安全、可再生能源系统、碳捕集、储热及净零技术。
担任PLOS ONE学术编辑（拥有完整决定权）、Scientific Reports编委会成员，并为70余种期刊审稿700余篇。具有英汉双语教学、研究生指导、课程开发及英国、欧洲、亚洲和北美国际合作经验。
Dr. Soheil Mohtaram (Chinese name: Su Mu, 苏木) is a Distinguished Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) and an Associate Researcher at Teesside University, UK. He leads an internationally active research programme in clean energy systems, thermal engineering and sustainable energy conversion. He is listed among the World's Top 2% Scientists (Stanford-Elsevier ranking, 2026, single-year impact, Energy). He has authored 60+ peer-reviewed publications — including three ESI Highly Cited / Hot Papers — with 1,900+ citations and an h-index of 26. He is Principal Investigator on competitive grants totalling approximately £125,000. His research spans advanced heat pumps, EV thermal management, battery safety, renewable energy systems, carbon capture, thermal energy storage and net-zero technologies.
He serves as Academic Editor (full decision authority) at PLOS ONE, Editorial Board Member of Scientific Reports, and has reviewed 700+ manuscripts for 70+ journals. He is experienced in bilingual English-Chinese teaching, postgraduate mentoring, curriculum development and international collaboration across the UK, Europe, Asia and North America.
研究领域 | Research Expertise & Net Zero Alignment
太阳能热利用、混合与地热能系统
Solar thermal, hybrid & geothermal energy systems
电动汽车热管理：热泵、CO₂ (R744) 与 R290 系统
EV thermal management: heat pumps, CO₂ (R744) & R290 systems
锂离子电池安全与热失控预防
Li-ion battery safety & thermal-runaway prevention
热力学循环优化（4E分析、NSGA-II）
Thermodynamic cycle optimisation (4E analysis, NSGA-II)
机器学习用于热系统诊断与控制
Machine learning for thermal-system diagnostics & control
分布式能源网络与先进储热
Distributed energy networks & advanced thermal energy storage
CO₂捕集、光催化转化与环境可持续性
CO₂ capture, photocatalytic conversion & environmental sustainability
工作经历 | Professional Experience
🎓 特聘副教授（预聘制）| Distinguished Associate Professor (Tenure-Track)
2026年3月 – 至今 | Mar 2026 – Present
上海理工大学 | University of Shanghai for Science & Technology (USST) | 中国上海
✦ 领导清洁热力与可再生能源系统独立研究项目，管理活跃的硕士与博士研究生团队。
✦ 讲授本科与研究生课程：传热学；学术出版科技写作（英汉双语）。
✦ 指导研究生发表同行评审论文并获国际会议奖项。
✦ 推动课程开发，将可持续性与净零原则融入核心工程课程。
✦ Lead independent research programmes in clean thermal and renewable energy systems, managing an active group of MSc and PhD students.
✦ Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate modules: Heat Transfer; Scientific Writing for Academic Publishing (bilingual English-Chinese).
✦ Mentor postgraduate researchers to peer-reviewed publications and conference prizes.
✦ Drive curriculum development integrating sustainability and Net Zero principles into core engineering programmes.
🎓 助理教授（预聘制）| Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
2024年12月 – 2026年3月 | Dec 2024 – Mar 2026
上海理工大学 | University of Shanghai for Science & Technology (USST) | 中国上海
✦ 从零建立独立研究团队；入职六个月内获得外部科研经费。
✦ 设计并讲授面向研究生的英汉双语科技写作课程。
✦ Established an independent research group from inception; secured external grant funding within six months of appointment.
✦ Designed and delivered a bilingual (English-Chinese) technical-writing course for postgraduate engineers.
🎓 博士后研究员 | Postdoctoral Research Associate
2021年12月 – 2024年11月 | Dec 2021 – Nov 2024
上海理工大学 | University of Shanghai for Science & Technology (USST) | 中国上海
✦ 上海市超级博士后激励计划项目负责人（项目编号：2021289；30万元人民币/约3.26万英镑），研究先进多混合热力能源系统。
✦ 发表10余篇SCI索引论文；建立横跨五个国家的国际科研合作。
✦ Principal Investigator, Shanghai Super Postdoctoral Excellence Programme (Grant No. 2021289; 300,000 RMB / ~£32,600) on advanced multi-mixture thermal energy systems.
✦ Produced 10+ SCI-indexed articles; built international research collaborations across five countries.
