Pejman Heidarian

As an early career researcher, I've recently earned my Doctor of Philosophy from Deakin University, Australia, and am currently serving as a Postdoctoral Associate Research Fellow at Carbon Nexus within the Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University. My journey is marked by the publication of 33 high-quality research papers and 1 chapter, boasting a remarkable total of 700 citations and a h-index of 18. Furthermore, I've had the honour of being nominated for the Alfred Deakin Medal for doctoral theses, while also holding esteemed Deakin University Scholarships and Top-Up scholarships from July 2018 to May 2022.

• Publication of 34 high quality research papers and chapters with total citations of 700, h-index 18
• Nominator of Alfred Deakin Medal for doctoral theses
• Deakin University Scholarship Holder (July2018-May 2022) and Top-Up scholarships holder
• Reviewer Board of the open access journal Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360, IF 3.426, Q1)
• Casual reviewer of many top journals
• Wiley-selected top downloaded paper (2018-2019)

• Reclamation and reformatting of waste carbon fibers: A paradigm shift towards sustainable waste management, P. Heidarian, F. Mokhtari, M. Naebe, L. C. Henderson, R. J. Varley, Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 203, 107465, Q1, 13.2, 2024
• A self-healing nanocomposite double network bacterial nanocellulose/gelatin hydrogel for three dimensional printing, P. Heidarian, A. Z. Kouzani, Carbohydrate Polymers, 313, 120879, Q1, 11.2, 2023
• A self-healing magneto-responsive nanocellulose ferrogel and flexible soft strain sensor, P. Heidarian, A. Z. Kouzani, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 234, 123822, Q1, 8.2, 2023
• Starch-g-Acrylic Acid/Magnetic Nanochitin Self-Healing Ferrogels as Flexible Soft Strain Sensors, P. Heidarian, A. Z. Kouzani, Sensors, 23, 3, 1138, Q1, 3.9, 2023
• A 3D printable dynamic nanocellulose/nanochitin self-healing hydrogel and soft strain sensor, P. Heidarian, S. Gharaie, H. Yousefi, M. Paulino, A. Kaynak, R. Varley, A. Z. Kouzani, Carbohydrate Polymers, 119545, Q1, 11.2, 2022
• Dynamic nanocellulose hydrogels: recent advancements and future outlook, P. Heidarian, A. Kaynak, M. Paulino, A. Zolfagharian, R. J. Varley, A. Z. Kouzani, Carbohydrate Polymers, 270, 118357, Q1, 11.2, 2021
• Dynamic plant-derived polysaccharide-based hydrogels, P. Heidarian, A. Z. Kouzani, A. Kaynak, M. Paulino, B. Nasri-Nasrabadi, A. Zolfagharian, R. Varley, Carbohydrate Polymers, 231, 115743, Q1, 11.2, 2020
• Removal of Cu2+ ions by cellulose nanofibers-assisted starch-g-poly (acrylic acid) superadsorbent hydrogels, N. B. Baghbadorani, T. Behzad, N. Etesami, P. Heidarian, Composites Part B: Engineering, 176, 107084, Q1, 13.1, 2019
• A study of the effects of acid, plasticizer, cross-linker, and extracted chitin nanofibers on the properties of chitosan biofilm, M. Hejazi, T. Behzad, P. Heidarian, B. Nasri-Nasrabadi, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 109, 221-231, Q1, 8.7, 2018
• Double dynamic cellulose nanocomposite hydrogels with environmentally adaptive self-healing and pH-tuning properties, P. Heidarian, A. Z. Kouzani, A. Kaynak, M. Paulino, B. Nasri-Nasrabadi, R. Varley, Cellulose, 27, 3, 1407-1422, Q1, 5.7, 2020
• Investigation of cross-linked PVA/starch biocomposites reinforced by cellulose nanofibrils isolated from aspen wood sawdust, P. Heidarian, T. Behzad, M. Sadeghi, Cellulose, 24, 8, 3323-3339, Q1, 5.7, 2017
• Rational Design of Mussel-Inspired Hydrogels with Dynamic Catecholato−Metal Coordination Bonds, P. Heidarian, A. Z. Kouzani, A. Kaynak, Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 41, 23, 2000439, Q1, 4.6, 2020
• Dynamic hydrogels and polymers as inks for three-dimensional printing, P. Heidarian, A. Z. Kouzani, A. Kaynak, M. Paulino, B. Nasri-Nasrabadi, ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, 5, 6, 2688-2707, Q1, 5.7, 2019
• Dynamic Mussel-Inspired Chitin Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Wearable Strain Sensors, P. Heidarian, A. Z. Kouzani, A. Kaynak, A. Zolfagharian, H. Yousefi, Polymers, 12, 6, 1416, Q1, 5, 2020
• Optimal design of ozone bleaching parameters to approach cellulose nanofibers extraction from sugarcane bagasse fibers, B. Bahrami, T. Behzad, A. Zamani, P. Heidarian, B. Nasri-Nasrabadi, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 26, 10, 4085-4094, Q1, 5.3, 2018
• Characterization and enhancement of the gas separation properties of mixed matrix membranes: Polyimide with nickel oxide nanoparticles, W. M. Aframehr, B. Molki, R. Bagheri, P. Heidarian, S. M. Davodi, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 153, 789-805, Q1, 3.9, 2020
