CURRICULUM VITAE Mehdi Sadat-Shojai (Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc.) Assistant Prof. of Polymer Science & Engineering/Biomaterials Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz 71454, Iran Phone: +98 (71) 36137167 Fax: +98 (71) 36460788 Emails: msadatshojai@gmail.com; ms.shojai@shirazu.ac.ir PERSONAL DETAILS Nickname: Payam Date of Birth: June 20, 1984 Place of Birth: Shiraz, Iran Nationality: Iranian Gender: Male EDUCATION 2002 2006: 2006 2008: 2008 2013: 2012: B.Sc.; Applied Chemistry, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran (GPA: 17.65/20, First class honors degree). Thesis: Asbestos in drinking water and methods of its measurement M.Sc.; Polymer Science and Technology, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute (IPPI), Tehran, Iran (GPA: 18.62/20, First class honors degree). Thesis: Effect of hydroxyapatite nanofibers on the properties of dental adhesives Ph.D.; Polymer Engineering, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran, Iran (with honor). Dissertation: Sandwich-like nanocomposite scaffolds of polyhydroxybutyrate/ hydroxyapatite/methacrylated gelatin for bone tissue engineering applications Research fellow; Harvard Medical School (HMS) and Harvard-MIT Division of Health Science and Technology (HST), Boston, USA. LANGUAGES Fluent in Persian and English, intermediate in Russian Page 1 of 7
AWARDS AND HONORS 2015 Outstanding Reviewer Award from Elsevier, Amsterdam (2016) Best Poster Award, National Conference on Protein & Peptide Sciences (2014) Highly Cited Paper recognition, WEB OF SCIENCE (2014) The 37 th rank among 5400 Iranian experts active in the field of nanotechnology, 8 th Nanotechnology Festival (2013) Received invitation to join the University of Malaya at Malaysia as a Visiting Research Fellow (2013) Invitation to feature research article (Mat Sci Eng C, 33 (2013) 2776) in Nanotech Insights (Centre for Knowledge Management of Nanoscience and Technology) (2013) Receiving a granted patent from United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) (2013) Best Paper Award, 11 th Hedayat Dentistry Festival (2012) Research on novel cell-laden tissue constructs at Harvard Medical School (USA) (2012) The 61 st rank among 6000 Iranian experts active in the field of nanotechnology, 6 th Nanotechnology Festival (2011) Winner of 7 th Annual National Student Competition in Polymer Sciences, Iran Polymer Society (2010) Admitted to the Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, University of Tehran, and Tarbiat Modares University for Ph.D. program Honored as the Most Distinguished Student of the Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute (2009) IPPI Prize for the Top First Class Honors in M.Sc. (2008) Selected as a member of Elites National Foundation (2008) Guilan University Prize for the Top First Class Honors in B.Sc. (2006) Ranked 5 th in National Chemistry Olympiad (2006) Awarded for the Top First Class Honors in Pre-University Course (2002) PUBLICATIONS (A) Journal Papers: Total Number of Citations * Average Citations per Item 522 27.27 M. Sadat-Shojai, Bone regenerative medicine: State of the art and future trends, under preparation. M. Sadat-Shojai, Bioactive nanocomposites for bone tissue engineering, under preparation. M. Sadat-Shojai, Electrospun polyhydroxybutyrate/hydroxyapatite nanohybrids: Microstructure and bone cell response, submitted. M. Sadat-Shojai, M.T. Khorasani, A. Jamshidi, A new strategy for fabrication of bone scaffolds using electrospun nano-hap/phb fibers and protein hydrogels, Chemical Engineering Journal, 289 (2016) 38 47. (JIF : 4.32) Interviewed and featured in Iranian Nanotechnology Initiative Council, national TV, and over 30 news feeds nationwide * Google Scholar ISI WEB OF SCIENCE 2014 Journal Impact Factor Page 2 of 7