🎓 博士后研究员 | Postdoctoral Research Associate
2020年1月 – 2021年10月 | Jan 2020 – Oct 2021
河海大学 | Hohai University | 中国南京
✦ 研究联合循环、热回收系统与热力学优化。
✦ 河海大学博士后基金项目负责人（5万元人民币/约5,400英镑）：热回收锅炉优化设计与蒸汽喷射联合循环4E分析。
✦ Research on combined power cycles, heat recovery systems and thermodynamic optimisation.
✦ Principal Investigator, Hohai University Postdoctoral Grant (50,000 RMB / ~£5,400): Optimal Design of Heat Recovery Boiler and 4E Analysis of Combined Cycle with Steam Injection.
🔬 副研究员 | Associate Researcher
2020年 – 至今 | 2020 – Present
蒂赛德大学 | Teesside University | 英国米德尔斯堡
✦ 受邀与NZIIC研究人员合作开展储热系统与热泵技术研究。
✦ 参与先进热力能源系统的建模、分析与性能评估。
✦ 共同开发与净零优先事项一致的联合论文及UKRI/Horizon基金申请。
✦ Invited to collaborate with NZIIC researchers on thermal energy storage systems and heat pump technologies.
✦ Contribute to modelling, analysis and performance assessment of advanced thermal energy systems.
✦ Co-developing joint publications and UKRI / Horizon funding proposals aligned with Net Zero priorities.
教育背景 | Education
🎓 工程力学博士 | PhD in Engineering Mechanics
2015 – 2019 | 河海大学 | Hohai University | 中国-CHINA
Dissertation: Multi-Objective Evolutionary Optimisation and Sophisticated 2E/4E Analysis on Dual Mixture Energy System Compilations
🎓 机械工程硕士（能源转换）| MSc in Mechanical Engineering (Energy Conversion)
2012 – 2015 | 伊斯兰阿扎德大学 | Islamic Azad University | 伊朗-IRAN
🎓 机械工程学士 | BSc in Mechanical Engineering
2008 – 2012 | 伊斯兰阿扎德大学 | Islamic Azad University | 伊朗-IRAN
Representative research findings
科研项目与经费 | Research Grants & Funding
作为项目负责人总经费：1,155,000元人民币（约125,500英镑）
Total as PI: 1,155,000 RMB (~£125,500)
🔹 上海市伙伴研究计划 — ECWI 2.0：机器学习优化的CO₂注入用于同步碳封存与提高采收率
合作方：哈萨克斯坦纳扎尔巴耶夫大学 | 项目编号：25HB2709600、26HB2709900
经费：400,000元人民币（约43,500英镑）| 周期：2025–2028 | 角色：PI
Shanghai Partnership Research Programme — ECWI 2.0: Machine-Learning-Optimised CO₂ Injection for Simultaneous Carbon Storage and Enhanced Oil Recovery
Partner: Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan | Grant Nos. 25HB2709600, 26HB2709900
Value: 400,000 RMB (~£43,500) | Period: 2025–2028 | Role: PI
🔹 上海市伙伴研究计划 — 面向优化智能区域能源系统的创新多能协同分布式网络
合作方：韩国东国大学首尔校区 | 项目编号：25HB2709600
经费：400,000元人民币（约43,500英镑）| 周期：2025–2027 | 角色：PI
Shanghai Partnership Research Programme — Innovative Multi-Energy Collaborative Distributed Network for Optimised Intelligent Regional Energy Systems
Partner: Dongguk University, Seoul | Grant No. 25HB2709600
Value: 400,000 RMB (~£43,500) | Period: 2025–2027 | Role: PI
🔹 上海市超级博士后激励计划 — 先进多混合热力能源系统
项目编号：2021289
经费：300,000元人民币（约32,600英镑）| 周期：2022–2023 | 角色：PI
Shanghai Super Postdoctoral Excellence Programme — Advanced Multi-Mixture Thermal Energy Systems
Grant No. 2021289
Value: 300,000 RMB (~£32,600) | Period: 2022–2023 | Role: PI
🔹 河海大学博士后基金 — 热回收锅炉优化设计与蒸汽喷射联合循环4E分析
经费：50,000元人民币（约5,400英镑）| 周期：2020–2021 | 角色：PI
Hohai University Postdoctoral Grant — Optimal Design of Heat Recovery Boiler and 4E Analysis of Combined Cycle with Steam Injection
Value: 50,000 RMB (~£5,400) | Period: 2020–2021 | Role: PI
🔹 上海理工大学教学专项 — 能源与动力工程科技英语写作
项目编号：20-20-126-001
经费：5,000元人民币（约500英镑）| 周期：2026 | 角色：PI
USST Teaching Special Project — Scientific & Technical English Writing for Energy and Power Engineering
Grant No. 20-20-126-001
Value: 5,000 RMB (~£500) | Period: 2026 | Role: PI
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2026
1. K. Li, H. Wang, A. Jafaripournimchahi, S. S. Meibodi, Z. Wang, H. Zhang, C. Li, Q. He, S. Mohtaram* (2026). Passenger-centered thermal comfort control in electric vehicles using attention-enhanced ResNet50 for ACHP systems. Applied Thermal Engineering, 133335. doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2026.133335
[Corresponding author · IF 7.5]
2. M. Moosazadeh, S. Davoodi, S. Rezania, A. C. M. Loy, L. Goswami, S. Kim, M. Kiannejad Amiri, N. Cheon, G. Nandikes, A. Kushwaha, S. Mohtaram, et al. (2026). Direct air capture in low-carbon energy systems: Regeneration penalties, renewable integration, and carbon storage pathways. Energy, 364, 142390. doi:10.1016/j.energy.2026.142390
