Mahdavian, Ali Reza

Home Page > Upper Linsk > academic staffs > Mahdavian, Ali Reza 
Latest News
Dr. Iman Alibakhshi Honored at the 26th National Festival of Outstanding Researchers
2025/12/28
MoU signed between IPPI and Nakh Jarahan Teb Sina Company
2025/12/29
Publication of Volume 34, Issue 12 of Iranian Polymer Journal
2025/12/29
IPPI Faculty Members Ranked Among the Top 2% Researchers Faculty Members of the Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute Ranked Among the Top 2% of Researchers Worldwide
2025/12/29
Unveiling of a Commercialized Product at the 26th Research, Technology, and Innovation Exhibition
2025/12/29
Four IPPI Faculty Members Among the World’s Top 1% Highly Cited Researchers
2026/2/16
Publication of Volume 35, Issue 9 of Iranian Polymer Journal
2026/8/17
MoU signed between IPPI and JAMPILEN Petrochemical Company
2026/8/17



 
Professor
Ali Reza Mahdavian
(PhD, MSc, BSc)
Polymer Science Department, Faculty of Polymer Science

 
 1. Personal Details 2. Educational Background
3. Employment 4. Research Interests
5. Course Tought 6. Publications
7. Others

Personal Details

Name: Ali Reza
Surname: Mahdavian
Place of Birth: Tehran, Iran
Status: Married and have a son
Nationality: Iranian
Languages: Persian, English

Address: Polymer Science Department, Faculty of Polymer Science, Iran Polymer & Petrochemical Institute
P.O. Box 14965/115, Tehran, 14967, Iran
Tel.: +9821 4478 7000 , Fax: +9821 4478 7023
a.mahdavian@ippi.ac.ir , amahdavian2002@yahoo.com, www.ippi.ac.ir
Useful Links:

 
Educational Background

1. Ph.D. in polymer chemistry from Isfahan University of Technology, January 2000
Thesis: Synthesis of optically active and photo- active polymers via cycloaddition polymerization reactions
2. M.Sc. in polymer chemistry from University of Tehran, September 1995
Thesis: Preparation of core- shell polymeric particles by emulsion polymerization technique
3. B.Sc. in chemistry from University of Shiraz, September 1993
Thesis: Preparation of poly (vinyl pyridine) supported ferric dichromate in oxidation of different organic compounds

 
Employment

1. Professor at IPPI, POLYMER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT since 2012.
2. Associate professor at IPPI, POLYMER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, 2006-2012.
3. Assistant professor at IPPI, POLYMER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, 2000- 2006.
4. Head of PUBLICATION OFFICE at IPPI since 2010.
5. Sabbatical leave at EMULSION POLYMER INSTITUTE (EPI) in Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA, 2009- 2010.
6. Director of RESEARCH & POSTGRADUATE DEPARTMENT at IPPI, 2006- 2009.
7. Head of CENTRAL LABORATORIES at IPPI, 2004- 2006.

 
Research Interests

My research interests are mainly on preparation, characterization and optimization of stimuli-responsive polymers, specially from emulsion and miniemulsion-based methods. Also design and preparation of nanocomposite particles with core-shell morphology and potential applications in coatings and biomedical systems are in the scope of my interest. 

 
Course Tought 

Ph.D. Courses:
1. Advanced Chemistry & Kinetics of Polymerization
2. Polymer Modification Techniques

M.Sc. Courses:
1. Chemistry & Kinetics of Polymerization I
2. Chemistry & Kinetics of Polymerization II
3. Characterization of polymers

Others:
1. Polymer Principles (B.Sc. Course)
2. Polymer Chemistry Lab (B.Sc. Course)
3. Organic Chemistry (B.Sc. Course)

