Academic Staff

CURRICULUM VITAE (May, 2017)
Prof. Dr. Habibollah Younesi (Mr)
Department of Environment Science,
Faculty of Natural resources and Marine Sciences,
Tarbiat Modares University, Mazandaran, Noor, Iran
P.O. Box: 46414-356 I.R. Iran
Tell: +98(0)122 625 3101-3 (Extension no.: 303)
Fax: +98(0)122 625 3499
h/p: +98(0)911 314 1655
E-mail: hunesi@yahoo.com; hunesi@modares.ac.ir
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Oct. 2001- Feb. 2005: School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, University
of Science Malaysia (USM), The premier university in Malaysia
and one of the top two hundred world’s universities, PhD in
Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology,
Research Title: Biohydrogen and bioethanol production from
synthesis gas via fermentation with Rhodospirillum rubrum and
Clostridium ljungdahlii
23 Sep. 95-10 May 98: Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering,
Azad University of Shahrood, Iran, MSc. in Applied Chemistry by
Mixed mode (combined course and research), Full time, First Class
Honors
Research Title: Improvement of wet strength of cardboard with
urea formaldehyde, coating with PVC and alkyd resins
GPA: 18.05/20 (90.25%)
23 Sep. 1991-6 Jul. 1995: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Azad University of
Arak, Iran BSc. in Applied Chemistry,
Final Year Research Title: Direct determination of silicon on iron
base material by spectrophotometry method
GPA: 13.61/20 (67.05)
WORKING EXPERIENCE
21 Mar. 2006- now Department of Environment Sciences, Faculty of Natural resources
and Marine Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Mazandaran,
Noor, Iran
Taught course for MSc. Students: Solid Waste Management
Taught Course for PhD. students: Environmental Biotechnology,
Biotechnology of Hazardous Waste Management
20 Aug. 1999-10 Feb. 2000: Oil & Gas Company, Ltd, Iran
Piping & Design Engineer,
Attach to Gas Piping Design and Qualification Department.
15 Dec. 2002-23 Mar. 2005: Research Assistant, School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti
Sains Malaysia
Responsibilities in Tutoring for Bachelor Students: Chemical
Engineering Reaction I & II; Biochemistry
Sep. 2002- Mar. 2005
Project on Malaysia Institute Chemical Engineering (MICET);
Bioprocess Engineering
RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENTS (Honours and Awards)
July 2002– July 2005: Silver Medal of the Best Postgraduate Student Award in Universiti Sains
Malaysia (USM) (Postgraduate Exhibition 2004)
Graduate Assistance Fellowship Scholar (PhD program) by the Universiti
Sains Malaysia
Aug. 2003-Nov. 2004: Organizing Committee of National Postgraduate Colloquium 2004
(NAPCOL 2004), Editorial board.
December, 2003: Silver Medal of Invention/Innovation Competition, for the research project,
Production of Bio-ethanol from Palm Oil Solid Wastes. EXPO Science &
Technology, Sponsored by Ministry of Science and Technology, Kuala
Lumpur, 2003
December, 2003: Academic Award on Research Achievements, Chancellor of Universiti
Sains Malaysia, 2003.
May, 2003: Silver Medal of Invention/Innovation Industrial Design Technology, I.TEX
2003, Competition, for the research project, Production of Clean Fuels
from Synthesis Gas Using Bacteria, Kuala Lumpur, 2003.
March, 2002 Bronze Medal of Invention/Innovation Competition, for the research
project, Production of Hydrogen and Ethanol from Low-Value Synthesis
Gas Using Biocatalysts. EXPO Science & Technology, Sponsored by
Ministry of Science and Technology, Kuala Lumpur, 2002
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Persian: Mother Tongue
English: Fluent
RESEARCH AREA OF INTEREST
Chemicals and Fuels Production from Synthesis gas
Biosorption of Heavy Metal from Wastewater Stream
Color Removal by Nano-Mesoporous Carbon from Walnut, Pistachio Shell
and etc.
Air Pollutants Removal via Biotechnology Process
Bio-degradable Sufactants
Bioplastic and biopolymer Production
Solid State fermentation
Wastewater Treatment with Various Type of Bioreactor
Solid Waste Management
VOCs Removal from Air Pollutants
Bio-catalysis
Biochemical Engineering Reaction
Mass Transfer
Chemical Reaction Engineering
LABORATORY INSTRUMENT SKILLS
Gas Chromatograph (GC): High expert
Ultraviolet Spectrophotometer (UV): Expert
Infrared Spectrophotometer (FTIR)
High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC)
Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS)
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Design of Experiment (DOE)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
SigmaPlot
AutoCAD
MATLAB
Macromedia Flash
CS ChemOffice
PUBLICATIONS (National Journal)
1. M. Amini, H. Younesi, F. Ghorbani, and A. Daneshi. (2008). Biological removal of heavy
metals: cadmium, nickel, lead by Aspergillus niger, Journal of Marine Sciences and
Technology. 3,4:9-21.
2. F. Ghorbani, and H. Younesi, A. Esmaeili sari, S. M. Ghasempouri, M. Amini, and A.
Daneshi. (2008). Production of ethanol by Saccharomyces cerevisiae from byproduct of
sugar industry in a batch fermentation system. Journal of Environmental Science and
Technology. 11,4:138-147.
3. F. Ghorbani, and H. Younesi. (2008). Biosorption of cadmium(II) Ions by Saccharomyces
cerevisiae biomass from aqueous solutions. Water and Wastewater. 68:33-39.
4. A. Heidari, H. Younesi, and Z. Mehraban. (2010). Removal of Cd(II), Ni(II) and Pb(II) ions in
a ternary aqueous solution by chemically modified MCM-41 nano-porous. Water and
wastewater. 73(1) 25-33M.
5. Hadavifar, H. Younesi, and A. Zinatizadeh. (2010). Application of ozone and granular
activated carbon for distillery effluent treatment. Water and wastewater. 74(2): 1-9.
6. M. N. Hosseinpour, G. D. Najafpour, H. Younesi and M. Khorrami, (2011). Submerged
Culture Studies for Lipase Production by Aspergillus niger NCIM 584 on Soya Flour. Middle-
East Journal of Scientific Research, 7 (3): 362-366.
7. Z. Ghasemi, H. Younesi, and H. Kazemian. (2009). Effect of crystallization time for synthesis
of nanosized sodalite zeolite from rice husk ash. Journal of Engineering Materials, 2(2):
161-166.
8. Z. Ghasemi, H. Younesi, and H. Kazemian. (2009). Determination of optimal method for
extraction of amorphous silica from rice husk as an agricultural waste. Journal of
Engineering Materials, 2(4): 357-363.
9. N. Birjandi, H. Younesi, N. Bahramifar, M. Hadavifar, (2012). Application of chemical
coagulation method for reduction of turbidity and COD of paper-recycling wastewater,
Water and Wastewater, 22(4): 56-62.
10. L. Ekhlasi, H. Younesi, Z. Mehraban, N Bahramifar. (2013). Synthesis and Application of
Chitosan Nanoparticles for Removal of Lead Ions from Aqueous Solutions, Water and
Wastewater, 24(1): 10-18.
11. M. Amini, H. Younesi, G. Najafpour, A.A. Zinatizadeh-Lorestani, M. Anbia, M.A. Ziaee-
Modbooni. (2014). Treatment of Synthetic Wastewater by Aerobic/anaerobic Bioreactor
with Granular Sludge Developed for Removal of Nutrients, Water and Wastewater, 25(2):
58-67.
12. S.M. Kharrazi, H. Younesi, J. Abedini-Torghabeh. (2015). The Application of Active Sewage
Sludge on the Vermicomposting of Agricultural Waste, Water and Wastewater, 25(5): 76-
85.
13. F. Ghorbani, H. Younesi, Z. Mehraban, M. Sabri-?elik, A.A. Ghoreishi, M. Anbia. (2016).
Removal of Cr(VI) from Aqueous Solutions Using mino-fuctionalized Nanoporous MCM-41,
Water and Wastewater, 27(4): 2-14.
14. H. Vatandoust, H. Younesi, Z. Mehraban, A. Heidari. (2017). Modification of MCM-48
Mesoporous Silica for the Removal of Lead and Cadmium Metal Ions from Aqueous
Solutions, Water and Wastewater, 28(2): 37-46.
PUBLICATIONS (International Journal)
[1] S. Salamat, H. Younesi, N. Bahramifar, Synthesis of magnetic core-shell Fe3O4@TiO2
nanoparticles from electric arc furnace dust for photocatalytic degradation of steel mill
wastewater, RSC Advances 7 (2017) 19391-19405.