[IF 10.1]
3. M. Kargaran, S. Mohtaram* (2026). Thermally conductive MXene-LiBr hydrogel for enhanced passive cooling of photovoltaic systems in buildings. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 178 (Part 6), 111978. doi:10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2026.111978
[Corresponding author · IF 6.2]
4. Z. Barbari, S. S. Meibodi*, J. Arackal Narayanan, S. Mohtaram, M. Ja'fari, S. Rezaei Gomari* (2026). A critical review of risk assessment and control strategies for ammonia storage and handling in maritime decarbonisation. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 14(12), 1124. doi:10.3390/jmse14121124
[IF 3.2]
5. K. Li, M. Luo, A. Jafaripournimchahi, S. S. Meibodi, Z. Wang, H. Zhang, C. Li, Q. He, Y. Zeng, S. Mohtaram* (2026). Thermodynamic modeling and experimental validation of a CO₂ scroll compressor for automotive heat pump systems. Energy, 360, 141659. doi:10.1016/j.energy.2026.141659
[Corresponding author · IF 9.4]
6. K. Li, J. Hu, S. Mohtaram*, X. Li, Q. Min, Z. Lu, H. Zhang, J. Yan, Q. He, C. Li, L. Song (2026). Flow regulation strategy for scroll compressor in automotive CO₂ heat pump systems: Experimental and simulation-based investigation under high–low temperature conditions. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 75, 104759. doi:10.1016/j.tsep.2026.104759
[Corresponding author · IF 5.4]
7. X. Li, P. Gu, K. Li, O. Mahian, J. Wang, Z. Wang, S. Wongwises, Y. M. Larimi, S. Mohtaram (2026). Facial image recognition with spatial attention for thermal fatigue and comfort monitoring in drivers. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 81, 107878. doi:10.1016/j.csite.2026.107878
[Q1 · IF 6.4]
8. Z. Chen, Y. Wang, H. Wu, W. Zhao, J. Yan, L. Peng, Y. Zhao, Z. Wang, K. Li, S. S. Meibodi, M. Moosazadeh, S. Mohtaram* (2026). Experimental investigation on heating performance and frosting behavior of an integrated R290 secondary loop heat pump. Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer. doi:10.32604/fhmt.2026.077274
[Corresponding author · IF 0.7]
9. M. Lei, X. You, K. Li, S. Mohtaram* (2026). Ultra-efficient solar-to-electric conversion via hierarchical thermoelectric energy cascading: A multi-stage hybrid system with synergistic thermal utilization and Pareto-optimal performance. Energy Conversion and Management, 351, 120999. doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2025.120999
[Corresponding author · IF 10.9]
10. P. Gu, K. Li, X. Li, X. Chen, H. Zhang, J. Yan, Q. He, L. Song, C. Li, O. Mahian, S. Mohtaram (2026). Frost detection in CO₂ heat pump systems using image recognition and performance metrics. Applied Thermal Engineering, 287, 129395. doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2025.129395
[Last author · IF 6.9]
11. K. Li, H. Ren, H. Zhang, Q. Min, J. Yan, C. Li, L. Song, Q. He, S. Mohtaram* (2026). Reversible overcharge threshold and multi-parameter early warning strategy for thermal runaway prevention in lithium-ion batteries. Applied Thermal Engineering, 284 (Part 1), 129083. doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2025.129083
[Corresponding author · Top Q2 · IF 6.9]
12. ⭐ ESI HOT — M. S. Mohtaram, A. Abolghasemi, S. Sayahi, H. Rajabi*, S. Mohtaram*, M. Long, S. Sabbaghi* (2026). MOF-derived nanomaterials: Transformative innovations for renewable energy and environmental sustainability. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 546, 217083. doi:10.1016/j.ccr.2025.217083
[Corresponding author · ESI Highly Cited / Hot Paper · IF 23.5]
2025
13. K. Li, L. Peng, S. Mohtaram*, X. Chen, H. Zhang, Q. Min, C. Li, L. Song, Q. He (2025). Refrigerant charge optimization and thermal performance evaluation of an R290-based secondary loop system for electric vehicles. Energy, 138570. doi:10.1016/j.energy.2025.138570
[Corresponding author · IF 9.4]
