Saba Goharshenas Moghadam

● Design and execute experiments related to battery material synthesis, materials processing, cell assembly, and performance testing. ● Conduct process development and optimization experiments to scale manufacturing processes to the pilot and commercial level while maintaining quality and performance metrics. ● Contribute to the design, installation, and maintenance of process equipment hardware to enable continuous improvement. ● Document experimental results in technical reports, prepare and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs). ● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to convert scientific discovery into scalable, innovative technologies. ● Communicate results effectively with colleagues and management to drive overall research decision-making. ● Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to validate research approaches and guide experimental design. ● Assist with industrial research grant writing and management of funded projects.

• Spearheaded research in functional coatings and electrochemical systems, including deep eutectic solvents and self-healing eutectogels for advanced energy storage applications. • Led technical development and grant writing for a confidential Mitacs-funded project focused on hydrogen-impermeable composite coatings for high-pressure hydrogen storage tanks. • Mentored graduate students across multiple research tracks, providing technical guidance, project review, and publication support, contributing to accelerated research output. • Co-authored two comprehensive review articles: one on sustainable textile coatings (superhydrophobic, fire-retardant, self-cleaning) and another on ammonia gas sensors using conductive polymers (both in submission pipeline). • Investigated MXene and hBN-enhanced fire-retardant coatings, demonstrating a ~75 °C reduction in backside temperature and measurable improvement in thermal insulation. • Contributed to the formulation and surface optimization of starch-based films for smart packaging — achieving notable gains in water barrier properties, mechanical durability, and film uniformity. • Designed and tested polymer-based solid electrolytes under extreme conditions, ensuring consistent electrochemical performance in subfreezing and high-humidity environments.

Led in-depth research on deep eutectic solvents and eutectogels, achieving significant advancements in ionic conductivity, thermal stability, and expansion of electrochemical windows up to 2.5 V, using potentiostat-based techniques including cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS).

• Contributed to the development of advanced anti-icing coatings for aerospace, energy, and infrastructure applications by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in sub-zero temperature labs and environmental simulation chambers. • Engineered polyurethane (PU) and Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) coatings enhanced with deep eutectic solvents (DES) and ionic liquids, achieving: \ • Glaze ice adhesion reduction from 300 kPa → 10 kPa (PU) and 200 kPa → 20 kPa (PDMS). • Frost coverage <10% after 2 hours • Visual shift in frost morphology and adhesion patterns • Synthesized and optimized aliphatic-based ionic liquids with superior UV stability and mechanical flexibility, showing: \ • 40% reduction in yellowness index after UV exposure • 40% increase in elongation without tensile strength compromise • Commercially viable, scalable synthesis compared to aromatic imidazolium alternatives, enabling practical industrial implementation • Developed and tested PVDF and PVDF-HFP as electrode binder systems for advanced electrochemical devices, integrating them with active and conductive materials for improved structural integrity and performance. • Co-authored 5 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, contributing to the scientific foundation for next-gen coatings in extreme environments.

• Developed and scaled calcium-zinc thermal stabilizers for PVC-based products (e.g., wires, cables, window frames, and medical devices), transitioning from lab prototype to full-scale production with strict RoHS and REACH compliance. • Served dual function as R&D and Process Engineer, overseeing pilot runs and industrial implementation of new formulations, ensuring smooth production ramp-up and process stability. • Conducted analytical testing and equipment calibration across extrusion, injection molding, and Brabender systems to validate processing consistency and product performance. • Led root cause analyses for production line issues, collaborating with QA and plant engineering to resolve deviations and implement corrective actions. • Mentored plant floor operators and junior technicians on process troubleshooting, formulation handling, and best practices in testing and documentation. • Supported internal and external audits, managed lab equipment calibration schedules, and enforced regulatory documentation standards. • Collaborated with technical and commercial teams to customize formulations based on client requirements, achieving a 10% cost reduction and enhanced durability in final products. • Upgraded lab operations by enhancing testing protocols and documentation workflows, improving consistency and accelerating development cycles.

• Worked in a centralized technical service lab, receiving samples from external clients and industrial partners to troubleshoot formulation and processing challenges across PE, PVC, and thermoplastic systems. • Optimized polymer processing and compounding using Brabender, twin-screw extrusion, calendaring, and injection molding; resolved issues related to melt flow, dispersion, and mechanical performance. • Customized formulations with thermal stabilizers and impact modifiers to enhance product consistency and end-use durability under varied processing conditions. • Applied DOE methodologies to optimize formulations for scale-up while minimizing cost and maintaining batch-to-batch reproducibility. • Provided expert support during pilot-scale trials, interfacing with external clients to interpret data, propose solutions, and improve process outcomes.

• Operated within a national coatings innovation hub, receiving diverse coating and paint samples from industry clients for troubleshooting, performance testing, and reformulation. • Developed high-performance coatings including thermoplastic lacquers, UV-curable systems, and powder-based coatings — optimized for adhesion, weatherability, and surface aesthetics. • Formulated self-cleaning, anti-graffiti acrylic coatings using hydrophobic and oleophobic surface modifiers tailored for long-term outdoor exposure. • Invented a patented PMMA-based traffic paint with 58% improved bead adhesion; engineered custom bead application equipment and supported its successful commercialization (Master’s Project). • Designed and implemented a semi-seeded emulsion polymerization reactor to synthesize ambient-temperature crosslinking acrylate latexes (waterborne resins); converted the latex into a full-scale paint formulation, optimizing film properties and validating commercial viability through: \ • 40% increase in mechanical resistance (DMTA and tensile tests). • In-depth analysis of film formation dynamics (Tg vs. crosslink density). • Cost evaluation, demonstrating economic feasibility compared to commercial alternatives. • Performance testing including skid resistance and Taber abrasion, confirming wear durability for high-traffic surface applications. • Created self-healing polyurethane adhesives with 36–77% healing efficiency using microcapsules and nanoclay; validated via corrosion testing (168–504 hours salt spray). • Supported QC and field implementation for Tehran’s municipal traffic paint systems; mentored junior staff in advanced formulation testing and industry standards. • Routinely optimized industrial formulations submitted by external clients, addressing issues like viscosity control, color fastness, drying time, and regulatory compliance.