Faculty member | Urmia University | Iran
Dr. Behnam Seyyedi, an accomplished researcher and Assistant Professor specializing in Materials Science and Nanotechnology, has established a strong scientific presence through his extensive contributions to nanomaterials, electrocatalysis, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), and advanced catalytic systems. His research primarily focuses on designing porous crystalline materials, bio-inspired electrocatalysts, and functional nanocomposites for energy conversion, environmental remediation, and chemical transformation, with emerging interests in sustainable catalytic pathways and next-generation electrode materials. Over his academic career, he has served in impactful research and teaching roles, advancing innovations in nanomaterial synthesis, catalytic mechanism studies, and structure–property relationships in hybrid materials. Dr. Seyyedi is widely recognized for his influential work on highly porous polypyrazolyl-based frameworks, cubic octanuclear Ni(II) clusters, and MIL-53-derived catalysts, studies that have significantly enriched the understanding of Brønsted acidity, adsorption behavior, and catalytic efficiency in MOF. His work on mesoporous laterite soils for visible-light Fenton-like degradation and kappa-carrageenan adsorbents for dye removal has contributed important advancements to sustainable wastewater treatment technologies. He has also pioneered the synthesis of bio-inspired iron-, cobalt-, copper-, and zinc-based nanostructures that enhance the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), introducing catalysts capable of selective multi-electron pathways, high durability, and improved electrochemical performance across alkaline media. His contributions further extend to the development of chitosan-modified metal catalysts, microwave-assisted functionalization of phthalocyanines, and carbon-supported hybrid electrocatalysts, all of which demonstrate his commitment to creating efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective catalytic systems for industrial and energy applications. With more than 379 citations, an h-index of 7, and multiple high-impact publications in journals such as the Journal of the American Chemical Society, ChemCatChem, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Pigment & Resin Technology, and the Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society, Dr. Seyyedi’s work continues to shape the fields of nanomaterials and catalytic engineering. His core scientific vision centers on advancing functional nanomaterials that can accelerate clean-energy transitions, support environmentally responsible chemical processes, and provide scalable solutions for global sustainability challenges. Through innovative research, collaborative scientific contributions, and a commitment to developing next-generation catalytic materials, he aims to drive transformative progress across energy, environmental, and industrial systems.
Featured Publications
1. Masciocchi, N., Galli, S., Colombo, V., Maspero, A., Palmisano, G., Seyyedi, B., … (2010). Cubic octanuclear Ni(II) clusters in highly porous polypyrazolyl-based materials. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 132(23), 7902–7904.
2. Ravon, U., Chaplais, G., Chizallet, C., Seyyedi, B., Bonino, F., Bordiga, S., … Bats, N. (2010). Investigation of acid centers in MIL-53 (Al, Ga) for Brønsted-type catalysis: In situ FTIR and ab initio molecular modeling. ChemCatChem, 2(10), 1235–1238.
3. Khataee, A., Salahpour, F., Fathinia, M., Seyyedi, B., & Vahid, B. (2015). Iron-rich laterite soil with mesoporous structure for heterogeneous Fenton-like degradation of an azo dye under visible light. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 26, 129–135.
4. Mahdavinia, G. R., Bazmizeynabad, F., & Seyyedi, B. (2015). Kappa-carrageenan beads as new adsorbent to remove crystal violet dye from water: Adsorption kinetics and isotherm. Desalination and Water Treatment, 53(9), 2529–2539.
5. Keshipour, S., Ahmadi, F., & Seyyedi, B. (2017). Chitosan-modified Pd(II)-d-penicillamine: Preparation, characterization, and catalyst application. Cellulose, 24(3), 1455–1462.
