Fereydoon Gobal

Professor of Physical Chemistry

Department of Chemistry, Sharif University of Technology

P.O.Box 11365-9516, Tehran, Iran

Email : gobal@sharif.ir and fmgobal@yahoo.com

Tel: +98-21-66165304, +98-21-66005718

Fax: +98-21-66012983

 

Educational Background

• Ph.D. June 1977 Physical Chemistry (Surface Chemistry)Bradford University, Bradford, England.
• B.Sc. June 1973 Chemistry, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.

Professional Background

• Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran, 1977-1984.
• Associate Professor of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology., Isfahan, Iran, 1984-1985.
• Associate Professor of Chemistry, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 1985-1996.
• Professor of Chemistry, Sharif University of Technology 1996 to date.

Research Interests

Our research interests revolve around the major areas of dynamic electrochemistry and heterogeneous catalysis at the gas solid interfaces.

In the area of dynamic electrochemistry we are basically engaged in the application of impedance spectroscopy and various methods of voltammometery in the investigation of electrodic phenomena involved in fuel cells, electrochemical sensors, photo-electrochemical solar cells, corrosion of alloys, etc. Our laboratory is fairly well equipped with the computerized electrochemical systems.

Our research in the area of fuel cells covers both low temperature and solid oxide fuel cells. In the low temperature fuel cells business we are mainly interested in developing electrocatalysts and electrocatalytic studies for a variety of fuels as well as the electro-chemical interaction of hydrogen with metals and alloys.  In the SOFC framework we are mainly interested in fuel electrocatalysts and the electrochemistry of the contacts inside the cell.

Our work on membranes and the study of liquid-liquid interfaces include the study of PVC and POAP membranes used in ionic and molecular selective sensors and the ionic/electronic characteristics of mixed transition metal sulfides and oxides membranes.

In the area of heterogeneous catalysis we currently apply the methods of BOC-MP and UBI-QEP for the elucidation of catalytic reaction paths on the basis of the calculation of the energetics of the reactions.  Also, artificial neural networks are being developed in this laboratory to perform catalyst design/selection.

In the experimental front a combination of temperature programmed desorption and calorimetric methods are employed to perform catalysts testings and screenings.

Publications

117-DFT study of nitrogen monoxide adsorption and dissociation on Rh-Cu nano clusters, A. Arab, M. Nahali & F. Gobal, J. Alloys & Compounds, 695, 1924 (2017).

116-A low cost and highly active non-noble alloy electro-catalyst for hydrazine oxidation based on nickel ternery alloy at the surface of graphite electrode, M. Jafarian, T. Rostami, M.G. Mahjani & F. Gobal, J. Electroanal. Chem., 763, 143 (2016).

115-Application of the quadratic logistic differential equation for the rationalization of methanol electro-oxidation dynamics, H. Heli & F. Gobal, I. Electrochem. Sci. Eng., 6, 295 (2016).

114-Elecrochemical determination of CdS band edges and semiconducting properties, S. Miandari, M. Jafarian, M.G.Mahjani, F. Gobal & A. Heidaripour, Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn., (2015).

113-Synergistic effect of cobalt and copper on nickel based modified graphite electrode during methanol electro-oxidation in NaOH solution, T. Rostami, M. Jafarian, S. Miandari, M. G. Mahjani & F. Gobal, Chinese J. Catal., 36, 1867 (2015).

112-Elelctrodeposited carbon nanotubes on Ag loaded TiO2 nanotubes /Ti plates as a new photo catalyst for dye degradation, N. Mohahghegh, M. Faraji, F. Gobal & M.R. Gholami, RSC Advances, 5, 44840 ( 2015).

111-RuO2/MWCNT/stainless steel mesh as a novel positive electrode in vanadium redox flow battery , F. Gobal & M. Faraji, RSC Advances , 5, 68378 (2015).

110-Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of nanorods, microsized and nano-sized CuO as cathode material for Zn/CuO alkaline battery, Y. Zeraatkish, M. Jafarian, F. Gobal, M. G. mahjani, J. Solid State Electrochem.,19, 2155 (2015).

109-Eelctro-synthesis of reduced graphene oxide/TiO2 nanotubes/Ti for high performance super-
capacitors, F. Gobal & M. Faraji, Ionics, 21, 525 (2015).