Publications
Journal Papers
    1. A. Najafypour, A. Gharieh, A. Fassihi, H.S. Aliabadi, A.R. Mahdavian*, MTX-loaded dual thermoresponsive and pH-responsive magnetic hydrogel nanocomposite particles for combined controlled drug delivery and hyperthermia therapy of cancer, Mol. Pharmaceutics, Vol. 18, 2021, 275-284.
    2. S. Ghezelsefloo, J. Keyvan Rad, M. Hajiali, A.R. Mahdavian*, Rhodamine-based fluorescent polyacrylic nanoparticles: A highly selective and sensitive chemosensor for Fe(II) and Fe(III) cations in water, J. Environm. Chem. Eng., Vol. 9, 2021, 105082.
    3. T. Fazel Dehkordi, A. Rezaee Shirin-Abadi*, K. Karimipour, A.R. Mahdavian, CO2-, electrical-, and photo-switchable-hydrophilicity membrane (x-SHM) as an efficient color-changeable tool for oil/water separation, Polymer, Vol. 212, 2020, 123250.
    4. M. Hajiali, J. Keyvan Rad, S. Ghezelsefloo, A.R. Mahdavian*, Solvent-free and anticounterfeiting fluorescent inks based on epoxy-functionalized polyacrylic nanoparticles modified with rhodamine B for cellulosic substartes, J. Ind. Eng. Chem., Vol. 92, 2020, 287-296.
    5. H. Jamshidi, A.R. Mahdavian*, Role of polymers in developing phase change materials for energy storage: A Review on encapsulatixc eron methods and their applications (Review Article), Iran. J. Polym. Sci. Technol. (In Persian), Vol. 33, 2020, 180-213.
    6. S. Delavari, S. Ziadzade, J. Keyvan Rad, A.R. Mahdavian*, Anticounterfeiting and photoluminescent cellulosic papers based on fluorescent acrylic copolymer nanoparticles containing coumarin, Carbohydr. Polym., Vol. 247, 2020, 116756.
    7. M. Raeesi, Z. Alinejad, V. Hamrang, A.R. Mahdavian*, Solid-state photochromism of spironaphthoxazine loaded microcapsules with photo-patterning and thermo-regulating features, J. Colloid. Interface Sci., Vol. 578, 2020, 379-389.
    8. K. Karimipour, J. Keyvan Rad, A.R. Ghomi, H. Salehi-Mobarakeh, A.R. Mahdavian*, Hydrochromic and photoswitchable polyacrylic nanofibers containing spiropyran in eco-friendly ink-free rewriteable sheets with responsivity to humidity, Dyes Pigments, Vol. 175, 2020, 108185.
    9. O. Changizi, S. Khoei*, A.R. Mahdavian, S. Shirvalilou, S.R. Mahdavi, J. Keyvan Rad, Enhanced radiosensitivity of LNCaP prostate cancer cell line by gold-photoactive nanoparticles modified with folic acid, Photodiagn. Photodyn., Vol. 29, 2020, 101602.
    10. J. Keyvan Rad, A.R. Ghomi, K. Karimipour, A.R. Mahdavian*, Progressive readout platform based on photoswitchable polyacrylic nanofibers containing spiropyran in photopatterning with instant responsivity to acid-base vapors, Macromolecules, Vol. 53, 2020, 1613-1622.
    11. Z. Rajaee, S. Khoei*, A.R. Mahdavian, S. Shirvalilou, S.R. Mahdavi, M. Ebrahimi, Radio-thermo-sensitivity induced by gold magnetic nanoparticles in the monolayer culture of human prostate carcinoma cell line DU145, Anti-Cancer Agent Med. Chem., Vol. 20, 2020, 315-324.
    12. A. Najafypour, A.R. Mahdavian*, A. Fassihi, H.S. Aliabadi, Alternating magnetic field and ultrasound waves as size controlling parameters in preparation of superparamagnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles, J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol., Vol. 20, 2020, 871-877.
    13. M. Sanei, S. Torabi, J. Keyvan Rad, H. Salehi-Mobarakeh, A.R. Mahdavian*, A thermo-kinetic study on acrylic copolymer nanocomposite particles containing GMA-modified nanosilica prepared via miniemulsion polymerization, Mater. Chem. Phys., Vol. 240, 2020, 122126.
    14. Z. Alinejad, M. Raeesi, A.R. Mahdavian*, High performance cyanide sensing with tunable limit of detection by stimuli-responsive gold nanoparticles modified with poly (N, N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate), Talanta, Vol. 204, 2019, 198-205.
