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Mr. Ali Matin Nazar

Biography

Ali Matin Nazar is a PhD student at Zhejiang University/University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (ZJUI), a prestigious university consistently ranked 44th among universities worldwide according to the QS rankings. His academic journey has been marked by numerous outstanding achievements and accolades. Ali's research contributions have been recognized globally through his prolific publications. He has authored 19 ISI papers, showcasing his expertise and innovative approach in his field. Additionally, he has presented seven papers in international conferences, further cementing his reputation as a prominent scholar.In September 2020, Ali's remarkable work was acknowledged with the First Prize Paper Award at the 8th International Conference on The Application of Physical Modelling in Coastal and Port Engineering and Science. Beyond his exceptional academic achievements, Ali has also been granted patents for his inventions in Civil Engineering, demonstrating his ability to turn theoretical knowledge into practical applications. He possesses patents from the United States, China, and Iran. Ali's dedication to academic excellence has earned him the Outstanding International Student Award twice: first in January 2021, and again in January 2022, among all master and PhD students at Zhejiang University from 2016 to 2020. These awards are a testament to his consistent commitment to his studies and research.Beyond his publications and patents, Ali's accomplishments extend to various competitions and honors in his field. Notably, he secured the third rank in the 6th national concrete competition, further solidifying his expertise in Civil Engineering. Ali's passion for knowledge sharing and contributing to his academic community is evident through his role as a reviewer for esteemed journals such as Sensors, Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, Sustainability, Energies, Micromachines, Applied Sciences, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, and Biosensors. In addition to his academic pursuits, Ali is also an author, having penned two books that contribute to the field of Civil Engineering.

Areas of Research/Teaching Expertise

Research Interests include:

  • Multifunctional Materials
  • Structural Health Monitoring Systems
  • Structure Dynamics
  • Energy Harvesting
  • Triboelectric Nanogenerators
  • Piezoelectric Nanogenerators
  • Sensors Networks Design and Implementation

Selected Publications

Matin Nazar A, Egbe K-JI, Jiao P. “Hybrid Piezoelectric and Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Energy Harvesting and Walking Sensing.” Energy Technology. Published online March 17, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202200063

Jiao P, Matin Nazar A, Egbe K-JI, Barri K, Alavi AH. “Magnetic capsulate triboelectric nanogenerators.” Scientific Reports. 2022;12(1).https://doi:10.1038/s41598-021-04100-2

Jiao P, Matin Nazar A, Egbe K-JI, Rayegani A. “Magnetically circular layers triboelectric nanogenerators (MCL-TENG) for velocity sensing and damage detection”. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2022.102644

Matin Nazar, A., Narazaki, Y., Rayegani, A. and Rahimi Sardo, F. (2022). “Recent Progress of Triboelectric Nanogenerators as Self-powered Sensors in Transportation Engineering.” Measurement, p.112010. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2022.112010

Matin Nazar A., Egbe K.J.I. Jiao P., Wang Y., Yang Y., “Magnetic Lifting Triboelectric Nanogenerators (ml-TENG) for Energy Harvesting and Active Sensing.” APL Materials 9,  https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0064300

Contact details

Email: ali.matinnazar@westernsydney.edu.au