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Abdolreza Simchi

USERN Advisory Board

AWARDS & HONORS




  • Distinguished Researcher of Sharif University of Technology, Awarded by the President of the University, Prof. Fotoohi Firowzabad, November 2015.
  • Distinguished Researcher of Sharif University of Technology, Awarded by the President of the University, Prof. Fotoohi Firowzabad, November 2014.
  • Allame Tabatabaie Prize, National Elite Foundation, Awarded by Mr. President, Dr. Hassan Rouhani, May 2014.
  • Nantional Distangushed Researcher, Awarded by Vice President for Science, Research and Technology, Prof. Farji-Dana, November 2013.
  • Ranked as 1% Top World Scientists based on Citation, IST Web of Science, December 2012.
  • Nano Award 2012 (ranked as Top 10 in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology by the Iranian Nanotechnology Initiative Council); Awarded by Vice President in Science and Technology, Drs. M. Soltankhah (November 2011).
  • Nano Award 2011 (ranked as Top 10 in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology by the Iranian Nanotechnology Initiative Council); Awarded by Vice President in Science and Technology, Drs. M. Soltankhah (November 2011).
  • Nano Award 2010 (ranked as Top 10 in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology by the Iranian Nanotechnology Initiative Council); Awarded by Vice President in Science and Technology, Drs. M. Soltankhah (November 2010).
  • Dr. Mojtahedi Innovation Award for Distinguished Innovation in Research and Education at Sharif University of Technology; Awarded by SUTA (June 2010).
  • Nano Award 2009 (ranked as Top 10 in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology by the Iranian Nanotechnology Initiative Council); Awarded by Vice President in Science and Technology, Drs. M. Soltankhah (November 2009).
  • Short Visit Fellowship, The Royal Society, UK (February 2009).
  • Distinguished Researcher of Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, Awarded by the Mr. President (November 2008).
  • Best Paper Award, Second Yellow Sea Rim Workshop on Explosion, Combustion and other Energetic Phenomena, September 9-10, 2008, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan.
  • Officially acknowledged and awarded by the Chancellor of Sharif University of Technology, Professor Sayed Sohrapour, and Iranian Nanotechnology Association for outstanding organization of the 2nd Conference on Nanostructures which was held in Kish Island, 11-14 March 2008 (June 2008).
  • General Chair of the 2nd Conference on Nanostructures, 11-14 March, 2008; 250 participants from 16 countries and publication of 460 pages proceedings.
  • Distinguished researcher of Tehran Province; Awarded by the Governor General, Professor Kamran Daneshjo (November 2007). 
  • Distinguished Professor of Sharif University of Technology (SUT); Awarded by the Vise Minister of Research and Technology, Professor Mansour Kabganian (January 2007). 
  • Distinguished Author for writing book titled “Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing”; Awarded by the Chancellor of Sharif University of Technology, Prof. Sayed Sohrapour (November 2006).
  • Best Lecturer of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Department; Selected by MSE Students on Teacher Day, May-10, 2005; Awarded by the Board of Government of Sharif University of Technology.
  • Distinguish Professor of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Department; Awarded by the Chancellor of Sharif University of Technology, Prof. Sayed Sohrapour (February 2004).
  • Materials Award, European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA); The award was given to Fraunhofer Institute on the base of work of Dr. Simchi, Dr. F. Petzoldt and Dr. H. Pohl for Development of a New Material,LaserTool, for Direct Laser Sintering (October 2003).  
  • Distinguish Researcher of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Department; Awarded by the Chancellor of Sharif University of Technology, Prof. Sayed Sohrapour (November 2003).
  • World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Award (Gold Medal and Certificate) as the Best Young Inventor, United Nations Organization (February 2003).
  • Kharazmi International Prize; Awarded by Mr. President, S.M. Khatami (February 2003). 
  • Distinguished and First-ranked Graduated Student of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Department at Sharif University of Technology in PhD program; Awarded by the Chancellor of Sharif University of Technology, Prof. Sayed Sohrapour (March 2002).
  • Honored Graduated Student of Materials Science and Engineering Department at Sharif University of Technology; Selected by MSE Graduation Association of the University among all the Graduated Students of the Department in the Period of 30 Years (about 3000 graduated students); Awarded by the Dean of the Department ( May 2001).
  • George Forester Fellowship for Scientist of Developing Countries, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Bonn, Germany (April 2000).
  • Fraunhofer Institute Research Fellowship, Bremen Germany, August 1999.
  • The First Defense of the Ph.D. Thesis at the Materials Science and Engineering Department at Sharif University of Technology (August 1999).
  • Scholarship of Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, Tehran, Iran (1996-1998).
  • The First Rank Student of the Materials Science and Engineering Department at Sharif University of Technology in all steps of Education Period including PhD (1994-2001), PhD General and Qualification Exams (April 1997), Ph.D. Entrance Exam (February 1994), MSc (1992-1994); MSc Entrance Exam (September 1991) and B.Sc.  (Process Metallurgy; 1986-1991).




RESEARCH INTERESTS




  • Nanostructured and advanced materials
  •  Biomaterials and Tissue engineering
  • Nanoparticles, Quantum dots and Nanocomposites




TEACHING EXPERIENCE





I. GRADUATE COURSES




  • Nanomaterials
  • Nanotechnology I
  • Thermodynamics in Materials Science
  • Advances in Powder Metallurgy
  • Laser Materials Processing
  • Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Tooling Processes
  • PhD Seminar I




II. UNDERGRADUATE COURSES





  • Thermodynamics of Materials


  • Materials Science
  • Powder Metallurgy
  • Physical Chemistry of Materials
  • Selection and Design of Metals and Alloys
  • Heat Treatment of Metals and Alloy


  • Kinetics and Process Control in Metallurgy




ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS




  • 2016: Chair of 3rd Physics of Advanced Materials (PAM) international school on Applications of Nanomaterials in Medicine a the Sharif University of Technology, Tehran.
  • Since 2010: Editor, Scientia Nanotechnology: An international journal that publishes original papers at the forefront of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/725692/description#description (ISSN: 1026-3098).
  • Since January 2007: Advisor of the Iranian Nanotechnology Initiative Council (www.nano.ir)
  • Since 2004: Member of Research Board, Institute for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (INST; www.inst.sharif.edu), Sharif University of Technology, Tehran.
  • 2001-2007: Consultant of Nanotechnology and Advance Materials Groups High-Tech Industries Center, Iranian Ministry of Mining and Metals, Tehran.
  • 2003-2004: Advisor and Consultant of Advance Materials Investment Company (AMID), Tehran, Tehran.
  • 2002-2004: Vise Chair for Research and Technology Affairs, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran.
  • 2001-2002: Manager of Computer Center, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran.





MEMBERSHIPS




  • American Chemical Society (ACS)


  • Materials Research Society (MRS)


  • Iranian Nanotechnology Association


  • Iranian Metallurgical Engineering Association


  • European Powder Metallurgy Associations (EPMA)



. BOOKS




  1. Simchi, A., Khadrloo, K. and Vesali Naseh, M. (2013): Material Characterization: Nanostructures, Metals and Polymers. Tehran. Kian Publication. 340 pp.
  2. Simchi, A. (2007): Nanoparticles: Processing and Applications. Tehran. Sharif University Publications. 280 pp.
  3. Simchi, A. and Tavakoli, A. H. (2006): Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Manufacturing Technologies. Tehran. New Industries Center. 228 pp.