[2] S. Salamat, H. Younesi, N. Bahramifar, Synthesis of magnetic core-shell Fe3O4@TiO2
nanoparticles from electric arc furnace dust for photocatalytic degradation of steel mill
wastewater, RSC Advances 7 (2017) 19391-19405.
[3] S. Hosseinpour, M. Aghbashlo, M. Tabatabaei, H. Younesi, M. Mehrpooya, S. Ramakrishna,
Multi-objective exergy-based optimization of a continuous photobioreactor applied to
produce hydrogen using a novel combination of soft computing techniques, International
Journal of Hydrogen Energy 42 (2017) 8518-8529.
[4] N. Azizi, G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, Acid pretreatment and enzymatic saccharification of
brown seaweed for polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) production using Cupriavidus necator,
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 101 (2017) 1029-1040.
[5] Z. Aliakbari, H. Younesi, A.A. Ghoreyshi, N. Bahramifar, A. Heidari, Production and
Characterization of Sewage-Sludge Based Activated Carbons Under Different Post-
Activation Conditions, Waste and Biomass Valorization (2017) 1-13.
[6] S. Valizadeh, H. Younesi, N. Bahramifar, Highly mesoporous K<inf>2</inf>CO<inf>3</inf>
and KOH/activated carbon for SDBS removal from water samples: Batch and fixed-bed
column adsorption process, Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management
6 (2016) 1-13.
[7] S. Valizadeh, H. Younesi, N. Bahramifar, Highly mesoporous K2CO3 and KOH/activated
carbon for SDBS removal from water samples: Batch and fixed-bed column adsorption
process, Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management 6 (2016) 1-13.
[8] S.H. Sadeghi, Z. Hazbavi, H. Younesi, N. Bahramifar, Trade-off between runoff and
sediments from treated erosion plots and polyacrylamide and acrylamide residues, Catena
142 (2016) 213-220.
[9] Z. Nowrouzi, B. Mohebby, H. Younesi, Influences of nano-chitosan treatment on certain
properties of wood, Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood Science 13 (2016) 16-20.
[10] Z. Nowrouzi, B. Mohebby, H. Younesi, Treatment of fir wood with chitosan and
polyethylene glycol, Journal of Forestry Research 27 (2016) 959-966.
[11] F. Niroomand, A. Khosravani, H. Younesi, Fabrication and properties of cellulosenanochitosan
biocomposite film using ionic liquid, Cellulose 23 (2016) 1311-1324.
[12] M. Mohammadi, A.R. Mohamed, G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, M.H. Uzir, Clostridium
ljungdahlii for production of biofuel from synthesis gas, Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery,
Utilization and Environmental Effects 38 (2016) 427-434.
[13] F. Mahdad, H. Younesi, N. Bahramifar, M. Hadavifar, Optimization of Fenton and photo-
Fenton-based advanced oxidation processes for post-treatment of composting leachate of
municipal solid waste by an activated sludge process, KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering 20
(2016) 2177-2188.
[14] F. Kazemi, H. Younesi, A.A. Ghoreyshi, N. Bahramifar, A. Heidari, Thiol-incorporated
activated carbon derived from fir wood sawdust as an efficient adsorbent for the removal
of mercury ion: Batch and fixed-bed column studies, Process Safety and Environmental
Protection 100 (2016) 22-35.
[15] F. Karbasi, H. Younesi, M. Ardjmand, A. Safe Kordi, S. Yaghmaei, H. Qaderi, Experimental
investigation of poly-β-hydroxybutyrate production by azohydromonas lata: Kinetics and
artificial neural network modeling, Chemical Engineering Communications 203 (2016) 224-
235.
[16] S. Hosseinpour, M. Aghbashlo, M. Tabatabaei, H. Younesi, M. Mehrpooya, S. Ramakrishna,
Multi-objective exergy-based optimization of a continuous photobioreactor applied to
produce hydrogen using a novel combination of soft computing techniques, International
Journal of Hydrogen Energy (2016).
[17] M. Hadavifar, H. Younesi, A.A. Zinatizadeh, F. Mahdad, Q. Li, Z. Ghasemi, Application of
integrated ozone and granular activated carbon for decolorization and chemical oxygen
demand reduction of vinasse from alcohol distilleries, Journal of Environmental
Management 170 (2016) 28-36.
[18] M. Hadavifar, N. Bahramifar, H. Younesi, M. Rastakhiz, Q. Li, J. Yu, E. Eftekhari, Removal of
mercury(II) and cadmium(II) ions from synthetic wastewater by a newly synthesized amino
and thiolated multi-walled carbon nanotubes, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical
Engineers 67 (2016) 397-405.
[19] Z. Ghasemi, H. Younesi, A.A. Zinatizadeh, Kinetics and thermodynamics of photocatalytic
degradation of organic pollutants in petroleum refinery wastewater over nano-
TiO<inf>2</inf> supported on Fe-ZSM-5, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical
Engineers 65 (2016) 357-366.
[20] Z. Ghasemi, H. Younesi, A.A. Zinatizadeh, Preparation, characterization and photocatalytic
application of TiO<inf>2</inf>/Fe-ZSM-5 nanocomposite for the treatment of petroleum
refinery wastewater: Optimization of process parameters by response surface
methodology, Chemosphere 159 (2016) 552-564.
[21] Z. Ghasemi, H. Younesi, A.A. Zinatizadeh, Kinetics and thermodynamics of photocatalytic
degradation of organic pollutants in petroleum refinery wastewater over nano-TiO2
supported on Fe-ZSM-5, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 65 (2016)
357-366.
[22] Z. Ghasemi, H. Younesi, A.A. Zinatizadeh, Preparation, characterization and photocatalytic
application of TiO2/Fe-ZSM-5 nanocomposite for the treatment of petroleum refinery
wastewater: Optimization of process parameters by response surface methodology,
Chemosphere 159 (2016) 552-564.
[23] A. Dadak, M. Aghbashlo, M. Tabatabaei, H. Younesi, G. Najafpour, Exergy-based
sustainability assessment of continuous photobiological hydrogen production using
anaerobic bacterium Rhodospirillum rubrum, Journal of Cleaner Production 139 (2016)
157-166.
[24] A. Dadak, M. Aghbashlo, M. Tabatabaei, G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, Sustainability
assessment of photobiological hydrogen production using anaerobic bacteria
(Rhodospirillum rubrum) via exergy concept: Effect of substrate concentrations,
Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy 35 (2016) 1166-1176.
[25] N. Birjandi, H. Younesi, A.A. Ghoreyshi, M. Rahimnejad, Electricity generation, ethanol
fermentation and enhanced glucose degradation in a bio-electro-Fenton system driven by
a microbial fuel cell, Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology 91 (2016) 1868-
1876.
[26] N. Birjandi, H. Younesi, A.A. Ghoreyshi, M. Rahimnejad, Electricity generation through
degradation of organic matters in medicinal herbs wastewater using bio-electro-Fenton
system, Journal of Environmental Management 180 (2016) 390-400.
[27] R. Azarbaijani, L.P. Yeganeh, J. Blom, H. Younesi, S.A.S. Fazeli, M. Tabatabaei, G.H.
Salekdeh, Comparative genome analysis of Oceanimonas sp. GK1, a halotolerant
bacterium with considerable xenobiotics degradation potentials, Annals of Microbiology
66 (2016) 703-716.
[28] A. Asadi, A.A. Zinatizadeh, M. Van Loosdrecht, H. Younesi, Nitrogen removal by
ANAMMOX and simultaneous nitrification-denitrification (SND) processes in a novel single
airlift bioreactor, RSC Advances 6 (2016) 74367-74371.
[29] Z. Alimohammadi, H. Younesi, N. Bahramifar, Batch and Column Adsorption of Reactive
Red 198 from Textile Industry Effluent by Microporous Activated Carbon Developed from
Walnut Shells, Waste and Biomass Valorization 7 (2016) 1255-1270.
[30] A. Aliasghari, M.R. Khorasgani, S. Vaezifar, F. Rahimi, H. Younesi, M. Khoroushi, Evaluation
of antibacterial efficiency of chitosan and chitosan nanoparticles on cariogenic
streptococci: An in vitro study, Iranian Journal of Microbiology 8 (2016) 93-100.
[31] M. Aghbashlo, M. Tabatabaei, S.S. Hosseini, H. Younesi, G. Najafpour, Exergy analysis for
decision making on operational condition of a continuous photobioreactor for hydrogen
production via WGS reaction, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 41 (2016) 2354-
2366.