108-Electrochemical investigation of the effect of metal thickness on ITO-metal junction properties, A. Heidaripour, M. G. Mahjani, M. Jafarian, F. Gobal & S. Miandari, J. Iran Chem. Soc. In the press (2015).

107- Electrochemical synthesis of reduced graphene oxide/TiO₂ nanotubes/Ti for high performance supercapacitors, F. Gobal & M. Faraji, Ionics , 21, 525 (2015).

106 -Preparation and electrochemical performances of nanoporous/cracked cobalt oxide layer for supercapacitors, F. Gobal & M. Faraji, Appl. Phys. A, 117, 2087 (2014).

105- Investigation of Pb/PbS a positive Schottky junction formed on conductive glass in contact with alkaline solution, A. Heidaripour, M. Jafarian, F. Gobal, M. G. Mahjani and S. Miandari, J. Applied Phys., 116, 34906 (2014).

104- On the catalytic behavior of copper toward oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline solution, A. Arab, & F. Gobal, J. Applied Chem., 7, 23 (2013).

103- Improved pseudo-capacitive performance of nano-porous manganese oxide on an electrochemically derived nickel framework, F. Gobal & S. Jafarzadeh, Anal. Lett., 46, 2372 (2013).

102- Zeolite encapsulated Ni (II) - Schiff base complex: A novel size selective electrocatalyst for the determination of the purity of steviosice, M. Rashvand Avei, M. Jafarian, M. Etezadi, F. Gobal, M. Khakali, S. Rayati & M.G. Mahjani, Talanta, 108, 19 (2013).

101- A study of hydrated nano-structured tungsten trioxide as electro-active material for pseudo-capacitors, H. Farsi, F. Gobal & Z. Barzegari, Ionics, 19, 287 (2013).

100- Electrodeposited nano-flakes of manganese oxide on macroporous Ni electrode exhibiting high pseudo-capacitance, F. Gobal & S. Jafarzadeh, J. Electrochem. Sci. & Technol., 3, 178 (2012).

99- Electrocatalytic oxidation of stevioside on copper (hydro) oxide modified copper electrode, M. Jafarian, M. Rashvand Avei, F. Gobal & M.G. Mahjani, Phys. Chem. Res., submitted (2013).

98-Study of the alloying additives and alkaline zincate solution effects on the commercial aluminium as galvanic anode for use in alkaline batteries, M. Jafarian, M. Rashvand, H. Moghani-Bavil-Olyaei, S.M. Hosseini, F. Gobal & M. G. Mahjani, J. Materials Chem. & Phys., 143, 133 (2013).

97-Fabrication of nano-porous nickel oxide by de-zincification of Zn-Ni (TiO₂ nano-tubes) for use in electrochemical supercapacitors, F. Gobal & M. Faraji, Electrochim. Acta, 100, 133 (2013).

96-Electronic and structural properties of neutral, anionic and cationic RhxCu4-x (x=0-4) small clusters: a DFT study, A. Arab, F. Gobal, M. Nahali & N. Nahali, J. Cluster Sci., 24, 273 (2013).

95- Electrodeposited polyaniline on Pd-loaded TiO₂ nano-tubes as active material for electrochemical super-capacitors, F. Gobal & M. Faraji, J. Electroanal. Chem., 691, 51 (2013).

94- A kinetic investigation of ethanol oxidation on a nickel oxyhydroxide electrode, I. Danaee, M. Jafarian, M. Sharafi & F. Gobal, J. Electrochem. Sci. Technol., 3, 50 (2012).

93- A comparative study of the electro-oxidation of ethylene glycol on transition metal electrodes in alkaline solutions, I. Danaee, M. Jafarian, AA. Shahnazi Sangachin & F. Gobal, J. New Materials for Electrochemistry, 15, 255 (2012).

92-A DFT and experimental study of host-gust interactions effect on the structure, properties and electro-catalytic activities of N₂O₂ Ni (II) Schiff Base complexes incorporated into zeolites, M. Jafarian, M. Rashvand-Avei, M. Khakali, F. Gobal, S. Rayati & M.G, Mahjani, J. Phys. Chem., 116, 18518 (2012).

91-A comparative study of the electro-oxidation of C1 to C3 aliphatic alcohols on Ni modified graphite electrode, M. Jafarian, A. Mirzapoor, I. Danaee, AA. Shahnazi-Sangachin, F. Gobal, Science China Chem., 55, 1819 (2012).

