Dr. Masoumeh Bararzadeh Ledari | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award
Amirkabir University of Technology | Iran
Dr. Masoumeh Bararzadeh Ledari is a distinguished academic and sustainability researcher serving as a Lecturer at Amir Kabir University of Technology. She is widely recognized for her pioneering work in energy systems, sustainable development, and integrated climate-resource modeling. With an extensive background bridging academia, international research institutions, and industry, she has successfully combined theoretical frameworks with practical applications to design innovative solutions for global challenges in energy transition and environmental sustainability. Her reputation as a thought leader is evident in her ability to link resource management, industrial optimization, and climate change resilience in a holistic way.
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Education
Dr. Masoumeh Bararzadeh Ledari has an impressive academic journey, beginning with her undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Tehran University, where she focused on experimental modeling of advanced gasification systems. She pursued her Master’s degree in Energy Engineering at Sharif University of Technology, with research dedicated to improving refinery efficiency and reducing environmental impacts through innovative safety and process integration methods. Her doctoral work at the same institution advanced the field of sustainable resource management through hybrid evaluation models designed to minimize ecological costs of energy and material flows. Throughout her education, she consistently aligned her studies with the goal of addressing pressing issues in climate change and energy systems, which shaped the foundation for her current research.
Experience
Dr. Masoumeh Bararzadeh Ledari has built a strong career through a combination of academic appointments, international research fellowships, and technical consultancy leadership. As a Lecturer and Adjunct Professor, she has taught advanced courses in renewable energy technologies, waste management, building life cycle design, and exergy analysis at top universities in Iran. Her academic career is complemented by international research experience at renowned institutions such as the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis in Austria and the Research Centre for Energy Resources and Consumption in Spain, where she contributed to nexus-based modeling and thermodynamic system analysis. Beyond academia, she has served as Technical Manager and Scientific Director in several national and international projects, leading consultancy in petrochemical, steel, and energy industries. Her leadership in projects involving hydrogen transition pathways, carbon capture and storage, integrated resource management, and climate policy frameworks demonstrates her unique ability to translate research into transformative practice.
Research Interests
Dr. Masoumeh Bararzadeh Ledari’s research portfolio reflects her interdisciplinary vision for sustainability. Her main focus lies in the water-food-energy-climate-land nexus, where she has developed advanced models to address complex interdependencies of resources. She is deeply engaged in circular economy approaches, regenerative life modeling, exergy-based ecosystem simulation, and life cycle assessment, with the objective of reducing the environmental footprint of industrial systems. Another core area of her work addresses low-carbon transitions in industries such as steel, petrochemicals, and hydrogen production, where she integrates climate strategies with technological innovation. Her research is globally relevant, as it provides both scientific and policy insights into mitigating climate change while ensuring long-term socio-economic resilience.
Awards
Dr. Masoumeh Bararzadeh Ledari’s contributions have earned her recognition as an emerging leader in sustainability research. She has been entrusted with key consultancy roles for organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), where her expertise shaped frameworks for climate change adaptation, stakeholder engagement, and natural resource management. She has also played a central role in developing strategies for carbon capture and storage at the Presidential Center for Progress and Development in Iran, marking a milestone in national climate policy. Her selection as a lead researcher in collaborative international projects and her leadership in critical industry-focused sustainability initiatives highlight her standing as a scholar whose work has both academic and practical impact.
Publications
Dr. Masoumeh Bararzadeh Ledari has authored influential articles that have appeared in high-impact journals and are widely cited by other scholars. Her works include:
Title: Digitalised circular construction supply chain: An integrated BIM-Blockchain solution
Journal: Automation in Construction
Published on: 2023
Citation: 137
Title: Greening steel industry by hydrogen: Lessons learned for the developing world
Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Published on: 2023
Citation: 92
Title: Multi objective planning for sustainable retrofit of educational buildings
Journal: Journal of Building Engineering
Published on: 2019
Citation: 49
Title: Building circularity as a measure of sustainability in the old and modern architecture: A case study of architecture development in the hot and dry climate
Journal: Energy and Buildings
Published on: 2022
Citation: 42
Title: Sustainable hydrogen supply chain development for low-carbon transportation in a fossil-based port region: A case study in a tourism hub
Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Published on: 2024
Citation: 28
Title: Water-food-energy-ecosystem nexus model development: Resource scarcity and regional development
Journal: Energy Nexus
Published on: 2023
Citation: 17
Title: Exergy analysis of high-performance cycles for gas turbine with air-bottoming
Journal: Mechanical Engineering Research
Published on: 2012
Citation: 17
Conclusion
Dr. Masoumeh Bararzadeh Ledari exemplifies the qualities of a world-class researcher, combining academic excellence, technical expertise, and global engagement. Her sustained commitment to advancing sustainable energy systems and integrated climate-resource models has produced measurable impacts on both scholarship and industry. By uniting scientific innovation with policy and industrial implementation, she represents the new generation of researchers driving the transition to a more sustainable and resilient future. Her body of work makes her an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award.
