
Dr Mariam Darestani
Science and Engineering Faculty,Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering,
Energy and Process Engineering
Personal details
- Name
- Dr Mariam Darestani
- Position(s)
- Advanced Queensland Research Fellow
Science and Engineering Faculty,
Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering,
Energy and Process Engineering - Discipline *
- Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering
- Phone
- +61 7 3138 0327
- miriam.darestani@qut.edu.au
- Location
- View location details (QUT staff and student access only)
- Identifiers and profiles
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- Qualifications
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PhD (University of Sydney)
- Professional memberships
and associations - Research interests: Materials and methods for sustainable Engineering
- Membranes
- Water treatment and Desalination
- Polymers
- Electrochemistry
- Lipid Bilayer (cell) membranes
- Membership of academic societies:
- North American Membrane Society (NAMS)
- Australian Water Association (AWA)
- International Desalination Association (IDA)
- The Membrane Society of Australasia (MSA)
- The Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)
- Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Foundation, USYD
- Keywords
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Materials for sustainable Engineering, Polymers, Membranes, Desalination, Water treatment
* Field of Research code, Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), 2008
Biography
Academic Qualifications
- PhD. : Chemical Engineering, 2012, University of Sydney
Project: Piezoelectric membranes to control fouling phenomenon in separation processes
- M.Sc.: Polymer Engineering, 2003, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute
Project:Polymeric degradable Naltrexone drug delivery system for addiction treatment
- B.Sc.: Polymer Engineering, 2000, Tehran Polytechnic (Amirkabir University of Technology)
Career Summary
- QUEENSLAND University of Technology (QUT)
- Advance Queensland Research Fellow, March 2016 to Present
- Research fellow, November 2014 to March 2016
- University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Postdoctoral research fellow, July 2013- September 2014
- University of Sydney (USYD)
Honorary research associate, May 2012 to Present
- INPHAZE Pty Ltd.
- Senior Research and development Engineer: September 2011- July 2013
- Application Engineer: November 2009-September 2011 (part time)
- University of Sydney (USYD)
Tutor and teaching assistant: 2009 to 2011 (Part time)
- Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute (IPPI)
Academic Staff of Polymer Processing Faculty, March 2003 – February 2008
- Publications:
- Patent: H.G.L. Coster, T. Darestani, T.C. Chilcott, Membrane and membrane separation system, WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/063458, June 03, 2011
- Journal publication:
- Khan, M., M. Darestani, and V. Gomes, Structure and electrochemical properties of polystyrene/CNT nanocomposites. Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 2015: p. 1-12.
- Z. Abdollahi, M. T. Darestani, S. Ghasemi, V. G. Gomes, Monitoring inverse-phase emulsion polymerization using electrical impedance spectroscopy. Polymer International, 2015. 64(6): p. 787-794.
- S Bannwarth, M Darestani, H Coster, M Wessling, Characterization of hollow fiber membranes by impedance spectroscopy, Journal of Membrane Science, 2014, Volume 473, 1 January 2015, Pages 318–326
- S. Ghasemi, M. T. Darestani, Z. Abdollahi, V. G. Gomes, Online monitoring of emulsion polymerization using electrical impedance spectroscopy, Polymer International, published online: 14 OCT 2014, DOI: 10.1002/pi.4810M
- Z. Abdollahi, M. T. Darestani, S. Ghasemi, V. G. Gomes, Characterizing colloidal behavior of non-ionic emulsifiers in non-polar solvents using electrical impedance spectroscopy, Colloid and Polymer Science 292 (10), 2695-2705.