• Dynamic nanohybrid-polysaccharide hydrogels for soft wearable strain sensing, P. Heidarian, H. Yousefi, A. Kaynak, M. Paulino, S. Gharaie, R. J. Varley, A. Z. Kouzani, Sensors, 21, 11, 3574, Q1, 3.9, 2021
• Properties investigation of recycled polylactic acid reinforced by cellulose nanofibrils isolated from bagasse, P. Heidarian, T. Behzad, K. Karimi, M. Sain, Polymer Composites, 39, 10, 3740-3749, Q1, 5.2, 2018
• Smart photoactive soft materials for environmental cleaning and energy production through incorporation of nanophotocatalyst on polymers and textiles, Z. Komeily-Nia, M. Montazer, P. Heidarian, B. Nasri-Nasrabadi, Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 30, 2, 235-253, Q2, 3.81, 2019
• Wet 3-D printing of epoxy cross-linked chitosan/carbon microtube composite, B. Nasri-Nasrabadi, A. Kaynak, P. Heidarian, A. Z. Kouzani, Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 30, 7, 1732-1737, Q2, 3.81, 2019
• Sodium alginate/magnesium oxide nanocomposite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering, B. Nasri-Nasrabadi, A. Kaynak, P. Heidarian, Z. Komeily-Nia, M. Mehrasa, H. Salehi, A. Z. Kouzani, Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 29, 9, 2553-2559, Q2, 3.81, 2018
• Fabrication of a conductive composite structure with enhanced stretchability using direct-write 3D printing, B. Nasri-Nasrabadi, A. Kaynak, S. D. Adams, P. Heidarian, A. Z. Kouzani, Materials Research Express, 6, 8, 085319, Q2, 2.27, 2019
• Effect of cellulose nanofibers and acetylated cellulose nanofibers on the properties of low-density polyethylene/thermoplastic starch blends, M. Ahmadi, T. Behzad, R. Bagheri, P. Heidarian, Polymer International, 67, 8, 993-1002, Q2, 3.5, 2018
• Isolation of cellulose nanofibers from poplar wood and wheat straw: optimization of bleaching step parameters in a chemo-mechanical process by experimental design, P. Shahbazi, T. Behzad, P. Heidarian, Wood Science and Technology, 51, 5, 1173-1187, Q1, 3.4, 2017
• Isolation and characterization of bagasse cellulose nanofibrils by optimized sulfur-free chemical delignification, P. Heidarian, T. Behzad, K. Karimi, M. Sain, Wood Science and Technology, 50, 5, 1071-1088, Q1, 3.4, 2016
• Synthesis and characterization of carboxymethyl chitosan superabsorbent hydrogels reinforced with sugarcane bagasse cellulose nanofibers, B. Bahrami, T. Behzad, A. Zamani, P. Heidarian, Materials Research Express, 6, 6, 065320, Q2, 2.27, 2019
• Properties investigation of polyvinyl alcohol barrier films reinforced by calcium carbonate nanoparticles, B. Molki, P. Heidarian, W. M. Aframehr, B. Nasri-Nasrabadi, B. Bahrami, M. Ahmadi, Z. Komeily-Nia, R. Bagheri, Materials Research Express, 6, 5, 055311, Q2, 2.27, 2019
• Uniform Micellization: The Key to Enhanced Mechanical Strength and Swelling Efficiency of Chitosan Hydrogel, B. Nasri-Nasrabadi, A. Kaynak, C. Wong, P. Heidarian, K. Badii, A. Z. Kouzani, Fibers and Polymers, 20, 1, 11-18, Q2, 2.5, 2019
• Characterization and enhancement of the gas separation properties of mixed matrix membranes: Polyimide with nickel oxide nanoparticles, W. M. Aframehr, B. Molki, P. Heidarian, T. Behzad, M. Sadeghi, R. Bagheri, Fibers and Polymers, 18, 11, 2041-2048, Q2, 2.5, 2017
• Fabrication of gehlenite nanopowder containing electrospun nanofibers for bone tissue engineering, M. Doostmohammadi, M. Mehrasa, Z. Komeily-Nia, P. Heidarian, B. Nasri-Nasrabadi, Fibers and Polymers, 22, 12, 3281-3288, Q2, 2.5, 2020
• Developing clinoptilolite nanoparticle-reinforced agar-g-poly (acrylic acid) hydrogels for plant tissue culture, S. Khoshbin, M. Solgi, M. Taghizadeh, P. Heidarian, Materials Research Express, 5, 12, 125017, Q2, 2.27, 2018
• Effect of calcium carbonate nanoparticles on barrier properties and biodegradability of polylactic acid, W. M. Aframehr, B. Molki, P. Heidarian, T. Behzad, M. Sadeghi, R. Bagheri, Fibers and Polymers, 18, 11, 2041-2048, Q2, 2.5, 2017
• Industrial-scale preparation of nanocellulose-reinforced biocomposites, P. Heidarian, T. Behzad, K. Karimi, M. Sain, Plastic Research Online
• Incorporation of Extracted Mucor Indicus Fungus Chitin Nanofibers into Starch: Morphological, Physical, and Mechanical Evaluation, B. Bahrami, T. Behzad, A. Zamani, P. Heidarian, Starch, 73, 7-8, 2000218, Q2, 2.3

• Green Nanomaterials (Nanocellulose, Nanochitin: Preparation, Properties, and Application)
• Self-Healing Dynamic Nanocomposites: Hydrogels, Coatings Membranes, and Scaffolds
• Polymer and Composite Processing Technologies
• Synthesizing Biopolymers
• Soft Sensors

• Prof. Abbas Kouzani, School of Engineering, Deakin University, School of Engineering, Deakin University, Geelong, 3216, Australia
• Prof. Russell Varley, Carbon Nexus at the Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Carbon Nexus at the Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, 3216, Australia