Jafar Towfighi
Professor
Speciality: kinetics and reactor design
  • BS/BA: Chemical Engineering
  • MS: Chemical Engineering
  • PhD: Chemical Engineering
  • Phone: 82883311
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  • Email: towfighi@modares.ac.ir
    • Address: School of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University
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REZUME
 
 
                                           Full Professor of Chemical Engineering
                                                Tarbiat Modarres University
 
                                                                  Last Up date:3.Feb. 2013
 
 
 
Personal:
 
  • First Name: JAFAR
  • Last Name: TOWFIGHI DARIAN
  • Date & Place of Birth: 19.03.1956, Tehran, Iran
  • Citizenship: Iranian
 
 
 
Contact:
 
  • Phone: +98 21 82883311
  • Fax: +98 21 82883311
  • P.O. Box: 14115-143, Tehran, Iran
  • Email: towfighi@modares.ac.ir
  • Mailing Address:                         
                                     Department of Chemical Engineering                             
                                                                      Faculty of Engineering                             
                                                                      Tarbiat Modares University                           
                                                                       P.O. Box: 14115-143, Tehran, Iran
 
 
 
Education:
 
  • M.Sc. in Chemical Eng., Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran, 1981
  • Ph.D. in Chemical Eng., Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania, 1986.
 
 
Positions:
 
  • Head of Faculty of Energy, Sharif University of Technology,  2008-2010
  • Minister of Science, Research and Technology  2003- 2005
  • President of Council for Higher Education Development 2003-2005
  • President of Supreme Council for Educational Planning 2003-2005
  • Member of Supreme Council for Cultural Revolution 2003- 2005
  • Member of Supreme Council for General Education 1997-2005
  • Deputy Minister for Education, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology 1997-2003
  • Vice President of Council for Higher Education Development 1997-2003
  • President of Central Committee for Faculty Recruitment 1997-2003
  • President of Central Committee for Faculty Promotion 1997-2003
  • Head of Institute for Research and Educational Planning 1999-2003
  • Advisor to Deputy Minister for Education, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology 1996-1997
  • Vice Chancellor for Educational Affairs, Tarbiat Modares University 1990-1996
  • Head of Engineering Faculty, Tarbiat Modares University 1987-1990
 
 
 
 Teaching Experiences:
 
a: Undergraduate Courses:
 
        ·Kinetics & Reactor Design
        ·Basic Principles & Calculations in Chem. Eng.
 
 
b: Graduate Courses:
 
        ·Advanced Kinetics & Reactor Design
        ·Mathematical Modeling & Simulation
        ·Heterogeneous Catalysis
        ·Design & Control of Biochemical Reactors
        ·Industrial Reactors
        ·Policy making and Planning in Higher Education
 
 
Research Areas:
 
        ·Optimal Control of Pyrolysis Reactors
        ·Thermal & Catalytic Cracking
        ·Reforming to Synthesis Gas
        ·Process Modeling & Simulation
        ·Kinetic Models for Thermal Cracking Reactions
        ·Reactor & Bioreactor Design
        ·Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA)
        ·Gas Sweetening
 
 
 
 
Experimental Set up:
 
 
·        Thermal Cracking of Light and Heavy Hydrocarbons
 
·        Catalytic Thermal Cracking for Light Olefins
 
·        Pressure & Vaccum Swing Adsorption
 
·        Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Alkanes
 
·        Methanol To Olefin Experimental Set up
 
 
 
 
Research & Development Projects:
 
 
 
  • Design and Construction of a Vaccume Swing Adsorption Pilot Plant for Separation of CO2 from Flue Gases, Oil Ministry, Executive Director, 2012
 
  • Investigation of Challenges and Obstacles for Technology Development in Oil Industries, Ministry of Oil, Islamic Republic of Iran, Executive Director, 2011
 
  • Synthesis of Carbon Nano Tubes Catalysts for Light Olefins Production from Thermal-Catalytic Cracking of Naphtha, Iran National Science Foundation(INSF), Executive Director, 2011
 
  • Technology Development of PSA, National Iranian Gas Company, Executive Director, (2008)
 
  • Feasibility Study of Methanol Reduction Methods in the Bottom of Methanol Distillation Column, Kharg Petrochemical Complex, Executive Director, (2008)
 
 
  • Separation of Carbon Dioxide from Tail Gases using Adsorption Columns in Lab. Scale, National Iran Gas Company, M. R. Mehrnia, Supervisor, 2008
 
  • Design and Set up of an Experimental Thermal Cracking Furnace, Petrochemical Research & Development Corporation, Executive Director, 2007
 
        ·        Design and Set up of a PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) Pilot    Plant for Separation of Gaseous Mixtures, Executive Director, (2005).
 
        ·        Technical and Economic Evaluation of Olefin Unit of Abadan Petrochemical Company, Executive Director, (2003).
 
        ·        Software Preparation for Simulation of Olefin Furnaces of Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex, Executive Director, (2001).
 
        ·        Software Preparation for Simulation of Olefin Furnaces of Abadan Petrochemical Complex, Executive Director, (2002).
 
        ·        Basic Design of an Industrial Olefin Furnace in Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex, Executive Director, (2001).
 
        ·        Software Preparation for Simulation of Olefin Furnaces of Arak Petrochemical Complex, Executive Director, (2000).
 
        ·        Optimization of Tabriz OlefinPlant Furnaces, Executive Director,(1998).
 
        ·        Process Design of Amir Kabir Olefin Plant with Gas and Liquid Feed stocks 520000 TPY, Executive Director, (1998).
 
        ·        Process Design of Sixth Olefin Plant 230000 TPY, Executive Director, (1997).
 
 
 
M.Sc. Thesis Supervisor & Co supervisor:    More than 100
 
  • The effect of different templates on SAPO-34 synthesis for conversion of methanol to light olefin , Sh. Masoumi, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University,.....
 
  • The effects of the Si and Al precursors on the synthesis of SAPO-34 catalyst for conversion of methanol to light olefins, Z. Kooshki, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University,…
 
  • The effects of different Si/Al and H2O/Al ratios on the synthesis of SAPO-34 for conversion of methanol to light olefins, K. Rahimi, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University,……….
 
  • Micro Kinetic Modeling of Oxidative Desulfurization with Ultrasound, N. Abdous, M. Omidkhah, J. Towfighi , Tarbiat Modares University,……………
 
  • Effect of  Graining of Core-Shell Catalysts in Naphtha Thermal Catalytic  Cracking for Light Olefins Production, S. M. Mousavi, M. Manteghian,        J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University,…………
 
  • The Effect of Support Thickness of Core-shell Catalyst in Naphta Thermal Catalytic Cracking for Light Olefins Production, A. Motallebzade, M. Manteghian, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University,….
 
  • Synthesis of Ce and Zr/SAPO nanocatalysts for light olefins production, A. Zeinali, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 31.Dec.2012
 
  • Synthesis of Ce-Zr / HZSM-5 catalysts for light olefin production, F. Momayyez, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University,18.Nov.2012
 
  • Seperation of CO2 / N2 Mixture with Vaccum Pressure Swing Adsorption, F. Rezaie, S. M. Sadrameli, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 30.Dec.2012
 
  • Synthesis of Zeolite Catalysts using Nano Metal Particles for Production of Light Olefins, N. Taghipur, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 21.Jan.2012 
 
  • Effect of Core-Shell Catalysts on the Catalytic-Thermal Cracking of Naphtha, S. Tazarve, M. Manteghian, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 28.Jan.2012
 
  • Synthesis of CNT based catalysts for Production of Light Olefins, S. Sheibani, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 21.Jan.2012
 
  • Mercaptan Removal from Gas Streams Using Alumina Based Catalysts, K. Nazeri, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 23.Feb.2011
 
  • Hydrogen Removal from Gas Streams Using Modified SiC Adsorbent, M. Moradi, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 22.jun.2011
 
  • Increasing the Stability of Transition Metal Zeolite Catalyst in the Termal-Catalytic Cracking of Naphtha, M. Teimuri, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 18.Apr.2011
 
  • Increasing the Stability of Rare Earth Metal Zeolite Catalyst in the Thermal – Catalytic Cracking of Naphtha, F. Khodadian, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 20.Apr.2011
 
  • Mercaptan Removal from Natural Gas using Functional CNTs, M. Farahzadi, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 02.Mar.2011
 
  • Experimental and theoretical Investigation of   adsorption by Nano Active carbon, M. Afsari, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 26.Jan.2011
 
  • Experimental Study of Thermal – Catalytic Cracking of Naphtha using Fe Over  Carbon Nano Tube Support, M. Alyani, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 13.Mar.2010
 
  • Experimental Study of N2/CO2 Separation using CMS in PSA, S. Mohajerani, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 06.Jul.2010
 
  • Experimental Study of N2/CO2 Separation using Zeolite 13X in PSA, M. Keyhanizadeh, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 06.Jul.2010
 
  • Experimental Investigation of Methane Reforming in Microreactor for Syn. Gas Production, N. Hoseini, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 02.Mar.2010
 
  • Experimental Study of Thermal-Catalytic Cracking of Naphtha on CNT Modified by Rare Earth Metals for Olefin Production, K. Keyvanloo, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 02.Mar.2010
 
  • Experimental Study and Kinetic Modeling of Thermal Cracking of Olefin 12th Feed, M. Sedighi, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, (10.June.2009)
 
  • The Effect of Cycle Time on the Performance of Nitrogen Separation from Air by PSA, S. Sepehri, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, (10.Oct.2009)
 
  • The Effect of Pressure on Separation of Nitrogen from Air by PSA, N. Rahmati, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, ( 14.June.2009)
 
  • Manufacture of Zinc Oxide nanorods and its application for separation of sulfur dioxide from tail gas, R. Habibi, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, ( 10.Jan.2009)
 
  • Modeling and Simulation of Recombinant Production in a Batch Mixed Bioreactor, B. Zolfaghari, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, ( 27.Oct.2007)
 
  • Investigation of Effective Parameters on adsorption of HF by Aluminum Oxide Adsorbent, J. Jannesary, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 27.Sep.2008
 
  • The Effect of Feed Composition on Product Distribution in Thermal Cracking of Naphtha, Z. Momen, R. Karimzadeh, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, (24.May.2008)
 
  • Design and Set up of a Plug Flow Reactor for Anaerobic Digestion of Food Wastes, Sh. Hormozdi, M. Nosrati, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, (18.Dec.2007)
 
  • Investigation of CMS for Separation of Nitrogen from Air Using PSA, Sh. Hoseinzadeh, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, (15.March.2008)
 
 
  • Investigation of 13X Adsorbent for Separation of Oxygen from Air using PSA, Z. Moghaddaszadeh, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, ( 1.March.2008)
 
  • Experimental Study and Modeling of Kerosene Thermal Cracking, S. Sharifian, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, ( 06.May.2008)
 
  • Experimental Study and Modeling of Naphtha Thermal Cracking, H. Ghassabzadeh, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, ( 21.Feb.2008)
 
  • Modeling and Simulation of Recombinant Human Interferon Gama Production in a Stirred Fed- Batch Bioreactor, S. Hamedi, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University,14. January. 2008
 
  • Biological Separation of Metal Ions from Model Oil (Vanadium & Nickle), S. Vasheghni, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University & RIPI, 12.May.2007
 
  • Investigation of Different Coke Inhibitors in Thermal Cracking of Gasoil, A.G. Arkhi, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University (14.Feb.2007)
 
  • Modeling & Simulation of Hydrocracking Reactor using Lumped Method, M. Bozorgnia, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 2006
 
  • The effect of the Number of Beds on Performance of PSA for Separation of Oxygen from Air, H. Dadashi, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University(14.March.2007).
 