II. BOOK CHAPTERS




  1. Simchi, A. and Nojomi, A. (2012): Warm Compaction of Metal Powders. In: Advances in Powder Metallurgy, Vol. 1, Woodhead Publishing Limited, 86-108 (www.woodheadpublishingonline.com).
  2. Mahmoudi, M., Simchi, A., Imani, M., Milani, A.S. and Pieter Stroeve  (2009): In Vitro Study of Bare and Poly (ethylene glycol)-co-Fumarate Coated Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Reducing Potential Risks to Humans and the Environment Sustainable Energy. In: Handbook of Sustainable Energy, Nova Science Publishers, 649-666.(https://www.novapublishers.com).




III. PATENTS




  1. Mahmoudi, M., Imani, M., and Simchi, A. (2010): Unsaturated polyester coated magnetic ultrafine particles for biological applications. US Patent Pending, EFS ID: 7204963; Application Number 12723646; Confirmation Number 5774.
  2. Asgharzadeh, H. and Simchi, A. (2009): A new procedure for precipitation hardening of nanostructured Al-Mg-Si alloys and their nanocomposites. Iran Patent, No 57752 dated 7.3.2009.
  3. Simchi, A., Petzoldt, F., Pohl, H. and Löffler, H. (2002): Verfahren zur Herstellung präziser Bauteile mittels Lasersintern und deren Nachbehandlung. Deutsches Patent,  No DE 100 39 143 C1 dated 10.1.2002.
  4. Simchi, A., Petzoldt, F., Pohl, H. and Löffler, H. (2001): Verfahren zur Herstellung präziser Bauteile mittels Lasersintern. Deutsches Patent, No DE 100 39 144 C1 Dated 22.11.2001.




IV. ARTICLES IN JOURNALS (TOTAL CITATIONS> 5800; H- INDEX=41)





  1. A Nojoomi, E Tamjid, A Simchi, S Bonakdar, P Stroeve (2017): Injectable polyethylene glycol-laponite composite hydrogels as articular cartilage scaffolds with superior mechanical and rheological properties, International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials 66.
  2. F Khodabakhshi, A Simchi, AH Kokabi (2017): Surface modifications of an aluminum-magnesium alloy through reactive stir friction processing with titanium oxide nanoparticles for enhanced sliding wear resistance, Surface and Coatings Technology 309, 114-123.
  3. N Mahmoudi, A Simchi (2017): On the biological performance of graphene oxide-modified chitosan/polyvinyl pyrrolidone nanocomposite membranes: In vitro and in vivo effects of graphene oxide Materials Science and Engineering: C 70, 121-131.
  4. K Mehrabi, F Khodabakhshi, E Zareh, A Shahbazkhan, A Simchi (2016): Effect of alumina nanoparticles on the microstructure and mechanical durability of meltspun lead-free solders based on tin alloys,Journal of Alloys and Compounds 688, 143-155 2.
  5. F Khodabakhshi, A Simchi, AH Kokabi, AP Gerlich, M Nosko, P Švec (2016): Influence of hard inclusions on microstructural characteristics and textural components during dissimilar friction-stir welding of an PM Al–Al2O3–SiC hybrid nanocomposite with AA1050 alloy, Science and Technology of Welding and Joining, 1-16.
  6. N Eslahi, M Abdorahim, AA Simchi (2016): Smart Polymeric Hydrogels for Cartilage Tissue Engineering: A Review on the Chemistry and Biological Functions, Biomacromolecules   2.
  7. MM Tavakoli, R Tavakoli, Z Fan, A Simchi (2016): Surface Passivation of Lead Sulfide Nanocrystalswith Low Electron Affinity Metals: Photoluminescence and Photovoltaicperformance, Meeting Abstracts, 1437-1437.
  8. M Tavakoli, R Tavakoli, A Simchi, Z Fan (2016): The Role of Graphene Nanostructures on Colloidal Quantum Dot Photovoltaic Devices, Meeting Abstracts, 1094-1094.                            
  9. MA Mobarhan Bonab, A Simchi (2016): Effect of silicon carbide nanoparticles on hot deformation of ultrafine-grained aluminium nanocomposites prepared by hot powder extrusion process, Powder Metallurgy 59 (4), 262-270.
  10. M Mahdavi, N Mahmoudi, F Rezaie Anaran, A Simchi (2016): Electrospinning of Nanodiamond-Modified Polysaccharide Nanofibers with Physico-Mechanical Properties Close to Natural Skins, Marine Drugs 14 (7), 128.

