Personal profile
Qualifications
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, UK, 2019
- MEng in Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, UK, 2012
- Diploma and Pre-University, National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (NODET), Sampad, Tabriz, IRAN, 2007
Research interests
- Environmental Pollutants and Indoor Air Quality
- Additive Manufacturing – 3D Printing
- Tribology (Application in Transportation and Textile/3D Printing Industry)
- Textile Processing and Recycling
- Waste to Energy/Bio-product Technologies
- Clean Energy and Low/Zero-carbon Fuels
- Advanced Propulsion Systems
- Energy Recovery and Thermal Management
- Emission Control Technologies and Catalytic Convertors
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Interactive study blocks for hydraulic cement research in endodontics
Heward, D., Abduallah, D., Camilleri, J. & Doustdar, O., Apr 2026, In: Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. 176, 8 p., 107352.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Pyrolysis of Cellulose with Gallium/HZSM-5 Catalysts via Py/GC-MS
Jahangiri, H., Keynejad, K., Goel, M., Alrashidi, K., Al-Qahtani, A. M. & Doustdar, O., 16 Feb 2026, In: Environments - MDPI. 13, 2, 15 p., 113.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hydrodynamic lubrication effects in textured PEEK surfaces for friction reduction
Harris, C. W., Doustdar, O., Tabrizi, A. T., Al-Qahtani, A. M., Hajiyavand, A. M. & Dearn, K. D., Dec 2025, In: Discover Mechanical Engineering. 4, 1, 22 p., 41.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigating butanol–gasoline blend reforming process towards sustainable CO2 reduction
Mardani, M., Singh, J., Doustdar, O., Zeraati Rezaei, S., Herreros, M., Millington, P., Pignon, J. & Tsolakis, A., 1 Feb 2025, In: Fuel. 381, Part C, 133526.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sustainable textiles through electrospinning: addressing environmental challenges
Sharples, N., Doustdar, O., Carmona‐Cabello, M., Abrishami, S., Herreros, J. M., Sadaghiani, A. & Dearn, K. D., 7 Aug 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of the Textile Institute.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Projects
- 2 Active
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Aftertreatment with JCB Studentship
Tsolakis, A. (Co-Investigator), Herreros, M. (Co-Investigator), Zeraati Rezaei, S. (Principal Investigator) & Doustdar, O. (Co-Investigator)
25/09/23 → 25/03/27
Project: Research
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Peak performance: Advanced Polymer/Steel worm gear systems
Hajiyavand, A. (Co-Investigator), Dearn, K. (Co-Investigator) & Doustdar, O. (Principal Investigator)
Nylacast Engineered Products Ltd
1/10/22 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
Prizes
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IMechE Awards for Best Project, IMechE
Doustdar, O. (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Royal Academy of Engineering (REng) Global Talent Endorsement
Doustdar, O. (Recipient), 21 Sept 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)