My CV
Pozhhan Mokhtari
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Address: G08/108, Sabanci University, Universite Cad., Orta Mah., Tuzla, Istanbul, Turkey
E-mail : mokhtari@alumni.sabanciuniv.edu, pozhhan@gmail.com
Cell: +90-538-638 2290
Website: http://myweb.sabanciuniv.edu/mokhtari/
Hobbies: Reading (Science, History, Economics, Psychology, Literature, Philosophy), Playing Music Instruments (Guitar, Tar (Lute), etc), Hiking, Swimming, Volleyball.
Citizenship: Iranian
Date of Birth: May.09.1984
EDUCATION
2014-2019
Doctor of Philosophy – Materials Science and Engineering
Sabanci University, Istanbul, Turkey
Graduated in July 2019
Thesis project about “NEW LOW COST AND GREEN COMPOSITE BINDER FOR CONSTRUCTION, under supervision of Prof. Mehmet Ali Gulgun
2011-2014
Master of Science in Mining Engineering – Geotechnical Engineering
Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
Graduated in Jan 2014
Thesis project about “EMET BORAX MINE TAILING DAM STABILITY ANALAYSIS BASED ON THE FINITE ELEMENT MODELING (By PHASE2 SOFTWARE), under supervision of Prof. H. Sebnem Duzgun
2003-2007
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering
Azad University, Iran
Graduation May 2007
Thesis project about ANALYZING THE MINING ECONOMY OF THE DEVELOPING COUNTRIES “FOCUSED ON CANADA”, under supervision Dr. Babak Koohestani
PAPERS & PUBLICATIONS
Journals
- Mokhtari, K. HasanNezhad, S. Donmez, MA. Gulgun., “LC4 as the improved pozzolanic SCM for OPC”, submitted to Construction and Building Materials, March 2021
- Mokhtari, K. HasanNezhad, S. Semsari Parapari, Y. Akyol, MA. Gulgun., “Calcined schist as promising ordinary Portland cement substitution:C3”, Cement and Concrete Composites, Feb 2021
- Koohestani, P. Mokhtari, E. Yilmaz, F. Mahdipour, A. K. Darban, “Geopolymerization mechanism of binder-free mine tailings by sodium silicate”, Construction and Building Materials, Oct 2020
- Koohestani, AK. Darban, P. Mokhtari, E. Darezereshki, E. Yilmaz, “Geopolymerization of soil by sodium silicate as an approach to control wind erosion”, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology), Sep 2020
- Koohestani, AK. Darban, P. Mokhtari, E. Darezereshki, E. Yilmaz, El Yilmaz, “Influence of Hydrofluoric Acid Leaching and Roasting on Mineralogical Phase Transformation of Pyrite in Sulfidic Mine Tailings”, Mineral 10 (6), Jun 2020
- M Kiani Zitani, S Banijamali, C Rüssel, S Khabbaz Abkenar, P Mokhtari,” Concurrent sinter-crystallization and microwave dielectric characterization of CaO-MgO-TiO2-SiO2 glass-ceramics”. Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies, Feb 2020
- Koohestani, AK. Darban, P. Mokhtari, E. Yilmaz, E. Darezereshki. “Comparison of different natural fiber treatments: a literature review” International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Sep 2018
- Koohestani, AK. Darban, E. Darezereshki, P. Mokhtari, E. Yilmaz, EL. Yilmaz. “The influence of sodium and sulfate ions on total solidification and encapsulation potential of iron-rich acid mine drainage in silica gel”, published in Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Apr 2018
- Koohestani, AK. Darban, P. Mokhtari. “A comparison between the influence of superplasticizer and organosilanes on different properties of cemented paste backfill”, published in Journal of Construction & Building Materials, Jun 2018
- Koohestani, AK. Darban, E. Yilmaz, P. Mokhtari, E. Ganetri. “Influence of amine and vinyl functional groups of silanes on total performance of thermoplastic-based composites”, published in Journal of Construction & Building Materials, May 2018
- Mokhtari. H. Sebnem Duzgun, “Stability investigation of ETI borax mine tailing dam using finite element analysis”, published Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering 26 (2), Jun 2014
- Solout, A. Gholami, E. Agheb, A. Ghorbandaeipour, P. Mokhtari,. “Investigation of Transmission Line Over-voltages and their Deduction Approach “, Journal of Transformation 9 (10), Jan.29. 2009.