90- Electrochemical impedance of ethanol oxidation in alkaline media, I. Danaee, M. Jafarian, F. Gobal, M. Sharafi, M. G. Mahjani, Chem. Res. In Chinese Universities, 28, 19 (2012).

89- Kinetic studies of glucose electro-catalytic oxidation on GC/Ni electrode, I. Danaee, M. Jafarian,F. Forouzandeh, & F. Gobal, Intern. J. Chemical Kinetics, 44,712 (2012).

88- First principles study of oxygen adsorption on nickel doped graphite, M. Nahali & F. Gobal, J. Molecular Phys., 110, 1437 (2012).

87 -A comparative study of sequentially layer-deposited and co-deposited Co-Mn oxides as potential redox capacitors, F. Gobal & S. Jafarzadeh, J. Solid State Electrochem., 16, 1561 (2012).

86- Polysulfide poisoning of Ag electro-catalyst during L-Ascorbate ion electro-oxidation in alkaline solution, F. Gobal & L. Majari Kasmaee, Chinese J. Catal., 33, 267 (2012).

85- Adsorption and dissociation of hydrogen peroxide on small PdxMx-3 (M=pt , Cu; x=1-3) clusters: a hybrid density functional theory, M. Nahali, F. Gobal, R. Arab, Molecular Physics, 109, 1797 (2011).

84- A comparative investigation of the electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol on poly-NiTCPP and poly-TCPP/Ni modified glassy carbon electrodes, M. Jafarian, M.A. Haghighatbin, F. Gobal, M.G. Mahjani & S. Rayati, J. Electroanal. Chem., 663, 14 (2011).

83- Silver selenide as a potential electro-catalyst for L-ascorbic acid electro-oxidation in alkaline solution, F. Gobal & L. Majari Kasmaee, Electrocatal., 2, 331 (2011).

82- Electrocatalytic oxidation of 1-propanol and 2-propanol on electro-active films derived from /Ni (II) ( N, N bis (2-hydroxy, 3-methoxy benzaldehyde)-1,2 propandiimine ) modified glassy carbon electrode, M. Jafarian, M. Rashvand avei, F. Gobal, S. Rayati, M.G. Mahjani, Electrocatalysis, Electrocatalysis, 2, 163 (2011).

81- A mathematical model of nano-particulate mixed oxide pseudo-capacitors;part II:the effect of intrinsic factors, H. Farsi, F. Gobal, J. Solid State Electrochem., 15, 115 (2011).

80- Theoretical study of nitrogen monoxide adsorption on Six (x=3-5) small clusters, M. Nahali & F. Gobal, J. Molecular Phys., 109, 229 (2011).

79- AC impedance and cyclic voltammetry studies of PbS semiconducting film prepared by electrodeposition, A. Aghassi, M. Jafarian, I. Danaee, F. Gobal & M.G. Mahjani, J. Electroanal. Chem., 661, 265 (2011).

78- Electro-oxidation of alcohols on nickel dispersed in poly-o-aminophenol modified graphite electrode, M. Jafarian, M. Babaee, F. Gobal & M.G. Mahjani, J. Electroanal. Chem., 652, 8 (2011).

77- On the significance of hydroxide ion in the electro-oxidation of methanol on Ni, F. Gobal, Y. Valadbeigi & L.M. Kasmaee, J. Electroanal. Chem., 650, 219 (2011).

76- Electro-deposited Rh and Rh-Cu alloys as ethanol tolerant electro-catalysts for oxygen reduction in alkaline media, F. Gobal & R. Arab, Electrocatalysis, 2, 42 (2011).

75- Estimation of the kinetic parameters of processes at the negative plate of lead-acid batteries by impedance results, S.M., Rezaei Niya, M. Hejabi, & F. Gobal, J. Power Sources, 195, 5789 (2010).

74- A comparative study of atomic and molecular oxygen adsorption on neutral and negatively charged PdxCu₃-x (x=0-3) nano-clusters, F. Gobal, R. Arab, M. Nahali, J. Mol. Structure (THEOCHEM), 959, 15 (2010).

73- A preliminary study of the electro-catalytic reduction of oxygen on Cu-Pd alloys in alkaline solution, F. Gobal, R. Arab, J. Electroanal. Chem., 647, 66 (2010).

72- Multiple reduction of oxygen on polycrystalline silver in alkaline solution, M. Jafarian, F. Gobal, M.G. Mahjani, M. Hosseini Aliabadi, Chinese J. Catal., 31, 541 (2010).