    15. S. Sanjabi, Z. Alinejad, A. Mouraki, A.R. Mahdavian*, Controlled photoisomerization in acrylic copolymer nanoparticles based on spironaphthoxazine for reduced thermal reversion, Eur. Polym. J., Vol. 119, 2019, 487-498.
    16. S. Mesdaghi, M. Yousefi*, M. Hossaini Sadr, A.R. Mahdavian, The effect of PANI and MWCNT on magnetic and photocatalytic properties of substituted barium hexaferrite nanocomposites, Mater. Chem. Phys., Vol. 236, 2019, 121786.
    17. A. Najafipour, A.R. Mahdavian, H.S. Aliabadi, A. Fassihi*, Dual thermo- and pH-responsive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-(2-dimethylamino) ethyl methacrylate)-g-PEG nanoparticle system and its potential in controlled drug release, Polym. Bull., Vol. 77, 2020, 3129-3142.
    18. J. Keyvan Rad, Z. Alinejad, S. Khoei, A.R. Mahdavian*, Controlled release and photothermal behavior of multipurpose nanocomposite particles containing encapsulated gold-decorated magnetite and 5-FU in poly(lactide- co -glycolide), ACS Biomater-Sci Eng., Vol. 5, 2019, 4425-4434.
    19. A. Gharieh, S. Khoee, A.R. Mahdavian*, Emulsion and miniemulsion techniques in preparation of polymer nanoparticles with versatile characteristics (Review Article), Adv. Colloid Interface Sci., Vol. 269, 2019, 152-186.
    20. A. Mouraki, Z. Alinejad, S. Sanjabi, A.R. Mahdavian*, Anisotropic magnetite nanoclusters with enhanced magnetization as an efficient ferrofluid in mass transfer and liquid hyperthermia, New J. Chem., Vol. 43, 2019, 8044-8051.
    21. S. Mesdaghi, M. Yousefi*, M. Hossaini Sadr, A.R. Mahdavian, Effect of Sn4+-Zn2+-Co2+ doping on structural and magnetic properties of M-type barium hexaferrites, IEEE T. Magn., Vol. 55, 2019, 1-6.
    22. A. Abdollahi, A. Mouraki, M.H. Sharifian, A.R. Mahdavian*, Photochromic properties of stimuli-responsive cellulosic papers modified by spiropyran-acrylic copolymer in reusable pH-sensors, Carbohydr. Polym., Vol. 200, 2018, 583-594.
    23. Z. Alinejad, F. Khakzad, A.R. Mahdavian*, Efficient approach to in-situ preparation of anisotropic and assemblable gold nanoparticles mediated by stimuli-responsive PDMAEMA, Eur. Polym. J., Vol. 104, 2018, 106-114.
    24. J. Keyvan Rad, A.R. Mahdavian*, S. Khoei, S. Shirvalilou, Enhanced photogeneration of reactive oxygen species and targeted photothermal therapy of C6 glioma brain cancer cells by folate-conjugated gold-photoactive polymer nanoparticles, ACS Appl. Mater. Inter., Vol. 10, 2018, 19483-19493.
    25. Z. Rajaee, S. Khoei*, S.R. Mahdavi, M. Ebrahimi, S. Shirvalilou, A.R. Mahdavian, Evaluation of the effect of hyperthermia and electron radiation on prostate cancer stem cells, Radiat Environ Biophys., Vol. 57, 2018, 133-142.
    26. S. Lashgari, A.R. Mahdavian*, H. Arabi, V. Ambrogi, V. Marturano, Preparation of acrylic PCM microcapsules with dual responsivity to temperature and magnetic field changes, Eur. Polym. J., Vol. 101, 2018, 18-28.
    27. F. Khakzad, A.R. Mahdavian*, H. Salehi-Mobarakeh, M.H. Sharifian, A step-wise self-assembly approach in preparation of multi-responsive poly(styrene-co-methyl methacrylate) nanoparticles containing spiropyran, J. Colloid. Interface Sci., Vol. 515, 2018, 58-69.
    28. Z. Alinejad, A.R. Mahdavian*, Polymerization induced shape-tuning and multi-triggered switchability of gold nanostructures, Polymer, Vol. 138, 2018, 302-306.
    29. M. Hashemi-Nasirabad, H. Salehi-Mobarakeh*, A.R. Mahdavian, Improvement of UF/fiberglass mat properties used in roofing shingles through emulsion polymers and nanoclay addition, Iran. Polym. J., Vol. 27, 2018, 67-76.
    30. M.H. Sharifian, A.R. Mahdavian*, H. Salehi-Mobarakeh, Effects of Chain Parameters on Kinetics of Photochromism in Acrylic–Spiropyran Copolymer Nanoparticles and Their Reversible Optical Data Storage, Langmuir, Vol. 33, 2017, 8023-8031.
    31. M. Sanei, A.R. Mahdavian*, S. Torabi, H. Salehi-Mobarakeh, Efficient modification of nanosilica particles in preparation of anti-scratch transparent polyacrylic films through miniemulsion polymerization, Polym. Bull., Vol. 74, 2017, 1879-1898.