M. Sadat-Shojai, M.T. Khorasani, A. Jamshidi, 3-Dimensional cell-laden nanohydroxyapatite/protein hydrogels for bone regeneration applications, Materials Science and Engineering C, 49 (2015) 835 843. (JIF: 3.08) M. Sadat-Shojai, M.T. Khorasani, E. Dinpanah, A. Jamshidi, Synthesis methods for nanosized hydroxyapatite with diverse structures, Acta Biomaterialia, 9 (2013) 7591 7621. (JIF: 6.02) Highly Cited Paper (WEB OF SCIENCE) + 1 st Top Hottest Article in 2013 and 2014 full years (ScienceDirect) + Listed as Top 20 Articles (BioMedLib, Domain of Article 23583646, Since 2013) M. Sadat-Shojai, M.T. Khorasani, A. Jamshidi, S. Irani, Nano-hydroxyapatite reinforced polyhydroxybutyrate composites: A comprehensive study on the structural and in vitro biological properties, Materials Science and Engineering C, 33 (2013) 2776 2787. (JIF: 3.08) Featured in Nanotech Insights: July 2013 (Centre for Knowledge Management of Nanoscience and Technology) M. Sadat-Shojai, M.T. Khorasani, A. Jamshidi, Hydrothermal processing of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles a Taguchi experimental design approach, Journal of Crystal Growth, 361 (2012) 73 84. (JIF: 1.69) 19 th Top Hottest Article in Oct to Dec 2012 (ScienceDirect) M. Sadat-Shojai, G.R. Bakhshandeh, Recycling of PVC wastes, Polymer Degradation and Stability, 96 (2011) 404 415. (JIF: 3.16) 3 rd Top Hottest Article in 2011 and 2012 full years (ScienceDirect) + 4 th Top Hottest Article in 2013 full year (ScienceDirect) + 7 th Top Hottest Article in 2014 full year (ScienceDirect) M. Sadat-Shojai, M. Atai, A. Nodehi, Design of experiments (DOE) for the optimization of hydrothermal synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles, Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society, 22 (2011) 571 582. (JIF: 1.12) M. Sadat-Shojai, M. Atai, A. Nodehi, L. Nasiri-Khanlar, Hydroxyapatite nanorods as novel fillers for improving the properties of dental adhesives: Synthesis and application, Dental Materials, 26 (2010) 471 482. (JIF: 3.76) 13 th Top Hottest Article in Apr to Jun 2010 (ScienceDirect) M. Sadat-Shojai, A. Ershad-langroudi, Polymeric coatings for protection of historic monuments: Opportunities and challenges, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 112 (2009) 2535 2551. (JIF: 1.76) M. Sadat-Shojai, Preparation of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles: Comparison between hydrothermal and solvo-treatment processes and colloidal stability of produced nanoparticles in a dilute experimental dental adhesive, Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society, 6 (2009) 386 392. (JIF: 1.08) Featured in Industry News of SpecialChem (Paris, France: 2009-09-04) A. Ershad-Langroudi, M. Sadat-Shojai, Siloxane-based coatings as the potential materials for protection of brick-made monuments, Journal of Color Science and Technology, 3 (2009) 177 187. (in Persian) A. Ershad-langroudi, M. Sadat-Shojai, Possibility of using polymeric coatings for protection of historic monuments against deterioration, Iran Surface Coatings Magazine, 6 (2008), 5 9. (in Persian) (B) Seminar and Conference Papers: M. Sadat-Shojai, Detection of bone nodules inside bioactive hydrogels by means of scanning electron microscopy, National Conference on Microscopic Studies, Shiraz, Iran (2016). Page 3 of 7
M. Sadat-Shojai, Quantitative detection of 3D cell spreading inside ECM-like constructs by means of fluorescence microscopy imaging, National Conference on Microscopic Studies, Shiraz, Iran (2016). M. Sadat-Shojai, Quantitative detection of 3D cell spreading inside ECM-like constructs by means of fluorescence microscopy imaging, National Conference on Microscopic Studies, Shiraz, Iran (2016). M. Sadat-Shojai, In vitro cell response to a new protein nanocomposite, Proceedings of the National Conference on Protein & Peptide Sciences: From Basic to Medical & Industrial Applications, Shiraz, Iran (2014). M. Sadat-Shojai, Protein/hydroxyapatite constructs for bone tissue engineering applications, Proceedings of the National Conference on Protein & Peptide Sciences: From Basic to Medical & Industrial Applications, Shiraz, Iran (2014). Best Poster Award M. Sadat-Shojai et al., Fabrication of polymer/hydroxyapatite nanocomposites with improved properties for bone tissue engineering application, 13 th Congress of Nanotechnology Graduates, Tehran, Iran (2013). M. Sadat-Shojai et al., Surface modification of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles using heparin, Proceedings of the 10 th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST), Tehran, Iran (2012). M. Sadat-Shojai et al., An experimental design approach to determine the effect of process parameters on the properties