  • Modeling & Optimization of Operating Parameters of PSA, A. K. Sayyah, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University(14.March.2007).
 
  • Thermal Cracking of Liquid Hydrocarbons in Micro-Pyrolysis Reactor, G. Rahmani, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University(14.Feb.2007).
 
  • Determination of Optimal Temperature Profile in OCM Reactor to Maximize Ethylene Yield, A. Nuralishahi, H. Pahlavanzadeh, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 2006
 
  • Kinetic Model of Coke Formation in Thermal Cracking of Heavy Hydrocarbons in Micro- Pyrolysis Reactor, M. Hoseinnia, R. Karimzadeh, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University(14.Feb.2007).
 
  • Dynamics of Startup & Shutdown of Thermal Cracking Reactors, M. Ghashghaee, R. Karimzadeh, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University(07.Feb.2007)
 
  • Experimental Investigation of Thermal Cracking of Gasoil, H.R. Bur, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 2006.
 
  • Theoretical and Experimental study of Overall Mass Transfer Coefficient in Packed Bed Column, E. Sadeghi, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 2005.
 
  • Effect of Solid Particles on Holdup and Oxygen transfer in Airlift Bioreactor, M. Mansuri, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 2005.
 
  • Separation of Oxygen from Air using PSA method, L. Fathi, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 2005.
 
  • Biodesulfurization of Alkylated Sulfur Compounds in Model Oil, L. Rashidi, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 2004.
 
  • Modeling of Coke Deposition and its Effect on Deactivation of Styrene Monomer Catalyst, T. Asgari, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 2003.
 
  • Modeling of Catalytic Coke Formation in Thermal Cracking Reactors, S.A.M. Alizadeh, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 2003.
 
 
 
Ph D Thesis Supervisor and Co supervisor:
 
  • Synthesis and investigation of performance of ceramic nano composite membrane for production and purification of hydrogen in steam reforming reactors, M. Amanipour, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, (ongoing)
 
  • Removing CO2 from flue gas with pressure swing adsorbtion, V. Baharmast, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, (ongoing)
 
  • Catalyc Cracking ofBiodiesel for Liquid Hydrocarbons Production, A. Bayat , S. M. Sadrameli, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University,(ongoing)
 
  • Synthesis and experimental investigation of SAPO-34 nanocatalyst modified with rare earth metals in catalytic conversion of methanol to light olefins, M. Sedighi, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, (ongoing)
 
  • Stabilization of Redox Catalysts for Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Propane, A.H. Shahbazi, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, ( ongoing)
 
 
  • Synthesis Of Nanostructure Carbon Membrane for Separation of Carbon Dioxide from Natural Gas, M. Ahangar Davoodi, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, ( ongoing)
 
 
  • Deep Desulfurization of Diesel Using Ultrasond Catalytic Oxidation, A. Akbari, M. Omidhkah, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, ( ongoing)
 
  • Synthesis of Nano Porous Carbon Membrane for Separation of Hydrogen Sulfide from Natural Gas, N. Gilani, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 3.feb.2013
 
 
  • Synthesis of a Peroskyte Nano catalyst for Combined Dry Reforming and Partial Oxidation of Methane, A. Jahangiri, H. Pahlavanzadeh, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, ( ongoing)
 
  • Catalytic Cracking of Oils to Produce Biofuels, H. Seifi, M. Sadrameli, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, (ongoing)
 
  • Synthesis of CNT Based Nano Catalyst to remove NOx from LTSCR, M. Purkhalil, A. S. Zaringhalam, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, (under way)
 
  • Oxidation of CO using Nano Catalyst Synthesized by Gel Casting Method,  Sh. Ahmadi, M. Manteghian, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University,28.jan.2013
 
  • Synthesis of Metal Oxides Nano Catalysts for Oxidation of VOCs, S. Maghsudi, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, ( underway)
 
  • Application of Hydrate formation in Separation of Natural Gas Components, A. Azimi, M. Manteghian, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 12.Mar.2011
 
  • Experimental Investigation of Short Contact Time Partial Oxidation of Methane for Producing Synthesis Gas in microreactor, F. Akhlaghian, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University,(02.Nov.2010)
 
  • Investigation of Different Ni Catalyst Supports and their Synthesis in combined reforming of steam and Carbon Dioxide, H. Eltejaee, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University,( Feb. 2012)
 
  • Synthesis of Perovskite Membrane for Partial Oxidation of Methane, A. Ganji, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, ( 15.Nov.2010)
 
  • Natural Gas Sweetening using Carbon Nano Tubes, A.M. Alizadeh, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 22.Sep.2010
 
  • A New Technology for Production of Synthesis Gas by Combined Reforming of Methane with Steam and Carbon Dioxide, A. Shamkhali, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, 10.Jun.2010
 
  • Kinetics Investigation of Thermal Cracking of Gasoil for Production of Olefins, S. Zahedi, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modares University, (28.Feb.2008)
 
        ·        Design of the Advanced Control System for Thermal Cracking, M. E. Masoumi, M. Sadrameli, M. Shahrokhi, J. Towfighi, Tarbiat Modaes University, 2003.
 
        ·        Making a Novel Coated Adsorbent for Gas Separation Systems, M. Mofarahi, M. Sadrameli, J. Towfighi, P. Leitgeb, Tarbiat Modares University, 2003.
 
        ·        Production of hGM-CSF using Recombinant E.Coli and Process Optimization, S.A. Fatemi, J. Towfighi, B. Yakhchali, S.A. Shojaosadati, Tarbiat Modares University, ‏‏2003.
 
        ·        Experimental Study of Hydrodynamics and Mass Transfer in Internal-loop Airlift Bioreactors, M. Mehrnia, J. Towfighi, B. Bonakdarpour, M. Roostazad,  Tarbiat Modares University, 2003.
 
        ·        Suppression of Coke Formation in Thermal Cracking by Coke Inhibitors, A. Niaei, J. Towfighi, M. Sadrameli, Tarbiat Modares University, 2003.
 
        ·        Olefins production by Catalytic Steam Cracking of Hydrocarbons, R. Karimzadeh, J. Towfighi, H. Zimmermann, Tarbiat Modares University, 2002.
 
 
 
Examiner of M.Sc. & PhD. Thesis:    More than 100
 
·        Experimental Investigation and modeling of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis in the presence of monolytic catalysts, S. Farzad, Tarbiat Modares University, Oct. 2010
 
·        Investigation of Catalyst structure Effects on HDS from DBT, Elmo-Sanat University, Feb. 2012
 
·        Modeling of Catalytic Ethylene Polymerization in Gas Phase using Multistage Reactors, Tarbiat Modares University, Dec. 2010
 
·         Desulfurization of light oil cuts using Oxidative desulfurization, M. A. Sobati, Sharif University, Sep. 2010
 
·        Hydrodynamic study of three phase fluidized bed reactors, A. Sheikhi,(Msc), University of Teheran, Jul. 2010
 
·        Kinetic Modeling of Syn. Gas to Olefin and Optimization of Catalyst Structure, F. Shayegh (PhD), Sharif University of Technology, 22.Jun. 2010
 
·        Experimental Investigation and Modeling of Nano Fluid Heat Transfer, M. Emami Meibodi, (PhD), Tarbiat Modares University, Feb. 2010
 
 
·        Analysis of Chemical Reactor Networks on The Basis of Accessible Region Theory, (PhD), H. Godini, Tarbiat Modares University, Feb.2010
 
·        Experimental Investigation and Numerical Simulation of a Fluid-Solid Fluidized Bed Reactor, (PhD), M. Hamzei, Amir Kabir University, Jul. 2009
 
·        Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Nano Particles on Pool Fire and Surrounding Equipments, A. Najafi, Tarbiat Modares University, Feb. 2010  
 
·        The Effect of Operating and Design Parameters on the Production of SCP from Natural Gas, (PhD), F. Yazdian, Tarbiat Modares University, May 2009
 
·        Synthesis of Zigler-Nata Catalysts Using SiO2 for Ethylene Polymerization, (PhD), A. R. Aghily, Tarbiat Modares University, Dec. 2008
 
·        Investigation of Bithumen Structure and producing Nano Structure Compounds, (MSc), A. Zaree, Tarbiat Modares University, (Nov. 2007)
 
·        Kinetic Studies of Hydrate Cristalization in the Presence of Facilitators, (PhD), H. Ganji, Tarbiat Modares University, (Sep. 2006)
 
·        Membrane Manufacture and Determination of its Transport Parameters for Separation of Hydrogen, (PhD), M. Pakizeh, Tarbiat Modares University, ( Dec. 2006)
 
·        Modeling of Desulfurization Reactor from Hydrocarbon Compounds using Hydrogen, (MSc), Tarbiat Modares University, (Feb. 2007)
 
·        Theoretical and Experimental Study of Carbon Dioxide Separation from Gas Mixtures using Silica Membrane, M. Biglari, (MSc), Tarbiat Modares University, ( 5.March.2007)
 
·        Modeling & Simulation of Maleic Anhydride Production from n-Butane in a Riser Reactor, (M.Sc.), H. R. Hakimelahi, Tehran University, 2006.
 
·        Modeling and Simulation of Steam Reforming Reactor of Tehran Refinery (M.Sc.), N. Bahadori, Tarbiat Modares University, 2006.
 
·        Control & Optimization of Thermal Cracking Reactors of Tabriz Petrochemical Complex (M.Sc.), R. Mohammadi Rad, Tarbiat Modares University, 2006.
 
·        Control & Optimization of Thermal Cracking Reactors of Tabriz Petrochemical Complex using Statistical Models (M.Sc.), S. M. Jazayeri, Tarbiat Modares University, 2005.
 
·        Modeling of Fischer Tropchs Synthesis in Slurry Reactors (M.Sc.), A. H. Jalaeekhoo, Tarbiat Modares University, 2005.
 
