Department of Inorganic Chemistry

About

Currently, the Department of Inorganic Chemistry includes the majors of inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and nanochemistry. Since 1992, the Department of Inorganic Chemistry has been accepting MSc students in the majors of analytical chemistry and inorganic chemistry. In 2019, it accepted MSc students in the majors of nanochemistry, and in 2007, it also accepted PhD students in the majors of analytical chemistry and inorganic chemistry. Currently, the Department of Inorganic Chemistry has 47 PhD students (20 in inorganic chemistry and 27 in analytical chemistry) and 66 MSc students (26 in inorganic chemistry, 26 in analytical chemistry, and 14 in nanochemistry). There are also 482 MSc graduates (165 in inorganic chemistry, 302 in analytical chemistry, and 15 in nanochemistry) and 86 PhD graduates (26 in inorganic chemistry, and 60 in analytical chemistry).
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Majors and Programs

  • B.Sc.

    - Pure Chemistry (B.Sc.)
    - Applied Chemistry (B.Sc.)
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  • M.Sc.

    -Inorganic Chemistry (M.Sc.)
    -Analytical Chemistry (M.Sc.)
    -Nanochemistry (M.Sc.)
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  • Ph.D.

    -Inorganic Chemistry (Ph.D.)
    -Analytical Chemistry (Ph.D.)
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Facilities and Equipment

  • Teaching

    The mission of the Department of Inorganic Chemistry is to advance scientific understanding through pioneering research and to prepare students for leadership roles in inorganic and analytical chemistry and related fields. Our department focuses on the development of innovative analytical techniques, the exploration of inorganic chemical systems, and the design and application of nanomaterials.
    We are committed to delivering a rigorous and comprehensive education that fosters critical thinking, ethical scientific conduct, and a spirit of innovation. Our faculty members are dedicated to supporting students in developing the skills necessary for life-long learning and interdisciplinary collaboration.
    The department is a vibrant hub of discovery and innovation. Our research and academic programs emphasize the integration of advanced analytical methods, the chemistry of materials and coordination compounds, and cutting-edge developments in nanoscience, contributing to technological progress and solutions to real-world challenges.
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  • Research

    Our faculty members are researchers with expertise in various areas of inorganic, analytical, and nanochemistry. Many are dynamic and innovative scientists who bring advanced analytical tools and cutting-edge research into the classroom, enriching the learning experience with real-world chemical applications.

    Main Research Areas
    • Synthesis and characterization of inorganic and coordination compounds
    • Development of advanced analytical techniques
    • Environmental and industrial analytical chemistry
    • Nanomaterials and their chemical applications
    • Catalysis and functional materials
    • Electrochemistry and sensor development
    • Spectroscopic and structural analysis methods
        •Applications of nanochemistry in energy, health, and environment
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  • Publication

    Publication

Academic Members

Majid Arvand, Ph.D.
Professor
Research interests:
  • Electrochemical (Bio)sensors
  • Supercapacitors ​​​​​​​
  • Hybrid energy storage systems
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Shabnam Sohrabnezhad, Ph.D.
 Professor
Research interests:
  • Synthesis of molecular sieves
  •  Nanochemistry
  •  MOFs
  •  COFs
  •  Synthesis of nanocomposites with optical properties​​​​​​​
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Abdollah Fallah Shojaee, Ph.D.
Professor
Research interests:
  • Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts
  • Inorganic Biochemistry​​​​​​​
  • Nanochemistry
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Hassan Zavvar Mousavi, Ph.D.
 Professor
Research interests:
  • Determination of heavy metals
  •  Solid phase extraction
  • Water and wastewater treatment ​​​​​​​
  • Nanochemistry
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Ali Mohammad-khah, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Research interests:
  • Electrochemistry
  • Preparation of electrochemical sensors
  •  Photocatalysts ​​​​​​​
  • Nanochemistry
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Zeinab Moradi-Shoeili, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Research interests:
  • Inorganic Biochemistry
  • Heterogeneous and enzymatic catalysts​​​​​​​Nanochemistry
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Hadi Fallah Moafi, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Research interests:
  • Photocatalysts
  • Synthesis of inorganic nanocomposites for water and wastewater treatment
  • Preparation of flame-retardant polymer nanocomposites ​​​​​​​
  • Inorganic Nanochemistry
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Alireza Khorshidi, Ph.D.
 Professor
Research interests:
  • Homogeneous, heterogeneous and enzymatic catalysts ​​​​​​​
  • Nnanochemistry
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Bahman Sharifzadeh, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

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Mohammad Ali Zanjanchi, Ph.D. (Emeritus)
Professor
Research interests:
  • Crystallography
  • Synthesis of mesoporous materials
  •  Application of photocatalysts in the degradation of environmental pollutants ​​​​​​​
  • Nanochemistry
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Alireza Aliakbar , Ph.D. (Emeritus)
Professor
Research interests:
  • Analytical electrochemistry
  • Determination of heavy metals and toxins​​​​​​​
  • Extraction
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Reza Ansari, Ph.D. (Emeritus)
 Professor
Research interests:
  • Electrochemistry
  •  Preparation of electrochemical sensors
  •  Environmental Remediation​​​​​​​
  • Conductive polymers
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Nina Alizadeh, Ph.D. 
Associate Professor
Research interests:
  • Analytical spectroscopy
  • Drug release ​​​​​​​
  • Nanochemistry
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