71- Adsorption of carbon monoxide on SixGe₄-x (x=0-4) nano-clusters:A hybrid meta density functional study, M. Nahali & F. Gobal, J. Molecular Phys., 108, 1317 (2010).

70- Electrochemical oxidation of saccharose on copper (hydro)oxide modified electrode in alkaline media, M. Jafarian, M. Rashvand, I. Danaee, F. Gobal & M.G. Mahjani , Chinese J. Catal., 31, 1351 (2010).

69- Electro-crystallization of Al, Pb, Mn, Al-Pb and Al-Mn from molten salt (AlCl₃- NaCl KCl ), I. Danaee, M. Jafarian, F. Gobal, A. Maleki & M. G. Mahjani, in New Topics in Electrochemistry Research , Accepted & in the press (2010).

68- A preliminary study of the electo-oxidation of L-ascorbic acid on polycrystalline silver in alkaline solution, L. M. Kasmaee & F. Gobal, J. Power Sources, 195, 165 (2010).

67- On the pseudo-capacitive behaviour of nano-structured molybdenum oxide, H. Farsi, F. Gobal , et al, J. Solid State Electrochem., 14, 643 (2010).

66- The pH effect on the capacitive behaviour of nano-structured molybdenum oxide, H. Farsi, F.Gobal, et al, J. Solid State Electrochem., 14, 681 (2010).

65- A DFT study of carbon monoxide adsorption on Si4 nano-cluster, F. Gobal & M. Nahali, J. Molecular Phys. 107, 1805 (2009).

64- Electrodeposition of Al, Mn and Al-Mn alloy on aluminium electrodes from molten salt (AlCl₃NaCl- KCl), M. Jafarian, A. Maleki, I. Danaee, F. Gobal & M.G. Mahjani, J. Appl. Electrochem, 39, 1297 (2009).

63- Electro-oxidation of methanol on NiMn alloy modified graphite electrode, M. Jafarian, I. Danaee, A. Mirzapoor, F. Gobal & M.G. Mahjani, Electrochim. Acta, 55, 2093 (2010).

62- Electrocrystallization of Pb and Pb assisted Al on aluminium electrode from molten salt (AlCl₃-NaCl-KCl), M. Jafarian, I. Danaee, A. Maleki, F. Gobal & M.G. Mahjani, J. Alloys and Compounds, 478, 83 (2009).

61- Kinetic interpretation of a negative time constant impedance of glucose oxidation, I. Danaee, M. Jafarian, F. Forouzandeh, F. Gobal & M. G. Mahjani, J. Phys. Chem. B, 112, 15933 (2008).

60- Electrochemical impedance studies of methanol oxidation on GC/Ni and GC/NiCu electrodes, I. Danaee, M. Jafarian, F. Forouzandeh, F. Gobal & M.G. Mahjani, Intern. J. Hydrogen Energy, 34, 859 (2009).

59- Electro-catalytic oxidation of glucose on Ni and NiCu alloy modified glassy carbon electrode, M. Jafarian, F. Forouzandeh, I. Danaee, F. Gobal & M.G. Mahjani, J. Solid State Electrochem, 13, 1171 (2009).

58- Electro-catalytic oxidation of methanol on Ni and NiCu alloy modified glassy carbon electrode, I. Danaee, M. Jafarian, F. Forouzandeh, F. Gobal & M.G. Mahjani, Intern. J. Hydrogen Energy, 33, 4367 (2008).

57- Impedance spectroscopy analysis of glucose electro-oxidation on Ni modified glassy carbon electrode, I. Danaee, M. Jafarian, F. Forouzandeh, F. Gobal, M.G. Mahjani, Electrochimica Acta, 53, 6602 (2008).

56- A mathematical model of nanoparticulate mixed oxide pseudo-capacitors; part I: model description and particle size effects, H. Farsi & F. Gobal, J. Solid State Electrochem., 13, 433 (2009) .

55- Artificial neural network aided estimation of the electrochemical signals of monosaccharides on gold electrode, F. Gobal & A. Sdeghpour Dilmaghani, Carbohydrate Research, 343, 1359 (2008).

54- Electrochemical studies of the pitting corrosion of tin in citric acid solution containing Cl-, M. Jafarian, F. Gobal, I. Danaee, R. Biabani & M.G. Mahjani, Electrochimica Acta, 53,4528 (2008).