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Publications:
 
 
a: Iranian Journals:
 
 
 
1-           F. Akhlaghian, J. Towfighi, A. Mohajeri, “Partial oxidation of methane on Rh/TiO2 catalysts: Effects of the titania precursor and the presence of tungsten oxide” Scientia Iranica C (2012) 19 (6), 1608–1615
 
2-           E. Ganji, J. Towfighi, L. Shirazi, Z. Taheri, M. A. Khodagholi,  "Investigation of Prtial Oxidation of Methane for Syngas production in ceramic BSCF Perovskite Membrane reactor  ", Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Vol. 22, No. 70, P.68-76, 2012, (Persian)
 
3-           M. Sedighi, K. Keyvanloo, J. Towfighi, "Olefin Production from Heavy Liquid Hydrocarbons Thermal Cracking: Kinetics and Product Distribution", Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Vol. 29, No. 4., P. 135-147, 2010(English)
 
4-           E. Ganji, J. Towfighi, R. Ahmadi, "Investigation of Structural Stability and Permeability of BSCF Perovskite Membrane",  Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Vol. 20, No. 61, 2010, (Persian)
 
 
5-           F. Akhlaghian, J. Towfighi, A. Mohajeri, A. Zamanian, " Comparison of Sol-Gel Methods for Washcoating Metallic Substances", Journal of Scientia Iranica, Vol. 17, No. 2, Dec. 2010, p. 191-197 ( English)
 
6-           D. Salari, A. Niaei, J. Towfighi, P. Nakhostin Panahi, “Coke Inhibition During Naphtha Pyrolysis “, Iranian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 6, No. 1, 2009, p. 12-22
 
7-           L. Fathi, J. Towfighi, M. Mofarrahi, “ Separation of Oxygen from Air by PSA”, Journal of Science & Technology of Separation, Vol. 1, No.1, 2009, pp. 1-11 (Persian)
 
8-           Gh. Rahmani, R. Karimzadeh, J. Towfighi, M. Hoseinnia, “ Kinetic Modeling of Coke Formation in Thermal Cracking of Gas oil in a Micro Pyrolysis Reactor”, Journal of Amirkabir, Vol. 19, No. 69, P. 49-57, 2009
 
9-           S. Zahedi, J. Towfighi Darian, R. Karimzadeh, M.R. Omidkhah, “ Application of Response Surface Methodology in Study of Product Yield Distribution of Thermal Cracking of Atmospheric Gasoil”, Scientia Iranica, Vol. 15, No. 4, 2008, pp 457-468
 
 
10-       S.K. Shafaghi, J. Towfighi, S.A. Shojaossadati, “Efficiency of Airlift Bioreactor in Production of SCP from Cheese Whey”, Journal of Food Sciences and Industries, Vol.4, No. 2, July 2007 (Persian)
 
11-       S. K. Shafagi, J. Towfighi Darian, S.A. Shojaossadati,”The effect of Aeration Flowrate on COD of Cheese Whey”, Iranian Chemical Engineering Journal, Vol. 6, No. 30, 2007(Persian)
 
12-       M. Kolaei, R. Karimzadeh, S. A. Shojaosadati, J. Towfighi, “ Modelling of Single Cell Protein Production from Cheese Whey using Tanks – In – Series Model”, Iranian Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 87-92, April 2007( English)
 
13-       L. Rashidi, J. Towfighi, " Biodesulfurization of 4- Methyl Debenzothiophene by RIPI-S81", Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Vol. 26, No. 2, Aug. 2007
 
14-       T. Asgari, M. Sadrameli, J. Towfighi, “ Modeling of Coke Formation and its Effect on Deactivation of Styrene Monomer Catalyst”, Sharif Journal, Vol. 21, No.32, pp. 65-75, Winter 2006(Persian)
 
15-       D. Salari, A. Niaei, J. Towfighi, P. Panahi, R. Nabavi, “Investigation of      Coke Deposition & Coke Inhibition by Organosulfur Compounds in the Pyrolysis of Naphtha in the Stirred Reactor System”, Iranian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2006. (English)
 
16-       M.R. Mehrnia, J. Towfighi, B. Bonakdarpour, M.M. Akbarnejad, “Hydrodynamics of Airlift Reactors Containing Water-in-Kerosene Microemulsion”, Modarres Technical and Engineering Journal, No. 18, Winter 2005.(Persian)
 
17-       S.S. Fatemi, J. Towfighi-Darian, B.Yakhchali, S.A. Shojaosadati, “Media and Specific Growth of Recombinant Escherchia coli Producing hGM-CSF in Fed-batch Process”, Iranian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol.1, No. 1, Spring  2004, (English)
 
18-       J. Towfighi, J. Modarres, M. Omidkhah, "Estimation of Kinetic Parameters of Coking Reaction Rate in Pyrolysis of Naphtha", Int. Journal of Engineering, Vol. 17, No. 4, 2004 (English).
 
19-       J. Towfighi, R. Karimzadeh, M. Sadrameli, A. Niaei, S. Hoseni, M. Mofarahi, B. Mokhtarani, “ SHAHAB- a PC- Based Software for Simulation of Steam Cracking Furnaces ( Ethane and Naphtha)”, Iranian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 1, No. 2, 2004 (English).
 
20-       A. Mahdavi, J. Towfighi and M. Sadrameli, “Development of Decoking Model for Thermal Cracking Coils by Steam/Air -Mixtures”, Modarres Technical and Engineering Journal, No. 10, winter 2003. ( English).
 
21-       J. Towfighi, R. Karimzadeh, A. Niaei, G. Saedi and S. Hoseini “Modeling and Simulation of Pyrolysis Reactions and Coke Deposition in Industrial Ethane Cracker”, Modarres Technical and Engineering Journal, No. 10, winter 2003. (Persian)
 
22-       M.E. Masoumi, M. Shahrokhi, M. Sadrameli and J.Towfighi, “Simulation and Optimization of a Naphtha Cracking Pilot Plant”, Iran. Journal of Chem. & Chem. Eng. Vol. 22, No.1, 2003 (English)..
 
23-       R. Amiri, J.Towfighi, S.A. Shojaosadati, “Performance of Bubble Column Reactor for Single-Cell Protein Production from Stillage”, Modares Journal of Engineering, 2002
 
24-       A. Niaei, J. Towfighi, M. Sadrameli, “Prediction of Furnace Runlength for the Pyrolysis of Naphtha by a PC Based Simulator”, Scientia Iranica, Vol 10, No 3, pp 287-299, 2003 (English).
 
25-       J. Towfighi, A. Niaei, S. Hosseini, "Development of Kinetic Model for Coke Formation in Thermal Cracking of Naphtha", Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transaction B, Vol. 26, No. B2, pp. 275-284, 2002 (English).
 
26-       M. Sadrameli, R. Radboy, J. Towfighi, "Modeling and Simulation of Urea Synthesis Reactor in Khorasan Petrochemical Company", Journal of Engineering Faculty, No.2, pp.61-72, 2000 (Persian).
 
27-       J. Towfighi, S. Sharafi, "Development of a Two Dimensional Mathematical Model for Simulation of Thermal Cracking of Naphtha ", International Journal of Engineering Sciences, Vol.11, No.2, pp.139-125, 2000 (Persian).
 
28-       M. Sadrameli, J. Towfighi, P. Shokuhi, "Shadow Effect Minimization in the Thermal Cracking Reactor Coils by Variable Cross Section", Scientia Iranica, Vol.7, No.2, pp.1-6, 2000 (English).
 
29-       G. Saedi, J. Towfighi, M. Sadrameli, “Simulation and Design of a packed Bed for Adsorption of CO2", International Journal of Engineering Sciences, Vol.11, No.2, pp.57-71, 2000 (Persian).
 
30-        J. Towfighi, S.Z. Mirnezami, R. Karimzadeh, "Design and Modeling of Stirred Tank Bioreactors for Production of S.C.P. from Methanol", International J. of Eng.Science, Vol.10, No.4, pp.117-139, 1999 (Persian).
 
31-       A. Zarringhalam, J. Towfighi, and G. Mohammadi, "Study of the Kinetics of Calcium Hypo Chlorite Decomposition by Thermal Analysis TGA, DTA", Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, No.1&2, pp. 37-43, 1999 (Persian).
 
32-       J. Towfighi, M. Karimaei, R. Karimzadeh, "Application of Dynamic Programming Method in Optimal Control of Light Hydrocarbons Pyrolysis Reactors", Scientia Iranica,  5, 3&4, pp. 148-155, 1998 (English).
 
33-        J. Towfighi, G. Saedi, R. Mihail & R. Karimzadeh, "Modeling and Simulation of Propane Pyrolysis Furnace with Molecular Kinetics & Coke Formation", Iranian Journal of Science & Technology, Vol. 18, 3, 1994 (English).
 
34-       J. Towfighi, A. Niaee, R. Karimzadeh, "Development of Kinetic model of Thermal Cracking of Naphtha", Iranian J. of Chem. and Chem. Eng., 1, 13, pp. 68, 1994.
 
 
b: Foreign Journals:
 
 
 
1.      N. Taghipour, J. Towfighi, A. Mohamadalizadeh, L. Shirazi, S. Sheibani”The effect of key factors on thermal catalytic cracking of naphtha over Ce–La/SAPO-34 catalyst by statistical design of experiments”Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 99 (2013) 184–190
 
2.      S.  Maghsoodi, J. Towfighi,  A. Khodadadi, Y. Mortazavi,”  The effects of excess manganese in nano-size lanthanum manganite perovskite on enhancement of trichloroethylene oxidation activity”  Chemical Engineering Journal 215-216 (2013) 827–837
 
3.      E. Ganji Babakhani, J. Towfighi,  L. Shirazi, A. Nakhaei Pour ” Order–disorder transition and phase stability of BaxSr1−xCo0.8Fe0.2O3−ı oxides”  Journal of  Membrane Science, 376 (2011) 78–82
 
4.      E. Ganji Babakhani, J. Towfighi, Z. Taheri, A. Nakhaei Pour, M. Zekordi, A. Taheri” Partial oxidation of methane in Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.1Ni0.1 O3−d ceramic membrane reactor” Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry 21(2012)519–525
 
5.      E. Ganji Babakhani, J. Towfighi, L. Shirazi, A. Nakhaeipour, A. Zamaniyan, Z.Shafiei” Structure Stability and Oxygen Permeability of Perovskite-type Oxides of Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.1R0.1O3−δ (R=Al, Mn, Fe, Ce, Cr, Ni, Co)” Journal of Material Science and Technology, 2012, 28(2), 177–183.
 
6.      M. Alyani, A. Mohamadalizadeh, J. Towfighi, N. Hosseini, “Thermal catalytic cracking of naphtha over multi wall carbon nanotube catalysts”, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 98(2012) 7-14
 
7.      M. Farahzadi, J. Towfighi, A. Mohamadalizadeh, " Catalytic oxidation of isopropyl mercaptan over nano catalyst of tungsten oxide supported multiwall carbon nanotube", Fuel Processing Technology, 97(2012), 15-23
 
8.      K. Keyvanloo, M. Sedighi, J. Towfighi, "Genetic algorithm model development for prediction of main products in thermal cracking of naphtha:comparison with kinetic modeling", Chemical Engineering Journal, 209 (2012) 255-262
 
9.      S. Ahmadi, M. Manteghian, H. Kazemian, S. Rohani, J. Towfighi, " Synthesis of silver catalyst by gel-casting using response surface methodology", Journal of Powder Technology, 228 (2012) 163-170
 
10. M. Teimuri, J. Towfighi, K. Keyvanloo, " The effect of Fe, P and Si/Al molar ratio on stability of HZSM-5 catalyst in naphtha thermal – catalytic cracking to light olefins", Catalysis Communications, 27 (2012) 114-118
 
11. M. Afsari, J. Safdari, J. Towfighi, M. H. Mallah, " The adsorption characteristics of uranium hexafluoride onto activated carbon in vacuum conditions", Annals of Nuclear Energy, 46 (2012) 144-151
 
12. N. Gilani,  J. Towfighi, A. Rashidi, M. R. Omidkhah, " Separation of methane – nitrogen using synthesis vertically aligned carbon nanotube memberanes", Applied Surface Science, 258(2012), 4819-4825
 
13. K. Keyvanloo, A. Mohamadalizadeh, J. Towfighi,"A novel CeO2 supported on carbon nanotubes coated with SiO2 catalyst for catalytic cracking of naphtha", Applied Catalysis A: General 417-418(2012) 53-58
 
14. H. Eltejaei, H. R. Bozorgzadeh, J. Towfighi, et.al, "Methane dry reforming on Ni/Ce0.75Zr0.25O2 –MgAl2O4 and Ni/Ce0.75Zr0.25O2-y-alumina: Effects of support composition and water addition", Int. Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 37(2012) 4107-4118
 
15. A. Mohamadalizadeh, J. Towfighi, A. Rashidi, M. Manteghian, A. Mohajeri, R. Arasteh, "Nanoclays as nano adsorbent for oxidation of H2S elemental sulfur", Korean Journal of Chem. Eng., 28(5), 1221-1226 (2011)
 