    1. A Azarniya, N Eslahi, N Mahmoudi, A Simchi.(2016): Effect of graphene oxide nanosheets on the physico-mechanical properties of chitosan/bacterial cellulose nanofibrous composites, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing 85, 113-122.
    2. PS Zangabad, F Khodabakhshi, A Simchi, AH Kokabi,(2016): Fatigue fracture of friction-stir processed Al–Al 3 Ti–MgO hybrid nanocomposites, International Journal of Fatigue 87, 266-278.
    3. F Khodabakhshi, A Simchi, AH Kokabi, AP Gerlich. (2016): Similar and dissimilar friction-stir welding of an PM aluminum-matrix hybrid nanocomposite and commercial pure aluminum: Microstructure and mechanical properties, Materials Science and Engineering: A 666, 225-237.
    4. R Shidpour, M Vosoughi, H Maghsoudi, A Simchi. (2016): A general two-step chemical vapor deposition procedure to synthesis highly crystalline transition metal dichalcogenides: A case study of MoS 2, Materials Research Bulletin 76, 473-478.
    5. H Maleki, A Rai, S Pinto, M Evangelista, RMS Cardoso, CSO Paulo, ...(2016). High antimicrobial activity and low human cell cytotoxicity of core-shell magnetic nanoparticles functionalized with an antimicrobial peptide, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.
    6. F Ordikhani, SP Zustiak, A Simchi. (2016). Surface Modifications of Titanium Implants by Multilayer Bioactive Coatings with Drug Delivery Potential: Antimicrobial, Biological, and Drug Release Studies. JOM 68 (4), 1100-1108.
    7. N Mahmoudi, F Ostadhossein, A Simchi.(2016). Physicochemical and antibacterial properties of chitosan‐polyvinylpyrrolidone films containing self‐organized graphene oxide nanolayers, Journal of Applied Polymer Science 133 (11).
    8. M Mirzaei, A Simchi, MA Faghihi-Sani, A Yazdanyar. (2016). Electrophoretic deposition and sintering of a nanostructured manganese-cobalt spinel coating for solid oxide fuel cell interconnects. Ceramics International.
    9. MM Tavakoli, MH Mirfasih, S Hasanzadeh, H Aashuri, A Simchi. (2016). Surface passivation of lead sulfide nanocrystals with low electron affinity metals: photoluminescence and photovoltaic performance. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 18 (17), 12086-12092.
    10. MM Tavakoli, A Simchi, Z Fan, H Aashuri. (2016). Chemical processing of three-dimensional graphene networks on transparent conducting electrodes for depleted-heterojunction quantum dot solar cells. Chemical Communications 52 (2), 323-326.
    11. Mirzaei, M., Simchi, A., Faghihi-Sani, M.A., Yazdanyar, A. (2016): Electrophoretic deposition and sintering of a nanostructured manganese–cobalt spinel coating for solid oxide fuel cell interconnects, Ceramics International, In Press.
    12. AH Pakseresht, AH Javadi, M Bahrami, F Khodabakhshi, A Simchi. (2016) Spark plasma sintering of a multilayer thermal barrier coating on Inconel 738 superalloy: Microstructural development and hot corrosion behavior. Ceramics International 42 (2), 2770-2779.
    13. Mahmoudi, N., Ostadhossein, F., Simchi, A. (2016): Physicochemical and antibacterial properties of chitosan-polyvinylpyrrolidone films containing self-organized graphene oxide nanolayers, Journal of Applied Polymer Science 133, 43194.
    14. Paksereshta, A.H., Javadib, A.H., Bahramic, M., Khodabakhshid, F., Simchi, A. (2016): Spark plasma sintering of a multilayer thermal barrier coating on Inconel 738 superalloy: Microstructural development and hot corrosion behavior, Ceramics International 42, 2770–2779.
    15. Ordikhani, F., Dehghani, M., Simchi, A. (2015): Antibiotic-loaded chitosan-Laponite films for local drug delivery by titanium implants: cell proliferation and drug release studies, J. Mater. Sci. Mater. Med. 26, 269.
    16. Ordikhani, F., Ramezani Farani, M., Dehghani, M., Tamjid, T., Simchi, A. (2015): Physicochemical and biological properties of electrodeposited graphene oxide/chitosan films with drug-eluting capacity, Carbon 84, 91–102.
    17. Tavakoli, M.M., Simchi, A., Aashuri, H. (2015): Supercritical synthesis and in situ deposition of PbS nanocrystals with oleic acid passivation for quantum dot solar cells, Materials Chemistry and Physics 156, 163–169.
    18. Shidpour, R., Vosoughi, M., Simchi, A., Ghanbari, F. (2014): Effect of Morphology-based Defect Structure of ZnO Nanostructures in Photo-Degradation of Organic Dye, MRS Proceedings 1672.
    19. Azarniya, A., Azarniya, A., Madaah Hosseini, H.R., Simchi, A. (2015): Nanostructured aluminium titanate (Al2TiO5) particles and nanofibers: Synthesis and mechanism of microstructural evolution, Materials Characterization 103, 125–132.
    20. Tamjid, E., Simchi, A. (2015): Fabrication of a highly ordered hierarchically designed porous nanocomposite via indirect 3D printing: Mechanical properties and in vitro cell responses ,, Materials & Design 88, 924-931.
    21. Asgharzadeh, H., Rahbar Niazi, M., Simchi, A. A Processing Map for Hot Deformation of an Ultrafine-Grained Aluminum-Magnesium-Silicon Alloy Prepared by Mechanical Milling and Hot Extrusion, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Ausgabe 12/2015.
    22. Khodabakhshi, F., Simchi, A., Kokabi, AH.,  Gerlich, A.P. (2015): Friction stir processing of an aluminum-magnesium alloy with pre-placing elemental titanium powder: In-situ formation of an Al 3 Ti-reinforced nanocomposite and materials characterization, Materials Characterization 108, 102-114
    23. Ostadhossein, F., Mahmoudi, N., Morales-Cid, G., Tamjid, E., Navas-Martos, F.J., Simchi, A. (2015): Development of Chitosan/Bacterial Cellulose Composite Films Containing Nanodiamonds as a Potential Flexible Platform for Wound Dressing, , Materials 8 (9), 6401-6418
    24. Khodabakhshi, F., Simchi, A., Kokabi, AH., Gerlich, A.P., Nosko, M. (2015): Effects of stored strain energy on restoration mechanisms and texture components in an aluminum–magnesium alloy prepared by friction stir processing, Materials Science and Engineering: A 642, 204-214
    25. Khodabakhshi, F., Simchi, A., Kokabi, AH., Švec, P., Simančík, F., Gerlich A.P. (2015): Effects of nanometric inclusions on the microstructural characteristics and strengthening of a friction-stir processed aluminum–magnesium alloy, Materials Science and Engineering: A 642, 215-229
    26. Tavakoli, MM., Aashuri, H, Simchi, A., Kalytchuk, S., Fan Z. (2015): Quasi Core/Shell Lead Sulfide/Graphene Quantum Dots for Bulk Heterojunction Solar Cells, , The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 119 (33), 18886-18895
    27. M.M. Tavakoli, A. Simchi, H. Aashuri (2015): Supercritical synthesis and in situ deposition of PbS nanocrystals with oleic acid passivation for quantum dot solar cells, Materials Chemistry and Physics, March 2015.
    28. Farvizi, M., Ebadzadeh, T., Vaezi, MR., Yoon, Y., Kim, YJ., Kang, YJ., Kim, HS., Simchi, A. (2015): Effect of starting materials on the wear performance of NiTi-based composites, Wear 334, 35-43
    29. F. Ordikhani, M. Ramezani Farani, M. Dehghani, E. Tamjidc, A. Simchi, (2015): Physicochemical and biological properties of electrodeposited graphene oxide/chitosan films with drug-eluting capacity, Carbon, April 2015, Pages 91–102
    30. F. Khodabakhshi, A.P. Gerlich, A. Simchi, A.H. Kokabi, (2015):Hot deformation behavior of an aluminum-matrix hybrid nanocomposite fabricated by friction stir processing, Materials Science and Engineering: A Volume 626, 25 February 2015, Pages 458–466
    31. Farzad Khodabakhshi, A. P. Gerlich, A. Simchi, A.H. Kokabi, (2015):Cryogenic friction-stir processing of ultrafine-grained Al-Mg-TiO2 nanocomposites, Materials Science and Engineering: A Volume 620, Pages 471–482
    32. M. M. Tavakoli, A. Tayyebi, A. Simchi, H. Aashuri, M. Outokesh, Z. Fan, (2015): Physicochemical properties of hybrid graphene–lead sulfide quantum dots prepared by supercritical ethanol, Journal of Nanoparticle Research January 2015, 17:9
    33. Tavakoli, MM., Simchi, A., Fan, Z., Aashuri, H. (2015): Chemical processing of three-dimensional graphene networks on transparent conducting electrodes for depleted-hetereojunction quantum dot solar cells, Chemical Communications
    34. M Mazaheri, Eslahi, N., Ordikhani, F., Tamjid, E., Simchi, A. (2015): Nanomedicine applications in orthopedic medicine: state of the art, International journal of nanomedicine 10, 6039
    35. Tavakoli, MM., Aashuri, H., Simchi, A., Fan, Z., Hybrid zinc oxide/graphene electrodes for depleted heterojunction colloidal quantum-dot solar cells, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 17 (37), 24412-24419
    36. M Farvizi, T Ebadzadeh, MR Vaezi, EY Yoon, YJ Kim, HS Kim, A Simchi, (2014): Microstructural characterization of HIP consolidated NiTi–nano Al2O3 composites, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 606, 21–26.
    37.  Shidpour, R., Vossoughi, M., Simchi, A. (2014): The Effect of oxygen defects on Activity of Au/ZnO Catalyst in Low Temperature Oxidation of Benzyl Alcohol, MRS Proceedings 1675.
    38. F Ordikhani, A Simchi, (2014): Long-term antibiotic delivery by chitosan-based composite coatings with bone regenerative potential, Applied Surface Science Volume 317, 30 October 2014, Pages 56–66
    39. R. Shidpour, M. Vossoughi, A. R. Simchi and M. Micklich , (2014):Extended Quantum Yield: A Dimensionless Factor Including Characteristics of Light Source, Photocatalyst Surface, and Reaction Kinetics in Photocatalytic Systems, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 2014, 53 (30), pp 11973–11978.
    40. Jamali, M., Khalili, S., Bagheri, R., Simchi, A. (2014): Study the Effect of Architectural Modification on Fracture Behavior of Al-DRA Composite, Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures 21, 662-668.
    41. R Shidpour, A Simchi, F Ghanbari, M Vossoughi, (2014):Photo-degradation of organic dye by zinc oxide nanosystems with special defect structure: Effect of the morphology and annealing temperature, Applied Catalysis A: General Volume 472, 22 February 2014, Pages 198–204
    42. F Khodabakhshi, A Simchi, AH Kokabi, AP Gerlich, M Nosko, (2014):Effects of post annealing on the microstructure and mechanical properties of friction stir processed Al-Mg-TiO  nanocomposites, Materials & Design Volume 63, November 2014, Pages 30–41
    43. M. Daryani, A. Simchi,  M. Sadati, H. Mdaah Hosseini, H. Targholizadeh, M. Khakbiz, (2014): Effects of Ti-based catalysts on hydrogen desorption kinetics of nanostructured magnesium hydride, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy Volume 39, Issue 36, 12 December 2014, Pages 21007–21014
    44. F Khodabakhshi, A Simchi, AH Kokabi, M Sadeghahmadi, AP Gerlich, (2014):Reactive friction stir processing of AA 5052–TiO2 nanocomposite: process–microstructure–mechanical characteristics, Materials Science and Technology Vol 31, No 4