    32. S. Lashgari, H. Arabi*, A.R. Mahdavian, V. Ambrogi, Thermal and morphological studies on novel PCM microcapsules containing n-hexadecane as the core in a flexible shell, Appl. Energy, Vol. 190, 2017, 612-622.
    33. A. Mahdieh, A.R. Mahdavian*, H. Salehi-Mobarakeh, Chemical modification of magnetite nanoparticles and preparation of acrylic-base magnetic nanocomposite particles via miniemulsion polymerization, J. Magn. Magn. Mater., Vol. 426, 2017, 230-238.
    34. J. Keyvan Rad, A.R. Mahdavian*, Photoswitchable dual-color fluorescent particles from seeded emulsion polymerization and role of some affecting parameters on FRET process, Eur. Polym. J., Vol. 88, 2017, 56-66.
    35. J. Keyvan Rad, A.R. Mahdavian*, Preparation of Photoresponsive Functionalized Acrylic Nanoparticles Containing Carbazole Groups for Smart Cellulosic Papers, Iran. J. Polym. Sci. Technol (In Persian), Vol. 30, 2017, 435-446.
    36. A. Abdollahi, Z. Alinejad, A.R. Mahdavian*, Facile and fast photosensing of polarity by stimuli-responsive materials based on spiropyran for reusable sensors: a physico-chemical study on the interactions, J. Mater. Chem., Vol. 5, 2017, 6588-6600.
    37. F. Khakzad, A.R. Mahdavian*, H. Salehi-Mobarakeh, A. Rezaee Shirin-Abadi, M. Cunningham, Redispersible PMMA latex nanoparticles containing spiropyran with photo-, pH- and CO2 - responsivity, Polymer. Vol. 101, 2016, 274-283.
    38. J. Keyvan Rad, A.R. Mahdavian*, S. Khoei, A. Janati Esfahani, FRET-based acrylic nanoparticles with dual-color photoswitchable properties in DU145 human prostate cancer cell line labeling, Polymer. Vol. 98, 2016, 263-269.
    39. A. Abdollahi, J. Keyvan Rad, A. R. Mahdavian*; "Stimuli-responsive cellulose modified by epoxy-functionalized polymer nanoparticles with photochromic and solvatochromic properties", Carbohydr. Polym., Vol. 150, 2016, 131-138.
    40. J. Keyvan Rad, A. R. Mahdavian*; "Preparation of fast photoresponsive cellulose and kinetic study of photoisomerization", J. Phys. Chem. C, Vol. 120, 2016, 9985-9991.
    41. J. Keyvan Rad, A. R. Mahdavian*, H. Salehi-Mobarakeh, A. Abdollahi; "FRET phenomenon in photoreversible dual-color fluorescent polymeric nanoparticles based on azocarbazole/spiropyran derivatives", Macromolecules, Vol. 49, 2016, 141-152.
    42. I. Hasanzadeh, A. R. Mahdavian*, M. Barikani; "Preparation of acrylic/MWNTs nanocomposite latexes via ultarsonically-assisted emulsion polymerization: A comparative study", Eur. Polym. J., Vol. 75, 2016, 104-115.
    43. I. Hasanzadeh, M. Barikani*, A. R. Mahdavian; "Ultarsound-assisted emulsion polymerization of poly (methyl methacrylate-co-butyl acrylate): Effect of initiator content and temterature", Polym. Eng. Sci., Vol. 56, 2016, 214-221.
    44. S. Torabi, A. R. Mahdavian*, M. Sanei, A. Abdollahi; "Chitosan and functionalized acrylic nanoparticles as the precursor of new generation of bio-based antibacterial films", Mater. Sci. Eng. C, Vol. 59, 2016, 1-9.
    45. A. Abdollahi, A. R. Mahdavian*, H. Salehi Mobarakeh; "Preparation of stimuli-responsive functionalized latex nanoparticles: The effect of spiropyran concentartion in size and photochromic properties", Langmuir, Vol. 31, 2015, 10672-10682.
    46. M. Maleki Rahim-Abadi, A. R. Mahdavian*, A. Gharieh, H. Salehi Mobarakeh; "Chemical modification of TiO2 nanoparticles as an effective way for encapsulation in polyacrylic shell via emulsion polymerization", Prog. Org. Coat., Vol. 88, 2015, 310-315.
    47. M. Khalina, M. Sanei, H. Salehi Mobarakeh, A. R. Mahdavian*; “Preparation of acrylic/silica nanocomposite latexes with potential application in pressure sensitive adhesive”, Int. J. Adhesion Adhesives, Vol. 58, 2015, 21-27.