- M.T. Darestani, H.G.L. Coster, T.C. Chilcott (2014) Changing the microstructure of membranes using an intense electric field: filtration performance, Journal of Membrane Science, Vol.449, 158–168
- M. T. Darestani, H.G.L. Coster, T.C. Chilcott (2014) Changing the microstructure of membranes using intense electric fields: Dielectric strength studies, Journal of Membrane Science, V.452, 367–378
- M. T. Darestani, H.G.L. Coster, T.C. Chilcott (2014) Electrical impedance spectroscopy study of piezoelectric PVDF membranes, Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, V.18, Issue 3, 595-605
- M. T. Darestani, H.G.L. Coster, T.C. Chilcott (2014) Effect of poling time on the filtration properties of PVDF membranes, Polymer Bulletin , V. 71, Issue 4, 951-964
- S. Ghasemi, M. T. Darestani, Z. Abdollahi, B.S. Hawkett, V.G. Gomes (2014) Electrical impedance spectroscopy for determining critical micelle concentration of ionic emulsifiers, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 441, 195-203
- M. T. Darestani, H.G.L. Coster, T.C. Chilcott, S. Fleming, N. Valanoor, H. An (2013) Piezoelectric membrane for separation purposes: fabrication and piezoelectric properties, Journal of membrane science, Vol. 434, 184–192
- M. T. Darestani, H.G.L. Coster, T.C. Chilcott (2013) Piezoelectric membrane for separation purposes: operating conditions and filtration performance, Journal of Membrane Science , Vol. 435, 226–232
- M. T. Darestani, H.G.L. Coster, T.C. Chilcott (2013) Separation performance of PVDF membranes treated in intense electric fields, Separation and Purification Technology, Vol.118, 604–611
- H.G.L. Coster, M.T. Darestani, T.C. Chilcott (2011) Production and characterization of piezo-electric membranes, Desalination, Vol. 283, 52–57
- T. Darestani , G. R. Bakhshandeh, M. Abtahi (2006) Mechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Natural Rubber/ Reclaimed Rubber Blends, Polymer Bulletin, 56, 495-505
- A.A Shokri , G.R. Bakhshandeh , T. Darestani (2006) An Investigation of Mechanical and Rheological Properties of NBR/PVC Blends: Influence of Anhydride Additives, Mixing Procedure and NBR Form, Iranian Polymer Journal,15(3), 227-237
- M.Abtahi, G.R.Bakhshandeh , T. Darestani (2006) Effect of TAC on curing characteristics and mechanical properties of EPDM Rubber, Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 45(2) ,183-189
- T. Darestani , A.A. Entezami, H.Mobedi (2005) Degradation of Poly (D,L lactide-Co-glycolide) 50:50 Implant in Aqueous Media, Iranian Polymer Journal, 14(8),753-763
- T. Darestani , G.R. Bakhshandeh (2005) The Effect of Curing System on Sorption and Diffusion of a Brake Fluid in EPDM Elastomer, e-Polymers, 047-2005
Selected Conference presentations:
- M. Darestani, M. Abtahi, T. Dargaville , V. Gomes, S. Couperthwaite, G. Millar, Advanced polymeric binders for soil improvement , 35th Australasian Polymer Symposium, 12-15 July 2015 Gold Coast, Australia.
- M. Darestani, H. Coster, S. Vigneswaran, Electrical Sensors for on-Line Monitoring of Fouling in Hollow Fibre Membranes, North American Membrane Society (NAMS) , June 2014, Houston, TX, USA
- M. Abtahi , M. Darestani, A. Baji, Y.W. Mai, Morphology Switches in Ternary PLA Nanocomposites Characterized by Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), 30th Polymer Processing Symposium, June 2014, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Z. Abdollahi, M. Darestani, B. Hawkett, V. Gomes, Nano Emulsion Polymerization of Acrylamide at Phase Inversion Point, 34th Australasian Polymer Symposiums, 4-7 July 2013, Darwin , Australia
- C. Cranfield, M. Darestani, B. Cornell, H. Coster, Tethered bilayer lipid membranes (tBLMs) investigated by high resolution electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), 1-4 July 2013, 4th International Nanomedicine Conference, Sydney, Australia(accepted as invited presentation)
- A.L. Parker, C. Hindrich, S. Batty, R.B. Banaty, M. Darestani, H.G.L. Coster, High Resolution Impedance Spectroscopy Studies of Supported DMPC and DMPC/PE Bilayers, July 2012, 3rd International Nanomedicine Conference, Sydney, Australia
- M. Darestani, Coster H.G.L., Label -free impedance biosensing of protein/ antibody interaction, July 2012, 3rd International Nanomedicine Conference, Sydney, Australia
- M. T. Darestani, H.G. L Coster, T. C. Chilcott, “Mitigating membrane fouling using vibrating membranes”, May 2012, Ozwater’12 , Sydney, Australia