53- Kintics and electro-catalytic behaviour of nano-crystalline CoNiFe alloy in hydrogen evolution reaction, M. Jafarian, O. Azizi, F. Gobal & M.G. Mahjani, Intern. J. Hydrogen Energy, 32, 1686 (2007).

52- The invesetigation of the kinetics and mechanism of hydrogen evolution reaction on tin, O. Azizi, M. Jafarian, F. Gobal, H. Heli & M.G. Mahjani, Intern. J. Hydrogen Energy, 32, 1755 (2007).

51- Impedance spectroscopy study of aluminium electrocrystallization from basic molten salts (AlCl₃- NaCl- KCl), M. Jafarian, F. Gobal, I. Danaee & M.G. Mahjani, Electrochim. Acta, 52, 5437 (2007).

50- Theoretical analysis of the performance of a model supercapacitor consisting of metal oxide nano-particles, H. Farsi & F. Gobal, J. Solid State Electrochem., 11, 1085 (2007).

49- Artificial neural network simulator for super-capacitor performance prediction, H. Farsi & F. Gobal, Computational Materials Science, 39, 678 (2007).

48- Electrodeposition fo aluminium from molten AlCl₃- NaCl- KCl mixture, M. Jafarian, M.G. Mahjani, F. Gobal & I. Danaee, J. Applied Electrochem., 36, 1169 (2006).

47- Hydrogen electrosorption on TiHg alloy in acidic solution, M. Jafarian, O. Azizi, F. Gobal & M.G. Mahjani, J. Alloys and Compounds, 432, 74 (2007).

46- Artificial neural network simulator of multicomponent catalysts for the hydrodechlorination of dichlorodifluoromethane, Sh. Jooya Ardakani & F. Gobal, Surface Review and Letters, in the press (2006).

45- Electro-catalytic oxidation of methanol on a Ni-Cu alloy in alkaline medium, M. Jafarian, R.B. Moghaddam, M.G. Mahjani & F. Gobal, J. Applied Electrochem., 36, 913 (2006).

44- Electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol in alkaline solution, M. Jafarian, H. Heli, M.G. Mahjani & F. Gobal, in "New Topics in Electrochemistry Research", Ch. 9, (2006).

43- Effect of potential on the early stage of nucleation and growth during aluminium electrocrystallization from molten salt (AlCl₃-NaCl-KCl), M. Jafarian, M.G. Mahjani, F. Gobal & I. Danaee, J. Electroanal. Chem., 588, 190 (2006).

42- Study of the electrocatalytic properties of platinum loaded poly-ortho-aminophenol film towards methanol oxidation and hydrogen evolution, N. Bahramipanah, M.G. Mahjani, M. Jafarian & F. Gobal, Indian J. Chem., 44A, 2015 (2005).

41- On the rate of the oxidation of CO on La₂O₃ doped NiO/Al₂O₃ catalysts: An artificial neural network approach, Sh. Jooya Ardakani & F. Gobal, Kinetics & Catalysis Letters, 85, 347 (2005).

40- Artificial Neural Network aided design of a multi-component catalyst for the steam reforming of methanol, F. Gobal & Sh. Jooya, Indian J. Chem., 44A, 64 (2005).

39- Electro-oxidation of methanol on copper in alkaline solution, M. Jafarian, M.G. Mahjani, H. Heli & F. Gobal, Electrochim. Acta, 49, 4999 (2004).

38- On the dehydrogenation of 1 & 2-propanol on Cu(111) surface: A UBI-QEP based approach, F. Gobal and A. Eftekhari, Indian J. Chem., 43A, 2049 (2004).

37- Investigation of the energetics of the decomposition of azomethane on Pd(111): A UBI-QEP approach, S. Azizian & F. Gobal, Surface Review and Letters, 10, 895 (2003).

36- A study of the electro-catalytic oxidation of methanol on a cobalt hydroxide modified glassy carbon electrode, M. Jafarian, M.G. Mahjani, H. Heli, F. Gobal, H. Khajehsharifi & M.H. Hamedi, Electrochimica Acta, 48, 3423 (2003).

35- Adsorption and absorption of hydrogen species on silver electrode in alkaline solution, M. Jafarian, M.G. Mahjani, O. Azizi & F. Gobal, Indian J. Chem., 42A, 516 (2003).