[32] M. Aghbashlo, M. Tabatabaei, S.S. Hosseini, H. Younesi, G. Najafpour, Performance
analysis of a continuous bioreactor for ethanol and acetate synthesis from syngas via
Clostridium ljungdahlii using exergy concept, Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy
18 (2016) 853-865.
[33] M. Aghbashlo, M. Tabatabaei, A. Dadak, H. Younesi, G. Najafpour, Exergy-based
performance analysis of a continuous stirred bioreactor for ethanol and acetate
fermentation from syngas via Wood-Ljungdahl pathway, Chemical Engineering Science 143
(2016) 36-46.
[34] M. Aghbashlo, S. Hosseinpour, M. Tabatabaei, H. Younesi, G. Najafpour, On the exergetic
optimization of continuous photobiological hydrogen production using hybrid ANFISNSGA-
II (adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system-non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm-
II), Energy 96 (2016) 507-520.
[35] M. Aghbashlo, S. Hosseinpour, M. Tabatabaei, S.S. Hosseini, G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, An
exergetically-sustainable operational condition of a photo-biohydrogen production system
optimized using conventional and innovative fuzzy techniques, Renewable Energy 94
(2016) 605-618.
[36] M. Aghbashlo, S. Hosseinpour, M. Tabatabaei, A. Dadak, H. Younesi, G. Najafpour, Multiobjective
exergetic optimization of continuous photo-biohydrogen production process
using a novel hybrid fuzzy clustering-ranking approach coupled with Radial Basis Function
(RBF) neural network, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 41 (2016) 18418-18430.
[37] M. Khorrami, G.D. Najafpour, H. Younesi, M.N. Hosseinpour, Biodemineralization of
shrimp shell via aerobic and anaerobic conditions: Growth kinetic studies, Environmental
Engineering and Management Journal 14 (2015) 731-736.
[38] M. Javid, N. Bahramifar, H. Younesi, S.M. Taghavi, R. Givehchi, Dry deposition, seasonal
variation and source interpretation of ionic species at Abali, Firouzkouh and Varamin,
Tehran Province, Iran, Atmospheric Research 157 (2015) 74-90.
[39] S.S. Hosseini, M. Aghbashlo, M. Tabatabaei, H. Younesi, G. Najafpour, Exergy analysis of
biohydrogen production from various carbon sources via anaerobic photosynthetic
bacteria (Rhodospirillum rubrum), Energy 93 (2015) 730-739.
[40] S.S. Hosseini, M. Aghbashlo, M. Tabatabaei, G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, Thermodynamic
evaluation of a photobioreactor for hydrogen production from syngas via a locally isolated
Rhodopseudomonas palustris PT, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 40 (2015)
14246-14256.
[41] H. Heydarzadeh, G.D. Najafpour, A. Ghoreishi, H. Younesi, Elimination of hydrogen sulfide
from sour gas in CSTR bioreactor using native isolated strain of sulphur oxidizing bacteria,
Pakistan Journal of Biotechnology 11 (2015) 65-77.
[42] Z. Hajahmadi, H. Younesi, N. Bahramifar, H. Khakpour, K. Pirzadeh, Multicomponent
isotherm for biosorption of Zn(II), CO(II) and Cd(II) from ternary mixture onto pretreated
dried Aspergillus niger biomass, Water Resources and Industry 11 (2015) 71-80.
[43] E. Daneshvar, M. Kousha, M.S. Sohrabi, B. Panahbehagh, A. Bhatnagar, H. Younesi, S.P.K.
Sternberg, Application of response surface methodology for the biosorption of Acid Blue
25 dye using raw and HCl-treated macroalgae, Desalination and Water Treatment 53
(2015) 1710-1723.
[44] M. Bagheri, H. Younesi, S. Hajati, S.M. Borghei, Application of chitosan-citric acid
nanoparticles for removal of chromium (VI), International Journal of Biological
Macromolecules 80 (2015) 431-444.
[45] A. Shahbazi, H. Younesi, A. Badiei, Functionalized nanostructured silica by tetradentateamine
chelating ligand as efficient heavy metals adsorbent : Applications to industrial
effluent treatment, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering 31 (2014) 1598-1607.
[46] P. Salehi, F.M. Tajabadi, H. Younesi, Y. Dashti, Optimization of lead and nickel biosorption
by Cystoseira trinodis (brown algae) using response surface methodology, Clean - Soil, Air,
Water 42 (2014) 243-250.
[47] S.H.R. Sadeghi, Z. Hazbavi, H. Younesi, Sustainable watershed management through
applying appropriate level of soil amendments, Sustainable Watershed Management -
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Watershed Management,
SUWAMA 2014, 2014, p. 183-185.
[48] F. Pakpour, G. Najafpour, M. Tabatabaei, M. Tohidfar, H. Younesi, Biohydrogen
production from CO-rich syngas via a locally isolated Rhodopseudomonas palustris PT,
Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering 37 (2014) 923-930.
[49] Z. Nowrouzi, B. Mohebby, H. Younesi, Influences of nano-chitosan treatment on physical,
mechanical properties and bio resistance of wood, Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood
Science 11 (2014) 174-181.
[50] M. Mohammadi, A.R. Mohamed, G.D. Najafpour, H. Younesi, M.H. Uzir, Effect of organic
substrate on promoting solventogenesis in ethanologenic acetogene clostridium Ljungda
Hlii ATCC 55383, International Journal of Engineering, Transactions B: Applications 27
(2014) 185-194.
[51] M. Mohammadi, A.R. Mohamed, G.D. Najafpour, H. Younesi, M.H. Uzir, Kinetic studies on
fermentative production of biofuel from synthesis gas using clostridium ljungdahlii, The
Scientific World Journal 2014 (2014).
[52] S.M. Kharrazi, H. Younesi, J. Abedini-Torghabeh, Heavy metals concentration changes
during vermicomposting of organic wastesq, Journal of Environmental Studies 40 (2014)
199-210.
[53] S.M. Kharrazi, H. Younesi, J. Abedini-Torghabeh, Microbial biodegradation of waste
materials for nutrients enrichment and heavy metals removal: An integrated compostingvermicomposting
process, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 92 (2014) 41-
48.
[54] H. Khakpour, H. Younesi, M. Mohammadhosseini, Two-stage biosorption of selenium
from aqueous solution using dried biomass of the baker's yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae,
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 2 (2014) 532-542.
[55] A. Heidari, H. Younesi, A. Rashidi, A.A. Ghoreyshi, Evaluation of CO<inf>2</inf> adsorption
with eucalyptus wood based activated carbon modified by ammonia solution through heat
treatment, Chemical Engineering Journal 254 (2014) 503-513.
[56] A. Heidari, H. Younesi, A. Rashidi, A. Ghoreyshi, Adsorptive removal of CO<inf>2</inf> on
highly microporous activated carbons prepared from Eucalyptus camaldulensis wood:
Effect of chemical activation, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 45
(2014) 579-588.
[57] A. Heidari, H. Younesi, A. Rashidi, A. Ghoreyshi, Adsorptive removal of CO2 on highly
microporous activated carbons prepared from Eucalyptus camaldulensis wood: Effect of
chemical activation, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 45 (2014) 579-
588.
[58] A. Heidari, R. Stahl, H. Younesi, A. Rashidi, N. Troeger, A.A. Ghoreyshi, Effect of process
conditions on product yield and composition of fast pyrolysis of Eucalyptus grandis in
fluidized bed reactor, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 20 (2014) 2594-
2602.
[59] M. Hadavifar, N. Bahramifar, H. Younesi, Q. Li, Adsorption of mercury ions from synthetic
and real wastewater aqueous solution by functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotube
with both amino and thiolated groups, Chemical Engineering Journal 237 (2014) 217-228.
[60] M.E. Gatkash, H. Younesi, A. Shahbazi, Nitrate Removal from Aqueous Solution Using
Nanoporous MCM-41 Silica Adsorbent Functionalized with Diamine Group, Water and
Wastewater 25 (2014) 69-76.
[61] A. Badiei, A. Mirahsani, A. Shahbazi, H. Younesi, M. Alizadeh, Adsorptive removal of toxic
dye from aqueous solution and real industrial effluent by tris(2-aminoethyl)amine
functionalized nanoporous silica, Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy 33
(2014) 1242-1250.