of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles, Proceedings of the 6 th International Chemical Engineering Congress and Exhibition (IChEC), Kish Island, Iran (2009). M. Sadat-Shojai et al., Synthesis of nanosized hydroxyapatite particles: The morphology control, Proceedings of the 9 th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST), Tehran, Iran (2009). M. Sadat-Shojai et al., Bond strength of a novel dental adhesive to dentin: The in vitro study, Proceedings of the 9 th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST), Tehran, Iran (2009). M. Sadat-Shojai et al., Filler-reinforced dental adhesives: The effect of surface charge on the colloidal stability of filler, Proceedings of the 9 th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST), Tehran, Iran (2009). M. Sadat-Shojai et al., Effect of the hydroxyapatite nanofibers as a novel filler on the mechanical properties of an ethanol based one-bottle dental adhesive, Proceedings of the 9 th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST), Tehran, Iran (2009). M. Sadat-Shojai et al., Synthesis of fibrous hydroxyapatite nanoparticles with optimized properties for improving the mechanical characteristics of dental adhesives, Proceedings of the 5 th Nanotechnology Students Conference, Tehran, Iran (2009). M. Sadat-Shojai et al., Synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanofibers by hydrothermal method, Proceedings of the 1 st Conference on Application of Nanotechnology in Science, Engineering and Medicine, Mashhad, Iran (2008). M. Sadat-Shojai et al., Synthesis of stoichiometric hydroxyapatite nanoparticles at atmospheric pressure, Proceedings of National Congress on New Materials, Tehran, Iran (2008). Page 4 of 7
M. Sadat-Shojai et al., Investigation of the effect of hydrothermal treatment on synthesis of nano-sized hydroxyapatite, Proceedings of Iran-India Joint Conference on Nanotechnology, Tehran, Iran (2008). M. Sadat-Shojai et al., Synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanorods at atmospheric pressure using CTAB surfactant, Proceedings of the Conference of Surfactant & Detergent Technology, Tehran, Iran (2008). (C) Books: M. Sadat-Shojai, Calcium phosphate reinforced polyester nanocomposites for bone regeneration applications. In: D. Depan, editor. Biodegradable Polymeric Nanocomposites: Advances in Biomedical Applications. CRC Press, USA (2015), pp. 1 34. M. Sadat-Shojai, Hydroxyapatite: Inorganic Nanoparticles of Bone (Properties, Applications, and Preparation Methodologies), Iranian Students Book Agency (ISBA), 2010. (in Persian) PATENTS M. Sadat-Shojai, M. Atai, A. Nodehi, Method for production of biocompatible nanoparticles containing dental adhesive, United State Patent: US 8357732 B2 (2013). M. Sadat-Shojai, M.T. Khorasani, A. Jamshidi, Method for production of 3D bioactive hydrogels, Patent pending (2016). M. Sadat-Shojai, M. Atai, A. Nodehi, Fabrication of a novel dentin bonding system containing biocompatible nanoparticles, Iranian Patent Office: 61611 (2009). M. Sadat-Shojai, M. Atai, A. Nodehi, Optimization of processing variables in hydrothermal synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles, Iranian Patent Office: 61610 (2009). PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Chemical Society (ACS) American Nano Society (ANS) Iranian Corrosion Association (ICA) Iranian Nanotechnology Initiative Council INVITED REVIEWER FOR PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (ACS) Applied Physics A (Springer) Applied Surface Science (Elsevier) Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering (John Wiley) Environmental Technology (Taylor & Francis) express Polymer Letters (Budapest University of Technology and Economics) International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (Springer) Page 5 of 7