    48. A. Rezaee Shirin-Abadi, S. Khoee, M. Maleki Rahim-Abadi, A. R. Mahdavian*; “Kinetic and thermodynamic correlation for prediction of morphology of nanocapsules with hydrophobioc core via miniemulsion polymerization”, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physiochem. Eng. Aspects, Vol. 462, 2014, 18-26.
    49. I. Hasanzadeh, A. R. Mahdavian*, H. Salehi Mobarakeh; “Particle size and shell composition as effective parameters on MFFT for acrylic core-shell particles prepared via seeded emulsion polymerization”, Prog. Org. Coat., Vol. 77, 2014, 1874-1882.
    50. F. Shokrolahi*, A. R. Mahdavian, P. Shokrolahi; “Cure kinetic of epoxy-novolac resin containing tetrabromo-bisphenol-A as a flame retardant by isothermal calorimetry method”, Iran. J. Polym. Sci. Technol. (In Persian), Vol. 26, 2014, 537-547.
    51. F. Khakzad, Z. Alinejad, A. Rezaee Shirin-Abadi, M. Ghasemi, A. R. Mahdavian*; “Optimization of parameters in preparation of PCM microcapsules based on melamine-formaldehyde through dispersion polymerization”, Colloid Polym. Sci., Vol. 292, 2014, 355-368.
    52. Y. Mosleh, N. Golshan Ebrahimi*, A. R. Mahdavian, M. Ashjari; “TPU/PCL/nanomagnetic ternaty shape memory composites: studies on their thermal, dynamic- mechanical, rheological and electrical properties”, Iran. Polym. J., Vol. 23, 2014, 137-145.
    53. A. Gharieh, A. R. Mahdavian*, H. Salehi-Mobarakeh; “Preparation of core-shell impact modifier particles for PVC with nanometric shell thickness through seeded emulsion polymerization”, Iran. Polym. J., Vol. 23, 2014, 27-35.
    54. Z. Alinejad, F. Khakzad, A. Rezaee Shirin-Abadi, M. Ghasemi, A. R. Mahdavian*; “Preparation of melamine formaldehyde microcapsules containing hexadecane as a phase change material and investigating the effect of surfactants type and amount”, Iran. J. Polym. Sci. Technol. (In Persian), Vol. 26, 2013, 33-44.
    55. M. Ashjari, S. Khoee, A. R. Mahdavian*; “Controlling the morphology and surface property of magnetic/cisplatin-loaded nanocapsules via W/O/W double emulsion method”, Colloid and Surfaces A: Physiochem. Eng. Aspects, Vol. 408, 2012, 87-96.
    56. Z. Roveimiab, A. R. Mahdavian*, E. Biazar, K. S. Heidari; “Preparation of Magnetic Chitosan Nanocomposite Particles and Their Susceptibility for Cellular Separation Applications”, J. Colloid Sci. Biotechnol., Vol. 1, 2012, 1-7.
    57. Y. Yang, A. R. Mahdavian, E. S. Daniels*, A. Klein, M. S. El-Aasser; “Gold Deposition on Fe3O4/(co)Poly(N-octadecyl methacrylate) Hybrid Particles to Obtain Nanocomposites with Ternary Intrinsic Features”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Vol 127, 2013, 3768-3777.
    58. F. Zhao, A. R. Mahdavian, M. B. Teimouri, E. S. Daniels*, A. Klein, M. S. El-Aasser; “RAFT-mediated emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate: A challenge towards producing high molecular weight poly (vinyl acetate)”, Colloid Polym. Sci., Vol. 290, 2012, 1247-1255.
    59. M. Ashjari, S. Khoee, A. R. Mahdavian*; “A multiple emulsion method for loading 5-fluorouracil into a magnetic-magnetic nanocapsule: a physiochemical investigation”, Polym. Int., Vol. 61, 2012, 850-859.
    60. M. Ashjari, S. Khoee*, A. R. Mahdavian*, R. Rahmatolahzadeh; “Self- assembled nonomicelles using PLGA-PEG amphiphilic block copolymers for insulin delivery: a physiochemical investigation and determination of CMC values”, J. Mater. Sci.: Mater. Med., Vol. 23, 2012, 943-953.
    61. H. Salehi-Mobarakeh*, A. Yadegari, F. Khakzad, A. R. Mahdavian; “Modifying Montmorillonite Clayvia Silane Grafting and Interfacial Polycondensation for Melt Compounding of Nylon-66 Nanocomposite”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Vol. 124, 2012, 1501-1510.
    62. E. Tayeb, A. R. Mahdavian, M. Barikani*; “The Effect of Cobalt Naphthenate and 2-benzoylbenzoic acid on UV-Degradation of LDPE”, Iran. J. Chem. Eng., Vol. 8, 2011, 31-42.