[62] G. Zolfaghari, A. Esmaili-Sari, M. Anbia, H. Younesi, M.B. Ghasemian, A zinc oxide-coated
nanoporous carbon adsorbent for lead removal from water: Optimization, equilibrium
modeling, and kinetics studies, International Journal of Environmental Science and
Technology 10 (2013) 325-340.
[63] G. Zolfaghari, A. Esmaili-Sari, M. Anbia, H. Younesi, M. Ghasemian, A zinc oxide-coated
nanoporous carbon adsorbent for lead removal from water: Optimization, equilibrium
modeling, and kinetics studies, International Journal of Environmental Science and
Technology 10 (2013) 325-340.
[64] J. Yousefi, H. Younesi, S.M. Ghasempoury, Co-composting of Municipal Solid Waste with
Sawdust: Improving Compost Quality, Clean - Soil, Air, Water 41 (2013) 185-194.
[65] J. Yousefi, H. Younesi, S.M. Ghasempoury, Co?composting of Municipal Solid Waste with
Sawdust: Improving Compost Quality, CLEAN–Soil, Air, Water 41 (2013) 185-194.
[66] A. Shahbazi, H. Younesi, A. Badiei, Batch and fixed-bed column adsorption of Cu(II), Pb(II)
and Cd(II) from aqueous solution onto functionalised SBA-15 mesoporous silica, Canadian
Journal of Chemical Engineering 91 (2013) 739-750.
[67] P. Salehi, F.M. Tajabadi, H. Younesi, Y. Dashti, Optimization of lead and nickel biosorption
by Cystoseira trinodis (brown algae) using response surface methodology, CLEAN–Soil, Air,
Water (2013).
[68] H. Radnia, A.A. Ghoreyshi, H. Younesi, M. Masomi, K. Pirzadeh, Adsorption of Fe(II) from
aqueous phase by chitosan: Application of physical models and artificial neural network
for prediction of breakthrough, International Journal of Engineering, Transactions B:
Applications 26 (2013) 845-858.
[69] H. Radnia, A. Ghoreyshi, H. Younesi, M. Masomi, K. Pirzadeh, Adsorption of fe (II) from
aqueous phase by chitosan: Application of physical models and artificial neural network
for prediction of breakthrough, International Journal of Engineering-Transactions B:
Applications 26 (2013) 845.
[70] F. Pakpour, G. Najafpour, M. Tabatabaei, M. Tohidfar, H. Younesi, Biohydrogen
production from CO-rich syngas via a locally isolated Rhodopseudomonas palustris PT,
Bioprocess and biosystems engineering (2013) In Press.
[71] H. Khakpour, H. Younesi, M. Mohammadhosseini, Two-stage biosorption of selenium
from aqueous solution using dried biomass of the baker's yeast< i> Saccharomyces
cerevisiae</i>, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (2013).
[72] A. Kazemi, H. Younesi, N. Bahramifar, Assessment of the Variations in the Composition of
the Leachate Generated in Open Dumps in Three Provinces of the Caspian Sea region, Iran,
Iranian Journal of Toxicology 7 (2013) 0-0.
[73] A. Heidari, H. Younesi, A. Rashidi, A. Ghoreyshi, Adsorptive removal of CO2 on highly
microporous activated carbons prepared from Eucalyptus camaldulensis wood: Effect of
chemical activation, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers (2013).
[74] A. Heidari, H. Younesi, Z. Mehraban, H. Heikkinen, Selective adsorption of Pb(II), Cd(II),
and Ni(II) ions from aqueous solution using chitosan-MAA nanoparticles, International
Journal of Biological Macromolecules 61 (2013) 251-263.
[75] A. Heidari, H. Younesi, Z. Mehraban, H. Heikkinen, Selective adsorption of Pb (II), Cd (II),
and Ni (II) ions from aqueous solution using chitosan–MAA nanoparticles, International
journal of biological macromolecules 61 (2013) 251-263.
[76] A. Heidari, R. Stahl, H. Younesi, A. Rashidi, N. Troeger, A.A. Ghoreyshi, Effect of process
conditions on product yield and composition of fast pyrolysis of Eucalyptus grandis in
fluidized bed reactor, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (2013).
[77] F. Ghorbani, H. Younesi, Z. Mehraban, M.S. Çelik, A.A. Ghoreyshi, M. Anbia, Preparation
and characterization of highly pure silica from sedge as agricultural waste and its
utilization in the synthesis of mesoporous silica MCM-41, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of
Chemical Engineers (2013).
[78] F. Ghorbani, H. Younesi, Z. Mehraban, M.S. Celik, A.A. Ghoreyshi, M. Anbia, Aqueous
cadmium ions removal by adsorption on APTMS grafted mesoporous silica MCM-41 in
batch and fixed bed column processes, International Journal of Engineering, Transactions
B: Applications 26 (2013) 473-488.
[79] F. Ghorbani, H. Younesi, The Kinetics of Ethanol Production from Cane Molasses by
Saccharomyces cerevisiae in a Batch Bioreactor, Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery,
Utilization, and Environmental Effects 35 (2013) 1073-1083.
[80] M. Galedar, H. Younesi, Biosorption of ternary cadmium, nickel and cobalt ions from
aqueous solution onto saccharomyces cerevisiae cells: Batch and column studies,
American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology 9 (2013) 47-60.
[81] N. Birjandi, H. Younesi, N. Bahramifar, S. Ghafari, A.A. Zinatizadeh, S. Sethupathi,
Optimization of coagulation-flocculation treatment on paper-recycling wastewater:
Application of response surface methodology, Journal of Environmental Science and
Health, Part A 48 (2013) 1573-1582.
[82] M. Amini, H. Younesi, A.A. Zinatizadeh Lorestani, G. Najafpour, Determination of optimum
conditions for dairy wastewater treatment in UAASB reactor for removal of nutrients,
Bioresource Technology 145 (2013) 71-79.
[83] M. Amini, H. Younesi, G. Najafpour, A.A.Z. Lorestani, M. Anbia, M.A.Z. Modbooni,
Treatment of Synthetic Wastewater by Aerobic-anaerobic Bioreactor with Granular Sludge
Developed for Removal of Nutrients, Water and Wastewater (2013) In Press.
[84] M. Amini, H. Younesi, A.A.Z. Lorestani, G. Najafpour, Determination of optimum
conditions for dairy wastewater treatment in UAASB reactor for removal of nutrients,
Bioresource technology (2013).
[85] M. Amini, H. Younesi, N. Bahramifar, Biosorption of U (VI) from aqueous solution by
Chlorella vulgaris: Equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic studies, Journal of
Environmental Engineering 139 (2013) 410–421.
[86] J. Yousefi, H. Younesi, Z. Hajahmadi, Determination of Optimal Temperature for
Biosorption of Heavy Metal Mixture from Aqueous Solution by Pretreated Biomass of
Aspergillus niger, Water and Wastewater 22 (2012) 37-42.
[87] A. Shahbazi, H. Younesi, A. Badiei, Batch and fixed-bed column adsorption of Cu(II), Pb(II)
and Cd(II) from aqueous solution onto functionalised SBA-15 mesoporous silica, Canadian
Journal of Chemical Engineering (2012).
[88] A. Shahbazi, H. Younesi, A. Badiei, Batch and fixed?bed column adsorption of Cu (II), Pb (II)
and Cd (II) from aqueous solution onto functionalised SBA?15 mesoporous silica, The
Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering (2012).
[89] S.H.R. Sadeghi, M. Kiani Harchegani, H.A. Younesi, Suspended sediment concentration
and particle size distribution, and their relationship with heavy metal content, Journal of
Earth System Science 121 (2012) 63-71.
[90] S. Sadeghi, M.K. Harchegani, H. Younesi, Suspended sediment concentration and particle
size distribution, and their relationship with heavy metal content, Journal of earth system
science 121 (2012) 63-71.
[91] M. Rahimnejad, A.A. Ghoreyshi, G.D. Najafpour, H. Younesi, M. Shakeri, A novel microbial
fuel cell stack for continuous production of clean energy, International Journal of
Hydrogen Energy 37 (2012) 5992-6000.
[92] M. Rahimnejad, A. Ghoreyshi, G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, M. Shakeri, A novel microbial fuel
cell stack for continuous production of clean energy, International journal of hydrogen
energy 37 (2012) 5992-6000.
[93] H. Radnia, A.A. Ghoreyshi, H. Younesi, G.D. Najafpour, Adsorption of Fe (II) ions from
aqueous phase by chitosan adsorbent: equilibrium, kinetic, and thermodynamic studies,
Desalination and Water Treatment 50 (2012) 348-359.
