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Mahyar Rajabi Kochi

PhD Student
Toronto

Summary

PhD candidate specializing in machine learning applications for material discovery, with expertise in optimization, data-driven modeling, material science, and chemical engineering. Research includes advanced optimization techniques, thermal fluids, fluid flow in porous media, molecular interactions, and porous material design and application. Experience in integrating experimental and computational approaches to solve complex scientific and engineering challenges.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Research Scientist

Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI)
Tehran, Iran
04.2019 - 04.2022

Nanotechnology Research Center

Publications:

  • Namin, A. R., Rajabi-Kochi, M., Rashidi, A., Yazdi, E., Montazeri, M., & Gharesheikhlou, A. A. Investigation of cation-assisted, chemically and thermally enhanced nitrogen-doped graphene nanofluid application as an efficient micro-emulsifier from EOR perspective. Fuel, 335, 127033.

Department of Rock & Fluid Technology

Publications:

  • Taheri-Shakib, J., Rajabi-Kochi, M., Shabani, A., Esfandiarian, A., Karaei, M. A., & Sangbor, H. (2022). Wettability alteration by surface adsorption of asphaltene molecular in carbonate porous media. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 345, 118128.
  • Taheri-Shakib, J., Rajabi-Kochi, M., Kazemzadeh, E., Naderi, H., & Shekarifard, A. A comprehensive study of the impact of wax compositions on the wax appearance temperature (WAT) of some Iranian crude oils: an experimental investigation. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 165, 67-80.
  • Taheri-Shakib, J., Rajabi-Kochi, M., Kazemzadeh, E., Naderi, H., Salimidelshad, Y., &
    Esfahani, M. R. A comprehensive study of asphaltene fractionation based on adsorption onto calcite, dolomite and sandstone. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 171, 863-878.
  • Taheri-Shakib, J., Esfandiarian, A., Rajabi-Kochi, M., Kazemzadeh, E., & Afkhami Karaei, M. Evaluation of rock and fluid intermolecular interaction between asphaltene and sand minerals using electrochemical, analytical spectroscopy and microscopy techniques. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 670.
  • Taheri-Shakib, J., Ghaderi, A., Kanani, V., Rajabi-Kochi, M., & Hosseini, S. A. Numerical analysis of production rate based on interaction between induced and natural fractures in porous media. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 165, 243-252.
  • Taheri-Shakib, J., Hosseini, S. A., Kazemzadeh, E., Keshavarz, V., Rajabi-Kochi, M., & Naderi, H. Experimental and mathematical model evaluation of asphaltene fractionation based on adsorption in porous media: Dolomite reservoir rock. Fuel, 245, 570-585.
  • Taheri-Shakib, J., Keshavarz, V., Kazemzadeh, E., Hosseini, S. A., Rajabi-Kochi, M., Salimidelshad, Y., ... & Bakhtiari, H. A. Experimental and mathematical model evaluation of asphaltene fractionation based on adsorption in porous media: Part 1. Calcite reservoir rock. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 177, 24-40.
  • Taheri-Shakib, J., Zojaji, I., Saadati, N., Kazemzadeh, E., Esfandiarian, A., & Rajabi-Kochi, M. Investigating molecular interaction between wax and asphaltene: Accounting for wax appearance temperature and crystallization. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 107278.
  • Taheri-Shakib, J., Shekarifard, A., Kazemzadeh, E., Naderi, H., & Rajabi-Kochi, M. Characterization of the wax precipitation in Iranian crude oil based on wax appearance temperature (WAT): The influence of ultrasonic waves. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1202, 127239.

Conference Presentations

  • Using Ultrasonic Waves as an Advanced Technology to Remove Potassium Chloride Scale. Oral presentation at the 82nd EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2020.
  • A Modified Investigation of WAT of Crude Oil Based on Wax Properties: Experimental Study. Oral presentation at the 80th EAGE Conference & Exhibition, Saint Petersburg, 2018.
  • The Environmental Effect of Asphaltene Precipitation in Porous Media on the Relative Permeability Using FTIR Spectroscopy. Oral presentation at the 80th EAGE Conference & Exhibition, Saint Petersburg, 2018.
  • The Environmental Study for Elimination of Asphaltene Precipitation in Porous Media in Solvent Injection Treatment: Based on the Appropriate Solvent Selection Criteria. Oral presentation at the 80th EAGE Conference & Exhibition, Saint Petersburg, 2018.
  • Experimental Study of the Interaction between Oil and Reservoir Rock on the Relative Permeability and Wettability. Oral presentation at the 82nd EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2020.
  • Investigating the Impact of Microwave Technology on the Interaction between Asphaltene and Reservoir Rock Surface. Oral presentation at the 82nd EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2020.
  • Effect of Asphaltene Deposition on the Wettability Alteration of Sandstone Reservoir Rock. Oral presentation at the 82nd EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2020.
  • The Impact of Ultrasonic Waves on the Elimination of Asphaltene Precipitates from Porous Media. Oral presentation at the 82nd EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2020.
  • Investigation of Wax Appearance Temperature (WAT) Based on Spectroscopy of Wax Fraction. Oral presentation at the 16th Iranian National Congress of Chemical Engineering, Tehran, Iran, 2019.

Teaching Assistant

Amirkabir University of Technology
Tehran, Iran
09.2017 - 09.2019

Graduate Course: Applied Optimization in Petroleum and Chemical Engineering

  • Assisted in evaluating assignments and exams, delivering insightful feedback to enhance student performance.
  • Supported the lead instructor in creating tailored lesson plans for students.

Undergraduate Course: Artificial Lift Methods

  • Facilitated tutoring, classroom activities, and comprehensive work reviews.

Education

Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON, Canada
01.2024 - Current

Master of Science - Petroleum Production Engineering

Amirkabir University of Technology
Iran, Tehran
09.2017 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering

Amirkabir University of Technology
Iran, Tehran
09.2013 - 09.2017

Skills

AI and machine learning

Python and MATLAB proficiency

Optimization strategies

Research

Material Science

Timeline

Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering

University of Toronto
01.2024 - Current

Research Scientist

Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI)
04.2019 - 04.2022

Teaching Assistant

Amirkabir University of Technology
09.2017 - 09.2019

Master of Science - Petroleum Production Engineering

Amirkabir University of Technology
09.2017 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering

Amirkabir University of Technology
09.2013 - 09.2017
Mahyar Rajabi KochiPhD Student