    45. A.H. Gorji, A. Simchi, A.H. Kokabi, (2014): Development of composite silver/nickel nanopastes for low temperature joining of yttria-stabilized zirconia to stainless steels, Ceramics International Volume 41, Issue 1, Part B, Pages 1815–1822
    46. Ordikhani, F., Tamjid, E. and Simchi, A. (2014): Characterization and antibacterial performance of electrodeposited chitosan-vancomycin composite coatings for prevention of implant-associated infections. Materials Science and Engineering C, in print (accepted for publication).
    47. Esfandiari, N., Simchi, A., and Bagheri, R. (2014): Size tuning of Ag-decorated TiO2 nanotube arrays for improved bactericidal capacity of orthopedic implants. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. in print (accepted for publication).
    48. Khodabakhshi, F., Simchi, A., Kokabi, A.H., Nosko and M., Švec, P. (2014) Strain rate sensitivity, work hardening and fracture behavior of a Al-Mg TiO2 nanocomposite prepared by friction stir processing. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A. in print (accepted for publication).
    49. Mansouri, M., Simchi, A., Lee, J., Park, E. and Varahram, N. (2014): Non-isothermal kinetic studies of crystallization in amorphous Al86Ni10MM4 alloy. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids 387, 36-40.
    50. Mansouri, M., Simchi, A., Varahram, N. and Park, E. (2014): Development of fcc-Al nanoparticles during crystallization of amorphous Al–Ni alloys containing mischmetal: Microstructure and hardness evaluation. Materials Science and Engineering A, 604, 92-97.
    51. Mazaheri, M., Akhavan, O. and Simchi, A. (2014): Flexible bactericidal graphene oxide–chitosan layers for stem cell proliferation. Applied Surface Science 301, 456-462.
    52. Khodabakhshi, F., Simchi, A., Kokabi, A., Nosko, M., Simanĉik, F. and Švec, P. (2014): Microstructure and texture development during friction stir processing of Al–Mg alloy sheets with TiO2 nanoparticles. Materials Science and Engineering A, 605, 108-118.
    53. Akbarpour, M., Salahi, E., Alikhani Hesari, F., Simchi, A. and Kim, H. (2014): Microstructure and compressibility of SiC nanoparticles reinforced Cu nanocomposite powders processed by high energy mechanical milling. Ceramics International 40, 951-960.
    54. Jamali, M., Khalili, S., Bagheri, R., and Simchi, A. (2014): Study the Effect of Architectural Modification on Fracture Behavior of Al-DRA Composite. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures 8, 662-668.
    55. Akbarpour, M., Salahi, E., Hesari, F. A., Yoon, E., Kim, H. and Simchi, A. (2013): Microstructural development and mechanical properties of nanostructured copper reinforced with SiC nanoparticles. Materials Science and Engineering A, 568, 33-39.
    56. Asgharzadeh, H., Kim, H. and Simchi, A. (2013): Microstructure, strengthening mechanisms and hot deformation behavior of an oxide-dispersion strengthened UFG Al6063 alloy. Materials Characterization 75, 108-114.
    57. Akbarpour, M., Salahi, E., Alikhani Hesari, F., Kim, H. and Simchi, A. (2013): Effect of nanoparticle content on the microstructural and mechanical properties of nano-SiC dispersed bulk ultrafine-grained Cu matrix composites. Materials and Design 52, 881-887.
    58. Akbarpour, M., Salahi, E., Alikhani Hesari, F., Simchi, A. and Kim, H. (2013): Fabrication, characterization and mechanical properties of hybrid composites of copper using the nanoparticulates of SiC and carbon nanotubes. Materials Science and Engineering A, 572, 83-90.
    59. Farvizi, M., Ebadzadeh, T., Vaezi, M., Kim, H. and Simchi, A. (2013): Effect of nano Al2O3 addition on mechanical properties and wear behavior of NiTi intermetallic. Materials and Design 51, 375-382.
    60. Farvizi, M., Ebadzadeh, T., Vaezi, M., Simchi, A., and Kim, H. (2013): Mechanical -activatied phase transformation of NiTi in the presence of nanoparticles. Nano 8.1350048-1350058.
    61. Khodabakhshi, F., Ghasemi Yazdabadi, H., Kokabi, A., and Simchi, A. (2013): Friction stir welding of a P/M Al–Al2O3 nanocomposite: Microstructure and mechanical properties. Materials Science and Engineering A, 585, 222-232.
    62. Lan, X., Bai, J., Masala, S., Thon, S. M., Ren, Y., Kramer, I. J., Hoogland, S., Simchi, A., Koleilat, G. I., PazSoldan, D. and Sargent, E.H. (2013b): Self-Assembled, nanowire network electrodes for depleted bulk heterojunction solar cells (Adv. Mater. 12/2013). Advanced Materials 25, 1768-1768.
    63. Mansoorianfar, M., Shokrgozar, M. A., Mehrjoo, M., Tamjid, E. and Simchi, A. (2013): Nanodiamonds for surface engineering of orthopedic implants: Enhanced biocompatibility in human osteosarcoma cell culture. Diamond and Related Materials 40, 107-114.
    64. Stadler, P., Sutherland, B. R., Ren, Y., Ning, Z., Simchi, A., Thon, S. M., Hoogland, S. and Sargent, E. H. (2013): Joint Mapping of Mobility and Trap Density in Colloidal Quantum Dot Solids. ACS nano, 7, 5757-5762.
    65. Tamjid, E., Simchi, A., Dunlop, J. W., Fratzl, P., Bagheri, R. and Vossoughi, M. (2013): Tissue growth into three-dimensional composite scaffolds with controlled micro-features and nanotopographical surfaces. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A 101, 2796-2807.
    66. Yazdabadi, H. G., Ekrami, A., Kim, H. and Simchi, A. (2013): An Investigation on the Fatigue Fracture of P/M Al-SiC Nanocomposites. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A 44, 2662-2671.
    67. Zarabian, M., Yar, A. Y., Vafaeenezhad, S., Sani, M. and Simchi, A. (2013): Electrophoretic deposition of functionally-graded NiO–YSZ composite films. Journal of the European Ceramic Society 33, 1815-1823.
    68. Soleimanpour, A., Abachi, P. and Simchi, A. (2012): Microstructure and mechanical properties of WC–10Co cemented carbide containing VC or (Ta, Nb) C and fracture toughness evaluation using different models. International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials 31, 141-146.
    69. Solhjoo, S., Simchi, A. and Aashuri, H. (2012): Molecular dynamics simulation of melting, solidification and remelting processes of aluminum. IJST, Transactions of Mechanical Engineering 36, 13-23.
    70. Lak, A., Simchi, A., and Nemati, Z. A. (2012): Photocatalytic activity of TiO2-capped ZnO nanoparticles. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 23, 361-369.
    71. Al Haik, M., Allen, T., Amadeh, A., Anilchandra, A., Arlazarov, A., Asgharzadeh, H., Barges, P., Bouaziz, O., Burek, M., and Cáceres, C. (2012): journal homepage: www. elsevier. com/locate/msea. Materials Science and Engineering A 542, 148.
    72. Asgharzadeh, H., Simchi, A. and Kim, H. (2012a): Dynamic restoration and microstructural evolution during hot deformation of a P/M Al6063 alloy. Materials Science and Engineering: A 542, 56-63.
    73. Asgharzadeh, H., Simchi, A. and Kim, H. (2012b): High-temperature deformation and structural restoration of a nanostructured Al alloy. Scripta Materialia 66, 911-914.
    74. Behzadi, S., Imani, M., Yousefi, M., Galinetto, P., Simchi, A., Amiri, H., Stroeve, P., and Mahmoudi, M. (2012): Pyrolytic carbon coating for cytocompatibility of titanium oxide nanoparticles: a promising candidate for medical applications. Nanotechnology 23, 045102.
    75. Khakpash, N., Simchi, A., and Jafari, T. (2012): Adsorption and solar light activity of transition-metal doped TiO2 nanoparticles as semiconductor photocatalyst. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 23, 659-667.
    76. Maleki, H., Simchi, A., Imani, M., and Costa, B. (2012): Size-controlled synthesis of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and their surface coating by gold for biomedical applications. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials 324, 3997-4005.
    77. Amini, H., Simchi, A. and Kokabi, A. (2012): Effects of crystal orientation on the tensile and shear deformation of nickel–silicon interfaces: A molecular dynamics simulation. Materials Science and Engineering A 543, 217-223.
    78. Shervin, S., Gheytani, S. and Simchi, A. (2011): Formation of carbon nanotubes in iron-catalyzed liquid arcing method. International Journal of Modern Physics B 25, 4411-4417.
    79. Asgharzadeh, H., Simchi, A. and Kim, H. (2011a): Hot deformation of ultrafine-grained Al6063/Al2O3 nanocomposites. Journal of Materials Science 46, 4994-5001.
    80. Asgharzadeh, H., Simchi, A. and Kim, H. (2011b): Microstructural features, texture and strengthening mechanisms of nanostructured AA6063 alloy processed by powder metallurgy. Materials Science and Engineering  528, 3981-3989.
    81. Asgharzadeh, H., Simchi, A. and Kim, H. (2011c): Microstructure and mechanical properties of oxide-dispersion strengthened Al6063 Alloy with ultra-fine grain structure. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A 42, 816-824.
    82. Asgharzadeh, H., Simchi, A. and Kim, H. (2011d): A plastic-yield compaction model for nanostructured Al6063 alloy and Al6063/Al2O3 nanocomposite powder. Powder Technology 211, 215-220.
    83. Delavari H, H., Madaah Hosseini, H. and Simchi, A. (2011): Effects of particle size, shape and crystal structure on the formation energy of Schottky vacancies in free-standing metal nanoparticles: A model study. Physica B: Condensed Matter 406, 3777-3780.
    84. Delavari H, H., Madaah Hosseini, H. and Simchi, A. (2011): A simple model for the size and shape dependent Curie temperature of freestanding Ni and Fe nanoparticles based on the average coordination number and atomic cohesive energy. Chemical Physics 383, 1-5.
    85. Dourandish, M., Simchi, A., Hokamoto, K. and Tanaka, S. (2011): Phase formation during sintering of nanocrystalline zirconia/stainless steel functionally graded composite layers. Materials Letters 65, 523-526.
    86. Gheytani, S., Shervin, S. and Simchi, A. (2011): On the Formation of SWCNTs and MWCNTs by Arc-Discharge in Aqueous Solutions: The Role of Iron Charge and Counter Ions. Fullerenes, Nanotubes, and Carbon Nanostructures 19, 317-328.
    87. Hosseini, H. M., and Simchi, A. (2011): A simple model for the size and shape dependent Curie temperature of freestanding Ni and Fe nanoparticles based on the average coordination number and atomic cohesive energy. Chemical Physics 383, 1-5.
    88. Mahmoudi, N., Kaflou, A. and Simchi, A. (2011): Hydrogen desorption properties of MgH2–TiCr1.2Fe0.6 nanocomposite prepared by high-energy mechanical alloying. Journal of Power Sources 196, 4604-4608.
    89. Mahmoudi, N., Kaflou, A. and Simchi, A. (2011): Synthesis of a nanostructured MgH2–Ti alloy composite for hydrogen storage via combined vacuum arc remelting and mechanical alloying. Materials Letters 65, 1120-1122.