14. W. Peng, H. Li, J. Gonzalez-Ayala, S. Mohtaram, J. Zhang, X. Sheng, J. Chen (2025). A solar-driven two-stage sodium thermal electrochemical converter coupled to a thermoradiative device: Parametric optimization. Applied Thermal Engineering, 279 (Part F), 128049. doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2025.128049
[Top Q1 · IF 6.9]
15. K. Li, L. Wu, S. Mohtaram*, Y. Tian, N. Liu, H. Zhang, J. Yan, Q. He, C. Li, T. Yang (2025). Performance study of automotive heat pump system with different refrigerants and leakage combustion characteristics of R290. International Journal of Refrigeration, 180, 65–78. doi:10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2025.08.019
[Corresponding author · IF 3.8]
16. M. Lei, S. Mohtaram*, K. Li, S. M. Xu (2025). Thermal and environmental-economic optimization of LS-2 solar collectors with dimpled receivers in a nine-receiver configuration. Applied Thermal Engineering, 279 (Part C), 127709. doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2025.127709
[Corresponding author · IF 6.9]
17. K. Li, M. Tan, S. Mohtaram*, N. Liu, H. Zhang, Z. Lu, J. Yan, Q. He, C. Li (2025). Experimental study on dehumidification and heating performance of CO₂ heat pump system for electric vehicles at low ambient temperatures (5 °C and 15 °C). International Journal of Refrigeration, 178, 170–179. doi:10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2025.06.029
[Corresponding author · IF 6.1]
18. K. Li, Z. Tan, S. Mohtaram*, Y. Tian, N. Liu, H. Zhang, J. Yan, Q. He, C. Li, T. Yang (2025). Injection performance analysis of scroll compressors with varying cylinder configurations for electric vehicle applications: An experimental approach. International Journal of Refrigeration, 177, 65–78. doi:10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2025.05.016
[Corresponding author · IF 6.1]
19. X. Li, S. Mohtaram*, A. Keçebaş, K. Li, M. Su, M. Yumurtacı, Y. Aryanfar (2025). Thermodynamic analysis and optimization of an optimized geothermal-driven quadruple-production system for sustainable power, heat, freshwater, and hydrogen production. Renewable Energy, 245, 122847. doi:10.1016/j.renene.2025.122847
[Corresponding author · IF 9.0]
20. K. Li, F. Kong, N. Liu, H. Zhang, B. Dou, C. Li, Q. He, Y. Tian, R. Tu, S. Mohtaram*, X. Zhou (2025). Frosting characteristics and performance impact on R744 heat pump systems for electric vehicles at low ambient temperatures: An experimental approach. Applied Thermal Engineering, 266, 125755. doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2025.125755
[Corresponding author · IF 6.9]
21. M. Wang, S. Mohtaram, G. Yang, B. Zheng, Y. Ren, W. Wu, C. Li, W. Li, Y. Cao (2025). A modified heat and mass transfer model for numerical simulation of zeotropic mixture condensation. Applied Thermal Engineering, 265, 125645. doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2025.125645
[Co-first author · IF 6.1]
22. S. M. Mousavi, M. S. Mohtaram, K. Rasouli, S. Mohtaram, H. Rajabi*, S. Sabbaghi* (2025). Efficient visible-light-driven photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics in water by MXene-derived TiO₂-supported SiO₂/Ti₃C₂ composites: Optimisation, mechanism and toxicity evaluation. Environmental Pollution, 367, 125624. doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2024.125624
[IF 7.6]
23. K. Li, C. Li, S. Mohtaram*, N. Liu, H. Zhang, B. Dou, C. Li, Q. He, M. A. Hasan, S. Islam, J. Wang, Z. Wang, J. Chen, Y. Aryanfar (2025). Experimental and numerical study on scroll compressor under different profile correction and discharge ports shapes. International Journal of Refrigeration, 169, 241–253. doi:10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2024.10.007
[Corresponding author · IF 6.1]
24. H. G. Castellanos, Y. Aryanfar, S. Mohtaram, A. Keçebaş, G. Karaca-Dolgun, S. Ahmad, A. N. M. Asiri, S. Islam (2025). The efficacy of nano-cellulose-based composites in heavy metal removal from wastewater: A comprehensive review. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, 100(2), 291–312. doi:10.1002/jctb.7775
