Fatemeh Rahimi

Dynamic and results-oriented researcher with a robust foundation in sustainable materials, polymer engineering, and applied chemistry, complemented by extensive industry R&D experience. Currently pursuing a PhD in Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa, where I am developing TiO₂-coated flax fiber PLA composites for advanced 3D-printed insulation applications. My professional background includes impactful R&D roles in the industry, where I contributed to pioneering quality assessments for additives in packaging and medical applications, and the formulation and synthesis of additives for construction materials. Supported by a strong track record of scholarships, and academic excellence, I am driven by a passion for sustainable innovation, bridging cutting-edge research with practical, real-world applications.

• Engineering Merit Scholarship, University of Ottawa, 09/22
• Ranked within the top 0.7% of more than 440000 participants in the Iranian University Entrance Exam for bachelor's degree, 2012
• Ranked 33rd among more than 913 participants in the Iranian University Entrance Exam for Master's degree in Polymer Engineering – Polymerization, 2017
• Ranked 1st GPA among the graduated class in 2016 in the Bachelor of Applied Chemistry, Sharif University of Technology, 2016
• Ranked 8th GPA among the graduated class in 2016 in the Bachelor of Chemistry, Sharif University of Technology, 2016
• Ranked 2nd GPA among the graduated class in 2020 in the Master of Polymerization, 2020

• Effect of Sepiolite Nano Clay on Oxygen Permeability of Polybutylene Succinate Matrix, Fatemeh Rahimi, Mehdi Rafizadeh, 14th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST), Tehran, Tehran, Iran, 2020
• The Effect of a Dip/Spin-Coating Method on the Physicomechanical Properties of TiO2-Grafted Flax-Reinforced Poly (Lactic Acid) Composites, Fatemeh Rahimi, MReza Foruzanmehr, Mathieu Robert, CAMX, San Diego, California, USA, 2024

• Composite manufacturing
• Polymerization of biodegradable polymers
• Biodegradability and sustainable materials
• Surface modification
• Natural additives including natural fibers
• Water refinery
• Plastic contamination in water