100.Mortazavi, B., Simchi, A., Besharati-Givi, M. and Rajabpour, A. (2011): Molecular dynamics investigation of β-SiC behavior under three-axial tensile loading. Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience 8, 2187-2192.


101.Pishbin, F., Simchi, A., Ryan, M. and Boccaccini, A. (2011): Electrophoretic deposition of chitosan/45S5 Bioglass® composite coatings for orthopaedic applications. Surface and Coatings Technology 205, 5260-5268.


102.Simchi, A. (2011): Sintering viscosity and sintering stress of nanostructured WC-Co parts prepared by powder injection moulding. Powder Metallurgy 54, 84-88.


103.Simchi, A., and Godlinski, D. (2011): Densification and microstructural evolution during laser sintering of A356/SiC composite powders. Journal of materials science 46, 1446-1454.


104.Simchi, A., Petzoldt, F., Hartwig, T. and Veltl, G. (2011): Uneven shrinkage causes problems for cheaper hardmetal tooling. Metal Powder Report 66, 29-32.


105.Simchi, A., Tamjid, E., Pishbin, F. and Boccaccini, A. (2011): Recent progress in inorganic and composite coatings with bactericidal capability for orthopaedic applications. Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine 7, 22-39.


106.Simchi, H., Kaflou, A. and Simchi, A. (2011): Structural characteristics and desorption properties of nanostructured MgH2 synthesised by high energy mechanical milling. Powder Metallurgy 54, 480-483.


107.Tamjid, E., Bagheri, R., Vossoughi, M. and Simchi, A. (2011a): Effect of particle size on the in vitro bioactivity, hydrophilicity and mechanical properties of bioactive glass-reinforced polycaprolactone composites. Materials Science and Engineering C 31, 1526-1533.


108.Tamjid, E., Bagheri, R., Vossoughi, M. and Simchi, A. (2011b): Effect of TiO2 morphology on in vitro bioactivity of polycaprolactone/TiO2 nanocomposites. Materials Letters 65, 2530-2533.


109.Asgharzadeh, H., Simchi, A. and Kim, H.S. (2010): In situ synthesis of nanocrystalline Al6063 matrix nanocomposite powder via reactive mechanical alloying. Materials Science and Engineering A 527, 4897-4905.


110.Asgharzadeh, H., Simchi, A. and Kim, H.S. (2010): Hot Workability of Ultrafine-Grained Aluminum Alloy Produced by Severe Plastic Deformation of Al6063 Powder and Consolidation. Materials Science Forum 667, 979-984.


111.Dourandish, M., Simchi, A., Hokamoto, K. and Tanaka, S. (2010): Interface formation and bond strength in 3Y-TZP/Cr composite bilayers produced by sinter–joining. Materials Science and Engineering A 527, 449-453.


