Khezri, Bahareh
ICREA Research Professor
Experimental Sciences & Mathematics
Short biography
Bahareh Khezri's academic journey has spanned across the globe, beginning in Iran and taking her through Singapore, the UK, and various esteemed European institutions. With a rich background in chemistry and materials science, she obtained her Ph.D. from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore in 2013. Her expertise has flourished in analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, photo/catalysis, and nanomaterials during her research tenure. Her academic achievements are underscored by prestigious recognitions such as the Beatriu de Pinós and Ramón y Cajal awards. Currently, she leads the "Smart multi-Functional Materials: Green Energy and Robotics (SmFM)" research group.
Research interests
Her research focal point lies in the design and development of cutting-edge multifunctional materials, especially for vital energy-related applications such as water splitting and CO2 reduction. Her contributions in the field involve the precise tuning of photo/electrocatalyst properties to boost their efficacy and selectivity in chemical reactions. Her work revolves around engineering active sites and crafting intelligent nanomaterials, including biomass-derived carbon materials and MXene-based hybrids, with unique attributes. Her research ambitiously extends into the realm of synthetic micro/nanorobots with diverse applications in environmental and biomedical engineering. These tiny marvels offer pioneering solutions for pollution remediation and precise drug delivery. Her research is dedicated to addressing some of the most pressing challenges in materials science, with the overarching goal of ushering in a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.