34- Percolation of cadmium across a mercury film, K. Malek & F. Gobal, Materials Chemistry and Physics, 78, 796 (2003).

33- Electrocatalytic oxidation of methane at nickel hydroxide modified nickel electrode in alkaline solution, M. Jafarian, M.G. Mahjani, H. Heli, F. Gobal & M. Heydarpoor, Electrochem. Communications, 5, 184 (2003).

32- A study of the electrochemical adsorption and diffusion of hydrogen into mercury in acidic solutions, M. Jafarian, M.G. Mahjani, O. Azizi & F. Gobal, Indian J. Chem., 42A, 295 (2003).

31- A study of the underpotential deposition of hydrogen on the nickel deposited electrodes in alkaline media, M. Jafarian, M.G. Mahjani, M. Hoseini & F. Gobal, Indian J. Chem., 41A, 1208 (2002).

30- Investigation of the pyridinium ion transfer across the water/nitrobenzene interface by means of cyclic voltammetry and ac-impedance techniques, H. Heli, M.G. Mahjani, M. Jafarian, F. Gobal, M.F. Mousavi & M. Shamsipur, Electrochimica Acta, 47, 2209.

29- On the energetics of NH₃ adsorption and decomposition on Nb(100) surface:A BOC-MP study, S. Azizian & F. Gobal, Reaction Kinetics & Catalysis, 76, 43 (2002).

28- A UBI-QEP based study of the energetics of formic acid decomposition on Cu₈₅Pd₁₅(110) surface, F. Gobal & S. Azizian, Indian J.Chem., 40A, 1258 (2001).

27- Hydrogen absorption and desorption on the platinum electrode, M. Jafarian, M.G. Mahjani, M. Hoseini & F.Gobal, Indian J. Chem., 40A, 1149 (2001).

26- A study of the percolation threshold potential of the electrochemically deposited poly-ortho-aminophenol films, K. Malek & F. Gobal, Synthetic Metals, in the press (2002).

25-A study of the mechanism of chlorine adsorption/desorption on Pt(111) surface:A UBI-QEP approach, S. Azizian & F. Gobal, J. Chem. Res., 520 (2000).

24- A study of the mechanism of methyl iodide decomposition on Cu(110) surface:A UBI-QEP based approach, S. Azizian & F. Gobal, Langmuir, 17, 583 (2001).

23- On the mechanism of the catalytic decomposition of CH₃I on Cu(111) surface: A UBI-QEP approach, S. Azizian & F. Gobal, Langmuir, 16, 8095 (2000).

22- A study of the electrodeposition of Cu/Zn alloys: A chemometric approach, F. Gobal & K. Malek, J. Electrochem. Soc. India, in the press (2002).

21- Application of chaotic logistic map for the interpretation of anion insertion in poly-ortho-aminophenol films, K. Malek & F. Gobal, Synthetic Metals, 113, 169 (2000).

20- Investigation of the energetics of the decomposition of methyl iodide on Ni(111) by the method of BOC-MP, S. Azizian & F. Gobal, J. Molecular Catalysis:A, 153, 191 (2000).

19- A study of the fractal dimensions of the electrodeposited poly-ortho-aminophenol films in presence of different anions, F. Gobal et al, Synthetic Metals, 108, 15 (2000).

18- Electrochemical study of the slowly adsorbed H⁺/H species on platinum electrodes, M. Jafarian, M.G. Mahjani & F. Gobal, Indian J. Chem., 37A, 877 (1998).

17- On the electrochemistry of lead in acid alcohols and their corresponding salts, F. Gobal & K. Malek, J. Electrochem. Soc. India, 47, 23 (1998).

16- A study of the thermodynamics of surface intermediates formations in the reaction between adsorbed atoms and molecules on Pt(111) by the method of BOC-MP, F. Gobal & S. Azizian, J. Molecular Catalysis:A, 136, 169 (1998).

15- On the investigation of the adsorption and decomposition of NO₂ on transition metals by bond order coservation-Morse potential analysis, F. Gobal & S. Azizian, Langmuir, 13, 5999 (1997).

14- Enthalpy changes in the course of ethylamine decomposition on Ni(111) surface, F. Gobal & S. Azizian, J. Chem. Res., 324 (1997).

13- Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy of the poly-ortho-aminophenol films, M.G. Mahjani, F. Gobal & M. Jafarian, Indian J. Chem., 36A, 177 (1997).

