Alireza Badiei received his BSc and MSc degrees in Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry from the Teacher Training University (Kharazmi), Tehran, Iran, in 1988 and 1991, respectively, and his PhD degree in the synthesis and modification of nanoporous materials from Laval University, Quebec, Canada, in 2000. He is currently a full Professor in the Chemistry faculty of Tehran University. His research interests include nanoporous materials synthesis, modification of nanoporous materials, and application of organic–inorganic hybrid materials in various fields such as catalysis, adsorption, separation, and sensors.