[IF 3.3]
2024
25. K. Li, M. Tan, Y. Man, H. Zhang, B. Dou, N. Liu, T. Zhang, Q. He, L. Su, S. Mohtaram (2024). Investigating dehumidification and heating performance in a dual evaporator heat pump system for electric vehicles. International Journal of Refrigeration, 168, 620–631. doi:10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2024.09.024
[IF 6.4]
26. K. Li, J. Hu, C. Li, X. Zhou, N. Liu, B. Dou, Q. He, R. Tu, L. Su, S. Mohtaram (2024). Refined one-dimensional modeling and experimental validation of scroll compressor with vapor injection for electric vehicles. International Journal of Refrigeration, 168, 469–483. doi:10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2024.09.007
[IF 6.4]
27. K. Li, Y. Miao, D. Xia, N. Liu, H. Zhang, B. Dou, Q. He, Y. Zhao, C. Li, S. Mohtaram (2024). Impact of optimized gas-liquid separator on temperature and frost distribution in electric vehicle heat pump AC. Applied Thermal Engineering, 248 (Part B), 123282. doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.123282
[IF 6.9]
28. K. Li, H. Guo, X. Zhou, H. Chen, N. Liu, H. Zhang, B. Dou, Q. He, Y. Tian, R. Tu, L. Su, S. Mohtaram (2024). Optimal evaporation/condensation temperature determination and experimental validation for electric vehicles. Applied Thermal Engineering, 252, 123708. doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.123708
[IF 6.9]
29. O. Akrout, O. Ghriss, A. Bouabidi, H. G. Castellanos, S. Mohtaram, A. Keçebaş, Y. 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, 50, 102545. doi:10.1016/j.tsep.2024.102545
[IF 4.8]
30.S. Mohtaram, M. S. Mohtaram, S. Sabbaghi, X. You*, W. Wu, L. Jia, K. Muzammil, N. A. Alraee, S. Islam, Y. Aryanfar (2024). Photocatalytic degradation of acetaminophen using a novel TiO₂-orange peel-derived biochar composite: Synthesis, characterization, and optimization of key factors. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 58, 104884. doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.104884
[First author · IF 7.0]
31. ⭐ ESI HIGHLY CITED — S. Mohtaram, M. S. Mohtaram, S. Sabbaghi, X. You*, W. Wu, N. 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, 300, 117987. doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117987
[First author · ESI Highly Cited Paper (2024) · IF 10.4]
2023
32. Y. Aryanfar, S. Mohtaram*, H. G. Castellanos, E. M. Tag-Eldin, B. Arsla, A. Deifalla, A. E. Ragab, H. Sun* (2023). Energy, exergy and exergoeconomic analysis of a trans-critical CO₂ cycle powered by a single flash geothermal cycle with/without economizer working modes. Thermal Science. doi:10.2298/TSCI230503200A
[Corresponding author · IF 2.0]
33.S. Mohtaram, W. Wu*, H. G. Castellanos, Y. Aryanfar, M. K. Al Mesfer, M. Danish, K. Irshad (2023). Enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability in ejector expansion transcritical CO₂ and lithium bromide water vapour absorption refrigeration systems. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 43, 101983. doi:10.1016/j.tsep.2023.101983
[First author · IF 4.6]
34.S. Mohtaram, Y. Aryanfar, A. Ghazy, W. Wu*, K. Kaaniche, J. L. 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, 49, 103198. doi:10.1016/j.csite.2023.103198
[First author · IF 6.3]
35. E. Bani-Hani, M. El Haj Assad, M. Alzara, A. M. Yosri, Y. Aryanfar*, H. G. Castellanos, S. Mohtaram, A. Bouabidi (2023). Energy and exergy analyses of a regenerative Brayton cycle utilizing monochlorobiphenyl wastes as an alternative fuel. Energy, 278 (Part A), 127861. doi:10.1016/j.energy.2023.127861
[Q1 · IF 8.9]
36.S. Mohtaram, W. Wu* (2023). A computationally efficient heuristic approach for solving a new sophisticated arrangement of cogeneration combined heat and power cycle. Energy Reports, 9, 42–50. doi:10.1016/j.egyr.2023.03.004
[First author · IF 4.9]
