Innovative Research Award
Hamed Taghvaei
Shiraz University, Iran
Hamed Taghvaei is a researcher affiliated with Shiraz University, Iran, whose academic work encompasses chemical engineering, plasma technology, catalytic processes and related interdisciplinary applications. His research record includes investigations into non-thermal plasma systems and their potential applications in scientific and engineering environments. His participation in research concerning cold atmospheric plasma and wound healing provides an identifiable connection with biomedical research and skin-related therapeutic investigations. His profile is considered in the context of the Innovative Research Award presented through the World Skincare Innovation Awards. [1] [2] [3]
Abstract
Hamed Taghvaei is affiliated with Shiraz University, Iran, and has an academic research record involving chemical engineering, plasma-based technologies, catalytic systems and interdisciplinary scientific applications. His reported bibliometric indicators include 50 research documents, 2,003 citations and an h-index of 29, according to the information provided for this researcher profile. His research portfolio includes work on plasma-assisted processes and material interactions. An additional research connection with skincare-related science is demonstrated by his co-authorship of a 2026 study investigating cold atmospheric multiple plasma jet technology against cutaneous leishmaniasis, including lesion progression, immune responses and wound-healing outcomes in an experimental animal model. [1] [3]
Keywords
Hamed Taghvaei; Shiraz University; chemical engineering; cold atmospheric plasma; non-thermal plasma; plasma technology; biomedical applications; wound healing; cutaneous leishmaniasis; skin lesion treatment; plasma-assisted research; immunomodulation; catalytic processes; interdisciplinary research; scientific innovation.
Introduction
Scientific innovation increasingly involves collaboration between engineering, materials science, biological research and healthcare applications. Technologies initially investigated for industrial or physical processes can provide foundations for research into biomedical applications. Plasma science is one such interdisciplinary field, with investigations extending from surface modification and chemical processing to antimicrobial applications and experimental wound treatment.[2]
Research Profile
Hamed Taghvaei is associated with Shiraz University in Shiraz, Iran. His publicly indexed research activities include chemical engineering, plasma-assisted processes, catalytic technologies, environmental applications and interdisciplinary engineering research. His ORCID record provides a persistent researcher identifier for connecting his scholarly contributions across academic databases. [2]
Research Contributions
The research contributions associated with Hamed Taghvaei cover several areas of engineering and applied plasma science. His documented work demonstrates the use of plasma-based systems for chemical conversion, catalytic processing and material-related investigations. An important aspect of this research is the investigation of operational parameters and the relationship between plasma conditions and experimental outcomes. [2]
Publications
The research record associated with Hamed Taghvaei includes publications across chemical engineering, plasma technology, catalytic processes and interdisciplinary applications. The following selected publications illustrate the breadth of his research and identify the work most directly connected with wound-healing research.[5]
Research Impact
The academic impact of Hamed Taghvaei’s research can be considered through publication activity, citation indicators and the development of interdisciplinary technological applications. The supplied bibliometric profile reports 2,003 citations and an h-index of 29, indicating a record of scholarly contributions that have received recognition through citation activity.[3]
Award Suitability
The Innovative Research Award recognizes research contributions that demonstrate scientific originality, interdisciplinary relevance and potential applications in emerging areas of research. Hamed Taghvaei’s academic record presents several considerations relevant to this recognition, including his reported citation indicators, engineering research contributions and documented participation in biomedical plasma research.[3]
Conclusion
Hamed Taghvaei’s research profile reflects an academic background in chemical engineering and plasma-based technologies, supported by the bibliometric indicators supplied for this assessment. His research contributions encompass catalytic processes, plasma reactors and materials-related investigations. Of particular relevance to the World Skincare Innovation Awards is his participation in research examining cold atmospheric plasma technology for cutaneous leishmaniasis and wound-related outcomes.[4]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Hamed Taghvaei, Author ID 55164783900. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55164783900
- ORCID. (n.d.). Hamed Taghvaei – ORCID researcher record. ORCID.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6896-0142
- Rezaee, E., Hatam, G., Zomorodian, K., Sarkari, B., Dastan, N., Shamsaei, A., Gheibi, Z., et al. (2026). Leishmanicidal efficacy of cold atmospheric multiple plasma jet against Leishmania major in a murine model: effects on parasite burden, cytokine profiles, and wound healing. Scientific Reports, 16, Article 28719.DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-61618-z
- Mohammadi, H. R., Taghvaei, H., and Rabiee, A. (2021). Plasma deposition of a stable SiOx-like layer on copper surface for enhanced pool boiling heat transfer performance: A combination of microstructures and wetting properties. Plasma Processes and Polymers.DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1002/ppap.202000209
- Taghvaei, H., Mohamadzadeh Shirazi, M., Hooshmand, N., Rahimpour, M. R., and Jahanmiri, A. (2012). Experimental investigation of hydrogen production through heavy naphtha cracking in pulsed DBD reactor. Applied Energy, 98, 3–10.DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.02.005