16. M. Manteghian, A. Azimi, J. Towfighi, "Determination of CO2 Hydrate Interfacial Tension in the Solution", Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan, Vol. 44, No.12, pp. 936-942, 2011
 
 
17. A. Mohamadalizadeh, J. Towfighi, A. Rashidi, A. Mohajeri, M. A. Golkar, " Modification of Carbon Nanotubes for H2S Sorption", Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 50, p. 8050-8057, (2011)
 
18. H. Eltejaei, J. Towfighi, H. R. Bozorgzadeh, M. R. Omidkhah, A. Zamanian, " The influence of preparation conditions on ZrO2 nanoparticles with different PEG-PPG-PEG surfactants by statistical experimental design", Materials Letters, 65 (2011) 2913-2916 
 
19. M. Alyani, J. Towfighi, S. M. Sadrameli, " Effects of process variable on product yield distribution in thermal cracking of naphtha to light olefins over Fe/HZSM-5", Korean J. Chem. Eng., 28(6), 1351-1358(2011)
 
20. M. Sedighi, K. Keyvanloo, J. Towfighi, "Modeling of Thermal Cracking of Heavy Liquid Hydrocarbon: Application of Kinetic Modeling, Artificial Neural Network and Neuro-Fuzzy Models", Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 50, 2011, 1536-1547
 
21. E. Ganji, J. Towfighi, K. Nazari, " Synthesis of BSCFO Ceramics Membrane Using a Simple Complexing Method and Experimental Study of Sintering Parameters", Journal of Material Science and Technology, 26(10), 2010, 914-920
 
 
22. K. Keyvanloo, J. Towfighi, " Comparing the Catalytic Performance of Mixed Molybdenum with Cerium and Lanthanide Oxides Supported on HZSM-5 by Multi objective Optimization of Catalyst Compositions Using Nondominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm", Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 88 (2010) 140-148
 
23. M. Sedighi, K. Keyvanloo, J. Towfighi, "Experimental Study and Optimization of Heavy Liquid Hydrocarbon Thermal Cracking to Light Olefins by Response Surface Methodology", Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 27, No. 4, (2010), 1170-1176
                                                                        
24. A. Mohamadalizadeh, J. Towfighi, " Influence of the Catalytic Coke Formation on Reactor Surfaces in Thermal Cracking Process", Asian Journal of Chemistry, Vol.22, No.8 (2010) 6035-6043
 
25. K. Keyvanloo, J. Towfighi, S.M. Sadrameli, A. Mohamadalizadeh, " Investigating the Effect of Key Factors, their Interaction and Optimization of Naphtha Steam Cracking by Statistical Design of Experiments", Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 87 (2010) 224-230
 
 
26. R. Habibi, J. Towfighi Daryan, A.M. Rashidi, “ Shape and Size-Controlled fabrication of ZnO nanostructures using novel templates”, Journal of Experimental Nanoscience, Vol. 4, No. 1, 35-45, 01.03.2009
 
27. H. Ghassabzadeh, J. Towfighi Darian, Parisa Zaheri, “ Experimental Study and Kinetic Modeling of Kerosene Thermal Cracking”, Journal of  Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 86 (2009) 221-232
 
28. M. Mofarahi, J. Towfighi, L. Fathi,  “Oxygen Separation from Air by Four – Bed Pressure Swing Adsorption”, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 2009, 48, 5439-5444
 
29. M. Ghadrdan, H. Mehdizadeh, R. Bozorgmehri, J. Towfighi Darian, “ On the Introduction of a Qualitative Variable to the Neural Network for Reactor Modeling: Feed Type”, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 16. March. 2009, 48 (8), 3820-3824
 
30. Z. Moghadaszadeh, J. Towfighi, M. Mofarrahi, “ Study of a Four-Bed Pressure Swing Adsorption for Oxygen Separation from Air”, International Journal of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 1:3 Summer 2008
 
31. A. Niaei, D. Salari, J. Towfighi, A. Chamandeh, R. Nabavi, “Aluminized Steel and Zinc Coating for Reduction of Coke Foemation in Thermal Cracking of Naphtha”, International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering, Vol. 6, Note S3, 2008
 
32. N. Alishahi, H. Pahlavanzadeh, J. Towfighi Darian, “ Determination of Optimal temperatura Profile in an OCM Plug flor Reactor for Maximizing Ethylene Production”, Fuel Processing Technology, 89(2008) 667-677
 
33. M. Alizade, J. Towfighi, R. Karimzadeh, “ Modeling of Coke Formation in Thermal Cracking Reactors”, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 82 ( 2008 ) 134-139
 
34. S. Zahedi, J. Towfighi Darian, R. Karimzadeh, M. R. Omidkhah, “ Determination of Yield Distribution of Olefin Production by Thermal Cracking of Atmospheric Gasoil”, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 25, No. 4, 2008.Aug.31
 
35. A. Niaei, D. Salari, J. Towfighi, P. Panahi, R. Nabavi, “Effect of Organophosphorus Compounds as Coke Inhibitors on Coking Rate in the Pyrolysis of Naphtha”, Journal of Petroleum Science and Technology, 26: 2170-2181, 2008
 
36. L. Rashidi, J. Towfighi Darian, K. Khosravi, “ Biodesulfurization: Biochemical and Genetic Engineering Aspects”, Dynamic Biochemistry, Process Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, 1(1), 24-31, 2007-Mar. 22
 
37. R. Nabavi, A. Niaei, D. Salari, J. Towfighi, “ Modeling of Thermal Cracking of LPG: Aplication of Artificial Neural Network in Prediction of the Main Product Yields”, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 80(2007), 175-181
 
38. A. Niaei, J. Towfighi, A.R. Khatacee, R. Rostamizadeh, “ Use of an Artificial Neural Network(ANN) and Mathematical Model for Prediction of Product Yields from the Thermal Cracking of Naphtha”, Petroleum Science and Technology, 25:967-982, 2007
 
39. M. Masoumi, M. Shahrokhi, M. Sadrameli, J. Towfighi, “ Modeling and Control of a Naphtha Thermal Cracking Pilot Plant”, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 2006, Vol.45, No. 10, pp. 3574-3582
 
40. M. Rashtchi, G.H. Mohebali, M.M. Akbarnejad, J. Towfighi, B. Rasekh, A. Keytash, “Analysis of Biodesulfurization of Model Oil System by the Bacterium, Strain RIPI-22”, Biochemical Engineering Journal , 29, (2006), 169-173.
 
41. J. Towfighi, A. Niaei, R. Karimzadeh, G. Saedi, “ Systematics and modeling representations of LPG thermal cracking for olefin production”, Korean J. Chem. Eng., 23(1), 8-16 (2006)
 
42. M.E. Masoumi, S.M. Sadrameli, J. Towfighi, A. Niaei, "Simulation, Optimization and control of a thermal cracking furnace",ENERGY ,Vol.31, No.4, 516-527, March 2006.
 
43. L. Rashidi, G. Mohebali, J. Towfighi Darian, B. Rasekh, "Biodesulfurization of         dibenzothiophene and its alkylated derivatives through the sulfur-specific pathway by      the bacterium RIPI-S81", African Journal of Biotechnology, Vol.5(4), 351-356, Feb.2006
 
44. M. Mofarahi, M. Sadrameli, J. Towfighi; "Four-Bed Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption Process for Propylene /Propane Separation", Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 44, pp. 1557-1564, 2005.
 
45. M.R. Mehrnia, J. Towfighi, B. Bonakdarpour, M.M. Akbarnejad; " Gas Hold-up and Oxygen Transfer in a Draft-tube Airlift Bioreactor with Petroleum-Based Liquids", Biochemical Engineering Journal, 22, pp. 105-110, 2005.
 
46. M.R. Mehrnia, , B. Bonakdarpur, J. Towfighi, M.M. Akbarnejad; "Design and Operational Aspects of Airlift Bioreactors for Petroleum Biodesulfurization", Environmental Progress, Vol. 23, No. 3, pp 206-214, 2004.
 
47. Niaei, J. Towfighi, S.M. Sadrameli, R. Karimzadeh, “ The combined simulation of heat transfer and pyrolysis reactions in industrial cracking furnaces”, Applied Thermal Engineering, vol. 24, pp. 2251-2265, 2004.
 
48. M. Mehrnia, J. Towfighi, B. Bonakdarpour, M. Akbarnejad, “Influence of Top Section Design and Draft Tube Height on the Performance of Airlift Bioreactors Containing Water in Oil Microemulsion”, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, Vol. 79, Issue 3, Mar. 2004.
 
49. S.A. Fatemi, B. Yakhchali, J. Towfighi, A. Shojaosadati, A. Zomorodipour, A. Karkhaneh, F.Rastegar, “Selection of a Suitable Strain from Recombinant Escherchia coli Strains with the Same Genetic Structure Expressing”, JBB Vol. 96, No. 6, 578-580, 2003.
 
50. M. Mofarahi, S.M. Sadrameli, J. Towfighi; “Characterization of Activated Carbon by Propane and Propylene Adsorption”, Journal of Chemical Engineering Data 48, pp1256-1261, 2003.
 
51. H. Manafzadeh, S.M. Sadrameli, J. Towfighi; “Coke Deposition by Physical Condensation of Poly-Cyclic Hydrocarbons in the Transfer Line Exchanger (TLX) of Olefin Plant”, Applied Thermal Engineering, vol. 23, pp. 1347-1358, 2003.
 
52. M. Hosseini, S.A. Shojaosadati, J.Towfighi, "Application of a Bubble Column Reactor for the Production of a Single-Cell Protein from Cheese Whey”, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. Vol. 22, 2003.
 
53. J. Towfighi, M. Sadrameli and A. Niaie; “Coke Formation Mechanisms and Coke Inhibiting Methods in Pyrolysis Furnaces”, Journal of Chemical Eng. of Japan, Vol. 35, No. 10, pp. 923-937, 2002.
 
54. J.Towfighi, H.Zimmermann, R.Karimzadeh, M.M.Akbarnejad, “Steam Cracking of Naphtha in Packed Bed Reactors”, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 41, 1419-1424, 2002.
 
55. J.Towfighi, M.Sadrameli, A.Niaei, “Simulation of Furnace Run Length”, Journal of Petroleum Technology, autumn, 2001.
                                   
56. M.Sadrameli, J. Towfighi, "Simulation of Coke Formation in the Quench Section of Olefin Plant" J. of Petroleum Technology, autumn 1999.
 