[94] M. Mohammadi, H. Younesi, G. Najafpour, A.R. Mohamed, Sustainable ethanol
fermentation from synthesis gas by Clostridium ljungdahlii in a continuous stirred tank
bioreactor, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology 87 (2012) 837-843.
[95] M. Khorrami, G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, M. Hosseinpour, Production of chitin and chitosan
from shrimp shell in batch culture of Lactobacillus plantarum, Chemical and Biochemical
Engineering Quarterly 26 (2012) 217-223.
[96] S. Kam, A.A. Kenari, H. Younesi, Production of Single Cell Protein in Stickwater by
Lactobacillus acidophilus and Aspergillus niger, Journal of Aquatic Food Product
Technology 21 (2012) 403-417.
[97] M.N. Hosseinpour, G.D. Najafpour, H. Younesi, M. Khorrami, Z. Vaseghi, Lipase production
in solid state fermentation using aspergillus niger: Response surface methodology,
International Journal of Engineering, Transactions B: Applications 25 (2012) 151-159.
[98] M. Hosseinpour, G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, M. Khorrami, Z. Vaseghi, Lipase Production in
Solid State Fermentation Using Aspergillus niger: Response Surface Methodology,
International Journal of Engineering 25 (2012) 151-159.
[99] F. Ghorbani, H. Younesi, Z. Mehraban, M.S. Celik, A. Ghoreyshi, M. Anbia, Aqueous
cadmium ions removal by adsorption on aptms grafted mesoporous silica MCM-41 in
batch and fixed bed column processes, International Journal of Engineering-Transactions
B: Applications 26 (2012) 473.
[100] F. Ghorbani, A.M. Sanati, H. Younesi, A.A. Ghoreyshib, The potential of date-palm leaf ash
as low-cost adsorbent for the removal of Pb(II) ion from aqueous solution, International
Journal of Engineering, Transactions B: Applications 25 (2012) 269-278.
[101] F. Ghorbani, A. Sanati, H. Younesi, A. Ghoreyshi, The Potential of Date-palm Leaf Ash as
Low-cost Adsorbent for the Removal of Pb (II) Ion from Aqueous Solution, International
Journal of Engineering-Transactions B: Applications 25 (2012) 269.
[102] Z. Ghasemi, H. Younesi, Preparation of free-template nanometer-sized Na-A and -X
zeolites from rice husk ash, Waste and Biomass Valorization 3 (2012) 61-74.
[103] Z. Ghasemi, H. Younesi, Preparation of Free-Template Nanometer-Sized Na–A and–X
Zeolites From Rice Husk Ash, Waste and Biomass Valorization 3 (2012) 61-74.
[104] M. Esfahanian, A.H. Ghorbanfarahi, A.A. Ghoreyshi, G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, A.L. Ahmad,
Enhanced bioethanol production in batch fermentation by pervaporation using a PDMS
membrane bioreactor, International Journal of Engineering, Transactions B: Applications
25 (2012) 249-258.
[105] M. Esfahanian, A. Ghorbanfarahi, A. Ghoreyshi, G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, A. Ahmad,
Enhanced Bioethanol Production in Batch Fermentation by Pervaporation Using a PDMS
Membrane Bioreactor, International Journal of Engineering-Transactions B: Applications
25 (2012) 249.
[106] S. Ebrahimi, G. Amini, H. Younesi, G.D. Najafpour, Production of Biodiesel Using Soybean
Oil Catalyzed by Porcine Pancreas Lipase in a Solvent Free System, Middle-East Journal of
Scientific Research 11 (2012) 1323-1327.
[107] N. Birjandi, H. Younesi, N. Bahramifar, M. Hadavifar, Application of Chemical Coagulation
Method for Paper-Recycling Wastewater Treatment, Water and Wastewater 22 (2012) 56-
62.
[108] M.S. Baei, M.J. Hosseinzadeh, H. Younesi, Whey Processing with Nano Chitosan, World
Applied Sciences Journal 19 (2012) 530-537.
[109] M. Amini, H. Younesi, G. Najafpour, A.A. Zinatizadeh-Lorestani, Application of response
surface methodology for simultaneous carbon and nitrogen (SND) removal from dairy
wastewater in batch systems, International Journal of Environmental Studies 69 (2012)
962-986.
[110] M. Amini, H. Younesi, G. Najafpour, A.A.Z. Lorestani, Use of aerobic/anaerobic system for
nutrient removal (C, N, P) in dairy wastewater plant: application of RSM in batch
conditions, New Biotechnology 29 (2012) S50.
[111] G. Zolfaghari, A. Esmaili-Sari, H. Younesi, R.R. Baydokhti, M. Anbia, Surface Modification of
Ordered Nanoporous Carbons CMK-3 via a Chemical Oxidation Approach and its
Application in Removal of Lead Pollution from Water, Proceedings of International
Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (ICEST 2011) (2011).
[112] G. Zolfaghari, A. Esmaili-Sari, M. Anbia, H. Younesi, S. Amirmahmoodi, A. Ghafari-Nazari,
Taguchi optimization approach for Pb (II) and Hg (II) removal from aqueous solutions using
modified mesoporous carbon, Journal of hazardous materials 192 (2011) 1046-1055.
[113] H. Younesi, Z. Ghasemi, Preparation and characterization of nanozeolite NaA from rice
husk at room temperature without organic additives, Journal of Nanomaterials 2011
(2011).
[114] M. Sharifzadeh Baei, G.D. Najafpour, H. Younesi, F. Tabandeh, H. Issazadeh, M.
Khodabandeh, Growth kinetic parameters and biosynthesis of polyhydroxybutyrate in
Cupriavidus necator DSMZ 545 on selected substrates, Chemical Industry and Chemical
Engineering Quarterly 17 (2011) 1-8.
[115] A. Shahbazi, H. Younesi, A. Badiei, F. SBA, Functionalized SBA-15 mesoporous silica by
melamine-based dendrimer amines for adsorptive characteristics of Pb (II), Cu (II) and Cd
(II) heavy metal ions in batch and fixed bed column, Chemical Engineering Journal 168
(2011) 505-518.
[116] A. Shahbazi, H. Younesi, A. Badiei, Functionalized SBA-15 mesoporous silica by melaminebased
dendrimer amines for adsorptive characteristics of Pb(II), Cu(II) and Cd(II) heavy
metal ions in batch and fixed bed column, Chemical Engineering Journal 168 (2011) 505-
518.
[117] H. Radnia, A.A. Ghoreyshi, H. Younesi, Isotherm and Kinetics of Fe (II) Adsorption onto
Chitosan in a Batch Process, Iranica Journal of Energy & Environment 2 (2011) 250-257.
[118] M. Mohammadi, G.D. Najafpour, H. Younesi, P. Lahijani, M.H. Uzir, A.R. Mohamed,
Bioconversion of synthesis gas to second generation biofuels: A review, Renewable and
Sustainable Energy Reviews 15 (2011) 4255-4273.
[119] F. Karbasi, M. Ardjmand, H. Yunesi, A. Safe Kordi, S. Yaghmaei, Investigation of optimum
fermentation condition for PHA production by four species: Hydrogenophaga pseudoflava
DSMZ 1034, azohydromonas lata DSMZ 1123, cupriavidus necator DSMZ 545, Azotobacter
beijinckii DSMZ 1041, World Applied Sciences Journal 14 (2011) 36-47.
[120] M. Hosseinpour, G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, M. Khorrami, Submerged culture studies for
lipase production by Aspergillus niger NCIM 584 on soya flour, Middle East J. Sc. Res 7
(2011) 362-366.
[121] F. Ghorbani, H. Younesi, A. Esmaeili Sari, G. Najafpour, Cane molasses fermentation for
continuous ethanol production in an immobilized cells reactor by Saccharomyces
cerevisiae, Renewable Energy 36 (2011) 503-509.
[122] F. Ghorbani, H. Younesi, A. Esmaeili Sari, G. Najafpour, Cane molasses fermentation for
continuous ethanol production in an immobilized cells reactor by< i> Saccharomyces
cerevisiae</i>, Renewable Energy 36 (2011) 503-509.
[123] Z. Ghasemi, H. Younesi, H. Kazemian, Synthesis of nanozeolite sodalite from rice husk ash
without organic additives, The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering 89 (2011) 601-
608.
[124] Z. Ghasemi, H. Younesi, Preparation and characterization of nanozeolite NaA from rice
husk at room temperature without organic additives, Journal of Nanomaterials 2011
(2011) 50.
