I successfully designed a new experimental set up in kerogen extraction from oil sands that reduces the time and expenses of kerogen extraction to 40% of traditional methods. I also investigated the role of kerogen in solvent retention and particle sedimentation of Alberta oil sands.I used extensive range of characterization methods in this project including SEM, EDXA, quantitative and semi-quantitative XRD, XRF, NMR, Mass Spectroscopy, DTA/TGA, BET, FTIR, FBRM, CHNS elemental analyzer, Particle size analyzing.As a part of the project, I also designed and performed safe procedures of working with chemicals including acids (HCl, HF, HNO3) and solvents (Toluene, Cyclohexane, Hexane, THF, Methanol, propanol) based on their MSDSs and writing SOPs in this project.A part of my responsibilities were test design and commissioning, scheduling and test equipment maintenance along with documentation, safety protocols, SOP development and updating MSDS.

I have assisted in teaching of different courses in Materials and Chemical Engineering, which develops the core knowledge of this area, including:● MAT E 202 - Materials Science Lab instructor (8 semesters) ▪ Mechanical testing ▪ Microstructure (etching, microscopy, characterizations of different structures) ▪ Heat treatments of pipeline materials (annealing, quenching, spheroidizing, …)● MAT E 465 - Materials Design Project ▪ Materials selection and manufacturing based on demand by using Ansys Granta software ▪ Failure modes, microstructural specifications, NDE results management ▪ Cost analysis, safety and environmental considerations● MAT E 471/680 – Ceramics ▪ Crystal chemistry and physics ▪ Crystal defects, nonstoichiometry, diffusion, phase diagrams ▪ Powder preparation, ceramic fabrication ▪ Characterization of ceramic powders (thermal, mechanical and electrical properties)● CME 472/MAT E 630 - Extractive Metallurgy (4 semesters) ▪ Physical and chemical preparation of ore feed ▪ Roasting, briquetting, sintering and pelletizing ▪ Leaching processes and chemicals, kinetics of leaching, ion exchange, activated carbon adsorption, solvent extraction and McCabe-Thiele Diagram ▪ Reduction of metal compounds, smelting and converting, pyrometallurgical metal refining

Preparing & Characterizing of Biodegradable Magnesium Implants to Fix Bone Fractures

● Wet deposition of Hydroxyapatite on stainless steel by electrophoresis and sol-gel to improve osteointegration of implants● Developing new methods for protective coating on biomedical grade materials● Characterization of permanent and biodegradable biomedical implants (mechanical properties, DMA, DSC, FTIR, SEM, XRD)● Degradation mechanisms of biodegradable materials investigated and their lifetime were predicted and tailored for specific product

I have prepared and presented different courses in Materials Engineering. As a part of my teaching experience I have organized and supervised practical assignments and Lab sessions. Student evaluation along with asking their feedback on instructional effectiveness and relevance was always an ongoing habit of my teaching. Some of the courses that I have taught are:• Physical metallurgy• Heat Treatment and its application in materials engineering• Mechanical properties of materials• Principles of Materials Science & Engineering

● Designing of cathodic protection for corrosion prevention of railways and pipelines● Study of different protective coatings to reduce corrosion of pipelines● NDT assessment to evaluate the efficiency of corrosion prevention strategies● Data analysis and interpretations, material specification documentation followed by preparing reports for project managers and clients● Executed material characterizations & failure investigations, reviewed reports and verified results● Evaluated alternative options as a result of performing realistic assessment of benefits, risks, and costs● Executed work plans that include characterization surveys, condition assessments, followed by analyzing & reviewing data, documentation and presentation of results

Coordinator of Innovation Center in Biomedical Applications.

Developing of casting and shock hardening of high-manganese steel rail frogs.