Material Science CV
Amirhossein Pakseresht
E-mail: a-pakseresht@merc.ac.ir
Amirh_pak@yahoo.com
EDUCATION:
Sep2010-Feb 2015
Materials and Energy Research Centre
Doctor of Philosophy (Material Engineering) GPA: 18.75/20
Thesis:
“Characterize and evaluate piezoelectric properties of barium titanate film deposited by
thermal spraying”
Sep 2003-July2005
MSC Material Science - GPA: 17.09/20
Thesis:
“Investigating Slurry Composition (in investment casting) associated with Surface
Quality & Turbine Blade Defects.”
Sep 1999-Sep2003
Tehran University – School of Materials & Metallurgy Engineering
BSc Industrial Metallurgy Engineering
Thesis:
“Investigating the effects of Si and P on the wear behavior of Al _Si casted in ambient
Team & preheated models at a temperature of 400℃”
TEACHING HISTOTY:
Feb2011-July2011:
Azad University Dept of Materials & Metallurgy –Saveh –Iran
Position: Teacher of Heat Transfer and Metallography Lab.
Feb2011-July2011:
Jame karbordi University –Tehransar-Tehran-Iran
Position: Teacher of Non – Destructive Methods and Mechanical Properties of Materials
Sep2005-Jan 2006
Azad University Dept of Materials & Metallurgy –Saveh –Iran
Position: Teacher of Physical Chemistry and Thermodynamics and General Lab
Sep2005-Sep 2007
Daneshpajohan Institute-Tehran –Iran
Position: Teaching Physical Chemistry, Thermodynamics for MS.C University
Entrance Exam
BOOK
Nov 2007: First Edition
May 2010: Second Edition:
June 2011: Third Edition
Jan 2013: Fourth Edition
 “Physical Chemistry and Thermodynamics in Materials”
PUBLICATIONS:
Journal Papers:
1- R. Yazdani Rad, A. H. Pakseresht, and M. Alizadeh, “The effect of volume percent of
SiC reinforcement phase on the morphology and microstructure of nano aluminum
composite powders made by mechanical alloying,” Journal of Engineering Materials,
Vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 39–47, 2013.
2- M. D. Chermahini, M. R. Rahimipour, and A. H. Pakseresht, “Microstructure and
magnetic properties of nanostructured Fe – Co powders prepared by series of milling and
annealing treatments,” Advanced Powder Technology, vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 462–466, 2014.
3- A.H. Pakseresht, M.R. Rahimipour, M.R. Vaezi , M. Salehi, “Effect of plasma spray
parameters on the microstructure and dielectric properties of barium titanate coating”
Journal of Engineering Materials, Vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 1-9, 2014.
4- A.H. Pakseresht, A.H. Javadi, M. Nejati, K. Shirvanimoghaddam, E. Ghasali, R.
Teimouri, Statistical analysis and multiobjective optimization of process parameters in
plasma spraying of partially stabilized zirconia, International Journal of Advanced
Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 75, pp. 739-753, 2014.
5- M.R. Loghman, M. Nejati, H.Edris, H.Jamali, A.H.Pakseresht, Evaluation of hot
corrosion behavior of plasma sprayed Scandia and yttria co-stabilized nanostructured
thermal barrier coatings in presence of molten sulfate and vanadate salt, Journal of
European Ceramic Society, Vol. 35, no. 2, pp. 693-702, 2015.
6- A.H. Pakseresht, M.R. Rahimipour, M.R. Vaezi , M. Salehi, Effect of splat morphology
on microstructure and dielectric property of plasma sprayed Barium titanate films,
Applied Surface Science, Vol. 324, pp. 797–806, 2015.
7- E.Ghasali, A.H. Pakseresht, F. Safari, M.Aghili, T.E badzadeh, Investigation on
microstructure and mechanical behavior of Al–ZrB2 composite prepared by microwave
and spark plasma sintering, Materials Science & Engineering A, vol.627, pp.27-30, 2015
8- K. Shirvanimoghaddam, M. Karbalaei Akbari, H. Abdizadeh, A.H. Pakseresht, F. Abdi,
A.Shahbazkhan,
Investigation
of discontinuously
reinforced aluminium metal matrix composite fabricated by two different micron ceramic
reinforcements (ZrSiO4, B4C): Comparative Study, journal of metallic material, in press.