[125] M. Fereidouni, H. Younesi, A. Daneshi, M. Sharifzadeh, The effect of carbon source
supplementation on the production of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) by
Cupriavidus necator, Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry 58 (2011) 203-211.
[126] M. Fereidouni, H. Younesi, A. Daneshi, M. Sharifzadeh, The effect of carbon source
supplementation on the production of poly (3?hydroxybutyrate?co?3?hydroxyvalerate) by
Cupriavidus necator, Biotechnology and applied biochemistry 58 (2011) 203-211.
[127] S. Bebekam, A. Abedian, H. Younesi, Production of single cell protein from stickwater of
kilka fish meal factory using Lactobacillus acidophilus and Aspergillus niger, Iranian
Scientific Fisheries Journal 19 (2011) 21-32.
[128] S. Bayat, A.E. Sari, N. Bahramifar, H. Younesi, R.D. Behrooz, Survey of organochlorine
pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls in commercial pasteurized milk in Iran,
Environmental monitoring and assessment 175 (2011) 469-474.
[129] S. Bayat, A. Esmaili Sari, N. Bahramifar, H. Younesi, R. Dahmarde Behrooz, Survey of
organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls in commercial pasteurized milk in
Iran, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 175 (2011) 469-474.
[130] S.M. Baei, G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, F. Tabandeh, H. Issazadeh, M. Khodabandeh, Growth
kinetic parameters and biosynthesis of polyhydroxybutyrate in Cupriavidus necator DSMZ
545 on selected substrates, Chemical Industry and Chemical Engineering Quarterly/CICEQ
17 (2011) 1-8.
[131] A.A.L. Zinatizadeh, M. Pirsaheb, H. Bonakdari, H. Younesi, Response surface analysis of
effects of hydraulic retention time and influent feed concentration on performance of an
UASFF bioreactor, Waste Management 30 (2010) 1798-1807.
[132] A. Zinatizadeh, M. Pirsaheb, H. Bonakdari, H. Younesi, Response surface analysis of effects
of hydraulic retention time and influent feed concentration on performance of an UASFF
bioreactor, Waste management 30 (2010) 1798-1807.
[133] H.S. Nasrollahzadeh, G.D. Najafpour, M. Pazouki, H. Younesi, A.A. Zinatizadeh,
Biodegradation of phenanthrene in an anaerobic batch reactor: Growth kinetics, Chemical
Industry and Chemical Engineering Quarterly 16 (2010) 157-165.
[134] H. Nasrollahzadeh, G. Najafpour, M. Pazouki, H. Younesi, A. Zinatizadeh, M. Mohammadi,
Biodegradation of phenanthrene in an anaerobic batch reactor: Growth kinetics, Chemical
Industry and Chemical Engineering Quarterly/CICEQ 16 (2010) 157-165.
[135] M. Khorrami, G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, G. Amini, Growth Kinetics and Demineralization of
Shrimp Shell Using Lactobacillus plantarum PTCC 1058 on Various Carbon Sources, Iranica
Journal of Energy and Environment (IJEE) 1 (2010) 132-136.
[136] A. Heydari, H. Younesi, Z. Mehraban, Removal of Cd (II), Ni (II), and Pb (II) ions in an
aqueous solution by chemically modified nanoporous MCM-41, Water and Wastewater
(2010).
[137] M. Hadavifar, A.A. Zinatizadeh, H. Younesi, M. Galehdar, Fenton and photo-Fenton
treatment of distillery effluent and optimization of treatment conditions with response
surface methodology, Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering 5 (2010) 454-464.
[138] M. Hadavifar, A.A. Zinatizadeh, H. Younesi, M. Galehdar, Fenton and photo?Fenton
treatment of distillery effluent and optimization of treatment conditions with response
surface methodology, Asia?Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering 5 (2010) 454-464.
[139] A. Daneshi, H. Younesi, S.M. Ghasempouri, M. Sharifzadeh, Production of poly-3-
hydroxybutyrate by Cupriavidus necator from corn syrup: statistical modeling and
optimization of biomass yield and volumetric productivity, Journal of Chemical Technology
and Biotechnology 85 (2010) 1528-1539.
[140] M.S. Baei, G. Najafpour, Z. Lasemi, F. Tabandeh, H. Younesi, H. Issazadeh, M.
Khodabandeh, Optimization PHAs production from dairy industry wastewater (cheese
whey) by Azohydromonas lata DSMZ 1123, Iranica Journal of Energy and Environment 1
(2010) 132-136.
[141] M. Amini, H. Younesi, N. Bahramifar, Characterization and Optimization of Uranium
Adsorption using Chlorella vulgaris: A Tool in Management of Dangerous Effluents, Journal
of Biotechnology 150 (2010) 553-554.
[142] A.A.L. Zinatizadeh, H. Younesi, H. Bonakdari, M. Pirsaheb, M. Pazouki, G.D. Najafpour, M.
Hasnain Isa, Effects of process factors on biological activity of granular sludge grown in an
UASFF bioreactor, Renewable Energy 34 (2009) 1245-1251.
[143] A. Zinatizadeh, H. Younesi, H. Bonakdari, M. Pirsaheb, M. Pazouki, G. Najafpour, M.
Hasnain Isa, Effects of process factors on biological activity of granular sludge grown in an
UASFF bioreactor, Renewable Energy 34 (2009) 1245-1251.
[144] A. Heidari, H. Younesi, A.A.L. Zinatizadeh, Controllable synthesis of flower-like ZnO
nanostructure with hydrothermal method, International Journal of Engineering,
Transactions B: Applications 22 (2009) 283-290.
[145] A. Heidari, H. Younesi, A. Zinatizadeh, Controllable synthesis of flower-like zno
nanostructure with hydrothermal method (research note), International Journal of
Engineering-Transactions B: Applications 22 (2009) 283.
[146] A. Heidari, H. Younesi, Z. Mehraban, Removal of Ni (II), Cd (II), and Pb (II) from a ternary
aqueous solution by amino functionalized mesoporous and nano mesoporous silica,
Chemical Engineering Journal 153 (2009) 70-79.
[147] M. Hadavifar, H. Younesi, A. Zinatizadeh, Application of ozone and granular activated
carbon for distillery effluent treatment, J. of Water Wastewater 74 (2009) 10-18.
[148] M. Galehdar, H. Younesi, M. Hadavifar, A.A. Zinatizadeh, Optimization of a photo-assisted
Fenton oxidation process: A statistical model for MDF effluent treatment, Clean - Soil, Air,
Water 37 (2009) 629-637.
[149] M. Galehdar, H. Younesi, M. Hadavifar, A.A. Zinatizadeh, Optimization of a Photo?assisted
Fenton Oxidation Process: A Statistical Model for MDF Effluent Treatment, CLEAN–Soil,
Air, Water 37 (2009) 629-637.
[150] M. Fereidouni, A. Daneshi, H. Younesi, Biosorption equilibria of binary Cd (II) and Ni (II)
systems onto Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Ralstonia eutropha cells: Application of
response surface methodology, Journal of Hazardous Materials 168 (2009) 1437-1448.
[151] M.S. Baei, G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, F. Tabandeh, H. Eisazadeh, Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate)
synthesis by Cupriavidus necator DSMZ 545 utilizing various carbon sources, World
Applied Science Journal 7 (2009) 157-161.
[152] M. Amini, H. Younesi, N. Bahramifar, Statistical modeling and optimization of the
cadmium biosorption process in an aqueous solution using Aspergillus niger, Colloids and
Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 337 (2009) 67-73.
[153] M. Amini, H. Younesi, N. Bahramifar, Biosorption of nickel (II) from aqueous solution by
Aspergillus niger: Response surface methodology and isotherm study, Chemosphere 75
(2009) 1483-1491.
[154] M. Amini, H. Younesi, Biosorption of Cd (II), Ni (II) and Pb (II) from aqueous solution by
dried biomass of Aspergillus niger: application of response surface methodology to the
optimization of process parameters, CLEAN–Soil, Air, Water 37 (2009) 776-786.
[155] H. Younesi, G. Najafpour, K.S. Ku Ismail, A.R. Mohamed, A.H. Kamaruddin, Biohydrogen
production in a continuous stirred tank bioreactor from synthesis gas by anaerobic
photosynthetic bacterium: Rhodopirillum rubrum, Bioresource technology 99 (2008) 2612-
2619.
[156] M. Sharifzadeh Baei, M. Mahmoudi, H. Yunesi, A kinetic model for citric acid production
from apple pomac by Aspergillus niger, African Journal of Biotechnology 7 (2008) 3487-
3489.