37. Y. Aryanfar, S. Mohtaram*, J. L. García Alcaraz, H. Sun* (2023). Energy and exergy assessment and a competitive study of a two-stage ORC for recovering SFGC waste heat and LNG cold energy. Energy, 264, 126191. doi:10.1016/j.energy.2022.126191
[Corresponding & co-first author · IF 8.9]
38. Y. Chen*, Y. Ye, J. Liu, L. Zhang, W. Li, S. Mohtaram (2023). Machine learning approach to predict building thermal load considering feature variable dimensions: An office building case study. Buildings, 13(2), 312. doi:10.3390/buildings13020312
[IF 3.3]
2022
39.S. Mohtaram, W. Wu, Y. Aryanfar, Q. Yang, J. L. García Alcaraz (2022). Introducing and assessment of a new wind and solar-based diversified energy production system integrating single-effect absorption refrigeration, ORC, and SRC cycles. Renewable Energy, 199, 179–191. doi:10.1016/j.renene.2022.08.069
[First author · IF 9.0]
40. L. Chen*, L. Zhang, Y. Wang, M. Xie, H. Yang, K. Ye, S. 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, 276, 116583. doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2022.116583
[IF 10.4]
41.S. Mohtaram, W. Wu*, Y. Aryanfar, A. Abrishami, M. Omidi, Q. Yang, J. L. García Alcaraz, Y. 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, 65, 2703–2722. doi:10.1007/s11431-022-2147-3
[First author · IF 3.9]
42. X. Liu, W. Lan, K. Ye, W. Han, J. Zhang, S. Mohtaram, L. Chen (2022). Numerical simulation and experimental analysis of ice crystal growth and freezing-centrifugal desalination for seawater with different compositions. Separation and Purification Technology, 298, 121656. doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121656
[IF 9.1]
2021
43. L. Chen*, Y. Wang, M. Xie, K. Ye, S. Mohtaram (2021). Energy and exergy analysis of two modified adiabatic compressed air energy storage (A-CAES) systems for cogeneration of power and cooling on the base of volatile fluid. Journal of Energy Storage, 42, 103009. doi:10.1016/j.est.2021.103009
[IF 8.9]
44.S. Mohtaram, Y. Sun, M. Omidi, J. Lin* (2021). Energy-exergy efficiencies analyses of a waste-to-power generation system combined with an ammonia-water dilution Rankine cycle. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 25, 100909. doi:10.1016/j.csite.2021.100909
[First author · IF 6.4]
45.S. Mohtaram, Y. Sun, H. Sun, A. Abrishami, M. Omidi, J. Lin* (2021). A comprehensive design, optimization, and development methodology of a WHRB using serrated fins and extensive surface in a bulky CCPP. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 23, 100808. doi:10.1016/j.csite.2020.100808
[First author · IF 6.4]
2020
46. ⭐ ESI HOT — S. Mohtaram, H. Sun, J. Lin*, W. Chen, Y. 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, 128, 109898. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2020.109898
[First author · ESI Hot Paper · IF 16.3]
47. M. Omidi, S. Liu, S. Mohtaram, H. Lu* (2020). The flow simulation and model analysis of efficiency and pressure ratio behaviors in GT4086 turbocharger compressor. Mechanika, 26(4). doi:10.5755/j01.mech.26.4.23867
[IF 0.6]
2019
48. M. Omidi, S. J. Liu, S. Mohtaram, H. T. Lu, H. C. Zhang* (2019). Improving centrifugal compressor performance by optimizing the design of impellers using genetic algorithm and computational fluid dynamics methods. Sustainability, 11(19), 5409. doi:10.3390/su11195409
[IF 3.9]
49.S. Mohtaram, M. Omidi, J. Lin, H. Sun, W. Chen* (2019). Exergy analysis of a multi-mixture working fluid absorption refrigeration cycle. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 15, 100540. doi:10.1016/j.csite.2019.100540
[First author · IF 6.4]
2018
50. M. A. Nikbakht, S. Mohtaram, M. H. Moghadas* (2018). An investigation on the flow behavior in the airfoil of a flapping wing. International Journal of Engineering Works, 5(9), 138–146. zenodo.org/record/1412800
[EI]
2017
51.S. Mohtaram, W. Chen*, J. Lin (2017). Investigation of the combined Rankine-absorption power and refrigeration cycles using the parametric analysis and genetic algorithm. Energy Conversion and Management, 150, 754–762.