57. G.Bozga, J. Towfighi and O.Floarea, "Optimal Temperature Profiles for Propane Pyrolysis in Tubular Reactors", Revue Roumaine de chimie 33, 1, pp. 87-96, 1988.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Congress Articles:
a: National Congresses:
 
 
 
 
1-           S. Sheibani, J. Towfighi, A. Mohamadalizade, N. Taghipour, F. Momaiez,” Synthesis of Cerium oxide Catalysts on Carbon Nano Tubes Supports in Naphtha Catalytic Cracking for Light Olefins Production” National Conference on High Technologies in Chemical Industries , Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, 22-23May,2012
 
2-           S. Sheibani, J. Towfighi, A. Mohamadalizade, N. Taghipour, F. Momaiez ” Performance of SAPO-34 & HZSM-5 in Naphtha Catalytic Caracking for Light Olefins Production” National Conference on High Technologies in Chemical Industries , Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, 22-23May,2012
 
 
3-            F. Akhlaghian, A. Mohajeri, J. Towfighi, “Optimization of Process Parameters of Partial Oxidation of Methane” The14th Iranian National Chemical Engineering Congress (IChEC 2012) Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 16-18 October, 2012
 
 
4-           F. Akhlaghian , A. Mohajeri, J. Towfighi, “The Effect of the Sol-Gel Method on Washcoating Quality” The14th Iranian National Chemical Engineering Congress (IChEC 2012) Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 16-18 October, 2012
 
5-           M. Afsari, J. Safdari, J. Towfighi, " Isotherms And Temperature Effects Studies of Uranium Hexafluoride Adsorption on Activated Carbons under Vacuum Conditions", 13th Iranian National Chemical Engineering Cogress, Kermanshah, Iran, 25-28 Oct. 2010
 
6-           Z. Moghaddaszadeh, J. Towfighi, M. Mofarrahi, “ Four- Bed Pressure Swing Adsorption for Oxygen Separation from Air with Zeolite 13X”, Iran International Zeolite Conference(IIZC,08), April 29-May1, 2008, Tehran
 
7-           H. Gassabzadeh, J. Towfighi, R. Mohammadi Rad, “ Development of a Kinetic Model for Thermal Cracking of Kerosene Using Sensitivity Analysis”, 12th Congress of Chemical Engineering, Iran, Tabriz, 20.Oct.2008(Persian)
 
8-           A. Esmaeeli, L. Vafajoo, S. Zolfaghari, J. Towfighi, “ Mathematical Modeling of of Oil Extraction Using CO2 Supercritical Fluid”, 12th Congress of Chemical Engineering, Iran, Tabriz, 20.Oct.2008(Persian)
 
9-           B. Zolfaghari, S. S. Fatemi, J. Towfighi, R. Khalilzadeh, “ Modeling of Recombinant E.Coli Producing hGH in Batch Bioreactor”, 12th Congress of Chemical Engineering, Iran, Tabriz, 20.Oct.2008(Persian)
 
 
10-       H. Ghassabzadeh, J. Towfighi, S. Sharifian, “ Olefin Producton from Thermal Cracking of Kerosene”, 12th Congress of Chemical Engineering, Iran, Tabriz, 20.Oct.2008 (Persian)
 
11-       R. Mohammadi Rad, J. Towfighi, H. Ghassabzadeh, “ Development of a Software for Simulation of Ethane Thermal Cracking Reactors( PYROSIM)”, 12th Congress of Chemical Engineering, Iran, Tabriz, 20.Oct.2008(Persian)
 
12-       N. Rahmati, J. Towfighi, M. Mofarrahi, “Experimental Study of Nitrogen Separation from Air using PSA on CMS”, 12th Congress of Chemical Engineering, Iran, Tabriz, 20.Oct.2008 (Persian)
 
13-       M. Mansuri, J. Towfighi, M.R. Mehrnia, M.M. Akbarnejad, “ Influence of Solid Particles on Gas Holdup and Oxygen Transfer in Multiphase Internal Loop Airlift Reactor”, 11th National Chemical Engineering Congress, Tehran, Nov. 2006
 
14-       M. Bozorgnia, J. Towfighi, M. Bahmani, “ Kinetic Modeling of Hydrotreating Reactions of VGO”, 11th National Chemical Engineering Congress, Tehran, Nov. 2006
 
15-       A. Nuralishahi, H. Pahlavanzadeh, J. Towfighi, “ Determination of Optimal Temperature Profile in Oxidative Coupling of Methane Reactor To Maximize Ethylene Production”, 11th National Chemical Engineering Congress, Tehran, Nov.2006
 
16-       S. Zahedi, J. Towfighi et al, “ Investigation of Thermal Cracking of Atmospheric Gasoil for Olefin Production”, 11th National Chemical Engineering Congress, Tehran, Nov. 2006
 
17-       M. Mofarrahi, J. Towfighi, “ Determination of Surface Area and Pore Size Distribution of Zeolite 5A using t- plot Method”, 11th National Chemical Engineering Congress, Tehran, Nov. 2006
 
18-        M. Mansuri, J. Towfighi, M.R. Mehrnia, " The Effect of  Solid Particles on Gas Holdup in Airlift Bioreactors Containing Water Micro Emulsion in Diesel",10 th Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, Sistan and Baluchesan Univ., 15-17  Nov.  2005.
 
19-       E. Sadeghi, J. Towfighi, S.J. Safdari, " Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Overal Mass Transfer Coefficient from Continuous to Dispersed Phase in a Pulsed Packed Column", 10 th Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, Sistan and Baluchesan Univ., 15-17 Nov. 2005.
 
20-       M. Mansuri, J. Towfighi, M.R. Mehrnia, " Oxygen Transfer in Three Phase Gas-Liquid-Solid Airlift Bioreactor", 10 th Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, Sistan and Baluchesan Univ., 15-17 Nov. 2005.
 
21-       M. Mofarahi, H. Rahideh, M. Sadrameli, J. Towfighi, " Equilibrium Isotherms of Propane and Propylene over Activated carbon", 10 th Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, Sistan and Baluchesan Univ., 15-17 Nov. 2005 (English)
 
22-       M.S. Khoshtinat Nikoo, J. Towfighi Darian, M. Dehghani Mobarakeh, R. Karimzadeh, H. Bonyad, " Deactivation Kinetics of Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 via Methanol Steam Reforming for Pure Hydrogen Generation", 10 th Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, Sistan and Baluchesan Univ,  15-17 November, 2005 (English).
 
23-       M.K. Nikoo, J. Towfighi, R. Karimzadeh, M. Dehghani Mobarake; "Deactivation Kinetic Modeling of Commercial Cu/Zn O/Al2O3 Catalyst in Methanol-Steam Reforming Process"; 9th Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 23-25 Nov, 2004, Tehran, Iran.
 
24-       E. Sadeghi, J.Towfighi, S.J. Safdari; "Surveying the Effect of Mass Transfer Direction on Column Diameter in Pulsed Packed Column", 9th Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 23-25 Nov, 2004, Tehran, Iran.
 
25-       S.SA. Fatemi, B. Yakhchali, J. Towfighi, SA. Shojaosadati, " Optimization of the Secretory Production of hGM-CSF in Batch Process using Recombinant Escherchia Coli"; 9th Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 23-25 Nov, 2004, Tehran, Iran.
 
26-       L. Rashidi, G. Mohebali, J. Towfighi, B. Rasekh, MR. Talaee, A. Kaytash; " Biocatalytic Desulfurization of Dibenzothiophene Alkylated Derivatives", 9th Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 23-25 Nov, 2004, Tehran, Iran.
 
27-       D. Salari, A. Niaei, J. Towfighi, K. D. Safa, P. N. Panahi, " Investigation of Coke Deposition and Prevention of Coke Formation during Pyrolysis of Naphtha in Lab Scale Systems"; 9th Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 23-25 Nov, 2004, Tehran, Iran.
 
28-       M. Mehrnia, J. Towfighi, B. Bonakdarpour, M. Akbarnejad, “Hydrodynamics and Oxygen Transfer Characteristics of Airlift Bioreactors for Petroleum Biodesulfurization”, 8th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 21 –23 Oct. 2003, Mashad, Iran.
 
29-       M. Mehrnia, J. Towfighi, B. Bonakdarpour, M. Akbarnejad, R. Roostaazad, “Empirical Models for Optimization of Oxygen Transfer in Airlift Bioreactors”, 4th National Iranian Biotechnology Congress, Sept. 2003, Mashad, Iran.
 
30-       R. Karimzadeh, J. Towfighi, “Steam Cracking of Naphtha in a Novel Reactor”, 8th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 21-23 Oct. 2003, Mashad, Iran.
 
31-       H. Fazaelipour, A. Shojaosadati, E. Vasheghani, J. Towfighi, “Two liquid Phase Biofiltration for removing n-Hexane from Polluted Air”, 8th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 21 –23 Oct. 2003, Mashad, Iran.
 
32-       A. Niaei, J. Towfighi, M. Sadrameli, M.E. Masoumi, “Experimental Study & Modeling of Coke Formation in Pyrolysis of Naphtha”, 8th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 21 –23 Oct. 2003, Mashad, Iran.
 
33-       J. Towfighi, M. Alizadeh, A. Niaei, “Modeling of Catalytic Coke Formation in Thermal Cracking Furnaces”, 8th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 21 –23 Oct. 2003, Mashad, Iran.
 
34-       M. Mofarahi, M. Sadrameli, J. Towfighi, “Equilibrium Gas Adsorption of Propane and Propylene on Zeolite 5A using Magnetic Suspension Balance”, 8th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 21 –23 Oct. 2003, Mashad, Iran.
 
35-       R. Karimzadeh, J. Towfighi, “Using Ceramic Rod to Increase Ethylene and Propylene Yields of Steam Cracking of Naphtha”, 8th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 21 –23 Oct. 2003, Mashad, Iran.
 
36-       J. Towfighi, R. Karimzadeh, G. Saedi, “Flowsheeting of ARAK Petrochemical Company Olefin Furnace”, 8th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 21 –23 Oct. 2003, Mashad, Iran.
 
37-       M. Rashtchi, G. Mohebali, J. Towfighi, M. Akbarnejad, A.Keytash, B.Rasekh,      “Biocatalytic Desulfurization of Dibenzothiophene by RIPI-22 Bacteria”, 8th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 21 –23 Oct. 2003, Mashad, Iran.
 
38-       J. Towfighi, A. Niaei, R.Karimzadeh and M.E.Masoumi, “Investigation of the Pyrolysis Reactions of LPG and Coke Formation in Industrial Crackers”, 7th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 28-31 Oct. 2002, Tehran, Iran.
 
39-       J. Towfighi, J. Modarres, M. Omidkhah and A. Niaei; “ Estimation of Kinetic Parameters of Coking Reaction Rate in Pyrolysis of Naphtha”, 7th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 28-31 Oct. 2002, Tehran, Iran.
 
40-       J. Towfighi, M. Shahrokhi, M. Sadrameli, M.E. Masoumi and A. Niaei, “ Design and Setup of a Pilot Plant for Thermal Cracking Experimental Studies ”, 7th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 28-31 Oct. 2002, Tehran, Iran.
 
41-       R.Karimzadeh, J.Towfighi, H.Zimmermann, “Modeling and Simulation of Naphtha in a Reactor Consisting of a Tube Equipped with a Ceramic Rod”, 7th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 28-31 Oct. 2002, Tehran, Iran.
 
42-       J. Towfighi, R. Karimzadeh, M. Sadrameli, A. Niaei, M. Mofarahi, B.Mokhtarani, G. Saedi, S. Hoseini “ SHAHAB-PC Software for Simulation of Steam Cracking Furnaces (Ethane-Naphtha) ”, 7th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 28-31 Oct. 2002, Tehran, Iran.
 
43-       M. Azadpour, M. Sadrameli, J. Towfighi, “Static Modeling and Simulation of Caustic Tower of Olefin Unit”, 7th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 28-31 Oct. 2002, Tehran, Iran.
 
44-       A. Mahdavi, J. Towfighi, M. Sadrameli, “Development of a Decoking Model for Thermal Cracking Reactors by a Mixture of Air-Steam”, 7th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 28-31 Oct. 2002, Tehran, Iran.
 
45-       M. Zarkesh, M.Akbarnejad, E. Vasheghani Farahani, J. Towfighi, “Software Development and Simulation of Air Lift Reactors with External Loop and Comparison with Experimental Results”, 7th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 28-31 Oct. 2002, Tehran, Iran.
 
46-       S.S.A. Fatemi, B. Yakhchali, J. Towfighi and S.A. Shojaosadati, “Optimization of Recombinant Escherichia-Coli for Producing Human GM-CSF Cultivation in Batch Process”, 7th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 28-31 Oct. 2002, Tehran, Iran.
 