[157] K.S.K. Ismail, G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, A.R. Mohamed, A.H. Kamaruddin, Biological
hydrogen production from CO: Bioreactor performance, Biochemical Engineering Journal
39 (2008) 468-477.
[158] F. Ghorbani, H. Younesi, S.M. Ghasempouri, A.A. Zinatizadeh, M. Amini, A. Daneshi,
Application of response surface methodology for optimization of cadmium biosorption in
an aqueous solution by Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Chemical Engineering Journal 145
(2008) 267-275.
[159] F. Ghorbani, H. Younesi, Biosorption of cadmium (II) ions by Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
biomass from aqueous solutions, J. of Water and Wastewater 68 (2008) 33-39.
[160] A. Daneshi, H. Younesi, M. Ghasempouri, M. Sharifzedeh, Production of biodegradable
biopolymer, poly-3-hydroxybutirate, from corn syrup byRalstonia eutropha: Effect of
nitrogen source, Journal of Biotechnology 136 (2008) S424.
[161] M. Amini, H. Younesi, N. Bahramifar, A.A.Z. Lorestani, F. Ghorbani, A. Daneshi, M.
Sharifzadeh, Application of response surface methodology for optimization of lead
biosorption in an aqueous solution by Aspergillus niger, Journal of hazardous materials
154 (2008) 694-702.
[162] A. Abedian, S. Kam, H. Younesi, J. Seyfabadi, Preliminary study for production of single cell
protein from stickwater by< i> Lactobacillus acidophilus</i>, Journal of Biotechnology 136
(2008) S598.
[163] G.D. Najafpour, H. Younesi, Bioconversion of synthesis gas to hydrogen using a lightdependent
photosynthetic bacterium, Rhodospirillum rubrum, World Journal of
Microbiology and Biotechnology 23 (2007) 275-284.
[164] G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, Bioconversion of synthesis gas to hydrogen using a lightdependent
photosynthetic bacterium, Rhodospirillum rubrum, World Journal of
Microbiology and Biotechnology 23 (2007) 275-284.
[165] H. Younesi, G. Najafpour, A.R. Mohamed, Liquid fuel production from synthesis gas via
fermentation process in a continuous tank bioreactor (CSTBR) using Clostridium
ljungdahlii, Iranian Journal Biotechnology 4 (2006) 45-53.
[166] G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, A.R. Mohamed, A survey on various carbon sources for
biological hydrogen production via the water-gas reaction using a photosynthetic
bacterium (Rhodospirillum rubrum), Energy Sources, Part A 28 (2006) 1013-1026.
[167] G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, Ethanol and acetate synthesis from waste gas using batch
culture of Clostridium ljungdahlii, Enzyme and microbial technology 38 (2006) 223-228.
[168] H. Younesi, G. Najafpour, A.R. Mohamed, Ethanol and acetate production from synthesis
gas via fermentation processes using anaerobic bacterium, Clostridium ljungdahlii,
Biochemical Engineering Journal 27 (2005) 110-119.
[169] G.D. Najafpour, H. Younesi, A. Mohamed, A. Harun, Hydrogen evolution from synthesis
gas using photosynthetatic bacterium, rhodospirillum rubrum, on various acetate
concentration, International Journal of Engineering Science 16 (2005) 1-8.
[170] G.D. Najafpour, H. Younesi, Dynamic model for production of biohydrogen via water-gas
shift reaction, International Journal of Engineering, Transactions B: Applications 18 (2005)
145-152.
[171] G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, K.S.K. Ismail, A.R. Mohamed, A.H. Kamaruddin, Photobiological
hydrogen production from synthesis gas: Carbon sources, K<inf>L</inf>a and kinetics
evaluation, Developments in Chemical Engineering and Mineral Processing 13 (2005) 549-
562.
[172] G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, K. Ismail, A. Mohamed, A. Kamaruddin, Photobiological
hydrogen production from synthesis gas: carbon sources, KL a and kinetics evaluation,
Developments in Chemical Engineering and Mineral Processing 13 (2005) 549-562.
[173] G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, Hydrogen Production from Synthesis Gas Using the
Photosynthetic Bacterium Rhodospirillum rubrum, ASEAN Journal of Chemical Engineering
5 (2005) 35-44.
[174] G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, Bioconversion of Waste Gases into Biofuel via Fermentation in a
Continuous Stirred Tank Bioreactor, Malaysian Journal of Microbiology 1 (2005) 123-117.
[175] G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, Research note dynamic model for production of biohydrogen
via water-gas shift reaction, International Journal of Engineering 18 (2005) 145.
[176] G. Najafpour, H.A. Yieng, H. Younesi, A. Zinatizadeh, Effect of organic loading on
performance of rotating biological contactors using palm oil mill effluents, Process
Biochemistry 40 (2005) 2879-2884.
[177] G. Najafpour, K.S.K. Ismail, H. Younesi, A.R. Mohamed, A.H. Kamaruddin, Hydrogen as
clean fuel via continuous fermentation by anaerobic photosynthetic bacteria,
Rhodospirillum rubrum, African Journal of Biotechnology 3 (2005) 503-507.
[178] A. Heidari, H. Younesi, A. Zinatizadeh, Controllable synthesis of flower-like zno
nanostructure with hydrothermal method, International Journal of Engineering 18 (2005)
145-152.
[179] G.D. Najafpour, H. younesi, L. wai, Saponification of palm oil and development of
amphoteric transparent soap, International Journal of Engineering Science 15 (2004) 83-
90.
[180] G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, K. Syahidah Ku Ismail, Ethanol fermentation in an immobilized
cell reactor using Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Bioresource Technology 92 (2004) 251-260.
[181] G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, A.R. Mohamed, Effect of organic substrate on hydrogen
production from synthesis gas using Rhodospirillum rubrum, in batch culture, Biochemical
engineering journal 21 (2004) 123-130.
[182] G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, K.S. Ku Ismail, Ethanol fermentation in an immobilized cell
reactor using Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Bioresource Technology 92 (2004) 251-260.
[183] G. Najafpour, K.S.K. Ismail, H. Younesi, A.R. Mohamed, A.H. Kamaruddin, Performance of
biological hydrogen production process from synthesis gas, mass transfer in batch and
continuous bioreactors, International Journal of Engineering, Transactions B: Applications
17 (2004) 105-120.
[184] G. Najafpour, K.S.K. Ismail, H. Younesi, A.R. Mohamed, A.H. Kamaruddin, Hydrogen as
clean fuel via continuous fermentation by anaerobic photosynthetic bacteria,
Rhodospirillum rubrum, African Journal of Biotechnology 3 (2004) 503-507.
[185] G. Najafpour, K.S.K. Ismail, H. Younesi, A. Mohamed, A. Harun, Performance of biological
hydrogen production process from synthesis gas, mass transfer in batch and continuous
bioreactors, International Journal of Engineering Transactions B 17 (2004) 105-120.
[186] G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, A. Mohamed, Continuous hydrogen production via fermentation
of synthesis gas, Petroleum and Coal 45 (2003) 154-158.
[187] G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, A.R. Mohamad, A.H. Kamaruddin, Bioconversion of synthesis gas
to ethanol in a CSTR, (2003).
[188] G. Najafpour, H. Younesi, Effect of culture's initial pH on hydrogen production from
synthesis gas using Rhodospirillum rubrum, Journal of the Polish Mineral Engineering
Society 4 (2003) 29-40.
[189] A. Shahbazi, H. Younesi, A. Badiei, Synthesis of organic-inorganic hybrid amine based on
nanostructured silicate materials and its application for removal of heavy metal ions from
aqueous solution.
[190] L. Ekhlasi, H. Younesi, Z. Mehraban, N. Bahramifar, Synthesis and Application of Chitosan
Nanoparticles for Removal of Lead Ions from Aqueous Solutions.
PUBLICATION (International Conferences)
1. G. Zolfaghari , A. Esmaili-Sari, H. Younesi, R. Rajabi Baydokhti and M. Anbia,
(2011). Surface modification of ordered nanoporous carbons CMK-3 via a
chemical oxidation approach and its application in removal of lead pollution from
water. 2011 2nd International Conference on Environmental Science and
Technology, IPCBEE vol.6 (2011) © (2011) IACSIT Press, Singapore.
2. A. Shahbazi, H. Younesi, A. Badiei, (2010), Batch and fixed-bed column adsorption of
heavy metals from aqueous solution by functionalized nano-porous silica, International
conference on Environment 2010, 13-15th December, Penang, Malaysia, pp. 214.
