Benyamin Asgharnezhad Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London Area, United Kingdom

Tehran, Iran

⚫ Led a team of five, overseeing SEO, creating knowledge-based articles, and managing website design, UX, and UI. We utilize tools like WordPress and Figma for two websites: [masknano.com] (local) and [nanotarpak.com] (international).⚫ Collaborated with IUST Membrane Process Lab on a project to repurpose nanofiber waste into membrane product through electrospinning with the aim of the wine and beverage industry in the Vancouver market.⚫ Implemented digital marketing processes, resulting… Show more ⚫ Led a team of five, overseeing SEO, creating knowledge-based articles, and managing website design, UX, and UI. We utilize tools like WordPress and Figma for two websites: [masknano.com] (local) and [nanotarpak.com] (international).⚫ Collaborated with IUST Membrane Process Lab on a project to repurpose nanofiber waste into membrane product through electrospinning with the aim of the wine and beverage industry in the Vancouver market.⚫ Implemented digital marketing processes, resulting in increasing 120% in B2B client engagement and 40% in annual revenue in the PPE sector. ⚫Implemented agile project management in the R&D and digital marketing department, reducing project timelines by 25% and increasing team productivity by 20%.⚫ Utilized tools such as Trello and Notion for workflow optimization.⚫ Applied design thinking skills and on& off-site SEO tactics to enhance site performance, successfully increased 10-fold site traffic for [masknano.com] in clicks per day and boosted monthly impressions by 200k. Show less

Tehran, Iran

⚫ Achieved a 20% increase in project efficiency, completing five projects independently from proposal to level 3 TRL in less than 2 years.⚫ Enhanced team collaboration with weekly knowledge-sharing sessions and the introduction of the Chat-GPT Code Interpreter plugin, resulting in a 25% faster project completion and 20% more successful project deliveries.⚫ Developed a Google Drive knowledge-management system and standard operating procedure with templates for data gathering… Show more ⚫ Achieved a 20% increase in project efficiency, completing five projects independently from proposal to level 3 TRL in less than 2 years.⚫ Enhanced team collaboration with weekly knowledge-sharing sessions and the introduction of the Chat-GPT Code Interpreter plugin, resulting in a 25% faster project completion and 20% more successful project deliveries.⚫ Developed a Google Drive knowledge-management system and standard operating procedure with templates for data gathering, brainstorming, and weekly reports, enhancing efficiency, speed, accuracy of statistical analyses, and facilitating communication within the R&D, Marketing, and Business teams.⚫ Conducted research on nanotechnology nanofibers for water purification filters at bottle and whole-house scales.⚫ Developed critical thinking skills, prepared technical reports using Microsoft Word and Google Docs, presented monthly progress with PowerPoint, and used Miro for mind-mapping and brainstorming sessions.⚫ Strengthen the bond between R&D and marketing teams for greater productivity. Help the marketing team gain deeper insights while enabling the R&D team to develop more practical products and a clearer vision by conducting bi-weekly gamified sessions and implementing mind mapping techniques. Show less

Rasht County, Gilan Province, Iran

✅ Led the acquisition of 400+ loyal customers across 97 cities within the first year, driving significant market penetration.✅ Attained an exceptional 99% positive customer review rate, a testament to our commitment to delivering high customer satisfaction.✅ Pioneered an innovative customer retention strategy, achieving a **100%** success rate. This included personalized sustainable letters made of rice waste and interactive games, resulting in a notable increase in repeat… Show more ✅ Led the acquisition of 400+ loyal customers across 97 cities within the first year, driving significant market penetration.✅ Attained an exceptional 99% positive customer review rate, a testament to our commitment to delivering high customer satisfaction.✅ Pioneered an innovative customer retention strategy, achieving a **100%** success rate. This included personalized sustainable letters made of rice waste and interactive games, resulting in a notable increase in repeat purchases.✅ Cultivated robust relationships with 14 strategic supply chain partners out of a pool of 50, ensuring seamless operations and elevating overall customer satisfaction.✅ Elevated startup valuation to 12 Billion Iran Toman (240K USD), and had an opportunity of a total fund of 5 Billion IRT (100K USD), involving contributions from three individual investors as smart money. Show less

Rasht, Gilan, Iran

✅Conducted due diligence using MS Excel, COMFAR III, MS Visio, MS Word, and ITC Trade Map on +100 teams, startups, and companies, assessing market, team, value, financials, and business plans.✅ Secured 5 investments at the seed or A-series levels.✅ Managed 30+ weekly customer consultancy inquiries, primarily on financial projections and business value propositions, maintaining a 95% accuracy rate in prompt issue resolution.✅ Reported directly to the CEO and Investment Center… Show more ✅Conducted due diligence using MS Excel, COMFAR III, MS Visio, MS Word, and ITC Trade Map on +100 teams, startups, and companies, assessing market, team, value, financials, and business plans.✅ Secured 5 investments at the seed or A-series levels.✅ Managed 30+ weekly customer consultancy inquiries, primarily on financial projections and business value propositions, maintaining a 95% accuracy rate in prompt issue resolution.✅ Reported directly to the CEO and Investment Center Manager, weekly and seasonal reports in MS PowerPoint for Gilan Fund IC, and produced reports in MS Word for Iran National Innovation Fund IC, contributing to the development of the first annual report for Gilan Fund VC.✅ Documented and managed financial and business data for +200 teams, creating visualized insights to enhance understanding of the investment market and facilitate continuous learning within the IC team.⚫️ Volunteered as a Venture Capital Analyst for four months. During this period, I exhibited flexibility in critical situations and resilience in team dynamics. Moreover, I proposed an effective flowchart for the Investment Center process.⚫️ Financial advisory for more than 30 startups and companies, showcasing financial projection documents and due diligence reports.⚫️ Organized and judged over five national online and on-site exhibitions and events, including Afarineh and iVest Demo Days.⚫️ Published four articles on the website, providing financial and economic insights for start-up growth pathways. Show less

