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Introduction to Polymer Blends
Graduate course notes on polymer blends — miscibility, morphology and compatibilisation.
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Research · Teaching · Industry
Prof. Hossein Ali Khonakdar
Professor of Polymer Engineering
Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute
Over three decades of research in polymer blends, advanced nanocomposites and process engineering — 550+ international papers bridging fundamental science and industrial application.
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14,911
Citations
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ISI Papers
32+
Years of Research
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Iran Polymer and Petrochemical InstituteTehran, Iran
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Curriculum Vitae
Academic Path
Positions
2014–Present
Full Professor — Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute (IPPI)
2022–Present
Guest Researcher — Max Bergmann Center of Biomaterials, TU Dresden, Germany
2019–Present
Guest Researcher — University of Bayreuth, Germany
2011–2014
Guest Professor — Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (IPF), Germany
2016–2022
External Scientific Member (IPF-Fellow) — Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden
2006–2014
Associate Professor — Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute
Education
2003
Ph.D. in Polymer Engineering — Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute
1995
M.Sc. in Polymer Engineering — University of Tehran
1993
B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering — Isfahan University of Technology
Honours
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World Top 1% Highly Cited Scientist — Stanford Ranking (2024 & 2025)
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World Top 2% Scientist — Stanford Ranking, six consecutive years (2020–present)
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Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (Germany), two terms — 2011 & 2022
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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Fellowship — 2020
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Iran's Outstanding Researcher & Scientific Elite (Ministry of Science) — 2023 & 2024
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Distinguished Researcher, IPPI — three consecutive years 2023–2025
Research Areas
⬡Polymer blends and advanced nanocomposites
⬢Reactive extrusion and processing
↺Smart and shape-memory materials
≋Structure–processing–property correlation
✚Biomedical applications and drug delivery
♺Biodegradable and sustainable polymers
Areas currently expanding
These directions are active, with capacity for visiting researchers, doctoral candidates and joint industrial projects.
Notes
Scientific Writing
Notes on current research, technical insights and industrial experience.
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Learning Resources
Lecture Notes & Resources
Course notes and specialised resources for students and researchers. Some are free; others are available at a clearly listed price.
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Advanced Polymer Processing — Full Edition
Complete doctoral course notes with worked examples in reactive extrusion and process design.
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Applied Polymer Nanocomposites
From nanoparticle selection to final properties, with industrial case studies.
$7
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