47-       S.S.A. Fatemi, J. Towfighi, B.Yakhchali and S.A. Shojaosadati, “Evaluation of Specific Growth Rate in High Cell Density Cultivation of Recombinant Escherichia-Coli Producing Human GM-CSF in Fed-Batch Process”, 7th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, 28-31 Oct. 2002, Tehran, Iran.
 
48-       J.Towfighi, S.A.Shojaosadati, S.K.Shafaghiasle, "Performance of an airlift Bioreactor for production of S.C.P ", Proceeding of 6th National Iranian and 5th International Chemical Engineering Congress, 2001, Isfahan, Iran.
 
49-       J.Towfighi, K.Raheimzadeh, M.M.Akbarnejad, "Investigation of Axial Distribution of Solid Particles in CFB Reactors ", Proceeding of 6th National Iranian and 5th International Chemical Engineering Congress, 2001, Isfahan, Iran.
 
50-       M.H.Fazaelipoor, S.A.Shojaossadati, J.Towfighi and E.Vasheghani, “First Attempt to Model Two Liquid Phase Bio Filtration”, Proceeding of 2nd National Congress of Biotechnology, 2001, Tehran, Iran.
 
51-       S.S.Fatemi, B.Yakhchali and J.Towfighi, “Selection of Proper Recombinant E.Coil Strain Expressing Periplasmic hGM-CSF and its Growth Curve Evaluation”, Proceeding of 2nd National Congress of Biotechnology, 2001, Tehran, Iran.
 
52-       M.Hosseini, S.A.Shojaosadati, J.Towfighi, "Efficiency of a Bubble Column Bioreactor for S.C.P. Production from Cheese Whey", Proceeding of 5th National Iranian and 4th International Chemical Engineering Congress, 2000, Shiraz, Iran.
 
53-       M.Owtadi, J.Towfighi, "Modeling and Simulation of Thermal Cracking of Normal Butane", Proceeding of 5th National Iranian and 4th International Chemical Engineering Congress, 2000, Shiraz, Iran.
 
54-       F.Nosratinia, J.Towfighi, "Design of a Pressure Swing Adsorption Bed for Separation of H2-CH4", Proceeding of 5th National Iranian and 4th International Chemical Engineering Congress, 2000, Shiraz, Iran.
 
55-       M.Sadrameli, J.Towfighi, H.Manafzadeh, "Simulation of Coke Deposition in TLE of Olefin unit with Physical Condensation", Proceeding of 5th National Iranian and 4th International Chemical Engineering Congress, 2000, Shiraz, Iran.
 
56-       J.Towfighi, A.Niaei, "Methods of Coke Inhibiting by Chemical Additives in Pyrolysis Furnaces of Naphtha", Proceeding of the 2nd International Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Congress, 2000, Tehran, Iran.
 
57-       J.Towfighi, A.Niaei, S.Hosseini, "Effect of Tube Materials on the Rate of Coke Formation in Pyrolysis Furnaces", Proceeding of 5th national and 4th international Congress of Chemical Eng. 2000, Shiraz, Iran.
 
58-       J.Towfighi, M.Fatemi, "The Role of Biochemist in New Biotechnology", Proceeding of First Iranian National Congress of Biotechnology, 2000, Tehran, Iran.
 
59-       M.Hosseini, S.A.Shojaosadati, J.Towfighi, "Evaluation of bubble column Bioreactor for S.C.P. Production from Cheese Whey”, Proceeding of First Iranian National Congress of Biotechnology, 2000, Tehran, Iran.
 
60-       R.Mehrabi and J.Towfighi, "Improvement of RDC Operation for Production of Motor Oil", Proceeding of 4th National Congress of Chemical Eng. 1999, P. 40-46, Tehran, Iran.
 
61-       J.Towfighi and A.Niaee, "Inhibition of Coke Formation in Thermal Cracking of Hydrocarbons", Proceeding of 4th National Congress of Chemical Eng., 1999, P.326-331, Tehran, Iran.
 
62-       R.Salmani and J.Towfighi, "Application of GMC Algorithm for Temperature Control in Batch Reactors", Proceeding of 4th National Congress of Chemical Eng., 1999, P. 507-512, Tehran, Iran.
 
63-       P.Shokuhi and J.Towfighi, "Modeling and Simulation of Thermal Cracking Reactors with Elliptical Cross Section", Proceeding of 4th National Congress of Chemical Eng., 1999, P. 301-307, Tehran, Iran.
 
64-       A.Jafarzadeh and J.Towfighi, "Hydrodynamics and Mass Transfer in Bubble Column Reactors", Proceeding of 4th National Congress of Chemical Eng., 1999, P.1-5, Tehran, Iran.
 
65-       M.Sadrameli, H.Zahmatkesh, J.Towfighi, "Process Design of Amir Kabir Olefin Palnt", Proceeding of Olefin Congress, 1999, Tehran, Iran.
 
66-       J.Towfighi, A.Niaee and R.Karimzadeh, "Coke Formation and the Role of Inhibitors on Coke Reduction", Proceeding of Olefin Congress, 1999, Tehran, Iran.
 
67-       J.Towfighi, S.A.Shojaossadati and R.Amiri, "Performance of Bubble Column Bioreactors for Production of S.C.P.", Proceeding of Third National Congress of Chemical Eng., 1998, P. 536, Ahvaz, Iran.
 
68-       J.Towfighi and R. Moravvej, "Modeling and Simulation of Acetylene Converters in Olefin Plants", Proceeding of Third National Congress of Chemical Eng., 1998, P. 328, Ahvaz, Iran.
 
69-       S.Akbarzadeh, D.Rashtchian and J.Towfighi, "Determination of Optimum Characteristics of Surfactants", Proceeding of Third National Congress of Chemical Eng., 1998, P. 134, Ahvaz, Iran.
 
70-       J.Towfighi, R.Karimzadeh and M.Keshavarz, "Computer Generation of Reaction Schemes for Thermal Cracking of Hydrocarbons", Proceeding of Third National Congress of Chemical Eng., 1998, P. 284, Ahvaz, Iran.
 
71-       J.Towfighi and R.Karimzadeh, "Modeling and Simulation of Thermal Cracking Reactors with Radical Mechanism", Proceeding of Third National Congress of Chemical Eng., 1998, P. 809-813, Ahvaz, Iran.
 
72-       M.Sadrameli, J.Towfighiand H.Ebadi, "Determination of Operation Time of Heat Exchangers in Olefin Plant with Coke Deposition", Proceeding of Third National Congress of Chemical Eng., 1998, P. 650, Ahvaz, Iran.
 
73-       M.Akbarnejad and J.Towfighi, "The Pilot plant Demonstration of Circulating Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Technology", 13th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering, 1998, 23-28 August, Czech Republic.
 
74-       M.Sadrameli and J.Towfighi, "Modeling and Simulation of the Firebox of Thermal Cracking Furnaces in Tabriz Olefin Plant", 2 nd INRESC Proceedings, 1998, Tehran, Iran.
 
75-       J.Towfighi et.al, "Optimal Control of Thermal Cracking Reactors", 2nd National Congress of Chemical Engineering, 1997, Tehran, Iran.
 
76-       J.Towfighi et.al, "Application of Dynamic Programming in Optimal Control of Thermal Cracking Reactors", 2nd National Congress of Chemical Engineering, 1997, Tehran, Iran.
 
77-       J.Towfighi et.al, "Design & Simulation of Stirred Tank Bioreactors", 2nd National Congress of Chemical Engineering, 1997, Tehran, Iran.
 
78-       M.Akbarnejad, J.Towfighi & H. Sharifi, "Design & Simulation of Abadan Refinery FCC Plant", 8th Congress of Oil, Gas and Petrochemistry, 1997, Tehran, Iran.
 
79-       H.Aghaee, J.Towfighi & R. Karimzadeh, "Investigation of Conversion Reduction In Shiraz Petrochemical Complex Lime Kilns", 2 nd International and 8 th National Congress of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, 1997, Kerman, Iran.
 
80-       M.Sadrameli, H.Ebadi, J.Towfighi, "Simulation of Coke Formation in Gas Quenchers of Industrial Naphtha Cracking Furnaces", 2 nd International and 8 th National Congress of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1997, Kerman, Iran.
 
81-       M. Milani, J.Towfighi, M.Jahanshahi, "Investigation of Impact of Interaction on Computer Control of CSTR", 2 nd International & 8 th National Congress of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, 1997, Kerman, Iran.
 
82-       J. Towfighi, M.Shokuhi, "Development of a Sophisticated Model for Simulation of Thermal Cracking Reactors", First Int. Congress of Chemical Eng., 1994, Tehran, Iran.
 
83-       J. Towfighi, S.Sharafi, "Development of a Two Dimensional Model for Simulation of Naphtha Crackers", First Int. Congress of Chemical Eng., 1994, Tehran, Iran.
 
84-       A. Niaee, J.Towfighi, "Product Distribution of Pyrolysis of Naphtha, Kerosene and Gas oil in a Tubular Reactor", First Int. Congress of Chemistry & Chemical Eng., 1993, Tehran, Iran.
 
85-       J. Towfighi, A.Niaee and R.Karimzadeh, "Modeling & Simulation of Thermal cracking of Naphtha", Fifth Congress of Oil, Gas & Petrochemistry, 1992, Isfahan, Iran.
 
b: International Congresses:
 
  1. N. Gilani, J. Towfighi, A. Rashidi, M. R. Omidkhah, Kh. Jafari, "Synthesis of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes with different diameters in porous alumina template via a simple CVD method", 7th International Chemical Engineering Congress & Exhibition, Kish Island, Iran, 21-24 Nov. 2011
 
  1. M. Sedighi, J. Towfighi, " Experimental Study of Heavy Liquid Hydrocarbon Pyrolysis: Application of Neural Network to Predict the Main Product Yields", 14th Int. Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Cogress, 2012, Tehran
 
  1. M. Farahzadi, J. Towfighi, A. Mohamadalizadeh,  "Gas purification from isopropyl mercaptan by catalytic oxidation process over WO3 supported multiwall carbon nanotubes", 7th International Chemical Engineering Congress & Exhibition, Kish Island, Iran, 21-24 Nov. 2011
 
  1. M. Pourkhalil, A. Zarringhalam, A. Rashidi, J. Towfighi, "Low temperature SCR of NOx with NH3 over manganese oxides supported on multiwalled carbon nanotubes", 7th International Chemical Engineering Congress & Exhibition, Kish Island, Iran, 21-24 Nov. 2011
 
  1. F. Khodadadian, J. Towfighi, "The effect of Ce and P loading on catalytic performance of HZSM-5 in thermal catalytic cracking of naphtha to light olefins", 7th International Chemical Engineering Congress & Exhibition, Kish Island, Iran, 21-24 Nov. 2011
 
  1. N. Taghipur, J. Towfighi, A. Mohamadalizadeh, L. Shirazi, "Comparing of performance of HZSM-5 and SAPO-34 in the catalytic cracking of naphtha to produce light olefins", 7th International Chemical Engineering Congress & Exhibition, Kish Island, Iran, 21-24 Nov. 2011
 
 
  1. S. Sheybani, J. Towfighi, A. Mohamadalizadeh, "Thermal catalytic cracking of naphtha over CeO2 supported on multi wall carbon nanotubes coated with SiO2", 7th International Chemical Engineering Congress & Exhibition, Kish Island, Iran, 21-24 Nov. 2011
 