    63. A. Rezaee ShirinAbadi, A. R. Mahdavian*, S. Khoee; “New Approach for the Elucidation of PCM Nanocapsules through Miniemulsion Polymerization with an Acrylic Shell”, Macromolecules, Vol. 44, 2011, 7405-7414.
    64. A. R. Mahdavian*, Y. Gholamzadeh, H. Salehi-Mobarakeh; “Preparation of Latexes Based on Amine-Modified Acrylic Nanoparticles via Seeded Emulsion and Miniemulsion Polymerization”, Adv. Polym. Technol., Vol. 30, 2011, 276-285.
    65. M. Mirzataheri, A. R. Mahdavian*, M. Atai; “Kinetic Studies of Preparation of Nanocomposites Based on Encapsulated Cloisite 30B in Poly [Styrene-co-(Butyl acrylate)] via Miniemulsion Polymerization”, Polym. Int., Vol. 60, 2011, 613-619.
    66. M. Mirzataheri, M. Atai*, A. R. Mahdavian; “Physical and Mechanical Properties of Nanocomposite Barrier Film Containing Encapsulated Nanoclay”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Vol. 118, 2010, 3284-3291.
    67. M. Ashjari, A. R. Mahdavian*, N. Golshan Ebrahimi, Y. Mosleh; “Efficient Dispersion of Magnetite Nanoparticles in the Polyurethane Matrix Through Solution Mixing and Investigation of the Nanocomposite Properties”, J. Inorg. Organomet. Polym., Vol. 20, 2010, 213-219.
    68. A. R. Mahdavian*, M. Mirrahimi; “Efficient separation of heavy metal cations by anchoring polyacrylic acid on superparamagnetic magnetite nanoparticles through surface modification”, Chem. Eng. J., Vol. 159, 2010, 264-271.
    69. E. Tayeb, M. Barikani*, A. R. Mahdavian, H. Honarkar; “An Investigation into the UV-Photo-Oxidative Degradation of LDPE by Using Cobalt Naphthenate as Photosensitizer”, Polym. Plast. Technol. Eng., Vol. 49, 2010, 718-724.
    70. E. Tayeb, M. Barikani, A. R. Mahdavian*, H. Honarkar; “The Effect of Cobalt Naphthenate & 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone on Photo-oxidative Degradation of LDPE”, Iran. Polym. J., Vol. 18, 2009, 753-760.
    71. A. R. Mahdavian*, Y. Sarrafi, M. Shabankareh; “Nanocomposite particles with core-shell morphology III: preparation & characterization of nano Al2O3-poly (styrene-methyl methacrylate) partcles via miniemulsion polymerization”, Polym. Bull., Vol. 63, 2009, 329-340.
    72. S. Khoee*, A. R. Mahdavian, W. Biaramy, M. Ashjari; “An Investigation into the improvement of adhesive strength of polyimides by incorporation of elastomeric nanoparticles”, J. Colloid Interface Sci., Vol. 336, 2009, 872-878.
    73. M. Mirzataheri, A. R. Mahdavian*, M. Atai; “Nanocomposite particles with core-shell morphology IV: an efficient approach to the encapsulation of Cloisite 30B by poly(styrene-co-butyl acrylate) and preparation of its nanocomposite latex via miniemulsion polymerization”, Colloid Polym. Sci., Vol. 287, 2009, 725-732.
    74. M. Nabid*, M. Golbabaee, A. R. Mahdavian, “Preparation of the α- Al2O3/ PANI nanocomposite via Enzymatic Polymerization”, Polym. Compos., Vol. 30, 2009, 841-846.
    75. A. R. Mahdavian*, Y. Sehri, H. Salehi- Mobarakeh; “Nanocomposite Particles with Core- Shell Morphology. I. An Investigation into the Affecting Parameters on Preparation of Fe3O4- Poly (butyl acrylate- styrene) Particles via Miniemulsion Polymerization”, Eur. Polym. J., Vol. 44, 2008, 2482- 2488.
    76. A. R. Mahdavian*, M. Ashjari, H. Salehi- Mobarakeh; “Nanocomposite Particles with Core- Shell Morphology. I. Preparation and Characterization of Fe3O4- Poly (butyl acrylate- styrene) Particles via Miniemulsion Polymerization”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Vol. 110, 2008, 1242- 1249.
    77. A. R. Mahdavian*, M. Ashjari, A. Bayat Makoo; “Preparation of Poly (Styrene- methylmethacrylate)/ SiO2 Composite Nanoparticles via Emulsion Polymerization. An Investigation into the Compatiblization.”, Eur. Polym. J., Vol. 43, 2007, 336- 344. (Among the Top 25 Hottest Articles of this journal during Oct. 2007- Oct. 2008).