112.Firouzdor, V. and Simchi, A. (2010): Co-sintering of M2/17-4PH Powders for Fabrication of Functional Graded Composite Layers. Journal of composite materials 44, 417-435.


113.Hafizpour, H., Simchi, A. and Parvizi, S. (2010): Analysis of the compaction behavior of Al–SiC nanocomposites using linear and non-linear compaction equations. Advanced Powder Technology 21, 273-278.


114.Hesabi, Z. R., Sanjari, M., Simchi, A., Reihani, S. and Simancik, F. (2010): Effect of alumina nanoparticles on hot strength and deformation behaviour of AI-5vol% Al2O3 nanocomposite: experimental study and modelling. Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology 10, 2641-2645.


115.Hesabi, Z. R., Simchi, A., Reihani, S.S. and Simancik, F. (2010): Fabrication and characterisation of ultrafine-grained Al-5vol% Al2O3 nanocomposite. International Journal of Nanomanufacturing 5, 341-351.


116.Jafari, T., Simchi, A. and Khakpash, N. (2010): Synthesis and cytotoxicity assessment of superparamagnetic iron–gold core–shell nanoparticles coated with polyglycerol. Journal of colloid and interface science 345, 64-71.


117.Mahmoudi, M., Hosseinkhani, H., Hosseinkhani, M., Boutry, S., Simchi, A., Journeay, W.S., Subramani, K. and Laurent, S. (2010): Magnetic resonance imaging tracking of stem cells in vivo using iron oxide nanoparticles as a tool for the advancement of clinical regenerative medicine. Chemical reviews 111, 253-280.


118.Mahmoudi, M., Simchi, A. and Imani, M. (2010): Recent advances in surface engineering of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for biomedical applications. Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society 7, S1-S27.


119.Mahmoudi, M., Simchi, A., Imani, M., Shokrgozar, M.A., Milani, A.S., Häfeli, U.O., and Stroeve, P. (2010): A new approach for the in vitro identification of the cytotoxicity of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 75, 300-309.


120.Mahmoudi, M., Simchi, A., Imani, M., Stroeve, P. and Sohrabi, A. (2010): Templated growth of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles by temperature programming in the presence of poly (vinyl alcohol). Thin Solid Films 518, 4281-4289.


121.Mohammadi, M. S., Simchi, A. and Gierl, C. (2010): Phase formation and microstructural evolution during sintering of Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloys. Powder Metallurgy 53, 62-70.


122.Monazzah, A. H., Simchi, A., and Reihani, S. (2010): Creep behavior of hot extruded Al-Al2O3 nanocomposite powder. Materials Science and Engineering A 527, 2567-2571.


123.Pishbin, F., Simchi, A., Ryan, M. and Boccaccini, A. (2010a): M-19 Electrophoretic Deposition of Chitosan and Chitosan-BioGlass® Bioactive Coatings for Orthopaedic Applications. Journal of Biomechanics 43, S59.


124.Pishbin, F., Simchi, A., Ryan, M. and Boccaccini, A. (2010b): A study of the electrophoretic deposition of Bioglass® suspensions using the Taguchi experimental design approach. Journal of the European Ceramic Society 30, 2963-2970.


125.Razavi Hesabi, Z., Sanjari, M., Simchi, A., Seyed Reihani, S. and Simancik, F. (2010): Effect of alumina nanoparticles on hot Strength and deformation behaviour of Al-5vol% Al2O3 nanocomposite: Experimental study and modelling. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 10, 2641-2645.


126.Shervin, S., Gheytani, S., and Simchi, A. (2010): Effect of Fe3+ concentration on MWCNTs formation in liquid arcing method. Physica B: Condensed Matter 405, 4344-4349.


127.Simchi, A. and Petzoldt, F. (2010): Cosintering of powder injection molding parts made from ultrafine WC-Co and 316L stainless steel powders for fabrication of novel composite structures. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A 41, 233-241.


128.Afshar, A. and Simchi, A. (2009): Flow stress dependence on the grain size in alumina dispersion-strengthened copper with a bimodal grain size distribution. Materials Science and Engineering A 518, 41-46.


129.Asgharzadeh, H. and Simchi, A. (2009): Supersolidus liquid phase sintering of Al6061/SiC metal matrix composites. Powder Metallurgy 52, 28-35.


130.Dourandish, M. and Simchi, A. (2009): Study the sintering behavior of nanocrystalline 3Y-TZP/430L stainless-steel composite layers for co-powder injection molding. Journal of Materials Science 44, 1264-1274.


131.Hafizpour, H., Sanjari, M., and Simchi, A. (2009): Analysis of the effect of reinforcement particles on the compressibility of Al–SiC composite powders using a neural network model. Materials and Design 30, 1518-1523.


132.Hesabi, Z., Kamrani, S., Simchi, A. and Reihani, S. (2009): Effect of nanoscaled reinforcement particles on the structural evolution of aluminium powder during mechanical milling. Powder Metallurgy 52, 151-157.


133.Khakpash, N., Simchi, A., and Kohi, P. (2009): Gas phase synthesis of SnOx nanoparticles and characterization. Journal of Alloys and Compounds 470, 289-293.


134.Mahmoudi, M., Shokrgozar, M. A., Simchi, A., Imani, M., Milani, A.S., Stroeve, P., Vali, H., Häfeli, U.O. and Bonakdar, S. (2009): Multiphysics flow modeling and in vitro toxicity of iron oxide nanoparticles coated with poly (vinyl alcohol). Journal of Physical Chemistry C 113, 2322-2331.


135.Mahmoudi, M., Simchi, A. and Imani, M. (2009): Cytotoxicity of uncoated and polyvinyl alcohol coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles. Journal of Physical Chemistry C 113, 9573-9580.


136.Mahmoudi, M., Simchi, A., Imani, M. and Häfeli, U. O. (2009): Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles with rigid cross-linked polyethylene glycol fumarate coating for application in imaging and drug delivery. Journal of Physical Chemistry C 113, 8124-8131.


137.Mahmoudi, M., Simchi, A., Imani, M., Milani, A. S. and Stroeve, P. (2009): An in vitro study of bare and poly (ethylene glycol)-co-fumarate-coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles: a new toxicity identification procedure. Nanotechnology 20, 225104(8pp).


138.Mahmoudi, M., Simchi, A., Milani, A. and Stroeve, P. (2009): Cell toxicity of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles. Journal of colloid and interface science 336, 510-518.


139.Mahmoudi, M., Simchi, A., Vali, H., Imani, M., Shokrgozar, M. A., Azadmanesh, K. and Azari, F. (2009): Cytotoxicity and cell cycle effects of bare and poly(vinyl alcohol)-coated iron oxide nanoparticles in mouse fibroblasts. Advanced Engineering Materials 11, B243-B250.


140.Mazaheri, M., Simchi, A., Dourandish, M. and Golestani-Fard, F. (2009): Master sintering curves of a nanoscale 3Y-TZP powder compacts. Ceramics International 35, 547-554.


141.Mohajerani, M. S., Lak, A. and Simchi, A. (2009): Effect of morphology on the solar photocatalytic behavior of ZnO nanostructures. Journal of Alloys and Compounds 485, 616-620.


142.Rajabi, M., Vahidi, M., Simchi, A. and Davami, P. (2009a): Effect of rapid solidification on the microstructure and mechanical properties of hot-pressed Al–20Si–5Fe alloys. Materials Characterization 60, 1370-1381.


