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Nanofluidics & Microfluidics, Electrokinetic, Energy conversion, Separation Processes, Modeling and Simulation, Smart Nanochannels, Chemical Engineering, Separation Processes, Nanofluidic Membranes
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Biography

Dr. Mahdi Khatibi is a dedicated researcher and academic in the field of Chemical Engineering, specializing in micro and nanofluidics. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering at Hamadan University of Technology (HUT) in 2017, where he laid the foundation for his engineering expertise. Following this, he pursued his Master of Science at Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), focusing on electrokinetic phenomena, which he completed in 2020.
In 2024, Mahdi successfully earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering from IUST, where his research significantly advanced the theoretical modeling of electrokinetic phenomena, soft nanochannels, and energy harvesting techniques. Currently, he is engaged as a postdoctoral researcher at the same prestigious institution, where he continues to explore innovative solutions in the realms of micro and nanofluidics.
With a passion for pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge, Dr. Khatibi is committed to contributing to the advancement of technology and engineering practices. His work not only enhances academic understanding but also has practical implications in various industries, making him a valuable asset to the scientific community.
Connect with Mahdi to explore collaborative opportunities and delve into the fascinating world of micro and nanofluidics!

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Employment (1)

Iran University of Science and Technology: Tehran, IR

2024-11-01 to 2025-11-01 | PostDoc Position (Chemical Engineering)
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Education and qualifications (3)

Iran University of Science and Technology: Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran, IR

2020-10-01 to 2024-10-06 | PhD (Chemical Engineering)
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Iran University of Science and Technology: Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran, IR

2017-09-24 to 2020-03-11 | Master student (Faculty of Chemical, Oil and Gas Engineering)
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Hamadan University of Technology: Hamadan, Islamic Republic of Iran, IR

2013-09-23 to 2017-09-22 | Bachelor Student (Faculty of Chemical Engineering)
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Works (30)

A comprehensive review of pinch flow fractionation in microfluidics: From principles to practical applications

Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification
2025 | Journal article
Contributors: Ashrafizadeh, Seyed Nezameddin; Zare, Mahdi; Khatibi, Mahdi
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Optimizing the microchannel geometry for effective control of analyte band dispersion

Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification
2025 | Journal article
Contributors: Aslani, Iman; Khatibi, Mahdi; Ashrafizadeh, Seyed Nezameddin
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Synergistic effects of dielectrophoretic and magnetophoretic forces on continuous cell separation via pinched flow fractionation

Physics of Fluids
2025-02-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Mahdi Zare; Mahdi Khatibi; Seyed Nezameddin Ashrafizadeh
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Impact of surface charge density modulation on ion transport in heterogeneous nanochannels

Scientific Reports
2024 | Journal article
Contributors: Alinezhad, Amin; Khatibi, Mahdi; Ashrafizadeh, Seyed Nezameddin
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Blue energy conversion utilizing smart ionic nanotransistors

Electrochimica Acta
2024-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Sogand Jafari; Mahdi Khatibi; Seyed Nezameddin Ashrafizadeh
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Manipulation of ionic transport behavior in smart nanochannels by diffuse bipolar soft layer

Physics of Fluids
2024-11-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Amirhossein Heydari; Mahdi Khatibi; Seyed Nezameddin Ashrafizadeh
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Surface charge-dependent slip length modulates electroosmotic mixing in a wavy micromixer

Physics of Fluids
2024-07-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Mahdi Khatibi; Sumit Kumar Mehta; Seyed Nezameddin Ashrafizadeh; Pranab Kumar Mondal
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The Role of Ionic Concentration Polarization on the Behavior of Nanofluidic Membranes

Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification
2024-06 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0255-2701
Contributors: Mahdi Khatibi; Ahmad Aminnia; Seyed Nezameddin Ashrafizadeh
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Ionic Transport Behavior of Soft Nanochannels for Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Electrolytes

Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
2024-06-04 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0888-5885
Part of ISSN: 1520-5045
Contributors: Zahra Seifollahi; Mahdi Khatibi; Seyed Nezameddin Ashrafizadeh
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Mitigating Joule heating in smart nanochannels: Evaluating the efficacy of AC vs. DC fields

International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer
2024-04-01 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0735-1933
Contributors: Mahdi Khatibi; Seyed Nezameddin Ashrafizadeh
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Smart nanochannels: tailoring ion transport properties through variation in nanochannel geometry

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
2023 | Journal article
Contributors: Heydari, Amirhossein; Khatibi, Mahdi; Ashrafizadeh, Seyed Nezameddin
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Ion Transport in Intelligent Nanochannels: A Comparative Analysis of the Role of Electric Field

Analytical Chemistry
2023-11-29 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0003-2700
Part of ISSN: 1520-6882
Contributors: Mahdi Khatibi; Seyed Nezameddin Ashrafizadeh
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Harvesting blue energy: pH-regulated nanochannels inspired by carbon nanostructures