[First author · IF 9.9]
52.S. Mohtaram, J. Lin, W. Chen* (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, 23(2). doi:10.5755/j01.mech.23.2.18110
[First author · IF 0.6]
53.S. Mohtaram, W. Chen*, T. Zargar, J. Lin (2017). Energy-exergy analysis of compressor pressure ratio effects on thermodynamic performance of ammonia water combined cycle. Energy Conversion and Management, 134, 77–87. doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2016.12.024
[First author · IF 9.9]
2015
54.S. Mohtaram, S. A. A. Mirjalili, A. R. Faghih Khorasani* (2015). Analysis and simulation of the effect of inlet air on the performance of ammonia-water combined cycle. Journal of Solid Mechanics, 7(3), 57–65. jsme.iaukhsh.ac.ir/article_516008.html
2014
55. R. Gheisari, A. A. Ghasemi, M. Jafarkarimi, S. Mohtaram (2014). Experimental studies on the ultra-precision finishing of cylindrical surfaces using magnetorheological finishing process. Production & Manufacturing Research, 2(1), 550–557. doi:10.1080/21693277.2014.945265
[EI]
2013
56.S. Mohtaram, M. A. Nikbakht* (2013). Detect tool breakage by using combination neural decision system & ANFIS tool wear predictor. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering & Applications, 1(2), 59–63. doi:10.11648/j.ijmea.20130102.15
[EI]
B. 同行评审会议论文 | Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers
57.S. Mohtaram, W. Wu (2022). 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, 25–28 October 2022, Nanjing, China.
58.S. Mohtaram, W. Chen, J. Lin (2018). A study on an absorption refrigeration cycle by exergy analysis approach. 9th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (ICEST 2018), 20–22 June 2018, Prague, Czech Republic; IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci. 182(1), 012021. doi:10.1088/1755-1315/182/1/012021
[EI]
59.S. Mohtaram, S. A. A. Mirjalili, A. R. Faghih Khorasani (2015). Analysis and simulation of the effect of the recuperator on thermodynamic performance of a combined ammonia water cycle. International Conference on Engineering Sciences, 14–15 April 2015, Barcelona, Spain.
60.S. Mohtaram, M. Kolahdoozan (2015). 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, Isfahan, Iran.
61.S. Mohtaram, M. A. Nikbakht (2014). Optimized effective parameters in machining of super-alloy Inconel-718 by using Taguchi algorithm. 6th Trans-Regional Conference on Advances in Engineering Sciences, Tonekabon, Iran.
62.S. Mohtaram, M. Kolahdoozan, M. A. Nikbakht (2013). Finite element simulation of the effect of feed speed variations on machining forces using the DEFORM-3D software. 4th International Conference on Materials Heat Treatment (ICMH 2013), Isfahan, Iran.
C. 专著与章节 | Books and Book Chapters
63. J. L. García-Alcaraz, P. García-Alcaraz, Y. Aryanfar, A. Realyvásquez-Vargas, S. Mohtaram, M. El Haj-Assad. Multicriteria decision making methods — A review and case of study. Book chapter, Springer.
64.S. Mohtaram. 4E evolutionary analysis in dual mixture combined cycles. Book, Amazon.
荣誉与奖励
学术编辑与审稿 | Editorial Roles & Peer Review
✏️ 学术编辑（拥有完整决定权）| Academic Editor (Full Decision Authority)
✦ PLOS ONE (2024 – 至今 | Present)
✏️ 编委会成员 | Editorial Board Member
✦ Scientific Reports, Springer Nature (2026 – 至今 | Present)
✦ Thermal Science & Engineering Progress, Elsevier (2021 – 2026)
✦ Energy Engineering Journal; Journal of AEE; Journal of Robotics & Mechanical Engineering; Applied Engineering
📝 同行评审 | Peer Review
✦ 为70余种SCI期刊审稿700余篇，包括 Energy、Applied Thermal Engineering、Renewable Energy、Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews 等。
✦ 700+ reviews across 70+ SCI journals, including Energy, Applied Thermal Engineering, Renewable Energy and Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews.
