Alireza Taghipour Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

As a Process R&D Engineer, my passion lies in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimize process capacity, reduce emissions, and enhance biosolids quality in wastewater treatment. Through research and development activities, I am committed to driving innovation and sustainability in the industry. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I design and implement state-of-the-art solutions that promote a greener and more efficient approach to water management. Additionally, I specialize in conducting feasibility studies for these cutting-edge technologies.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

QUT is involved in two significant Australian industries decarbonising projects: Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition (HILT CRC) and Reliable, Affordable, Clean Energy (RACE) for 2030. This project has focused on decarbonising almost all Australian industries, either low-intensity (RACE) or high-intensity (HILT) processes. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:• Performing the status analysis of Australian industries, including process design, PFD and P&ID development, and mass and energy balance.• Developing the decarbonising options for different Australian industries• Consulting and collaborating with industry partners for developing techno-economic and lifecycle analysis for identifying the best decarbonising options leading to profit improvement • Presenting results in events and writing down the QUT part of decarbonising report. 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Developing the process design for numerous processes in Australian industries, including oil and gas industries, bauxite mining, alumina refining, iron ore mining, pulp, and paper production, sugar processing, wood processing, brewery, etc. • Identified technology options that, when combined, can deliver 100% decarbonisation at the lowest cost with potentially reduced energy costs of up to $600 million per year• The options would help a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across industry sectors by 2035, and improved energy reliability for industry• Effective development of regional process data inventory for alumina and iron ore industries in collaboration with major industry players in QLD and WA.• Developing LCA and techno-economic analysis of decarbonising options for selected industries. • Suggesting an integrated decarbonising of the Australian cement and alumina industry with the potential to reduce the significant amount of current cost of annual waste management (A$420m) • Writing a couple of reports (𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱) and presenting at events and conferences.

Brisbane, Australia

In this role, I have been actively exploring to generate novel biomass-based fuels using combined thermochemical and upgrading methods and study their feasibility in diesel engines by analysing their performance and emission characteristics in BERF. I efficiently applied renewable biomass into the current fossil fuel supply chain, conducting laboratory experiments accordingly, developing and combining methods for biomass to fuel upgrading. I assumed responsibility for performing the high temperature/pressure thermochemical processes on biomass conversion as well as the measurement of chemical and physical properties of the samples using instruments such as calorimeter, rheometer, FTIR, GC-MS, CHNS elemental analyser, TOC, TN, HHV. 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Developing a unique process called combined hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) with fractional distillation (HDSTL), which converts the waste material into high-quality drop-in fuels, could easily be the diesel alternative with no modification on diesel engines. • Granted Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend (International) (three years)• Granted QUT HDR Tuition Fee Sponsorship for three years.• Awarded Deutschen Akademischen Austauschdienst (DAAD) Scholarship to contribute to green fuel R&D. • Developed a new method in modelling and simulation of biofuels in ASPEN-MATLAB. • Published papers in prestigious scientific journals. • School of MMPE (Mechanical, Medical, and Process engineering) awards for teaching and supervising process simulation and design students. • Delivered lectures, tutorials and workshops to groups of students using advanced teaching.• Consulted with the industry, in terms of project modeling and simulation.• Prepared and maintained Health, Safety and Risk Assessments, Standard Operating Procedures forms before commencing any new project testing.

Karlsruhe Area, Germany

I worked under the supervision of Dr Ursel Hornung as the group leader of the Institute for Catalysis Research and Technology (IKFT) as a DAAD supported visiting decarbonising engineer.Responsibilities:1) To generate a bio-based green fuel from algae biomass using thermochemical methods and assess its potential to be applied in the current diesel engines replacing oil.2) Improve the inferior quality of algal based biofuels using catalysts.𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀:1)Generating a renewable fuel with the potential of replacing oil in refineries. 2)Time management and organisation3) Working with people from different backgrounds and cultures4) Problem solving and creativity5) Project management

Middle East

Working as a Process and Piping engineer in the sulphur recovery unit of Natural Gas refinery 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:• Using process simulation and equipment design software to perform engineering tasks.• Studying engineering and technical publications to keep abreast of technological changes and developments in the industry.• Preparing drawings and sketches of reaction systems and documents all aspects of the system.• Assisting in daily operations, including shift coverage as needed• Assisting R&D department staff to validate and commission new equipment and troubleshoot as required.• Supporting construction and commissioning activities, including procedure development, operations, and maintenance training, pre-startup safety reviews, and post-startup performance tests.• Maintained site Health and Safety Procedures, WHS, and established and reviewed various safety procedures.𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Improving the technical document updating process by suggesting and developing an integrated central editing document system (ICEDS).• Improving the safety of the SRU plant by root cause sulfur leak in the central distillation tower (in piping material in unit flanges) • Improve the knowledge of HSE and working in large-scale refinery processes. • Received an appreciation letter including a performance reward for actively participating and cooperating in starting up the sulphur recovery plant.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Process Engineering

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’S Degree, Chemical Engineering