Tehran Province, Iran

☑️ Specialized in scaling up aerobic granular sludge membrane bioreactors to pilot scale, utilizing Python for image processing to enhance precision in +80 image data.☑️ Demonstrated AGSMBR bioprocess at Iran's 20th Research, technology, and Innovation Exhibition.☑️ Produced polymeric membranes with various techniques such as casting, hollow fiber bench scale, mixed matrix and nanolayered, used polymers like PES, PVDF, and Cellulose. Optimizing and designing experiments with RSM or OFAT… Show more ☑️ Specialized in scaling up aerobic granular sludge membrane bioreactors to pilot scale, utilizing Python for image processing to enhance precision in +80 image data.☑️ Demonstrated AGSMBR bioprocess at Iran's 20th Research, technology, and Innovation Exhibition.☑️ Produced polymeric membranes with various techniques such as casting, hollow fiber bench scale, mixed matrix and nanolayered, used polymers like PES, PVDF, and Cellulose. Optimizing and designing experiments with RSM or OFAT methods.☑️ Conducted tight and loose-bound protein extractions from Sludge and Algae and analyzed the results.☑️ Won a biotech industrial problem-solving competition in the food industry section for our work on the TRL 3 project developing a food-grade additive colorant (beta-carotene) produced by a mold.☑️ Cultured 20 different microbial communities (Sludge, micoralgae, Ecoli, blakeslea trispora, Aspergilus Niger,...) from banking to full growth, and extracted products from microbial communities and singular colonies (bacteria and fungi).☑️ Utilized wet lab techniques (Spectrophotometry, Titration, Microscopy, Centrifugation, Cell Culture, Gas Chromatography, ... ) and multiple assessments (Protein Conc., Metabolic Assays, EPS Conc., Water quality, XRD, FE-SEM, FTIR, AFM, Contact Angle, zeta-potential, …) to perform DoEs. ☑️ Expert in wastewater and water quality analysis, including COD, BOD5, TSS, MLSS, TB and LB EPS proteins, TB and LB EPS carbohydrates, NH4-N, PO4-P, and phenol detection.☑️ Established an automated setup at IUST BioLab, collaborating with Mohammad Habibi, an electrical engineering student. This system efficiently controls and feeds up to four parallel bioreactors, enhancing overall laboratory functionality. Show less

Rasht County, Gilan Province, Iran

- Organized three national startup weekend events (Gardeshgari, Mohite Zist va Ab Chalesh, Pouyesh Daramad, ...) hosting more than 1000 participants. These events, lasting 3 to 9 days, significantly contributed to increased entrepreneurial activity in Gilan province.- Established partnerships with over 20 major companies and engaged with more than 30 investors (Angel and private investors). This collaboration resulted in investments in 11 teams at the seed level.

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran

✅ Completed a transformative 6-month internship at Behran Oil Company as a Process Engineer. Behran Oil, rooted in a rich history since 1962, has evolved into a dynamic entity under Iranian revolutionary leadership, expanding its refining capacity and diversifying product lines.✅ Proposed troubleshooting and optimizing chemical processes of Euro-level base oil, which could result in a 20% reduction in energy consumption and a 30% increase in overall process efficiency.✅… Show more ✅ Completed a transformative 6-month internship at Behran Oil Company as a Process Engineer. Behran Oil, rooted in a rich history since 1962, has evolved into a dynamic entity under Iranian revolutionary leadership, expanding its refining capacity and diversifying product lines.✅ Proposed troubleshooting and optimizing chemical processes of Euro-level base oil, which could result in a 20% reduction in energy consumption and a 30% increase in overall process efficiency.✅ Redesigned MEK and Operation section of plant in PFD and P&ID with Aspen Plus with scope of reducing footprint.During my internship, I delved into the intricacies of lubricant production, from reading company manuals and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) to gaining hands-on experience in various units including Forforal, M.E.K, Hydrofinishing, and Quality Control. This experience allowed me to contribute to the company's commitment to international standards, reflected in its ISO certifications for Quality, Environmental Management, Safety, and more.I actively participated in refining operations, contributing to the impressive production scale of 330,000 tons of motor oil and industrial lubricants annually. My involvement extended to the expansion of ancillary products, including Forforal extract, Slack wax, and other base oils.I also conducted in-depth studies and analysis on key equipment, leveraging my internship to enhance my understanding of the intricate processes involved. This experience, coupled with computational insights, has been invaluable to my professional growth. Show less

Master'S Degree, Biotechnology, 17.08/20

Bachelor'S Of Chemical Engineering, Bionanotechnology, 14.98/20

Activities and Societies: - Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)/ President of the Scientific Society of Chemical Engineering Students for 3.