Awards and Honors
​Brief Note About Zahra
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I am a graduated student in polymer engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology, looking for new opportunities. My B.Sc. and M.Sc. thesis focused on the fabrication and optimization of biodegradable thermoplastic vulcanizates as smart materials.
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I am intrigued by micro/nanofabrication technology, synthesizing & characterizing polymer nano_materials, sustainable nanocomposites, and hybrid materials from biopolymers.
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I have experienced as a research assistant in processing labs of polymer engineering department and teaching assistant of plastic processing engineering at the University of Tehran.
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For my publications and academic projects check the specified pages in the Menu.
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Zahra Shahroodi
Ph.D. Research Assistant
Polymer Processing
University of Leoben
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Date of Birth:
Dec 23th, 1994
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EDUCATION
Sep. 2017-Jan. 2020
Master's Degree
Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic)
Total GPA: 18.7/20 - 4/4 (Ranked 2nd)
Thesis Title: Fabrication and Optimization of Biodegradable Dynamically Vulcanized Thermoplastic Elastomer based on PLA/CR containing metal oxide particles
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Under Supervision of Prof. A.A. Katbab.
Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic)
Total GPA: 16.8/20 - 3.45/4 (Among top 10%)
Thesis Title: Fabrication and evaluation of Mechanical properties of Biodegradable Thermoplastic Elastomers based on PLA/SR/Silica nanoparticles
Under Supervision of Dr. A. Jalali Arani.
Sep. 2013-Sep. 2017
Bachelor's Degree
2010-2013
High School Diploma
Nedaye Azadi
Total GPA: 19.66/20 (4/4) (Ranked 1st)
My journey in engineering started in high school with an intense interest in chemistry and mathematics.
My passion for these subjects was affirmed through my academic successes which include qualifying as a semifinalist in the national Olympiads in chemistry.
EXPERIENCE
Feb 2021- Sep. 2021
Research & Development Engineer
Loghman Fundamental Technological Research Group
Polymer Compounding
Polymer Processing
Synthesizing core-shell polymeric nanoparticles
Scopes:
• Benchmarking of materials
• Establishing relevant testing methods to characterize the quality of the products
• Development of the previous products​
University of Tehran
College of Engineering, Chemical Engineering Department
TA of Plastic Engineering & Fluid Mechanics (I)
• Held tutorial sessions to answer student's questions and help them in their assignments and course material.
• Graded assignments, quizzes, and examinations.
• Collaborated with the instructor to streamline the course.
Sep. 2020- Jan. 2021
Teaching Assistant
June 2017- Jan. 2020
Research Assistant
Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic)
Experienced in Processing labs (Plastic and Lastic Processing)
working with diverse mixing and compounding instruments such as single screw and twin screw extruders, internal mixer, two roll mill, and injection moulding
Experienced in Characterization labs (Mechanical, Morphological, Thermal, and Rheological characterization)
working with rheometer for rubbers, tensile strength, fatigue fracture, hardness, impact fracture, MFI, RMS, AFM, SEM, DSC, DMTA, and TGA
Oct. 2018- May 2020
Writer and Translator
Baspar Magazine, Tehran, Iran
A professionally oriented journal actively dealing with polymer (plastics, rubbers, composites, paints, coatings, adhesives, and resins) industry.
Published 6 articles in Persian
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Available on:
July-Aug. 2016
Internship
Amirkabir Petrochemical Company, Mahshahr, Iran
Department of High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
Focusing on Synthesizing, Processing, and Characterization of different HDPE grades
PFD and P&ID
Research Interests
Micro/Nanofabrication Technology of Polymers
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Synthesize of Bio-Polymer Nanocomposites
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Polymer Processing & Rheology of Nanocomposites
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Sensors and Smart Polymers Nanocomposites
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Characterization of Sustainable Nanocomposites
SKILLS
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MATLAB (FEM)
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Ansys Fluent
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LAMMPS
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Aspen Polymer Plus
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Chem Lab and ChemSketch
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Materials Studio
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English (Fluent)
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German (Basic)