12-An exploratory study of the catalytic activities of ruthenium supported on rare earth oxides, F. Gobal, Indian J. Chem., 35A, 873 (1996).

11- A preliminary study of a methane/oxygen solid oxide fuel cell, F. Gobal, Indian J. Chem., 35A, 687 (1996).

9- On the passivation of tin-lead alloys, F. Gobal, Indian J. Chem., 26A, 4424 (1987).

8- On the study of the oxidation of CO on poly-crystalline platinum, A. Golchet & F. Gobal, Indian J. Chem., 23A, 816 (1984).

7- A kinetic & transient study of the oxidation of CO on poly-crystalline platinum,A. Golchet & F. Gobal, Indian J. Chem., 22A, 6 (1983).

6- On the state of the dispersion of rhodium on tundsten oxide, F. Gobal, Indian J. Chem., 21A, 649 (1982).

5- Chemisorption & decomposition of substituted alcohols on tungsten oxides, F. Gobal, J. Chem. Res., 248 (1981).

4- On the state of the dispersion of rhodium on zinc oxide and its catalytic activities, F. Gobal, J. Chem. Res., 118 (1981).

3- Chemisorption & decomposition of ethanol on tungsten oxides, F. Gobal, J. Chem. Res., 322 (1980).

2- Surface acidity of reduced tungsten oxides, F. Gobal, J. Chem. Res., 182 (1980).

1- The catalytic properties of lanthanide oxides and the application of the inclined W theory, S.P. Sinha & F. Gobal, Inorg. Chim. Acta, 415 (1979).

 

Courses Taught

 

1- General Chemistry (undergraduate)

2- Physical Chemistry (undergraduate)

3- Corrosion Technology (undergraduate)

4- Introductions to Industrial Chemistry (undergraduate)

5- Surface Chemistry (graduate, MSc)

6- Advanced Electrochemistry (graduate, MSc)

7- Colloid Chemistry (graduate, MSc)

8- Modern Methods of Surface and Electrochemistry (graduate, PhD)

9- Semiconductors Electrochemistry (graduate, PhD)

10- Solid Electrolytes (graduate, PhD)

 

MSc Thesis Supervised

 

38- Inanlou, S., Design of additives for use in Li-ion batteries: A DFT approach, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2016.

37-Bahrami, M., Modelling of the performance of some redox flow batteries, Dept. of Chem., Sharif Univeristy of Technology, 2015.

36- Shokoohi, M., Theoretical investigation of adsorption & reactions of H₂, O₂ & HCO₂H on single crystal alloys surfaces based on UBI-QEP method, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2015.

35- Sakhaei-nia, A., Theoretical assessment of the corrosion inhibitory effect of some derivatized benzaldehydes based Schiff bases, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2014.

34- Nikousefat, O., Investigation of the effects of membrane characteristics on the performance of microbial fuel cells, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2014.

33- Irani, V., Performance evaluation of microbial fuel cells for nitrate removal from drinking water, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2014.

32- Zhiyani, M., Artificial neural network based prediction of heat of adsorption of alkanes on various zeolites, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2014.

31- Rashseyedabadi, H., Theoretical determination of the impedance response of some general multi-step electrode processes, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2013.

30- Mesri, A., Study of the electrical properties of two phase liquids using capacitance sensors, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2013.

29- HosseinZadeh Fakhr, M., Investigation of water electrical parameters as a function of measurement frequency and concentration using cylindrical capacitive sensors, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2013.   

28- Javadi, N., A study of the energetic of the formation of some organics formed in the course of Fischer-Tropsch reaction by the method of UBI-QEP, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2012.

27- Afrashteh, M.,Shelf life and self discharge prediction of some electrochemical energy converters, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2012.

26- Mirzanezhad, A., A study of B-halogenated alcohols decomposition on Ni, Cu, and Ni-Cu alloys by the method of UBI-QEP, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2011.

25- Valad- Beigi, Y., The poisoning effect of sulfur –containing compounds on the electro-oxidation of methanol and ethanol on Ni and Cu electrods, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2010.

24- Sharifi, M., Theoretical analysis of the electrochemistry and power generation in thermally activated batteries, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2010.

23- Oghbaee, Sh., A study of effect of halids on electro-oxidation on silver electrode in alkaline medium, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2010.

22- Zeinaghaji, M. ,  Experimental & theoretical investigation of the electro-oxidation of C1 compounds on Ni & Cu surfaces, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology,2009. 