Patent
- Mokhtari, K. HasanNezhad, S. Semsari Parapari, S. Donmez, Y. Akyol, MA. Gulgun and AkcanSA Cement Manufacture Company, “A novel supplementary cementitious material and production method thereof”. US, EU, China, Turkish and International Patent, Dec 2020
Conferences
- Mokhtari, K. HasanNezhad, S. Donmez, Y. Akyol, M. A. Gulgun. “Influence of Calcination Temperature on Schist Type Materials Reactivity”, 3rd International Conference on Calcined Clay for Sustainable Concrete, New Delhi, India, Sep 2019
- Mokhtari, K. HasanNezhad, S. Donmez, Y. Akyol, M. A. Gulgun. “Low Cost Supplementary Cementitious Materials for New Generation Composite Cement” ECers XVI, Turino, Italy, Jun 2019
- Mokhtari, S. Semsari Parapari, N. Ozkan, M. A. Gulgun. “Eco-technology: the application of calcined clay materials from waste mine overburden as cement substitution” MRS-Serbia. Yucomat 2018, Montenegro, Sep 2018
- Koohestani, AK. Darban, E. Yilmaz, P. Mokhtari. “Effect of methyl-silane on total performance of cemented paste backfill”. ROCKMEC’2018-12th Regional Rock Mechanics Symposium, Trabzon, Turkey, Jun 2018
- Mokhtari, S. Semsari Parapari, N. Ozkan, M. A. Gulgun “Pozzolanic reactivity assessment of Turkish calcined clay as a cement substitution”, European Ceramic Society (ECER’s 2017), Hungary, Jul 2017
- Pozhhan Mokhtari, S. Semsari Parapari, E. Semerci, M. Papila, MA. Guelguen, “Discrepancy between Alite (C3S) to Belite (C2S) Ratio and Strength Development in OPC: Effect of Alternative Fuels”, MRS Spring 2016, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Semsari Parapri, P. Mokhtari. M. A. Gulgun, M. Papila, “A comparison between phase ratios and strength development in OPC produced using alternative fuels”, 6th Advances in Cement-Based Materials, Italy, Jul 2015
- Semsari Parapri, P. Mokhtari, M. Papila, M. A. Gulgun, P. Uyusal Tuten “Influence of use of plastic as fuel in cement clinker production on phase distribution: SEM as a QC-tool”, IMC 2014, France, Oct 2014
- Semsari Parapri, P. Mokhtari, M. Papila, M. A. Gulgun, P. Uyusal Tuten “Phase distribution analysis of cement clinkers produced using alternative fuels”, International Cement Microscopy Association (ICMA), France, April 2016
RESEARCH and WORK EXPERIENCES
- Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at Sabanci University from Nov.2019 to present
- Doctoral School on “Characterization Methods adapted to Limestone Calcined Clay Cement. (LMC), EPFL, Lausanne, Swiss, April 2017
- Workshop of “Basics and Applications of the Rietveld Method” at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Stuttgart. Germany, March 2017
- Geotechnical Consultant and head of Engineering Office, North Industrial Electricity Company (N.I.E.C) in Tehran, Iran. Working as a supervisor for designing and performing the High-Voltage transmission post foundations and remedial measurements. October 2006 until January 2010. http://www.niec.ir/Staff/P_Mokhtari.htm
- Working in Soil Mechanic Laboratory in IRAN KHAK CONSULTING Supervisor of Compaction and tri-axial measurements. Since May 2004 until September 2004.
- Internship in O.O.C Oil Company (Falat Qareh) in Persian Gulf.
Working on drilling methods, B.O.P testing, Top Drive Installation, general procedures, trepanation changing system, oil Exploration and exploiting, etc.