📖 客座编辑 — 特刊 | Guest Editor — Special Issues
✦ Materials Research Express (SCI)
✦ Advances in Mechanical Engineering (SCI)
✦ Thermal Science and Engineering Journal (EI)
✦ Journal of Architectural Environment & Structural Engineering Research
🎤 会议领导 | Conference Leadership
✦ 主旨报告人 — 全球电力能源大会，英国伦敦（2025年11月）
Keynote Speaker — Global Power Energies Congress, London, UK (Nov 2025)
✦ 主旨报告人 — 国际安全研讨会，中国西安（2024年）
Keynote Speaker — International Symposium on Safety, Xi'an, China (2024)
✦ 宣传主席 — 第六届国际机械工程与应用复合材料会议，中国（2023年）
Publicity Chair — 6th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering & Applied Composite Materials, China (2023)
教学与指导 | Teaching & Supervision
📖 讲授课程 | Modules Taught
热力学I & II · 传热学 · 流体力学 · 学术出版科技写作（英汉双语）
Thermodynamics I & II · Heat Transfer · Fluid Mechanics · Scientific Writing for Academic Publishing (bilingual English-Chinese)
💡 课程创新 | Curriculum Innovation
设计并讲授面向研究生的英汉双语科技写作课程；将英国净零可持续发展原则融入核心能源工程课程。
Designed and deliver a bilingual (English-Chinese) technical-writing programme for postgraduate engineers; integrate UK Net Zero sustainability principles into core energy-engineering curricula.
👨🎓 研究生指导 | Postgraduate Supervision
指导电动汽车热系统、太阳能热利用与混合能源循环方向的硕士与博士研究生；指导学生发表同行评审论文并获国际会议奖项。
MSc and PhD students in EV thermal systems, solar thermal and hybrid energy cycles; students guided to peer-reviewed publications and international conference prizes.
🌏 包容性与教学法 | Inclusion & Pedagogy
在亚洲与欧洲的多元文化、双语与跨国课堂中开展包容性、循证教学；积极指导早期职业研究人员，促进STEM领域的公平参与。
Inclusive, evidence-based teaching in multicultural, bilingual and multinational classrooms across Asia and Europe; active mentor for early-career researchers, promoting equitable participation in STEM.
国际合作 | International Research Collaborations
✦ 帝国理工学院 — Prof. C. N. Markides（清洁能源过程实验室）
Imperial College London — Prof. C. N. Markides (Clean Energy Processes Laboratory)
✦ 曼彻斯特大学 — Prof. Y. Mahmoudi Larimi（热力能源工程）
University of Manchester — Prof. Y. Mahmoudi Larimi (Thermal Energy Engineering)
✦ 德克萨斯大学阿灵顿分校 / 德克萨斯理工大学 — Prof. V. Rasouli
University of Texas at Arlington / Texas Tech — Prof. V. Rasouli
✦ 蒂赛德大学 — NZIIC合作研究
Teesside University, UK — NZIIC collaborative research
✦ 清华大学 · 宁波大学（中国）· 东国大学（首尔）
Tsinghua University · Ningbo University (China) · Dongguk University (Seoul)
✦ 积极贡献于英国可持续未来、净零与数字化研究主题
Active contributor to UK Sustainable Futures, Net Zero and Digitalisation research themes
语言能力 | Languages
🗣️ 英语 | English — 流利 · 专业与学术 | Fluent · professional & academic
🗣️ 波斯语 | Persian — 母语 | Native
🗣️ 中文 | Mandarin Chinese — 中级 | Intermediate
学术推荐人 | Academic References
Prof. Christos N. Markides
清洁能源技术教授 | Professor of Clean Energy Technologies
帝国理工学院化学工程系，英国伦敦 | Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, UK
📧 c.markides@imperial.ac.uk | 📞 +44 (0)20 7594 1601
Prof. Yasser Mahmoudi Larimi, FHEA
热力能源工程教授 | Professor of Thermal Energy Engineering
曼彻斯特大学工程学院，英国 | School of Engineering, University of Manchester, UK
📧 yasser.mahmoudilarimi@manchester.ac.uk | 📞 +44 (0)7729 267354
Prof. Omid Mahian
机械工程学院教授 | Professor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
宁波大学，中国 | Ningbo University, China
Prof. Vamegh Rasouli
资源与能源工程项目教授兼主任 | Professor & Director, Resource & Energy Engineering Programme
德克萨斯大学阿灵顿分校，美国 | University of Texas at Arlington, USA
📧 vamegh.rasouli@uta.edu | 📞 +1 (701) 335-3601
Prof. Su Mingxu
能源与动力工程学院教授兼副院长 | Professor & Vice Dean, School of Energy and Power Engineering
上海理工大学，中国上海 | USST, Shanghai, China
📧 sumxmail@163.com
Prof. Sun Yonghui
能源与电气工程学院教授 | Professor, College of Energy and Electrical Engineering
河海大学，中国南京 | Hohai University, Nanjing, China
📧 sunyonghui168@163.com
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