Dr. Mohammadreza Taheri

Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems
Physical and Chemical Foundations of Process Engineering
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Main Focus

With a tendency towards natural compounds:

(1) chromatography techniques, (2) fabrication of LC columns, (3) spectroscopy techniques, (4) mass spectrometry, (5) chiral separations, (6) design of experiment (DoE), (7) Response Surface Methodology (RSM), and (8) multivariate analysis.

Curriculum Vitae

Oct. 2021-Present

Post Doctoral Scholar

Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems, Magdeburg, Germany

Purification of natural products using preparative batch and continuous chromatography

Sep. 2018-Present

Assistant Professor

Chemistry Department, Golestan University, Golestan, Iran

Herein, I work on managing projects, writing proposals, supervising M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, holding various courses, delivering scheduled lectures to students, and participating in faculty workshops and conferences. I am in charge of the Core Facility of the university as well.

Sep. 2018-Present

HSE Supervisor

Golestan University, Golestan, Iran

Holding various HSE workshops and supervising the university facilities.

Jun. 2016-Feb. 2017

Visiting Researcher

Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems, Magdeburg, Germany

Purification of natural products via preparative batch and continuous chromatography

Sep. 2010-Sep. 2017

M.Sc. & Ph.D. of Phytochemistry

Medicinal Plants and Drugs Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

· Prep-HPLC for purification of standard/drug grade APIs (oxycodone, celecoxib, noscapine, orlistate, and cisatracurim),

· SPE/Prep-HPLC for purification of cisatracurium API from crude,

· HPLC method development in isocratic and gradient modes based on CCD-RSM using MCR (narcotics and celecoxib),

· Fabrication and packing of HPLC columns from 0.01 cm capillary to 10 cm preparative,

· Chiral prep-HPLC with stacked injection (tramadol and propranolol),

· Synthesis of polysaccharide stationary phases (OC and OD),

· Fabrication of analytical chiral HPLC columns (0.46 × 25 cm)

· Chiral separation by homemade HPLC columns (indoxacarb, atropine, omeprazole, mandelic acid, tramadol and propranolol).

· In charge of lyophilizer (freezer dryer)

EDUCATION

2012-2017

Ph.D. of Phytochemistry

Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

Thesis: Column Fabrication, Modeling and Scale-Up of Liquid Chromatography for Natural Products

2010-2012

M.Sc. of Phytochemistry

Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

Thesis: Preparation of Chiral HPLC Columns and Investigation of Effective Factors on Enantioseparation of Drugs and Pesticides

2006-2010

B.Sc. Applied Chemistry

K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

· Operatioan and Maintanance of GC and LC

· Purification of active pharmaceutical ingredients via Prep-HPLC

· Separation and analysis of chiral mixtures

· Packing of capillary, micro, analytical, semipreparative, and preparative columns

· HPLC method development based on central composite design and multivariate curve resolution

SELECTED PROJECTS AS SUPERVISOR/ADVISOR

· Thesis title, Ph.D., extraction and analysis of bacterial exopolysaccharides, Since 2021.

· Thesis title, Ph.D., extraction and analysis of shikonins from cell cultures, Since 2020.

· Thesis title, Ph.D., extraction and analysis of value-added amino acids from biomass, Since 2019.

· Thesis title, M.Sc., extraction and bioassay of phyto-pesticides, Since 2019.

· Thesis title, M.Sc., development of polyHIPE monoliths as SPE packing, Since 2021.

· Thesis title, M.Sc., Screening of biochemicals for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Since 2021.

· Thesis title, M.Sc., extraction and analysis of taxanes from cell cultures, Since 2021.

· Thesis title, M.Sc., Screening of biochemicals for the treatment of hyperhydrosis, Since 2020.

· Thesis title, M.Sc., allelopathic activity, Since 2020.

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANCY

· 2021: Consultant of QC and R&D in Roshddaneh Co.

· 2020-2021: Consultant of QC and R&D in Niak Pharmaceutical Co.

· 2015-2016: Report of refinery gases from a petrochemical pilot scale using RGA

· 2014-2015: Installing, set-up, and training of GC in Teif Gostar Faraz Co.

· 2013-2017: Consultant of the Iranian Nanotechnology Initiative Council

· 2013-2014: Consultant of Cinere Co. to operate and install instrumental chemistry laboratory

· 2013-2014: Writing the GC manual instruction for Teif Gostar Faraz Co.

· 2013: Fabrication of a wanted chiral column besides training of QC for Kavosh Kimia Kerman Co.

IT SKILLS

· Microsoft Office Tools: [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access]

· DoE and Data Analysis: DryLab, DesignExpert, ProSim

· Bioinformatics: AutoDock

TEACHING EXPERIENCES (Selected COURSES)

Ph.D.

· Advance Methods of Separation and Purification of Natural Products

· Stereochemistry

M.Sc.

· Chemistry of Natural Products

· Separation and Purification of Natural Products

· Identification and Structure Elucidation of Natural Compounds

B.Sc.

· General Chemistry and General Chemistry Lab.

· Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Lab.

· Identification of Organic Compounds and Identification of Organic Compounds Lab.

· Green and Environmental Chemistry

· Plant Chemistry

INTERESTS

I enjoy being active in adrenaline sports like wrestling, football, and mountain climbing. Also, I am passionate about communicating with different people and various cultures.