Dr. Roozbeh Soltani
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Biography
Roozbeh Soltani is a PhD candidate in Chemistry at Dalhousie University, working in the Alexander Baker SPRG Lab. His research focuses on the design and development of functional hydrogel systems, including bioorthogonal click chemistry, peptide synthesis, and conductive hydrogels for advanced biomedical applications. He obtained his BSc in Applied Chemistry and MSc in Organic Chemistry from Isfahan University of Technology, Iran, under the supervision of Dr. Mohammad Dinari. His academic and research background spans nanomaterial synthesis, adsorbent materials, environmental water remediation, hydrogel engineering, and conductive polymers. He has extensive experience in the synthesis, functionalization, and characterization of advanced materials for environmental and biomedical applications, with a strong focus on adsorption-based systems and polymeric networks. In addition, he is an active international peer reviewer with more than 100 completed manuscript reviews for scientific journals in the fields of chemistry, materials science, and environmental research. His current work integrates polymer chemistry, supramolecular interactions, and biofunctional materials toward next-generation solutions in healthcare and environmental technologies.
Affiliations
Honors and Awards
Financial support by Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council | 2014-2018
Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council
Recipient of competitive financial support and publication-based research funding awarded by the Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) in recognition of high-impact scientific contributions and publications in top-ranked international journals. This support was provided to promote excellence in nanoscience and advanced materials research, including the dissemination of high-quality peer-reviewed publications in leading journals.
Top 2% Most Cited Scientists in the World (Stanford University Ranking)
Stanford University (via Elsevier–Stanford global citation database analysis)
Recognized among the Top 2% of the most-cited scientists worldwide for two consecutive years (2020–2022), based on the Stanford University global citation ranking database. This ranking identifies researchers across all scientific disciplines with the highest citation impact, reflecting significant international recognition, research influence, and scholarly contributions to the advancement of science.
Most Cited Young Iranian M.Sc. Student Award (MSRT Recognition)
Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (MSRT)
Recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (MSRT), Iran, as the most cited young M.Sc. student during 2016–2018. This distinction was awarded in recognition of outstanding research impact, as reflected by high citation performance and scholarly contributions during the Master’s degree program in organic chemistry.
Highest-Ranked M.Sc. Student, Academic Excellence Recognition (2016–2018)
Isfahan University of Technology
Recognized as the highest-ranked M.Sc. student based on overall academic performance, research publications, citation impact, and academic awards during 2016–2018 at Isfahan University of Technology. This distinction reflects outstanding academic achievement and research excellence in the field of organic chemistry.