9- A. H. Pakseresht, E. Ghasali, M. Nejati, K. Shirvanimoghaddam, A. H. Javadi, and R.
Teimouri, “Development empirical-intelligent relationship between plasma spray
parameters and coating performance of Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia,” The International
Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Sep. 2014. In press.
10- A.H. Pakseresht, M.R. Rahimipour, M.R. Vaezi , M. Salehi, Effect of morphology and
nonbounded interface on dielectric properties of plasma sprayed BaTiO3 Coating, Journal
of Advanced Materials and Processing, Vol.2, No. 4, pp. 25-32, 2014.
11- R. Yazdani Rad, A. H. Pakseresht, A.Jafari, Synthesis and characterization of ironbased catalysts by promoting oxide for ammonia synthesis, Majlesi Journal of Materials
Engineering , in press.
12- A.H. Pakseresht, M.R. Rahimipour, M.R. Vaezi , M. Salehi, Effect of heat treatment on
the microstructure and dielectric property of plasma sprayed Barium titanate films,
Plasma chemistry and plasma processing , (revised)
13- E. Ghasali, M. Alizadeh, T.E badzadeh, A.H. Pakseresht,
Investigation on
microstructural and mechanical properties of B4C-Aluminum matrix composites
prepared by microwave sintering, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, (in
press.)
14- A. H. Pakseresht, H. Ahmadian Baghbaderani, Role of different fractions of nano-size
SiC and milling time on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-SiC
nanocomposites, Applied composite materials, (Under Review)
15- A.H. Pakseresht, M.R. Rahimipour, M.R. Vaezi , M. Salehi ,Thermal plasma
spheroidization and spray deposition of barium titanate powder and characterization of
the sprayable powder, Materials Chemistry and Physics, (revised)
International Conference Papers:
16- Nov 2012
1th International Conference of Iranian Metallurgical Engineering Society, Tehran, Iran.
Title: Effect of porosity content on mechanical properties of high porous NiTi
Shape memory
17- June 2014
18th International Conference Mechanics of Composite Materials, Riga, Latvia.
Title: Investigation of mechanical properties of functionally graded TBC
including nanostructured composite layers.
18- Aug 2014
3th International Engineering Materials & Metallurgy Conference
Title: Application of Spark Plasma Sintering for Fabrication of Functionally
Graded Thermal Barrier Coating on a Superalloy Substrate
19- Nov 2014
Smart Materials and Surfaces, Bangkok, Thailand.
Title: Using Spark plasma sintering method for making a functional graded
thermal barrier coatings on nickel-base superalloy
Conference Papers:
20- May 2005
17th Conference of Iranian Foundry Men’s Society, Tehran Iran.
Title: Investigation of Turbine Blade Defects and solution of evidence” (pp.37-48)
21- October 2005
9th Conference of Iranian Metallurgical Engineering Society, Shiraz-Iran.
Title: The Effect of Additives on the Primary Coat Slurry Behavior Investment Casting.
(Vol.3-PP 1268-1275)
22-Nov 2007
11th Conference of Iranian Metallurgical Engineering Society.
Title: Investigation of failure of Cu-Cr-Zr resistance spot welding electrode
Used in car body manufacturing lines.
23-Oct 2012
1th Conference of advance material in space industry.
Title: Effect of mechanical alloying time on the morphology and microstructure
of Al-SiC Nano-powders.
24-March 2013
1th National conference of applications of nano-technology on manufacturing,
Mining, agriculture and medicine.
Title: Fabrication of calcium hydroxyapatite by gel combustion method and
Study its properties.