143.Rajabi, M., Vahidi, M., Simchi, A. and Davami, P. (2009b): Microstructural evolution of Al-20Si-5Fe alloy during rapid solidification and hot consolidation. Rare Metals 28, 639-645.


144.Simchi, A., Pishbin, F. and Boccaccini, A. (2009): Electrophoretic deposition of chitosan. Materials Letters 63, 2253-2256.


145.Simchi, H., Kaflou, A. and Simchi, A. (2009a): Metal hydrides show potential under stress. Metal Powder Report 64, 24-28.


146.Simchi, H., Kaflou, A. and Simchi, A. (2009b): Synergetic effect of Ni and Nb2O5 on dehydrogenation properties of nanostructured MgH2 synthesized by high-energy mechanical alloying. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 34, 7724-7730.


147.Simchi, H. and Simchi, A. (2009): Tensile and fatigue fracture of nanometric alumina reinforced copper with bimodal grain size distribution. Materials Science and Engineering A 507, 200-206.


148.Arami, H., Simchi, A. and Reihani, S. (2008): Mechanical induced reaction in Al–CuO system for in-situ fabrication of Al based nanocomposites. Journal of Alloys and Compounds 465, 151-156.


149.Asgharzadeh, H. and Simchi, A. (2008): Hot deformation of PM Al6061 alloy produced by sintering and powder extrusion. Powder Metallurgy 51, 354-360.


150.Dourandish, M., Godlinski, D., Simchi, A. and Firouzdor, V. (2008): Sintering of biocompatible P/M Co–Cr–Mo alloy (F-75) for fabrication of porosity-graded composite structures. Materials Science and Engineering A 472, 338-346.


151.Afshar, A. and Simchi, A. (2008): Abnormal grain growth in alumina dispersion-strengthened copper produced by an internal oxidation process. Scripta Materialia 58, 966-969.


152.Dourandish, M., Simchi, A., Tamjid Shabestary, E. and Hartwig, T. (2008): Pressureless sintering of 3Y-TZP/stainless steel composite layers. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 91, 3493-3503.


153.Esmaeelzadeh, S. and Simchi, A. (2008): Foamability and compressive properties of AlSi7–3 vol.% SiC–0.5 wt.% TiH2 powder compact. Materials Letters 62, 1561-1564.


154.Fillabi, M., Simchi, A. and Kokabi, A. (2008): Effect of iron particle size on the diffusion bonding of Fe–5% Cu powder compact to wrought carbon steels. Materials and Design 29, 411-417.


155.Firouzdor, V., Simchi, A. and Kokabi, A. (2008): An investigation of the densification and microstructural evolution of M2/316L stepwise graded composite during co-sintering. Journal of materials science 43, 55-63.


156.Hafizpour, H. and Simchi, A. (2008): Investigation on compressibility of Al–SiC composite powders. Powder Metallurgy 51, 217-223.


157.Imgrund, P., Rota, A. and Simchi, A. (2008): Microinjection moulding of 316L/17-4PH and 316L/Fe powders for fabrication of magnetic–nonmagnetic bimetals. Journal of materials processing technology 200, 259-264.


158.Mahmoudi, M., Simchi, A., Imani, M., Milani, A.S. and Stroeve, P. (2008): Optimal Design and characterization of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles coated with polyvinyl alcohol for targeted delivery and imaging. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 112, 14470-14481.


159.Maneshian, M. and Simchi, A. (2008): Solid state and liquid phase sintering of mechanically activated W–20wt.% Cu powder mixture. Journal of Alloys and Compounds 463, 153-159.


160.Mazaheri, M., Simchi, A. and Golestani-Fard, F. (2008): Densification and grain growth of nanocrystalline 3Y-TZP during two-step sintering. Journal of the European Ceramic Society 28, 2933-2939.


161.Rajabi, M., Simchi, A. and Davami, P. (2008): Microstructure and mechanical properties of Al–20Si–5Fe–2X(X=Cu, Ni, Cr) alloys produced by melt-spinning. Materials Science and Engineering A 492, 443-449.


162.Rajabi, M., Simchi, A., Vahidi, M. and Davami, P. (2008): Effect of particle size on the microstructure of rapidly solidified Al–20Si–5Fe–2X(X=Cu, Ni, Cr) powder. Journal of Alloys and Compounds 466, 111-118.


163.Simchi, A. (2008): Effect of C and Cu addition on the densification and microstructure of iron powder in direct laser sintering process. Materials Letters 62, 2840-2843.


164.Simchi, A. and Godlinski, D. (2008): Effect of SiC particles on the laser sintering of Al–7Si–0.3 Mg alloy. Scripta Materialia, 59, 199-202.


165.Simchi, A., Kamrani, S., Riedel, R., Reihani, S. and Kleebe, A. (2008): Effect of reinforcement volume fraction on the mechanical properties of Al-SiC nanocomposites produced by mechanical alloying and sintering. Materials Science and Engineering A 473.


166.Simchi, A., Kamrani, S., Riedel, R., Seyed Reihani, S. and Kleebe, A. (2008): Effect of reinforcement volume fraction on the mechanical properties of Al–SiC nanocomposites produced by mechanical alloying and sintering. Materials Science and Engineering A.


167.Hosseini Monnazah, A., Simchi, A. and Seyed Reihani, S. (2007): Creep behavior of hot extruded Al-5% SiC composite powder. Materials Science Forum 534, 861-864.


168.Negari, A. N. M., Mamoory, R., Simchi, A. and Ehsani, N. (2007): Determination of the physical and mechanical properties of iron-based powder materials produced by microwave sintering. Powder Metallurgy and Metal Ceramics 46, 423-428.


169.Shahmohammadi, M., Simchi, A., Danninger, H. and Arvand, A. (2007): An investigation on the sintering behavior of high strength Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy prepared from elemental powders. Materials Science Forum 534, 489-492.


170.Simchi, A., Ahmadi, R., Reihani, S. and Mahdavi, A. (2007): Kinetics and mechanisms of nanoparticle formation and growth in vapor phase condensation process. Materials and Design 28, 850-856.


171.Arami, H. and Simchi, A. (2007): Reactive milling synthesis of nanocrystalline Al–Cu/Al2O3 nanocomposite. Materials Science and Engineering A 464, 225-232.


172.Maneshian, M., Simchi, A. and Hesabi, Z. R. (2007): Structural changes during synthesizing of nanostructured W–20wt% Cu composite powder by mechanical alloying. Materials Science and Engineering A 445, 86-93.


173.Asgharzadeh, H. and Simchi, A. (2007): Hot Deformation Behavior of P/M Al6061-20% SiC Composite. Materials Science Forum 534, 897-900.


174.Dashtbayazi, M., Shokuhfar, A. and Simchi, A. (2007): Artificial neural network modeling of mechanical alloying process for synthesizing of metal matrix nanocomposite powders. Materials Science and Engineering A 466, 274-283.


175.Imgrund, P., Rota, A., Petzoldt, F. and Simchi, A. (2007): Manufacturing of multi-functional micro parts by two-component metal injection molding. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 33, 176-186.


176.Kamrani, S., Simchi, A., Riedel, R. and Seyed Reihani, S. (2007): Effect of reinforcement volume fraction on mechanical alloying of Al–SiC nanocomposite powders. Powder Metallurgy 50, 276-282.


177.Dourandish, M., Godlinski, D. and Simchi, A. (2007): 3D Printing of Biocompatible PM-Materials. Materials Science Forum 534, 453-456.


178.Simchi, A., Rota, A. and Imgrund, P. (2006): An investigation on the sintering behavior of 316L and 17-4PH stainless steel powders for graded composites. Materials Science and Engineering A 424, 282-289.