    78. M. Abdollahi, A. R. Mahdavian*, A. Nouri; “Kinetic Study of Radical Polymerization VIII. A Comprehensive Study of Solution Copolymerization of Vinyl Acetate and Methyl Acrylate by 1H- NMR Spectroscopy”, J. Macromol. Sci. Part A: Pure Appl. Chem., Vol. 44, 2007, 839- 848.
    79. A. R. Mahdavian*, M. Abdollahi; “Kinetic Study of Radical Polymerization VII. Investigation into the Solution Copolymerization of Acrylonitrile and Itaconic Acid by Real- Time 1H- NMR Spectroscopy”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Vol. 103, 2007, 3253- 3260.
    80. S. Shaghaghi, A. R. Mahdavian*; “Flame- retardancy Improvement of Novel Styrene- maleic anhydride Based Copolymers”, J. Polym. Res., Vol. 13, 2006, 413- 419.
    81. A. R. Mahdavian*, M. Zandi, S. Khoee; “Kinetic Study of Radical Polymerization IV. Solid- melt State Copolymerization of Acrylamide and Sodium methacrylate by DSC”, Designed Monomers and Polymers, Vol. 9, 2006, 439- 451.
    82. A. R. Mahdavian*, M. Abdollahi; “The Comparison between Initial Charge, Shot and Modified Shot Process and Their Effects on Macrostructure of Particles in Emulsion Copolymerization of Styrene- butadiene- acrylic acid”, React. Func. Polym., Vol. 66, 2006, 247- 254.
    83. S. Shaghaghi, A. R. Mahdavian*; “The Effect of Sodium Dodecyl Benzene Sulfonate on Particle Size in Suspension Polymerization of Styrene: A New Investigation”, Polym. Plast. Technol. Eng., Vol. 45, 2006, 109- 115.
    84. M. Abdollahi, A. R. Mahdavian*, H. R. Bijanzadeh; “Kinetic Study of Radical Polymerization IV. Copolymer Composition and Kinetic Parameters for Copolymerization of Styrene- Itaconic Acid by On- Line 1H- NMR”, J. Macromol. Sci. Part A: Pure Appl. Chem., Vol. 43, 2006, 1597- 1608.
    85. A. R. Mahdavian*, M. Abdollahi, L. Mokhtabad, F. Ziaee; “Kinetic Study of Radical Polymerization V. Determination of Reactivity Ratio in Copolymerization of Acrylonitrile and Itaconic Acid 1H- NMR”, J. Macromol. Sci. Part A: Pure Appl. Chem., Vol. 43, 2006, 1583- 1596.
    86. A. R. Mahdavian*, M. Abdollahi, L. Mokhtabad, H. R. Bijanzadeh, F. Ziaee; “Kinetic Study of Radical Polymerization IV. Determination of Reactivity Ratio in Copolymerization of Styrene and Itaconic Acid by 1H- NMR”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Vol. 101, 2006, 2062- 2069.
    87. A. R. Mahdavian*; “Nanoemulsion and Nanocomposite Preparation by Emulsion Polymerization”, Iran. Rubber Technol. (In Persian), Vol. 10 (38), 2005, 105- 107.
    88. A. R. Mahdavian*, M. Abdollahi, H. R. Bijanzadeh; “Kinetic Study of Radical Polymerization III. Solution Polymerization of Acrylamide by 1H- NMR”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Vol. 93, 2004, 2007- 2013.
    89. A. R. Mahdavian*, J. Morshedian, M. Rezaie; “The Comparison Between Synergistic Effect of Sb2O3 and Al(OH)3 on the Flame- Retardancy of HIPS in the Presence of Tetrabromobisphenol- A”, Iran. Polym. J., Vol. 13, No. 3, 2004, 219-224.
    90. A. R. Mahdavian*, M. Abdollahi; “Investigation into the Effect of Carboxylic acid Monomer on Particle Nucleation and Growth in Emulsifier- Free Emulsion Copolymerization of Styrene- Butadiene- Acrylic acid”, Polymer, Vol. 45, 2004, 3233- 3239.
    91. A. R. Mahdavian*, I. Sarvi; “The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry”, Chemistry Journal, (In Persian), Vol. 17 (1), 2004, 23- 26.
    92. A. R. Mahdavian*, M. Zandi; “Kinetic Study of Radical Polymerization II. Solid State Bulk Polymerization of Sodium methacrylate by DSC”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Vol. 90, 2003, 1648- 1654.
    93. A. R. Mahdavian*, M. Zandi; “Thermal and Kinetic Study of Radical- Initiated Bulk Polymerization of Acrylamide I.”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Vol. 87, 2003, 2335- 2340.
    94. A. R. Mahdavian*, S. Khoee; “A Facile and New Method in Preparation of Chiral Poly (Styrene- Divinylbenzene) Copolymers”, React. & Funct. Polym., Vol. 50, 2002, 217-223.