  1. H. Eltejaei, J. Towfighi, H. R. Bozorgzadeh, M. R. Omidkhah, "Effect of support and promoter content on characteristic properties and catalytic activity of Ni/Ce0.75Zr0.25O2-MgAl2O4 and Ni/Ce0.75Zr0.25O2-y-Alumina in methane reforming with CO2", 7th International Chemical Engineering Congress & Exhibition, Kish Island, Iran, 21-24 Nov. 2011
 
  1. M. Alyani, J. Towfighi, P. Esmaeilnejad-Ahranjani, "Experimental investigation of thermal catalytic cracking over nanotubes catalysts", 7th International Chemical Engineering Congress & Exhibition, Kish Island, Iran, 21-24 Nov. 2011
 
  1. J. Towfighi, Z. Rezaiesarlak, M. Alyani, M. E. Masoumi, " Kinetic modeling of naphtha thermal cracking", 7th International Chemical Engineering Congress & Exhibition, Kish Island, Iran, 21-24 Nov. 2011
 
  1. F. Khodadadian, J. Towfighi, K. Keyvanloo, "A Deactivation Study of P-Ce/HZSM-5 in Thermal Cracking of Naphtha by Response Surface Methodology", North American Catalysis Society congress, USA, June 2011
 
  1. M. Teimuri, J. Towfighi, K. Keyvanloo, "Designing a Stable HZSM-5 Catalyst Modified with Iron and Phosphorous in Thermal Catalytic Cracking of Naphtha for light Olefin Production", North America Catalysis Society Cogress, USA, Jun 2011
 
  1. K. Keyvanloo, A. Mohamadalizadeh, J. Towfighi, "Thermal Catalytic Cracking of Naphtha over CeO2 Supported on Carbon Nanotubes with SiO2 for Olefin Production", North America Catalysis Society Congress, USA, Jun 2011
 
  1. N. Tahouni, N. Bagheri, J. Towfighi, M. H. Panjeshahi, " Retrofit of Low-Temperature Gas Separation Section of Olefin Plant", Fourth International Conference on Modeling, Simulation and Applied Optimization, ICMSAO,11, Kuala Lumpur, April 2011
 
  1.  E. Ganji, J. Towfighi, A. Tofigh, " Performance of ceramic membrane reactor for methane conversion to syngas", 14th International Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Congress, Tehran, 2010
 
  1. E. Ganji, J. Towfighi, A. Zamanian, " Comparison of Oxygen Permeability and Stability of Perovskite Type BSCFXO Membranes for Application into a POM Membrane Reactor", Proceedings, AES-ATEMA 2010 Brixen Internation Convention, Brixen, Italy, Jul. 2010
 
  1. E. Ganji, J. Towfighi, K. Nazari, " Comparative Study of Sintering Parameters of BSCFO Ceramics Mambrane Synthesized Using a Simple EDTNAD Complexing Method", Fourth International Conference on Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and Their Applications", Hamburg, Germany, Sep. 2009
 
  1. L. Vafajoo, Sh. Zolfaghari, A. Esmaeili, J. Towfighi, " Developing a Mathematical Model to Determine the Mass Transfer Coefficient in Extraction of Sunflower Oil by Supercritical Carbon Dioxide", 12th Europian Symposium on Communication and Classification 15-18 Sep. 2009, Finland
 
  1. S. Zahedi, J. Towfighi, " Development of a Kinetic Model for Determination of Yield Distribution and Coke Formation in Thermal Cracking of Atmospheric Gasoil", The 6th International Chemical Engineering Congress, Nov. 2009, Kish Island, Iran
 
  1. N. Hosseini, J. Towfighi, F. Bahadoran, A. Zamanian, " Preparation and Evaluation of Monolithic Catalyst for Steam Reforming of Methane", The 6th International Chemical Engineering Congress, Nov. 2009, Kish Island, Iran
 
  1. F. Akhlaghian, J. Towfighi, A. Mohajeri, A. Zamanian, " A Comparison Study of Different Metal Washcoating Methods", The 6th Internationa Chemical Engineering Congress, Nov. 2009, Kish Island, Iran
 
  1. E. Ganji, J. Towfighi, K. Nazari, R. Ahmadi, " Oxygen Permeation Study of Synthetic Mized – Zconducting Ceramic Membranes", The 6th Internationl Chemical Engineering Congress, Nov. 2009, Kish Island, Iran
 
  1. K. Keyvanloo, J. Towfighi, A. Mohamadalizadeh, M. Alyani, " Optimization of Naphtha Steam Cracking Conditions for Production of Light Olefins by Statistical Design of Experiments", The 6th International Chemical Engineering Congress, Nov. 2009, Kish Island, Iran
 
  1. A. Shamkhali, M.R. Omidkhah, J. Towfighi, M.R. Jafari Nasr, " One – Dimensional Pseudo-homogeneous Modeling and Simulation of Autothermal Reformer", The 6th Internationa Chemical Engineering Congress, Nov. 2009, Kish Island, Iran
 
  1.   A. Esmaeeli, L. Vafajoo, S. Zolfaghari, J. Towfighi, “ A Mathematical Model of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction of Sunflower Oil”, 18th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering, 24-28 Aug. 2008, PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
 
 
  1. Z. Moghaddaszadeh, J. Towfighi, M. Mofarrahi, “ Study of a Four-Bed Pressure Swing Adsorption for Oxygen Separation from Air”, XXX. WASTE International Conference, 04-06 July, 2008, France, Paris
 
 
  1. D. Salari, J. Towfighi et.al., “ Triphenil Phosphide Oxide ( TPPO) as a Coke Inhibitor During Thermal Cracking of Naphtha”, 17th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering, 27-31 August, 2006, Praha, Czech Republic.
 
  1. N. Daneshvar, A. Niaei, J. Towfighi et.al., “ Effect of Surface Coating by CVD Method During Pyrolysis of Naphtha for Reduction of Coke Deposition”, 17th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering, 27-31 August, 2006, Praha, Czech Republic.
 
  1. A. Niaei, D. Salari, J. Towfighi, R. Nabavi, “ Investigation of the Cocracking of C4-Cut Raffinate and Naphtha in Industrial Cracker- Application of the Artificial Neural Network ( ANN) & Mathematical Modeling”, Proceeding of the 15th IASTED International Conference, Rhodes, Greece, June 26-28, 2006.
 
  1. A. Niaei, J. Towfighi, D. Salari, R. Nabavi, “ Application of the Neural Network(ANN) and the Mathematical Modeling in the Thermal Cracking of LPG”, 40th IUPAC Congress, Beijing, China, 2005.
 
  1. J. Towfighi, R. Karimzadeh, A. Niaei, G. Saedi, "Application of Dynamic Programming Method in Optimal Control and Simulation of an Industrial Naphtha Cracker"; CHISA 2004, 22-26 Aug., Praha, Czech Republic.
 
  1. A. Niaei, D. Salari, J. Towfighi, P.Panahi, "A Study on Coke Deposition and Coking Inhibitors during Naphtha Pyrolysis in Jet Stirred Reactor System", CHISA 2004, 22-26 Aug., Praha, Czech Republic.
 
  1. M. Alizadeh, J. Towfighi, R. Karimzadeh, "Modeling of Catalytic Coke Formation in Thermal Cracking Reactors", CHISA 2004, 22-26 Aug., Praha, Czech Republic.
 
  1. A. Niaei, J. Towfighi, M. Sadrameli, M.E. Masoumi, "Experimental and Sensitivity Analysis of a Thermal Cracking Pilot Plant for the Pyrolysis of Hydrocarbons", CHISA 2004, 22-26 Aug., Praha, Czech Republic.
 
  1. A. Niaei, J. Towfighi, M. Sadrameli, M.E. Masoumi, “Computational Study of the Pyrolysis Reactions and Coke Deposition in Industrial Naphtha Cracking”, ICCS 2002, pp. 723-732, 21-24 April 2002, Amsterdam,  Netherlands.
 
  1. J. Towfighi, A. Niaei, M. Sadrameli, R. Karimzadeh, “The Combined Simulation of Radiant Box and Pyrolysis Reaction in Industrial Cracking Furnaces”, ISTP 13, pp. 743-748, 14-18 July 2002, Victoria, BC, Canada.
 
  1. J. Towfighi, A. Niaei, R. Karimzadeh, “Simulation of the Pyrolysis Reactions and Coke Deposition in Industrial LPG Cracking Furnace”, 9th APCChE, 29 Sept. – 3 Oct. 2002, Christchurch, New Zealand.
 
  1. J. Towfighi, M. Sadrameli, R. Karimzadeh, A. Niaei, M. Mofarahi, B. Mokhtarani, G. Saedi, S. Hosseini, M. Karimaei, “SHAHAB-PC Based Simulator for Prediction of Furnace Run Length for the Pyrolysis of Hydrocarbons (Ethane to Naphtha)”, CHISA 2002, 25- 29 August 2002, Praha, Czech Republic.
 
  1. J. Towfighi, A. Niaei, M.E. Masoumi, M. Sadrameli, M. Shahrokhi, “ A Computer Control Pilot Plant System for Studying of Pyrolysis Reactions and Coke Deposition in Thermal Cracking Process - Experimental Results, CHISA 2002, 25- 29 August, 2002, Praha, Czech Republic.
 
  1. J. Towfighi, A. Niaei, R. Karimzadeh, G. Saedi, S. Hoseini, “Modeling and Simulation of the Pyrolysis Reactions and Coke Deposition in Industrial Ethane Cracker”, CHISA 2002, 25- 29 August 2002, Praha, Czech Republic.
 
  1. M.E. Masoumi, M. Sadrameli, J. Towfighi, A. Niaei, ”Application of Adaptive Temperature Control for Thermal Cracking Pilot Plant Furnace”, CHISA 2002, 25- 29 August 2002, Praha, Czech Republic.
 
  1. J. Towfighi, M. Sadrameli, A. Niaei, “Prediction of Furnace Runlength for the Pyrolysis of Naphtha by a PC Based Computer Simulator”, AIChE Annual Meeting, Nov. 7, 2001, Nevada, USA.
 
  1. M. Sadrameli, H.Manafzadeh, J.Towfighi, “Fouling by Physical Condensation by Heavy Hydrocarbons in the Transfer Line Exchanger”, Heat Exchanger Fouling – Fundamental Approaches & Technical Solutions, 8- 13 July 2001, Davos, Switzerland.
 
  1. M.Sadrameli, J. Towfighi, P. Shokuhi, “Shadow Effect Minimization in the Thermal Cracking Reactor Coils by Variable Cross Section”, ISTP 12, Istanbul, Turkey.
 
  1. R. Mehrabi, J. Towfighi, "Improvement of RDC Operation in Lube Oil Industry "Proceeding of Jordan International Chemical Engineering Conference III, 1999, 27-29 Sep, Amman, Jordan.
 
  1. J. Towfighi, R. Karimzadeh, "Development of a Mechanistic Model for Pyrolysis of Naphtha", APCCHE / CHEMECA, 93, 1993, Melbourne, Australia.
 
47. J. Towfighi, H. Nazari, "Simulation of Light Hydrocarbons Pyrolysis Using Radical Mechanism", APCCHE / CHEMECA 93, 1993, Melbourne, Australia.
 