179.Simchi, A., and Veltl, G. (2006): Behavior of metal powders during cold and warm compaction. Powder Metallurgy 49, 281-287.


180.Simchi, A. (2006a): Densification and microstructural evolution during co-sintering of Ni-base superalloy powders. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A 37, 2549-2557.


181.Simchi, A. (2006b): Direct laser sintering of metal powders: mechanism, kinetics and microstructural features. Materials Science and Engineering A 428, 148-158.


182.Petzoldt, F., Pohl, H., Simchi, A. and Alcantara, B. (2006): DMLS gets an expert once-over. Metal Powder Report 61, 10-13.


183.Esmaeelzadeh, S., Simchi, A. and Lehmhus, D. (2006): Effect of ceramic particle addition on the foaming behavior, cell structure and mechanical properties of P/M AlSi7 foam. Materials Science and Engineering A 424, 290-299.


184.Filabi, M., Kokabi, A.H. and Simchi, A. (2006): Effect of particle size on the bond strength of diffusion bonded Fe-5%Cu to wrought carbon steel. Int. J. Iranian Science and Technology 17, 41-46 (in Persian).


185.Hesabi, Z. R., Simchi, A. and Reihani, S. (2006): Structural evolution during mechanical milling of nanometric and micrometric Al2O3 reinforced Al matrix composites. Materials Science and Engineering A 428, 159-168.


186.Khakbiz, M., Simchi, A., and Bagheri, R. (2005a): Analysis of the rheological behavior and stability of 316L stainless steel–TiC powder injection molding feedstock. Materials Science and Engineering A 407, 105-113.


187.Simchi, A. and Danninger, H. (2005): Electrical conductivity- A nondestructive tool for assessing the mechanical properties of sintered steels. Powder metallurgy Progress 5, 115-122.


188.Khakbiz, M., Simchi, A. and Bagheri, R. (2005): Investigation of rheological behaviour of 316L stainless steel–3 wt-% TiC powder injection moulding feedstock. Powder Metallurgy 48, 144-150.


189.Ahmadi, R., Simchi, A. and Seyed Reyhani, S. (2005): Production of silver nanometric powders via inert gas condensation (IGC) method. Amirkabir Journal of Science and Technology 16, 103-107 (in Persian).


190.Asgharzadeh, H. and Simchi, A. (2005): Effect of sintering atmosphere and carbon content on the densification and microstructure of laser-sintered M2 high-speed steel powder. Materials Science and Engineering A 403, 290-298.


191.Tavakoli, A., Simchi, A. and Seyed Reihani, S. (2005): Study of the compaction behavior of composite powders under monotonic and cyclic loading. Composites Science and Technology 65, 2094-2104.


192.Yahosseini, M., Simchi, A., Varahram, N., and Davami, P. (2005): Modeling of rapid solidification process in the gas atomization of molten metals. Iranian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering 2, 1-7.


193.Simchi, A., Tavakoli, A. and Seyed Reyhani, S. (2005): Study of the compaction behavior of composite powders under monotonic and cyclic loading. Composites Science and Technology 65, 2094-2104.


194.Asgharzadeh H. and Simchi, A. (2005): An investigation on laser sinterability of M2 high-sped steel powder. Amirkabir Journal of Science and Technology 16, 9-17 (in Persian).


195.Simchi, A. and Pohl, H. (2004): Direct laser sintering of iron–graphite powder mixture. Materials Science and Engineering A 383, 191-200.


196.Simchi, A. and Asgharzadeh, H. (2004): Densification and microstructural evaluation during laser sintering of M2 high speed steel powder. Materials Science and Technology 20, 1462-1468.


197.Simchi, A. and Danninger, H. (2004): Effects of porosity on delamination wear behaviour of sintered plain iron. Powder Metallurgy 47, 73-80.


198.Simchi, A. (2004): The role of particle size on the laser sintering of iron powder. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B 35, 937-948.


199.Asgharzadeh, H., Azami, M. and Simchi, A. (2004): Assessment and selection of direct rapid tooling processes using analytical hierarchy process. Research Journal of Sharif University of Technology 20, 3-14 (in Persian). 


200.Khakbiz, M. and Simchi, A. (2003): Effect of SiC addition on the compactibility and sintering behavior of M2 high speed steel powder. P/M Science and Technology Briefs 5, 23-27.


201.Simchi, A. and Khakbiz, M. (2003): Densification and microstructure formation of systems based on HSS M2-SiC-Cu at low temperature vacuum sintering. Powder Metallurgy Progress 3, 165-174.


202.Simchi, A. (2003): Effects of lubrication procedure on the consolidation, sintering and microstructural features of powder compacts. Materials and Design 24, 585-594.


203.Simchi, A. (2003): Microstructure and densification relationship to the manufacturing parameters in laser sintering of iron powers. Amirkabir 14, 780-789.


204.Simchi, A. and Veltl, G. (2003): Investigation of warm compaction and sintering behaviour of aluminium alloys. Powder Metallurgy 46, 159-164.


205.Simchi, A. and Pohl, H. (2003): Effects of laser sintering processing parameters on the microstructure and densification of iron powder. Materials Science and Engineering A 359, 119-128.


206.Simchi, A., Petzoldt, F., and Pohl, H. (2003): On the development of direct metal laser sintering for rapid tooling. Journal of Materials Processing Technology 141, 319-328.


207.Simchi, A. and Danninger, H. (2002): Microstructural changes in Mo steels during sintering and effect on electrical conductivity. Powder Metallurgy 45, 307-314.


208.Simchi, A., Danninger, H. and Gierl, C. (2001): Electrical conductivity and microstructure of sintered ferrous materials: iron–graphite compacts. Powder Metallurgy 44, 148-156.


209.Simchi, A., Petzoldt, F. and Pohl, H. (2001): Direct metal laser sintering: Material considerations and mechanisms of particle bonding. International Journal of Powder Metallurgy 37, 49-61.


210.Simchi, A., Petzoldt, F., Pohl, H. and Loffler, H. (2001): Direct laser sintering of a low alloy P/M steel. P/M Science and Technology Briefs 3, 5-9.


211.Simchi, A., Danninger, H. and Weiss, B. (2000): Microstructural modelling of electrical conductivity and mechanical properties of sintered ferrous materials. Powder Metallurgy 43, 219-227.


212.Simchi, A., Petzoldt, F., Pohl, H. and Löffler, H. (2000): A new steel powder mixture for direct laser sintering. Rapid Prototyping Tooling Newsletter 4, 4-5.


213.Youzbashizadeh, H., Simchi, A., Moradkhani, D., Ashtari, M., Khorsand, H. and Davami, P. (2000): The role of microstructure in mechanical behaviors of low-alloy sintered steels. Scientia Iranica 7, 41-49.


214.Simchi, A. and Danninger, H. (2000): Electrical conductivity and microstructure of sintered ferrous materials: sintered iron. Powder Metallurgy 43, 209-218.


215.Sadrnezhaacft, K., and Simchi, A. (1999): Simulation of the iron smelting-reduction process.  Materials Science Technology 15, 121.







IV. PEER-REVIEWED CONFERENCE PAPERS




  1. Mahmoudi, N., Ostadhossein, F. and Simchi, A. (2014): Chitosan/ Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone/ Graphene Oxide NanoBiocomposite Films for Food Packaging. 2nd International Conference on Bio-based Polymers and Composites,  BiPoCo 2014, August 2014.
  2. Tamjid, E., Simchi, A., Bagheri, R. and Vossoughi,

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