International Journal of Polymer Science (Hindawi) Iranian Journal of Polymer Science and Technology (IPPI) Iranian Journal of Science and Technology (Sciences) (Springer) Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society (Brazilian Chemical Society) Journal of Applied Polymer Science (John Wiley) Journal of Crystal Growth (Elsevier) Materials Express (American Scientific Publishers) Materials Research (Brazilian Association of Metallurgy and Materials) Materials Science and Engineering C (Elsevier) Measurement (Elsevier) Polymer Engineering & Science (John Wiley) Powder Technology (Elsevier) Recent Patents on Regenerative Medicine (Bentham Science) Resources, Conservation & Recycling (Elsevier) WORKSHOPS AND COURSES ATTENDED Certificate in Evaluation of Research and Educational Activities, Shiraz University (2015). Certificate in Management of Scientific Information and Electronic Resources, Shiraz University (2014). Certificate in Research Methodology, Shiraz University (2014). Certificate in Methods and Techniques of Teaching; Shiraz University (2014). Certificate in Student Counseling Techniques; Shiraz University (2014). Certificate in University Laws and Regulations; Shiraz University (2014). Certificate in Nanotechnology Business Plan; 13 th Congress of Nanotechnology Graduates (2013). Certificate in Cell Culture and its Application in Tissue Engineering; IPPI (2011). Certificate in Methods of Patenting; 5 th Nanotechnology Students Conference (2009). Certificate of HPLC Training Course (top exam score); CAPITAL HPLC Co. (2008). Certificate in Fabrication of a Raman Biochip; Iran-India Joint Conference on Nanotechnology (2008). Certificate in Concepts of Interface Chemistry and Function of Detergents; Sharif University of Technology (2008). Certificate in Nanocomposite-based Coatings: Concepts and Applications; IPPI (2008). Certificate in Biodegradable Polymers, Stem Cells, and Tissue Engineering; IPPI (2008). Certificate in Basic Concepts of Polymerization of Olefins; IPPI (2008). Certificate in Polymeric Composites; IPPI (2008). Certificate in Instrumental Analysis and Characterization of Polymers; IPPI (2008). Certificate in Methods for Characterization of Nanoparticles (Morphology); IPPI (2007). Certificate in Recent Progress in Biocompatible Polymers used in Medicine; IPPI (2007). Certificate in Polymers in Dentistry; IPPI (2006). ACADEMIC AND WORK EXPERIENCES Assistant Professor of Polymer Science & Engineering/Biomaterials, Shiraz University (Feb. 2014 Present). Member of Instrument Committee in Department of Chemistry, Shiraz University (Jun. 2014 Present). Page 6 of 7
Supervisor of a Research Project entitled Fabrication of polymeric composites based on biodegradable polyesters and bioactive nanoparticles optimized by organic chemicals for bone tissue regeneration, Shiraz University (Nov. 2015 Present). Research Assistant in a project entitled Cell-laden methacrylated gelatin/mesoporous carbon composite hydrogel, Harvard Medical School (Jan. 2012 Jul. 2012). Teaching of high liquid performance chromatography (HPLC), Tehran university (Oct. 2011). Teaching of thermal analysis methods, IMACO Ltd. (Sept. 2010). Director of a Research Project entitled Recycling of PVC wastes, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute (May 2009 Aug. 2010). Director of a Research Project entitled Method for Production of Energetic Nanocomposites Based on Ammonium Perchlorate and Resorcinol-Formaldehyde Resin, Ministry of Defense (May 2009 Jul. 2010). Director of a Research Project entitled Method for production of rod-like hydroxyapatite nanoparticles for reinforcing polymeric matrix of dental adhesives, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute (Sept. 2007 Aug. 2008). Research Assistant in a project entitled Preparation of fluorosilane-based hydrophobic coatings for outdoor protection of Iranian brick-made monuments, Iranian Cultural Heritage Organization (Apr. 2007 Jan. 2008). Training Course in central laboratory of Shiraz Petrochemical Company (May 2006 Jul. 2006). Teaching Assistant in analytical chemistry, University of Guilan (Sept. 2003 Dec. 2003). COURSES TAUGHT (A) Bachelor's level - General Chemistry 1 - Organic Chemistry Lab 1 - Basic General Chemistry - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry - Organic Chemistry 1 Biology - Organic Chemistry 2 Biology (B) Master's level - Fundamentals of Polymer Science MAIN RESEARCH INTERESTS Biomaterials Chemical Modification of Hydrogels Polymer/Ceramic Nanocomposites Fabrication of 3D Polymeric Constructs for Bone Tissue Regeneration Synthesis and Application of Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles Preparation of Polymeric Coatings for Protection of Historic Monuments April 22, 2016 Page 7 of 7