Sadra Mahmoudi

Leading process design and development activities for sustainable technologies within Downstream R&D, with a strong focus on process optimization, scale-up, safety, and techno-economic performance. Responsible for advanced process simulations, mass and energy balance calculations, and Aspen HYSYS modeling to improve efficiency, product yield, and energy performance. Conduct OPEX evaluations, CO2 reduction assessments, and Design of Experiments (DOE)-based studies to support process validation and industria

Conducted advanced experimental and numerical research on multiphase reactor systems with a focus on process optimization, hydrodynamics, mass transfer, and reactor scale-up. Specialized in three-phase reactors, gas holdup behavior, bubble dynamics, and CFD-based process analysis using OpenFOAM and Ansys Fluent. Designed, built, and optimized a counter-current three-phase reactor system using high-speed photography, PIV, and advanced experimental techniques to improve reactor performance and process effici

Taught and supervised laboratory courses in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and reaction engineering, providing hands-on training in experimental design, process analysis, and engineering problem-solving. Supervised bachelor’s and master’s thesis projects, supporting students in experimental planning, technical analysis, and successful completion of research work. Supported technical demonstrations and scientific communication during university research events, translating complex engineeri

Provided plant-facing process engineering support, contributing to process optimization, operability improvement, and engineering execution within multidisciplinary EPC teams. Performed site inspections, technical clarifications, and operational reviews to identify process improvement opportunities and simplify plant operations. Supported implementation of engineering modifications by translating technical analyses into practical plant-level solutions. Contributed to design change management, process docu

Provided hands-on on-site process engineering support for oil and gas facilities, actively participating in plant inspections, operational troubleshooting, and performance assessments to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation. Worked directly with operations and maintenance teams to identify process bottlenecks, investigate technical issues, and implement practical engineering solutions that improved plant performance, operability, and overall process efficiency.

Completed on-site internship at Ramin Power Plant, gaining hands-on exposure to large-scale thermal power generation systems and plant operations. Supported operational monitoring, equipment inspections, and performance evaluation of steam generation and utility systems to improve efficiency and reliability. Worked closely with plant engineers to understand troubleshooting practices, maintenance planning, and industrial safety standards in continuous operations. Developed practical knowledge of process o

Led the Chemical Engineering Scientific Association, coordinating academic activities, technical workshops, and industry engagement initiatives for students. Organized and managed technical workshops, including process simulation training with Aspen HYSYS, helping students strengthen their practical engineering knowledge and industry readiness. Established communication with industrial companies, including power plants and petrochemical facilities, to arrange technical site visits and strengthen universit

Specialized in multiphase reactor systems, process optimization, CFD, and scale-up of complex chemical processes, with a strong focus on three-phase reactors and industrial process performance. Conducted advanced experimental and numerical research on slurry bubble column reactors (SBCRs), investi

Major: Gas Processing and Transportation Engineering. Specialized in fluid dynamics, multiphase flow, and transport phenomena with a strong focus on bubble dynamics and gas–liquid interactions in process systems. Conducted experimental and theoretical research on the rising behavior of air and CO2

Built a strong foundation in core chemical engineering disciplines including thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, reaction engineering, and process design. Bachelor’s thesis focused on the application of Photocatalytic Membrane Reactors (PMRs) in separation processes, with emph