3. M. Esfahanian, G.D., Najafpour, A.A. Ghoreyshi, H. Younesi, A.L. Ahmad, (2010),
Optimization of ethanol production by Saccaromyces cerevisiae as function of pH and
temperature: Batch fermentation, International conference on Environment 2010, 13-15th
December, Penang, Malaysia, pp. 66.
4. M. Amini, H. Younesi, N., (2010) Characterization and optimization of uranium
adsorption using Chlorella vugaris: A tool in management of dangerous effluents. Journal
of Biotechnology. 150S, S1-S576, 14th International Biotechnology Symposium and
Exhibition, Rimini, Italy.
5. Z. Ghasemi, H. Younesi, and H. Kazemian, (2009) Preparation of sodalaite nanozeolite
from rice husk ash without organic additives organic additives ?International Symposium
on Relations between and Homogeneous ?Stockholm ?SWEDEN
6. Daneshi, A., Younesi, H., Ghasempouri, M., and Sharifzedeh, M., (2008) Production of
biodegradable biopolymer, poly-3-hydroxybutirate, from corn syrup by Ralstonia ?13th
International Biotechnology Symposium and Exihibition, Dalia, china.
7. AAbedian, M., Kam, S., Younesi, H., and Seyfabadi, J., (2008) Preliminary study for
production of single cell protein from stickwater by Lactobacillus acidophilus ?13th
International Biotechnology Symposium and Exihibition, Dalian, china.
8. Sharifzedeh, M., Najafpour, G., Tabandeh, F., Younesi, H., and Esazadeh, E. (2008)
Accumulation of poly-?-hydroxybutyrate in Azohydromonas latat ?International
Conference on Environment 2008, Penang, Malaysia.
9. Ghasem, N., Amini Rad, H., Asadi, M., Younesi, H., (2008) An investigation on VOCs
biodegradation from a contaminated air stream using biofilter ?International Conference on
Environmental Research and Technology ?penang ?Malaysia .
10. Z. Ghasemi, H. Younesi, Ghasem, N., and Zinatizadeh, A.A. (2008). Synthesis of
nanozeolite ZSM-5 from rice husk ash for removal of industrial organic pollutants of
wastewater ?Iran International Zeolite Conference (IIZC'08) Tehran, Iran.
11. Kalbasi, M., Peymankia, M., Younesi, H., (2006) An investigation of seasonal changes of
coliforms bacteria in Noor-Roud river in Mazandaran state, Iran ?International Conference
on Environment ?Penang ?Malaysia .
12. Ku Syahidah, K.I, Younesi, H., Najafpour, G.D., Kamaruddin, A.H. & Mohamed, A.R.
(2006). Biohydrogen production from synthesis gas: effect of sparger type. Malaysian
Technical Universities Conference on Engineering and Technology 2006, 19th-20th
December, Johor, Malaysia.
13. Kalbassi, M.R., Younesi, H., Peymankia, M. and Moghadam, Y. An investigation of
seasonal changes of coliforms bacteria in Noor-Roud river in mazandaran state, Iran,
International Conference on Environment 2006 (ICENV 2006) 13-15 November 2006,
Penang, Malaysia.
14. Najafpour, G.D.& Younesi, H. (2005). Bioethanol synthesis for liquid fuel using
Rhodospirillum rubrum and Clostridium ljungdahlii. The 4th national congress on
biotechnology in Islamic Repoblic of Iran, Karman (Mahan). 15-17 August.
15. Najafpour, G.D., Sim, J.H., Younesi, H. & Kamaruddin, A.H. (2004). Bioconversion of
syngas to renewable fuel using biocatalysts influence of organic compounds on hydrogen
production by Rhodospirillum rubrum. The 18th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical
Engineers, SOMChE 2004, Universiti Technology Petronas, Perak, Malaysia.
16. Najafpour, G.D., Ku Syahidah, K.I, Younesi, H., Mohamed, A.R. & Kamaruddin, A.H.
(2003). Mass transfer effects in photobiological production of hydrogen. International
Conference on Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota
Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. 1, 54 - 58, ICCBPE 2003.
17. Najafpour, G., Younesi, H., Sim, J.H., Yap, Y.M., Ku Ismail, K.S., Abdul Raman, M. &
Kamaruddin, A.H. (2004). Mathematical modeling of growth kinetics in microbial
population. 1st national postgraduate colloquium. School of Chemical Engineering, USM,
NAPCOL 2004, 295-300.
18. Najafpour, G.D., Younesi, H. & Mohamed, A.R. (2004). Steady state carbon monoxide
transport model in photosynthetic bacteria for production of hydrogen. Regional
Conference on Ecological and Environmental Modeling (ECOMOD), Universiti Sains
Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia.
19. Najafpour, G.D., Younesi, H., & Mohamed, A.R. (2004). Continuous biological hydrogen
production from waste gases using photosynthetic bacterium Rhodospirillum rubrum.
Proceeding of International Seminar on Solid State Fermentation, Universiti Sains
Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia.
20. Najafpour, G.D., Yieng, H.A., Zinatizadeh, A.L. & Younesi, H. (2003). Biological
treatment of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) in rotary disc contactors, Using
Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The 17th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers,
SOMChE 2003, Penang, Malaysia. 680-686, Dec. 2003.
21. Najafpour, G.D., Younesi, H. & Mohamed, A.R. (2003). Continuous hydrogen
production via fermentation of synthesis gas. 41st International Petroleum
Conference, Bratislava, Slovak. Pp I-i-6, Oct. 2003.
22. Najafpour, G.D., Younesi, H. & Mohamed, A.R. (2003). Growth of Rhodospirillum
rubrum as a light dependent photosynthetic bacterium in bioconversion of synthesis gas to
hydrogen. International Symposium on Bioprocess and Biomolecular Engineering,
ECUST, Shanghai China. 125, Dec. 2003.
23. Najafpour, G.D., Younesi, H., Mohamed, A.R. & Kamaruddin, A.H. (2003). Production of
fuels and chemicals from synthesis gas using anaerobic bacteria, Rhodospirillum rubrum
and Clostridium ljungdahlii. Environment 2003, February 18-19, 2003. 23-29, Universiti
Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia.
24. Najafpour, G.D., Younesi, H., Ku Syahidah K.I., Mohamed, A.R. & Kamaruddin, A.H.
(2003). Influence of organic compounds on hydrogen production by Rhodospirillum
rubrum. The 17th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, SOMChE 2003, Penang,
Malaysia. 376-381, Dec. 2003.
25. Najafpour, G.D., Younesi, H., Ku Syahidah K.I., Mohamed, A.R. & Kamaruddin, A.H.
(2003). Hydrogen evolution from synthesis gas using Rhodospirillum rubrum, on various
acetate concentrations. Regional Symposium on Chemical Engineering (RSCE 2003).
Reference no. 18, 100, Manila, Philippines, Dec. 1-3, 2003.
26. Najafpour, G.D., Younesi, H., Ku Ismail, K.S., Mohamed, A.R. & Kamaruddin, A.H.
(2003). Hydrogen as clean fuel via continuous fermentation by Rhodospirillum rubrum.
Environment 2003, February 18-19, 2003. 199 -202, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang,
Malaysia.
27. Najafpour, G.D., Younesi, H., Ku Ismail, K.S., Mohamed, A.R. & Kamaruddin, A.H.
(2003). Effect of culture’s initial ph on hydrogen production from synthesized gas by
Rhodospirillum rubrum. International Conference on Chemical and Bioprocess
Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. 1, 154 - 160,
ICCBPE 2003.
28. Najafpour, G.D., Younesi, H., Ku Syahidah K.I., Mohamed, A.R. & Kamaruddin, A.H.
(2002). Production of hydrogen from synthesis gas using Rhodospirillum rubrum, batch
fermentation. Regional Symposium on Chemical Engineering (RSCE 2002) & 16th
Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE 2002). 1, 28-30, Oct. 2002, Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia.
29. Najafpour, G.D. & Younesi, H. (1999). Improvement of wet strength of cardboard with
urea-formaldehyde, coating with PVC and alkyd resins. 2nd Colloquium Potential
Utilization of Starch and Lignocellulosic Material for value Added Application,
Lignocellulose’99, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. 1-7, 30 November 1999.
Registered Patents
Formulation of Transparent Soap and Natural Biodegradable Liquid Detergent from Palm Oil’s
Fatty Acids, Patented in Malaysia SIRIM: ISD 426/13/1, [NS/2002-09/146], 2004.