Arash Ebrahimi

Researcher | Materials and Inorganic Chemist

Comenius University Bratislava, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Mlynska dolina Ilkovičova 6, 84215, Bratislava, SK.

About

Highly accomplished Researcher with a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry and extensive expertise in MOFs, photocatalysis, renewable energy, and environmental remediation technologies. Proven track record in securing competitive grants (DAAD, Action AU-SK and Erasmus+) and publishing high-impact research (12+ selected publications), driving advancements in hydrogen production and sustainable energy conversion. Adept at scientific writing, complex data analysis, and fostering collaborative research environments to achieve critical project goals.

Work

Comenius University Bratislava

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Researcher, Inorganic Chemistry

Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia

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Summary

Currently leading innovative research on MOFs construction for photocatalytic HER, contributing to sustainable energy solutions.

Highlights

Pioneered research into Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and clip-off chemistry, advancing sustainable energy conversion.

Designed and executed complex experimental protocols for MOF synthesis and characterization, ensuring high-quality data collection and analysis.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, contributing expertise in inorganic chemistry to achieve project objectives and publish findings.

Mentored junior researchers and interns, providing guidance on experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific writing.

Autonomous University of Barcelona

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Visiting Researcher

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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Summary

Led advanced research on clip-off chemistry of MOFs, funded by an Erasmus+ Grant, contributing to novel material design for next-generation applications.

Highlights

Conducted cutting-edge research on clip-off chemistry of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), advancing material design for enhanced catalytic performance.

Secured competitive Erasmus+ Grant funding to support critical experimental work and data analysis.

Contributed to the development of innovative synthetic strategies for MOF modification, with potential applications in energy storage and conversion.

Vienna University of Technology

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Visiting Researcher

Vienna, Vienna, Austria

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Summary

Executed specialized research on porphyrinic MOFs for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), supported by an Action Austria-Slovakia agreement Grant.

Highlights

Performed in-depth investigation into porphyrinic Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) to optimize their efficiency in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER).

Utilized advanced spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques to characterize novel MOF structures and evaluate their catalytic performance.

Successfully secured and managed research activities under the Action Austria-Slovakia agreement Grant, ensuring project milestones were met.

University of Dusseldorf

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Visiting Researcher

Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Summary

Conducted pioneering research on electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) using porphyrinic POMMOFS/POMCOFS, supported by a DAAD Research Grant.

Highlights

Spearheaded research on electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) using advanced porphyrinic Polyoxometalate-Metal-Organic Frameworks (POMMOFS/POMCOFS).

Optimized material synthesis and experimental conditions, leading to improved understanding of catalytic mechanisms.

Successfully secured the prestigious DAAD Research Grant, enabling critical experiments and contributing to international research collaboration.

Aja University of Medical Science

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Research Assistant

Tehran, Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Summary

Conducted research on the detoxification of organophosphates (Diazinon) by MOFs, contributing to environmental remediation strategies.

Highlights

Investigated the efficacy of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for the detoxification of organophosphates (Diazinon), achieving significant results in environmental protection.

Developed and optimized synthesis methods for MOF-based adsorbents, enhancing their capacity for pollutant removal.

Performed comprehensive characterization of MOF materials using advanced analytical techniques, validating structural integrity and performance.

Education

Comenius University Bratislava

Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia
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Ph.D Inorganic Chemistry

Courses

Metal-organic frameworks construction for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction

University of Kashan

Kashan, Isfahan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Ph.D. Inorganic Chemistry Grade:

Courses

Thesis: Nanozeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIF-7 and ZIF-9): synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic property investigation

Yasouj University

Yasouj, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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M.Sc. Inorganic Chemistry Grade:

Courses

Thesis: Synthesis and characterization of some new Phosphine Ni (II) Schiff base complexes.

Semnan University

Semnan, Semnan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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B.Sc. Applied Chemistry Grade:

Awards

Erasmus+ Grant

European Union

Secured funding for advanced research on clip-off chemistry of MOFs at Autonomous University of Barcelona.

Action Austria-Slovakia agreement Grant – OeAD GmbH

OeAD GmbH

Awarded grant to support research on porphyrinic MOFs for photocatalytic HER at Vienna University of Technology.

Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange

Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange

Received support for academic exchange and collaboration in Poland, fostering international research ties.

DAAD Research Grant

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Received funding for pioneering research on electrochemical HER by porphyrinic POMMOFS/POMCOFS at University of Dusseldorf.

Slovak National Scholarship Program

Government of Slovakia

Awarded scholarship for outstanding academic and research achievements in Slovakia, enabling advanced study.

Iranian Elite Fellowship

Iran Ministry of Sciences, Research and Technology

Recognized for academic and research excellence within Iran, supporting scientific collaboration.

Iran Ministry of Sciences, Research and Technology Scholarship

Iran Ministry of Sciences, Research and Technology

Awarded scholarship to support Ph.D. studies and research in Inorganic Chemistry.

Iran Ministry of Sciences, Research and Technology Scholarship

Iran Ministry of Sciences, Research and Technology

Awarded scholarship to support M.Sc. studies and research in Inorganic Chemistry.

