Reza Khoshbouy

Associate Professor

Green Carbon Research Center, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Sahand University of Technology

Iran

Dr. Reza Khoshbouy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Sahand University of Technology, specializing in the development of advanced carbon-based technologies for sustainable industrial applications. He earned his Master’s degree from Sahand University of Technology and completed his Ph.D. at the Institute of Science Tokyo (Tokyo Tech), Japan, an experience that instilled in him a global perspective on cutting-edge scientific research and rigorous engineering standards.


His core expertise encompasses Green Carbon, functionalized porous carbon materials, and the valorization of biomass waste through hydrothermal carbonization. His scholarly work is dedicated to solving complex environmental and energy challenges through high-performance materials, including advanced deionization (CDI), oxidation processes (AOP/UAOP), and carbon capture and storage (CCUS).


A defining characteristic of Reza’s professional mission is the strategic transition of scientific discovery from the laboratory bench to industrial-scale implementation. To operationalize this vision, he founded and directs the Green Carbon Research Center, the specialized interdisciplinary hub focused on engineered carbon products. The Center acts as a high-tech bridge between academic innovation and industrial demand, prioritizing the transformation of fundamental research into scalable, commercialized, and knowledge-based solutions.

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TECHNICAL PROGRAMME | Energy Infrastructure

Water Management in the Energy Industry: Innovations for Sustainability & Efficiency
Forum 12 | Hall 10 - Technical Programme 2
15
October
09:30 11:00
UTC+3
The sustainable management of water presents a critical challenge for the energy industry, necessitating treatment technologies that offer both high operational efficiency and a minimal environmental footprint. This study evaluates Capacitive Deionization (CDI) as an electrochemical desalination technology capable of enhancing the sustainability of water treatment operations, particularly by minimizing chemical consumption. The research evaluates the performance of CDI systems for treating water, focusing on their energy consumption, water recovery, and overall environmental advantages compared to conventional methods like thermal and membrane-based desalination. Unlike thermal and membrane-based desalination processes, CDI operates at low pressures and temperatures, significantly reducing energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions. The investigation leverages data from pilot-scale CDI installations to demonstrate the technology's efficacy. This study showcases the latest breakthroughs in CDI technology, including developing advanced materials, including redox-active materials and novel cell architectures, that promise to further enhance performance and reduce costs. The study's findings confirm that advanced carbon electrode materials and optimized cell designs enable CDI systems to consistently meet water quality standards for discharge and potential reuse. This work concludes that the inherent mechanism of CDI (electrosorption of ions) avoids the need for high-pressure pumps and extensive chemical pre-treatment, thereby reducing operational complexity, cost, and environmental impacts. The evidence presented indicates that Capacitive Deionization is a viable and robust technology that can enhance the sustainability of water management within the energy sector, aligning with industry goals for greater efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
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