- M. T. Darestani, H. Coster , V. Gomes , M. Abtahi , Characterization of polymers using high resolution impedance spectroscopy, The 33rd Australasian Polymer Symposium , February 2012, Hobart, Australia
- M. T. Darestani, H.G. L. Coster, T. C. Chilcott, The performance of Low-fouling, Piezoelectrically Vibrating Membranes, CHEMECA 2012, September 2011, Sydney, Australia
- M. T. Darestani, H.G. L. Coster, T. C. Chilcott, Fabrication and Characterization of Low-fouling Piezoelectric Vibrating Membranes, International Congress on Membranes and Membrane Processes (ICOM 2011), July 2011, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- M. T. Darestani, H.G. L. Coster, T. C. Chilcott, Treatment in an intense electrical field as a new technique for controlling the microstructure and performance of membranes, 7th International Membrane Science and Technology Conference, November 2010 , Sydney, Australia
- M. T. Darestani, H.G. L. Coster, T. C. Chilcott, High-resolution AC impedance spectroscopy analysis of the covalently immobilised monolayer of protein-A on SAM for the elaboration of immunosensors, 1st International Nanomedicine Conference, Sydney, 2010
- M. T. Darestani, H.G. L. Coster, T. C. Chilcott, The effect of electrical fields on the structure and subsequent separation performance of on polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes, 17th Regional Symposium on Chemical Engineering (RSCE2010), November 2010, Bangkok, Thailand
- M. T. Darestani, H.G. L. Coster, T. C. Chilcott, Piezoelectric and electrochemical properties of poly(vinylidene fluoride) films, 11 Pacific Polymer Conference (PPC11), December 2009 , Cairns, Australia
This information has been contributed by Dr Mariam Darestani.
Teaching
- Teaching experience
- 2015 Guest lecturing, Unit Operation (CVB 221), QUT
- Guest lecturing, Membrane Science, (CHNG5601), USYD
- 2014 Guest lecturing, Membrane Science (CHNG5601), USYD
- Tutoring, Cellular Biophysics (CHNG5604), USYD
- 2012-2013 Guest lecturing, Membrane Science (CHNG5601), USYD
- 2009-2011 Tutoring, Membrane Science (CHNG5601), USYD
- Tutoring, Membrane Science Laboratory (CHNG5604), USYD
- Tutoring, Cellular Biophysics (CHNG5604), USYD
- 2003 -2007 Lecturing, Introduction to Polymers, IPPI
- 2004- 2007 Lecturing, Rubber formulation and processing, IPPI
- Professional courses
- Foundations of Learning and Teaching Academic Development Program (AD), (2015 , QUT)
- Principles and Practice of University Teaching and learning (2014, University of Sydney)
- Successful Innovation (2010, ATP Innovations Australia)
- Research Methodology (2008, University of Sydney)
This information has been contributed by Dr Mariam Darestani.
Experience
- Scientific & Technical Expertise:
- Sustainable engineering : Waste management , Waste water recycling , Desalination
- Polymer engineering : Molecular design, Polymerisation engineering, Processing design , Testing
- Product design : Polymer emulsions, Membrane and filters , Electrochemical sensors
- Analytical capabilities: Spectroscopy; Electron microscopy; Thermal analysis; Surface Characterization
- Honors and awards
- Advance Queensland Fellowship, 2016
- Industry fellowship , Australian Water Recycling Center of Excellence, 2013
- Engineering Dean’s Awards for Excellence in research, USYD, 2011
- Dean’s Awards for Excellence in Tutoring , USYD,2010
- Amelia Earhart fellowship award, Zonta International, 2010
- William and Catherine McIlrath Scholarship (Travelling grant), USYD, 2010
- Engineering Dean’s Awards for Excellence in research, USYD, 2010
- Excellence in Innovation Award in Sydnovate competition, USYD,2010
- Best poster in Research Conversaizione of Engineering and information technology, USYD,2010
- Second best poster in Research Conversaizione in Engineering and information technology, USYD,2009
- Endeavour for international postgraduate research students (EIPRS), Australian government, 2008
- Distinguished Academic Staff of Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, 2007
- Member of Distinguished Research Group of Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, 2006
- Social activities:
- Member of Zonta International, Sydney Breakfast Club (Head of Women in Engineering Committee)
- Member of the Australian Federation of Graduate Women – NSW (AFGW-NSW)
This information has been contributed by Dr Mariam Darestani.