Iran Ministry of Sciences, Research and Technology Scholarship

Iran Ministry of Sciences, Research and Technology

Awarded scholarship to support B.Sc. studies in Applied Chemistry.

Publications

Polyoxometalate-covalent organic framework hybrids: From interface engineering to non-catalytic functionalities

Coord. Chem. Rev.

Published in Vol. 568, pp. 218449

Facile and fast microwave-assisted synthesis of metalated PCN-222 for light-driven hydrogen evolution reaction

ACS Omega

Published in Vol. 11, pp. 49096–49104

Polyoxometalate-based covalent organic frameworks: the next generation of heterogeneous catalysts

Coord. Chem. Rev.

Published in Vol. 548, pp. 217201

Polyoxometalate-based porphyrinic metal-organic frameworks as heterogenous catalysts

Coord. Chem. Rev.

Published in Vol. 508, pp. 215764

Functionalization of decavanadate anion by coordination to cobalt (II): Binding to proteins, cytotoxicity, and water oxidation catalysis

J. Inorg. Biochem.

Published in Vol. 239, pp. 112067

Metalloporphyrin Metal-Organic Frameworks: Eminent Synthetic Strategies and Recent Practical Exploitations

Molecules

Published in Vol. 27, pp. 4917

Crystal structure of bis­­(ammonium) bis­­[penta­aqua­(di­methyl­formamide)­zinc(II)] deca­vanadate tetra­hydrate

Acta Crystallogr. E: Crystallogr. Commun.

Published in Vol. 78, pp. 481-484

Ultra-fast catalytic detoxification of Organophosphates by nano-zeolitic imidazolate frameworks

Mol. Catal.

Published in Vol. 490, pp. 110965

Zeolitic imidazolate framework-7: novel ammonia atmosphere-assisted synthesis, thermal and chemical durability, phase reversibility, and potential as highly efficient nanophotocatalyst

Chem. Phys.

Published in Vol. 511, pp. 33-45

Cost-effective fabrication of thermal- and chemical-stable ZIF-9 nanocrystals at ammonia atmosphere

J. Phys. Chem. Solids

Published in Vol. 111, pp. 12-17

Barium hexaferrite nanoparticles: morphology-controlled preparation, characterization and investigation of magnetic and photocatalytic properties

J. Mater. Sci.: Mater. Electron.

Published in Vol. 28, pp. 9983–9988

Rapid room temperature synthesis of zeolitic imidazolate framework-7 (ZIF-7) microcrystals

Mater. Lett.

Published in Vol. 189, pp. 243-247

Synthesis, characterization and structural determination of some nickel (II) complexes containing imido Schiff bases and substituted phosphine ligands

Spectrochim. Acta, Part A.

Published in Vol. 115, pp. 725-729

Languages

German

Basic

English

Fluent

Persian

Native

Certificates

ACS Reviewer Lab

American Chemical Society (ACS)

Wiley Peer Reviewer

Wiley

MDPI Reviewer Club 2025 | Chemistry, Material and Physical Sciences Session

MDPI

Skills

Research & Analysis

Scientific Writing, Creative Thinking, Research Design, Data Analysis, Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Internship Supervision, Peer Review, Literature Review, Project Management.

Material Science & Chemistry

Hybrid Inorganic-Organic Synthesis, MOFs (Metal-Organic Frameworks), ZMOFs (Zeolitic Metal-Organic Frameworks), ZIFs (Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks), COFs (Covalent Organic Frameworks), HOFs (Hydrogen-bonded Organic Frameworks), Zeolites, Organometallics, POMs (Polyoxometalates), Porphyrin Chemistry, Schiff Base Complexes, Supramolecular Chemistry.

Energy & Catalysis

Photocatalytic HER (Hydrogen Evolution Reaction), Water Splitting, Programmed De-reticulation of MOFs/COFs, Degradation of Organophosphates by MOFs, Electrochemical Catalysis, Gas Sorption, Gas Storage (H2, CO2), Renewable Energies, Fuel Cell Technology, Solar Cell Technology, Sustainable/Hybrid Solar Hydrogen Fuel Cell.

Analytical Techniques

NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance), X-ray Crystallography, PXRD (Powder X-ray Diffraction), CO2 Adsorption-Desorption, TGA/DSC (Thermogravimetric Analysis/Differential Scanning Calorimetry), BET (Brunauer–Emmett–Teller) N2 Adsorption-Desorption, FE-SEM/EDX (Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy), HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography), GC (Gas Chromatography), UV-Visible Spectroscopy, DRS (Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy), FT-IR (Fourier-transform Infrared Spectroscopy), CV (Cyclic Voltammetry), CHNS (Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Sulfur) Elemental Analysis.

Software & Tools

Software Proficiency, MS Office Suite, X'Pert HighScore, OriginLab, ChemDraw, Diamond, Mercury, CrystalMaker, Data Visualization, Chemical Structure Drawing.

Teaching & Mentorship

Internship Supervision, Teaching Assistant, Student Mentorship, Thesis Preparation Guidance, Commonwealth Projects Guidance.

Interests

Recreational Activities

Traveling, Cycling, Playing Futsal, Mountain Climbing, Hiking.

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