- Khark Island, Common oil trap among Iran and Kuwait, Soroush Rig floor. July.06.2007 – August.06.2007
- Lavan Island, Central oil trap, Salman & Alborz Rig floor 06.2007 – August.21.2007
- Working on Parvadeh Coal Mine in Mechanized Section, Tabas, Analyzing the Coal mine Excavation via ROAD HEADER.
- Research Assistance, High Voltage Lab., University of Tehran– January 2006
Analyzing and testing the elements of Germanium and Silicon characteristics differences for photocells producing. Using for preparing the mines electricity requirements.
- Research Assistance, Faculty of Mining Eng., University of AmirKabir (Tehran Polytechnic), Optimizing design of air conditions in mines especially coal mines. September 2006- March 2007
LANGUAGE SKILL
- Fluent English, Native Persian, Good Turkish, Primary French
HONORS & AWARDS
- Erasmus Mundus Fellowship Award (LOT 8 Program) for 22 months. 2010 to 2012
- TUBITAK Scholarship for the 15 top department students for 3 Semesters at Mining Engineering Dep., Middle East Technical University (Feb. 2010 to Feb 2012)
- Scientific association of Mining Engineering: In charge of projects & publications ( May. 2003 to April 2006)
- Geotechnical Consultant of North Industrial Electricity Company (NIEC): Since 2000 till now. (Major Staff of NIEC.)
For more info: http://www.niec.ir/staff_en.htm )
- Approved for working in O.O.C Governmental Oil Company, Job offer as senior company man in offshore and platforms. (Job vacancy for elites plan)
For more info: http://www.iooc.co.ir/english/default.asp
- Considered as Trainee in Schlumberger Company, 2007, Tehran , Iran
For more info: http://www.seed.slb.com/qa2/Schools.cfm?Country=25
- Approved for doing internship in Paravadeh Coal Mine, The Greatest and Mechanized Coal Mine in Middle East, Tabas, Yazd, Iran: summer 2006.
Info:http://www.parvadehcoal.ir/HomePage.aspx?TabID=1&Site=DouranPortal&Lang=en-US
EQUIPMENTS EXPERTISE & COMPUTER SOFTWARE
- Material Characterization Equipment: XRD, SEM, TGA, FTIR, TEM, TGA, DSC, DMA, AFM
- Estimation Simulators: SURPAC 5, SURFER, ROCKLAB, EXAMINE, ROCDATA
- Numerical Calculus Codes: SLIDE, PHASE2, FLAC, ABAQUES
- GIS Software: Arc Info, TNTmips
- Programming Languages: Pascal, Assembly, Visual Basic,
- General Software: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Publisher), Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD 2007, MS Project 2007
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Material Sciences (Composite Materials (e.g. concrete and cement), Microstructural development, Material Strength…)
- Environmental Engineering (Waste Management, Mining waste Recycling, Disposal methods for the hazardous wastes, Numerical simulations…)
- Geotechnical Engineering and Foundation Engineering (Soft soil engineering, Cyclic-induced instability and settlement of soft soils, Deformation and failure of soils and foundations…)
TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP
- Cement & Concrete Technology, Prof. Mehmet Ali Gulgun, Spring 2017
- Ceramic Sciences, Prof. Mehmet Ali Gulgun, Spring 2016
- Introduction of Material Sciences, Prof. Ozge Akbulut, Fall 2015
- Geotechnical Engineering and Slope Stability, Resat Ulusay, Spring 2013
- Rock Mechanics, H. Aydin Bilgin, Spring 2011
- Geographical Information System (GIS), Mehmet L. Suzen, Spring 2011
- Fluid Mechanics, H.Ebrahimi, Spring 2005
REFERENCES
- Mehmet Ali Gulgun, Faculty of Material Sciences and Engineering Department, Sabanci University
- Web: http://people.sabanciuniv.edu/~m-gulgun/index.html/
- Email: m-gulgun@sabanciuniv.edu
- Melih Papila, Faculty of Material Sciences and Engineering Department,
Sabanci University
- Zeynep Basaran Bundur, Faculty of Civil Engineering Department,
Ozyegin University