25-Oct 2014
15th National conference of surface engineering
Title: Effect of substrate preheating on the morphology and mechanical
poroperties of plasma sprayed BaTiO3 thick film
26-Oct 2014
15th National conference of surface engineering
Title: Evaluation of microstructure and thermal shock behavior of TBC with
Ni-P bond layer
Patent:
27- Produce Ammonia synthesis catalyst, no.: 82549 – 18/01/1393
28- Produce BaTiO3 thick film via plasma spray method, no.:82859- 22/02/1393
29- Using SPS method for producing ceramic and metallic coating, no.: 83785 – 16/06/1393
30- Using APS method for producing spherical (sprayable) powder, no.: 83910- 02/07/1393
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
Apr 2013-Apr 2014
Engineering Research Institute
Position: Head of Research Team
July 2012-Jan2013
Material and Energy Research Center
Position: Expert Analyses
Jan 2009-Sep 2009
Iran khodro Power training and development engine
Position: Expert
Sep2007-Jan 2009
Technical Inspection &Corrosion Control Co
Position: Project Manager and Inspector
Sep2006-Sep2007
Iran Khodro Manufacturing lines
Position: Membership
July2005-Jan 2006
Sina Felez Company
Position: Member of Research Team
June 2004-June 2005
Mavad Karan Company
Position: Project Membership
Sep2002-June 2003
Wear lab Faculty of Engineering of University of Tehran
Position: Apprentice
June 2001-Sep 2001
Gireh Saze Gharb Company
Position: Quality Assurance Officer
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
 Effect of mechanical alloying on the morphology, microstructure and properties of Al
matrix composites. ( Material and Energy Research Center - Studying & Practical)
 Splat morphology ( Material and Energy Research Center - Studying & Practical)
 Spark plasma sintering ( Material and Energy Research Center - Studying &
Practical)
 Investigate in thermal barrier coating. (Material and Energy Research Center and
Sharif Uni. - Studying & Practical )
 Structure and properties of plasma sprayed BaTiO3 coatings ( Material and Energy
Research Center - Studying & Practical)
 Plasma sprayed thermal barrier coatings from nanostructured powders ( Engineering
Research Institute-- Studying & Practical)
 Piezoelectric ceramic materials for high-temperature applications (Material and
Energy Research Center -Studying)
 Mechanical alloying ( Fe-Co alloys) ( Material and Energy Research Center Studying & Practical)
 Develop technical knowledge to prepared Al-SiC composite with injection molding
method ( Material and Energy Research Center - Studying & Practical)
 Ceramic Coating (Material and Energy Research Center -Studying)
 Thermal-Spayed ,pyrite cathodes for thermal batteries(Material and Energy Research
Center -Studying)
 Study of promoted-iron catalysts for ammonia synthesis(Material and Energy
Research Center & Petrochemical Com.-Studying & Practical)
 Investigation of Slurry Composition on Surface Quality & Turbine Blade Defects
( Mavad Karan Com.-Master Eng Thesis)
 Effect of Si, P on Wear Behavior of Al-Si Casted in Ambient Temp Mold & Preheated
Mold in 400℃ ( Tehran Uni.-Bachelor Eng Thesis)
 Recycling of Spot Welding Gun (Tehran Uni &iran Khodro Com.-Studying &
Practical)
 Investment Casting (Studying & Practical)
 Study on Microstructure & Mechanical Properties of Ti-Al Alloys (Studying )
 Friction & Wear Behavior of Materials (Studying & Practical)
Language
IELTS (Acadmic)…………………………………………….. 6
TRANING:
 Ultra Sonic Test (UT) ASNT Level I,II
 Corrosion Control /Techinco Co.
 Cathodic Protection/Techinco Co.
 Car engine/ Irankhodro Power training and development engine
EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES:
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Material Selection
Plasma Spray
Spark Plasma Sintering
Surface Modification
Investment Casting
Mechanical Alloying
Welding Inspection
Wear of materials
Preparing Invoice
Non Destructive Testing: UT,VT, RT,PT, MT
Mechanical properties: Tensile machine, Hardness tester, Impact test.
Metallography: Metallographic preparation, scanning electron microscope.
Inspection All Kinds of Industrial Equipment Such as: Pipe, Fittings, Vessels,
Exchangers, Air Coolers, Pumps, Turbines, Etc.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBER:
 Faculty of Engineering Alumni
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Member of Iranian Metallurgical Engineering Society
Member of Iranian Foundry Men’s Society
Science Association of Material and Energy Research Centerc
Ceramic Coating Association
AWARDS:
Produce Ammonia synthesis catalyst (First time in Iran)