Dr. Hamid Reza Taheri | Optimization | Top Researcher Award 

Dr. Hamid Reza Taheri | Optimization | Babol Noshirvani University of Technology (BNUT) | Iran

Dr. Hamid Reza Taheri holds a PhD (Fuel Cells / PEMFC) from BNUT and is currently working as a Manufacturing & Production Engineer. Over his career, Dr. Taheri has developed deep expertise in modeling and optimization of gas diffusion layers (GDL) and microporous layers (MPL) for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. His professional experience includes research and teaching at BNUT, where he has collaborated with colleagues (e.g., Dr. Mohsen Shakeri) on multiple studies. His research interests center around the structural, thermal, electrical and mechanical properties of GDL/MPL in PEMFCs, particularly: optimizing geometrical and material parameters (porosity, fiber orientation, thickness, composition) to improve effective thermal conductivity (ETC), electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, and water/gas transport in fuel cells. He is skilled in computational modeling tools such as Python, MATLAB, COMSOL Multiphysics (via live-link), AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Abaqus, Inventor, and familiar with Microsoft Office suite for data processing and reporting. His work often uses multi-objective optimization methods (e.g., genetic algorithms) along with realistic microstructure simulations to yield recommendations for manufacturing GDL/MPL with superior performance. Over the years, Dr. Taheri has contributed substantially to advancing understanding of how microscopic structure affects macroscopic PEMFC performance. His recent publications demonstrate his leading role in GDL/MPL research. In recognition of this work, he has published in high-impact peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Journal of Power Sources, International Journal of Thermal Sciences) and presented at international conferences (e.g., ICHP). In conclusion, Dr. Hamid Reza Taheri brings together strong academic training, advanced computational and engineering skills, and focused research in PEM fuel cell diffusion media — making him a valuable contributor in the field of clean energy/materials research.