    95. A. R. Mahdavian*, N. Sharifi-Sanjani; “Role of Emulsifiers in Preparation of Core- Shell Particles via Step- wise Emulsion Polymerization”, Iran. Polym. J., Vol. 10, 2001, 243-249.
    96. S. E. Mallakpour*, A. R. Hajipour, A. R. Mahdavian, A. Zadhoush, F. Ali- Hosseini; “Microwave Assisted Oxidation of Polyethylene Under Solid-State with Potassium Permanganate”, Eur. Polym. J., Vol. 37, 2001, 1199-1206.
    97. S. E. Mallakpour*, A. R. Hajipour, A. Zadhoush, A. R. Mahdavian; “Efficient and Novel Method for Surface Oxidation of Polypropylene in the Solid-Phase Using Microwave Irradiation”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Vol. 79, 2001, 1317-1323.  
    98. N. Sharifi- Sanjani, A. R. Mahdavian, P. Bataille*; “Emulsion Polymerization of Styrene and DEAEMA with Core- Shell Structure”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Vol. 78, 2000, 1977-1985.
    99. S. E. Mallakpour*, A. R. Hajipour, A. R. Mahdavian; “Synthesis of Novel Photoactive Heterocyclic Polyimides Containing Naphthalene Moieties via Cycloaddition Reactions”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Vol. 78, 2000, 527-536.
    100. S. E. Mallakpour*, A. R. Hajipour, A. R. Mahdavian, S. Khoee; “Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Optically Active and Flame- Retardant Heterocyclic Polyimides”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Vol. 76, 2000, 240-248.
    101. S. E. Mallakpour*, A. R. Hajipour, A. R. Mahdavian, S. Khoee; “Asymmetric Polymerization via Cycloaddition Reactions”, J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem., Vol. 37, 1999, 1211-1219.
    102. S. E. Mallakpour*, A. R. Hajipour, A. R. Mahdavian, F. Rafiemanzelat; “Highly Diastereoselective Synthesis of Novel Polymers via Tandem Diels- Alder- ene Reactions”, Polym. Int., Vol. 48, 1999, 109-116.
    103. S. E. Mallakpour*, A. R. Mahdavian, B. Sheikholeslami; “Synthesis of Aliphatic Polyamides Containing 4- (4- Benzophenone) Urazol Linkages”, Iran. J. Polym. Sci. Tech. (In Persian), Vol. 11, No. 3, 1998, 163-168.
    104. B. Tamami*, H. Firouzabadi, M. M. Lakouraj, A. R. Mahdavian; “Poly (Vinyl pyridine) Supported Versus Unsupported Ferric Dichromate in Oxidation of Different Organic Compounds”, Iran. Polym. J., Vol. 3, No. 2, 1994, 82-87.

  
 Others
    • Associate Editor of Iranian Polymer Journal (by Springer), Editor-in-Chief & Executive Manager of "Iranaian Journal of Polymer Science and Technology (in Persian)" and "Polymerization (in Persian)" (by Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute) since 2011.
    • Member of Editorial Board of several scientific journals as Polymers for Advanced Technologies (Wiley), Iranian Polymer Journal (by Springer), Journal of Colloid Science and Biotechnology (by American Scientific Publishers), Iranian Journal of Polymer Science and Technology (In Persian) (by Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute) and Polymerization (In Persian) (by Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute).
    • Member of Center of Excellence for Polymer Processing and Coatings, Ministry of Science, Iran.
    • Member of scientific committee of International Seminar on Polymer Science & Technology, ISPST, for several periods.
    • Member of scientific committee of "Surfactant and Detergent Technology Conference", 2010, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
    • Member of scientific committee of "Surfactant and Detergent Technology Conference", Jan. 23- 24, 2008, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
    • Member of scientific committee of "9th National Rubber Conference", 2008, Rubber Industries Engineering & Research Co., Kish Island, Iran.
    • Chairman, organizer and lecturer of more than 10 national short courses and workshops.


Last update: Feb, 2020