Mahnaz Aghajanloo

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About Mahnaz Aghajanloo

Chemical & Geoscience Engineer (Ph.D, Postdoctoral Researcher) Highly motivated researcher with over 12 years of experience in both academic and industrial environments within the chemical engineering and oil & gas sectors. Strong background in experimental design, numerical modeling, and multidisciplinary project execution. Proven expertise in gas separation, hydrate systems, nanomaterials, and carbon storage technologies. Areas of Expertise- Vapor Recovery System Implementation: Successfully commissioned a gasoline vapor recovery unit using advanced nanomaterials (e.g, CA, MOFs) for adsorption and reinjection into underground storage tanks- Nanomaterials for Gas Capture: Designed and synthesized nanomaterials such as activated carbon (CA) and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for selective gas adsorption and storage applications- Gas Capture, Separation & Adsorption: Conducted experimental and simulation studies of CH₄, CO₂, and H₂S systems using gas hydrate formation and adsorption-based technologies- Hydrate Inhibitor Development: Led research projects on hydrate inhibitor evaluation and developed a novel kinetic model to predict offshore pipeline blockage caused by gas hydrate formation- Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): Specialized in CO₂ injection into low-pressure geological formations. Conducted thermodynamic and kinetic studies to understand hydrate-related risks and dry-out phenomena affecting well injectivity. Summary of Skills- Result-Oriented Thinking & Critical Analysis - Experimental Design & Numerical Modeling - Problem Solving & Technical Troubleshooting - Time Management & Task Prioritization - Team Collaboration & Active Communication