About IESD
The Industry and Energy Systems and Decarbonization (IESD) laboratory will be an inclusive research lab led by Dr. Heidari, working on energy, industry, and the environment at the University of ***. Our lab will focus on researching and developing sustainable solutions for decarbonizing industry and energy systems to address the challenges of climate change for a clean future for all.
Our lab will comprise a team of dedicated researchers and professionals who work together to achieve our goals. Our team members will be experts in their respective fields, and they will bring their unique expertise and perspectives to projects. We will be committed to creating a collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and excellence in research.
The Team
Meet the members of our team:
Seyed Mohammadreza Heidari
Lab Director
Dr. Heidari, the lab director, is a Research Assistant Professor at the Trienese Institute of Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern University and an upcoming tenure-track Assistant Professor at *** University. He has extensive experience in energy and the environment, and his research focuses on industry and energy systems decarbonization.
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Education:
• Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, Michigan State University
• MSc, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Sharif University of Technology
• BSc, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Tabriz
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Research Appointments:
• Research Assistant Professor, Trienese Institute for Sustainability and Energy, Northwestern University, IL [2025 - current position]
• Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Michigan, MI, 2022-2025
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• Research Assistant, Michigan State University, MI, 2017-2021
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• Research Assistant, Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment (ISEE), OH, 2015-2017