Physics of Fluids
2023-10-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Mahdi Khatibi; Amirhosein Mojavezi; Esmaiel Pourjafarabadi
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Layer-by-Layer Nanofluidic Membranes for Promoting Blue Energy Conversion

Langmuir
2023-09-26 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0743-7463
Part of ISSN: 1520-5827
Contributors: Mahdi Khatibi; Hossein Dartoomi; Seyed Nezameddin Ashrafizadeh
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Ionic transfer behavior of bipolar nanochannels resembling PNP nanotransistor

Electrochimica Acta
2023-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Amin Alinezhad; Mahdi Khatibi; Seyed Nezameddin Ashrafizadeh
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Fouling minimization with nanofluidic membranes; How electric field may help

Separation and Purification Technology
2023-08-03 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1383-5866
Contributors: Ahmad Aminnia; Mahdi Khatibi; Seyed Nezameddin Ashrafizadeh
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Fine-tuning ionic transport through hybrid soft nanochannels: The role of polyelectrolyte charge density distribution

Physics of Fluids
2023-08-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Amirhossein Heydari; Mahdi Khatibi; Seyed Nezameddin Ashrafizadeh
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A simulation study of an electro-membrane extraction for enhancement of the ion transport via tailoring the electrostatic properties

Scientific Reports
2022 | Journal article
Contributors: Monesi, Mahdiyeh; Khatibi, Mahdi; Rahbar-Kelishami, Ahmad
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Blue energy generation by the temperature-dependent properties in funnel-shaped soft nanochannels

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
2022 | Journal article
Contributors: Mohammad Karimzadeh; Mahdi Khatibi; Seyed Nezameddin Ashrafizadeh; Pranab Kumar Mondal
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Enhanced Ionic Current Rectification through Innovative Integration of Polyelectrolyte Bilayers and Charged-Wall Smart Nanochannels

Analytical Chemistry
2022 | Journal article
Contributors: Dartoomi, Hossein; Khatibi, Mahdi; Ashrafizadeh, Seyed Nezameddin
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Impact of asymmetry soft layers and ion partitioning on ionic current rectification in bipolar nanochannels

Journal of Molecular Liquids
2022 | Journal article
Contributors: Alinezhad, Amin; Khatibi, Mahdi; Ashrafizadeh, Seyed Nezameddin
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Importance of nanochannels shape on blue energy generation in soft nanochannels

Electrochimica Acta
2022 | Journal article
Contributors: Dartoomi, Hossein; Khatibi, Mahdi; Ashrafizadeh, Seyed Nezameddin
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Nanofluidic Membranes to Address the Challenges of Salinity Gradient Energy Harvesting: Roles of Nanochannel Geometry and Bipolar Soft Layer

Langmuir
2022 | Journal article
Contributors: Dartoomi, Hossein; Khatibi, Mahdi; Ashrafizadeh, Seyed Nezameddin
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Boost ionic selectivity by coating bullet-shaped nanochannels with dense polyelectrolyte brushes

Physics of Fluids
2022-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Mohammad Karimzadeh; Mahdi Khatibi; Seyed Nezameddin Ashrafizadeh
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A variational approach applied to reduce fouling with the electroosmotic flow in porous-wall microchannels

Microfluidics and Nanofluidics
2021 | Journal article
Contributors: Ayoubi, Samaneh; Khatibi, Mahdi; Ashrafizadeh, Seyed Nezameddin
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Impacts of the temperature-dependent properties on ion transport behavior in soft nanochannels

International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer
2021 | Journal article
Contributors: Karimzadeh, Mohammad; Khatibi, Mahdi; Ashrafizadeh, Seyed Nezameddin
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Tripling the reverse electrodialysis power generation in conical nanochannels utilizing soft surfaces

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
2021 | Journal article
Contributors: Mahdi Khatibi; Arman Sadeghi; Seyed Nezameddin Ashrafizadeh
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Impacts of the shape of soft nanochannels on their ion selectivity and current rectification

Electrochimica Acta
2021-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Mohammad Karimzadeh; Zahra Seifollahi; Mahdi Khatibi; Seyed Nezameddin Ashrafizadeh
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Augmentation of the reverse electrodialysis power generation in soft nanochannels via tailoring the soft layer properties

Electrochimica Acta
2021-11 | Journal article
Contributors: Mahdi Khatibi; Seyed Nezameddin Ashrafizadeh; Arman Sadeghi
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Covering the conical nanochannels with dense polyelectrolyte layers significantly improves the ionic current rectification

Analytica Chimica Acta
2020-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Mahdi Khatibi; Seyed Nezameddin Ashrafizadeh; Arman Sadeghi
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Peer review (82 reviews for 7 publications/grants)

Review activity for Chemical engineering journal. (42)
Review activity for Electrochimica acta. (2)
Review activity for Industrial & engineering chemistry research. (2)
Review activity for Langmuir : (3)
Review activity for Physical chemistry chemical physics. (2)
Review activity for Physics of fluids. (30)
Review activity for Symmetry. (1)