Reviewer of Scientific Journal :
 
1-     Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
2-     Science of Advanced Materials
3-     Fuel Processing Technology
4-     Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering
5-     Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis
6-     Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering
7-     Scientia Iranica(Sharif University of Technology)
8-     Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
9-     Iranian Journal of Chemical Engineering(Iranian Association of Chem. Eng.)
10-Higher Education Buletin(NOET&IRPHE)
11-Engineering Education Journal(Iran Academy of Science)
12-Journal of association of educational research
13-Chemical Engineering Communication
14-International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering
 
Patents:
 
1-     A. Mohamadaizadeh, J. Towfighi, A. Rashidi, " Hybrid Nano Sorbent", US Patent No.: US 2011/0168018 A1, Jul. 14, 2011
 
2-     K. Keyvanloo, J. Towfigh, M. Mohamadalizadeh, "Carbon Nanotube Catalyst for Olefin Production", US Patent No. 2010/0317909 A1, Dec. 16, 2010
 
3-     A. Mohamadalizadeh, A. Rashidi, J. Towfighi, A. Mohajeri, M. Rezapur, Kh. Juzani, M. Vahidi, " Nano Catalyst and Sulfur Removal Process, Iran Patent, No. 67823, 1389/09/20
 
4-     A. Mohamadalizadeh, A. Rashidi, J. Towfighi, A. Mohajeri, M. Manteghian, "Hybrid Nano Sorbent", Iran Patent No. 61501, 2009
 
5-     A. Shamkhali, M.R. Omidkhah, J. Towfighi, M.R. Jafari Nasr, " Synthesis Gas Production Using GHR Reactor and Pressure Furnace", Iran Patent No. 59493, 2009
 
6-     A. Shamkhali, M.R. Omidkhah, J. Towfighi, M.R. Jafari Nasr, " Design and Manufacture of GHR with Free Expansion of Tubes without Leakage of gases from Shell and Tubes", Iran Patent No. 61303. 2009
 
 
Books:
 
J. Towfighi, "Chemical Reactor Design", E. B. Nauman, Tarbiat Modarres Univ.Press, 1994, (Translation)
 
 
Awards:
  • Distinguished Researcher, Tarbiat Modares University, 2006, 2007, 2008
  • First winner of Iranian Oil Industries Innovations Award for “Design and Setup of Olefin Furnace Pilot Plant and Developing Software for Simulation of Thermal Cracking Reactors”, Tehran, 2003
  • Distinguished Faculty Member, Tarbiat Modares University, 1996
  • Distinguished Faculty Member, Cross- National, 1997
 
 
Membership & Scientific Positions:
 
  • Member Research Council Institute for International Energy Studies, from 2012
  • Associate Member of Academy of Sciences Islamic Republic of Iran, from 2011
  • Member Engineering Committee, Iranian National Science Foundation, INSF, 2010-2011
  • Secretary Scientific Committee, 6th International Chemical Engineering Congress, Kish Island, Iran, Nov. 2009
  • Head Scientific Committee, Iran Third Gas Conference, Oct. 2009-08-23
  •  Member of Scientific Committee, 12th Congress of University, Industry and Government Collaboration for National Development, 2008
  • Member of the Editorial Board, Journal of University and Industry, from 2008
  • Member of the Editorial Board, “Nameh Amuzeshe Ali” Journal, from Nov. 2008  
·        Head Scientific Committee of 3rd Conference on Technology Development in Oil Industries, 2007-2008
·        Member of The Steering Committee of Engineering Education Conference, University of Teheran, from May 2008
·        Member of the Board of Incubator, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, from 05.May.2008
·        Editor-In-Chief Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, from April 2008
·        Head of Scientific Committee, 11th Congress of Chemical Engineering( International), Kish Island, 3-5 January 2008
·        Member of National Committee of Higher Education, Affiliated to National Commission of UNESCO, from 2006
·        Member of Editorial Board, International Journal of Science & Technology, from 2007-07-03
·        Member of The Strategic Planning Committee for the Advanced Science & Technology Center, Isalmic Azad University, from 2007-05-07
·        Member of Evaluation Committee for academic staff, National Petrochemical Industries Company, from 2007-05-15
·        Chief Scientific Committee of 11th National Chemical Engineering Congress, Nov. 2006
·        Chief Scientific Committee of 3rd National Conference on Technology Development in The Oil Industries, Management & Planning, Dec. 2007
·        Member of Research Council National Iran Gas Company, from 2006
·        Editor– in-Chief, Journal of Science and Technology Parks & Incubators ( Roshd-e-Fanavari, from 2006
·        Advisor to  Secretary of Supreme Council for Cultural Revolution, from 2006
  • Member of Editorial board, Iranian Journal of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, from 2006
 
  • Member of Permanent Committee affiliated to the Board of Trustees of Tarbiat Modares University, from 2006-2011
 
  • Member of the Evaluation Committee of the School of Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, from 2006.
 
  • Member of Advisory Committee, Affiliated to Supreme Council for Cultural Revolution, 1997-2003
 
  •  Editor- in- chief :          Iranian Journal of Chemical Engineering - From 2000
 
  • Member of Editorial Board , Sharif  Journal of Science and Technology
 
  • Member of Editorial Board , Journal of Research and Planning in Higher Education 1999-2006
 
  • Member of Editorial Board, “Journal of Research on Science and Engineering of Petroleum”, Research Institute of Petroleum Industry, from 2002
 
  • Member of “Iranian Biotechnology Society”
 
  • Member of “Iranian Chemical Engineering Society”
 
  • Member of the Board of Trustees of Tehran University from 2002-2010
 
  • Member of the “Cultural and Scientific Evaluation Board” affiliated to Supreme Council for Cultural Revolution from 2002
 
  • Member of board of Referees in the 8th National Congress of Chemical Engineering Mashad University, Mashad, 2002   
 
  • Member of board of Referees for the 7th National Congress of Chemical Engineering,                Tehran University, Tehran, 2001
 
  • Member of board of Referees and        Member of Scientific Committee in the 5th National and 4th International Congress of Chemical Eng., Shiraz University, Shiraz, 2000
 
  • Member of board of Referees for the 4th National Congress of Chemical Engineering   Sharif University, Tehran, 1998
 
  • Member of board of Referees for the 2nd National Congress of Chemical Engineering     Amir Kabir University, Tehran, 1996
 
  • Member of Scientific Committee in the First National Congress of Chemical Engineering    Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, 1994
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Papers & Seminars in the field of Higher Education, Science & Technology:
 
 
1-     J. Towfighi, N. Nurshahi, M. Farastkhah, “ Analysis of Relationship between Defense and Higher Education Systems based on key Informants, points of view” Journal of Defense Strategy Quarterly, Vol. 10, No.36, Spring 2012     ( In Persian)
 
2-     J. Towfighi, N. Nurshahi, " Industry-University collaboration in Iran in National Innovation System", Seminar: The role of universities in human resource development, Iran Academy of Sciences, Spring 2012
 
3-      J. Towfighi, H. Javdani, “ Interdisciplinary Courses: Concepts, Approaches, Geneology and Typology”, Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities, Vol. 1, No.1, Winter 2009 ( In Persian)
 
4-     H. Javdani, J. Towfighi, "Structures, Processes and Factors affecting the Development of Interdisciplinary Courses", Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities, Vol. 2, No. 1, Winter 2009 (In Persian) 
 
5-      E. Azargashb, H. R. Arasteh, Z. Sabaghian, J. Towfighi, “ Functions of the Boards of Trustees in Public Universities Affiliated to Ministry of Science, Research and Technology”, Journal of Research and Planning in Higher Education, Vol. 13, No. 4, 2008 (In Persian)
 
6-     H. Javdani, J. Towfighi, M. Ghazi Tabatabaee, M. H. Pardakhtchi, “Investigation of Management of Higher Education System from Senior Managers viewpoint”, Journal of Research and Planning in Higher Education, Vol. 14, No. 2, Summer 2008 ( In Persian)
 
7-     E. Azargashb, H. R. Arasteh, Z. Sabaghian, J. Towfighi, “Investigation of The  Functions of the Boards of Trustees and their Role in Autonomy of public Universities from the Viewpoint of the Member of the Boards and University Council”, Journal of Development Steps in Medicine Education, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2007 ( In Persian)
 
8-     J. Towfighi, “ The Role of Science and Technology Parks and Incubators in Quality Enhancement of Higher Education”, AUA/COE-GIAN-DAAD Conference: Knowledge and Technology Management in Information Society, Yerevan, Armenia, 27-28 Aug. 2008
 
9-     J. Towfighi, “Necessity for Quality Enhancement in Iran Higher Education”, 3rd Conference on Internal Evaluation of Quality in Universities, University of Teheran, 29.oct.2007
 
10- J. Towfighi, “ The Role of Science and Technology Parks and Incubators in Quality Enhancement of Higher Education”, 4th International GIAN Conference, Tehran, 2007-09-07
 
11-J. Towfighi, “ Pathology of University – Industry Relationship”, Iranian Journal of Engineering Education , Iran Academy of Science Vol. 9, 36, 2007 (In Persian)
 
12-J. Towfighi, “ The New Regulations for PhD courses: The Reasons & Justifications”, Conference on Investigation of Domestic PhD Courses, IRPHE, Tehran, 16.May.2007
 
13-J. Towfighi, “ Pathology of Industry – University relationship”, The 3rd International and 10th National Congress on Government, University & Industry Cooperation for National Development, Dec. 2006, Tehran
 
14-M. K. Eghbal, M. J. Sedigh, M. Keshmiri, J. Towfighi, “ The Development of Science and Technology Parks and Incubators in Iran”, IASP Asian Division Conference, ASPA 10th Annual Conference, 3rd Iranian National Conference on Science & Technology Parks, 17-19 September 2006, Isfahan, Iran
 
15-J. Towfighi, Y. Entezari, “ Emerging Global Knowledge Economy & Necessity of Renovating Iran’s Economy of Knowledge”, Second Scientific Seminar, Iran Scientific Development Society, Tehran, 2006
 
16-J. Towfighi, A. Davari, M. Farasatkhah, Najafian, “ Quality and Relevance of Iran Higher Education”, Quality and Relevance in Higher Education, Local and Global Perspective Workshop, Institute for Socio-Cultural Studies, Germany, 2006.
 
17-J. Towfighi, N. Nurshahi, “Necessity of Quality Assurance System in Higher Education”, 51th Summit of University Chancellors, 2005.
 
18-J. Towfighi, M. Gharoon, “Status of Human Resources in Iran and Strategies to Prevent its Wasting”, 2nd Seminar on Preventing Human Resources Wasting”, Academy of Science of Islamic Republic of Iran, 2005.
 
19-J. Towfighi, M. Gharoon, “ A review on Higher Education Expenses in Iran and in the World”, Seminar on Financial Issues of Higher Education in Iran”, Academy of Science of Islamic Republic of Iran, 2003.
 
20-J. Towfighi, M. Farasatkhah, “ Structural Prerequisites for Scientific Development of Iran”, Journal of Research and Planning in Higher Education, No. 25, No.3, Autumn, 2003.
 
21-J. Towfighi, M. Farasatkhah, “ Fundamentals of Scientific development in the World and its Historical Abstacles in Iran”, Proceeding of 47th Summit of University and Research Centers’ Chancellors, Isfahan Industrial University, 2003.
 
22-J. Towfighi, Y. Entezari, “ Strategies of Ministry of Science, Research and Technology for Sustainable Development”, 4th Biennial Congress of Iran Association of Environment, Tehran, 2003.
 
23-J. Towfighi, M. Farasatkhah, “University, Islamization Discourse and some Unanswered Questions”, 44th Summit of University Chancellors, Sharif University, 2002.
 
24-J. Towfighi, M. A. Ghaneei Rad, “ Educational Policies for Enhancement of Effectiveness of Scientific System in the Country”, Proceeding of Science and Technology: Future and Strategies Congress, Vol. 2, Tehran, 2001.