21- Safarkalachaee, L.,

20- Badrkhani, P.,   Dissolution and passivation of Pb & Pb-Sn alloys in citric acid & citrate solutions, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2008. 

19- Teymoori, Gh.,   Modification of lead electrode with bismuth, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2008. 

18- Jafarzadeh, S.,   Study of the kinetics & mechanism of the electrodeposition of Bi, Bi₂Se₃ & Sb₂Se₃ semiconductors, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2007. 

17- Kasmaee, L.,   Ethanol electro-oxidation on Ni-Rh/Cu electrodes & its application as anode in ethanol consuming fuel cells, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology,2007.

16- Pazhand, F.,   Catalyst design for the low temperature decomposition & steam reforming of alcohols and their kinetics studies, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2007. 

15- Arab, R.,   Study of the kinetics & mechanism of the electro-deposition of W-X ( X=Ni, Co, Fe ) alloys, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2006.

14- Sadeghpour, A.,  Investigation of the electro-oxidation of N-phenyl thiobenzamides by the methods of CV & CP, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2006. 

13- Akhshi, P.,  On the performance of electro-chemical cells as predicted by ANN, Dept of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2006. 

12- Eftekhari Befrooei, A.,   Theoretical & experimental study of Cu and its alloys catalysts in alcohol oxidation & dehydrogenation reactions, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2004.

11- Behroozirad, I.,   Modeling & the impedance characteristics of the self discharge behavior of Zn-MnO₂ battery, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2004. 

10- Darbandi, M.,    Modeling & the impedance  characteristics of capacity fading in lead- acid battery, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2003. 

9- Rajabi, Kh.,   Theoretical & practical investigation of Ag & its alloys in the oxidation & dehydrogenation reactions of alcohols, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2004.   

8- Amini, N.,   A study of the electrochemistry of sulfide membranes, Dept. of Chem.., Sharif University of Technology, 2002. 

7- Khezri, B.,   Catalyst desigh for CO₂/H₂O reaction under thermal, electrocatalytic & photocatalytic regimes, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2001. 

6- Hejabi, M.,   Modeling & study of the impedance of some ideal electro-chemical cells, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2001. 

5- Azizian, S.,   Application of BOC-Mp for the prediction of the kinetics & mechanism of some heterogeneous catalytic processes, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 1999. 

4- Malek, K.,   A study of the electrochemistry of lead in aqueous solutions of acid alcohols & their salts, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 1999. 

3- Shabani, M.,   Study of the poisoning effect of CH₄, CO₂ & Co in the hydration reaction of ethene on alumina catalysts, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 1998.

2- Farsi, H.,   Preparation & study of Ni-W catalysts for the HDS process, Dept of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 1998. 

1- Hosseini, M.,   Preparation & characterization of vanadyl pyrophosphate catalysts for the oxidation of butane & pentane, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 1998. 

 

MSc Thesis in Progress; current MSc. Students

1- Goli, H.R.,

 

 

 

PhD Thesis Supervised

10- Faraji, M., Application of TiO₂ nano-tubes fabricated by anodizing of titanium as suitable substrate for deposition of active materials for use in super-capacitors, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2015.

9- Jafarzadeh, S., Electrochemical preparation and study of transition metal mixed oxides as super-capacitor electrodes, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2013.

8- Nahali, M., Density functional study of adsorption of small molecules on nano-clusters, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2012.

7- Kasmaee, L., A study of ascorbic acid electro-oxidation process on silver electrode and its alloys, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2011.

6- Arab, R., Experimental study of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) on Cu-alloy, electro-catalysis in alkaline solution and theoretical investigation of oxygen adsorption on Cu-alloy nano-clusters, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2010. 

5- Farsi, H., Theoretical & experimental study of mixed oxides super-capacitors, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2007. 

4- Jooya Ardakani, Sh., Design of Catalysts for some important industrial reactions using artificial neural networks, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2006.

3- Malek, K. Electrochemistry of composite electrodes and materials, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2001.

2- Azizian, S., Astudy of the reaction pathways in methyl iodide decomposition and reactions of some simple molecules on the surfaces of transition metals, Dept. of Chem., Sharif University of Technology, 2000.

1- Mahjani, M. G., Study of the electrochemistry of pure & doped electro-polymerized poly-o-aminophenol and compatible co-polymers, Tarbiyat-e-Modarres University, 1999.