Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maryam Khavarpour | Herbal Medicine and Nutraceuticals | Pharmaceutical Excellence Award

Islamic Azad University | Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maryam Khavarpour is a distinguished scholar in chemical engineering whose academic journey and professional achievements reflect deep expertise in bioprocess engineering, environmental biotechnology, and separation technologies. After completing her B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Noshirvani University of Technology in Babol, Iran, she advanced into a successful academic career marked by excellence in teaching, research, and scientific leadership. She has taught a wide range of foundational and advanced courses, including Fundamental of Chemical Engineering, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Separation Process, Environmental Engineering, Separation Process in Biological Systems, and Industrial Microbiology, shaping the next generation of chemical engineers and bioprocess specialists.Dr. Khavarpour’s research profile is highlighted by 675 citations, reflected across 671 citing documents, showcasing the significant influence and reach of her scientific contributions. With 23 published documents and an h-index of 10, her scholarly work is well-recognized within the scientific community, demonstrating both productivity and sustained research impact. Her publication portfolio spans enzyme purification, liquid–solid separation techniques, membrane technology, catalytic synthesis, biodesulfurization, and environmental remediation.Her early contributions, including Analysis of performance of the anion exchange and pseudo-affinity chromatography for intracellular enzyme purification, established her expertise in advanced separation systems. She further delivered impactful works such as ATPS as an Efficient Method for Separation of Bionanoparticles: Investigation and Optimization of Partition Behavior of pDNA, Comparative study of hydrodynamic behavior of liquid expanded bed adsorption: Mathematical and short-cut methods, and Enhanced Fe+2 oxidation by mixed culture originated from hot spring: Application of response surface method, all of which highlight her multidimensional approach to biochemical engineering challenges.Her research extends to environmentally critical topics, seen in publications like Biodesulfurization of natural gas: growth kinetic evaluation, Phenol biodegradation kinetics in an anaerobic batch reactor, Biological Treatment of Phenolic Wastewater in an Anaerobic Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor, and Phenol removal from industrial wastewater using chitosan-immobilized Pseudomonas putida, demonstrating her dedication to developing sustainable solutions for industrial and environmental systems. Additional notable works include studies on catalytic synthesis, membrane performance, nanoparticle purification, and environmental toxicology, such as The effect of silver nanoparticle size on performance and antibacteriality of polysulfone ultrafiltration membrane and Purification of nanoparticle bioproduct in integrated process: Plasmid DNA separation and recovery.Dr. Khavarpour’s later research ventures into food quality, aquatic toxicology, and microbial safety, reflected in titles addressing chemical and microbial attributes of processed fish products and the accumulation of heavy metals in aquatic species. Her extensive scientific output underscores her commitment to advancing chemical and biochemical engineering while contributing practical solutions to environmental and industrial challenges. Today, she remains a respected academic figure whose research impact continues to grow across biochemical engineering, environmental systems, and applied chemical technologies.

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Featured Publications

Design of multiple‑function matrix encapsulated with marjoram extract to support cellular functions, stimulate collagen synthesis and decrease infection in wound. 2024. Scientific Reports 14:12345.

Discovery of benzothiazinone derivatives as anti‑algae agent: synthesis, anti‑algae, antimicrobial activity and molecular docking studies. 2023. Materials Chemistry and Physics 305:125678.