Education

Ph.D. in Biophysics, Research Institute of Applied Sciences, Academic Center of Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), Tehran, Iran  (2021)

Dissertation: Binding effect of magnetic nanoparticles Fe₃O₄, γFe2O3, CoFe₂O_4, and magnetic single-wall carbon nanotubes on the structure and function of the lipase enzyme in biodiesel production.

Supervisors: Professor Ali Akbar Sabouri, Dr. Jalil Badraghi, and Dr. Aghdas Banaei 

M.Sc. in Biophysics, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IBB), University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (2005-2008)

Thesis: Modeling and simulation of the structure of the spider web protein on the “Latrodectus Hesperus” species, (Score: Excellent)

Supervisor: Professor Bahram Goliaei and Dr. Armin Madadkar Sobhani

B.Sc. in Biology, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran (2000-2004)

Current Positions

• Member of Biophysical Society (PBS) (2020-present)
• Member of Iran Society of Biophysical Chemistry (ISOBC) (2021-present)
• Member of the Support and Resource Development Division of Universal ScientificResearch and Education Network (USERN) (2016-present), USERN 2020 Executive director.
• Member of Iranian Biofuel Society (IBS); Ministry of Science & Technology (2015-present)
• Member of Iranian Bioinformatics Society (IBIS) (2008-present)
• Member of Iran Nanotechnology (2015-present)

Research Publications and Experiences

 Books

• Rezaei, Nima (Ed.), Coronavirus Disease - COVID-19, Chapter: Introduction on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic: The Global Challenge, Springer, ISBN 978-3-030-63761-3 (2021)
• Saboura Ashkevarian, Dr. Azadeh Hekmat, Dr. Jalil Badraghi, Essential and Fundamentals of Biophysics, (in Persian) The Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) Shahid Beheshti University Press, Iran, 2012, ISBN: 978-964-479-029-4. (Two editions)
• Translation of “Smart pharmaceutical nanocarriers”, Vladimir Torchilin, Imperial College to Press. The Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) Shahid Beheshti University Press, Iran, 2021, ISBN: 978-964-479-169-7.

• Translation of “Modern Biophysical Chemistry”, Peter Jomo Walla, Wiley-VCH, to Farsi (in progress).
• Translation of “Nanotechnology for Bioenergy and Biofuel Production”, Mahendra_Rai Silvio Silvério da Silva Editors, Springer, to Farsi (in progress)

 Articles and lectures

1. S Ashkevarian, J Badraghi, F Mamashli, B Delavari, A A Saboury “Covalent immobilization and characterization of Rhizopus oryzae lipase on core-shell cobalt ferrite nanoparticles for biodiesel production”, Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjche.2020.11.003
2. A Ashkbar, F Rezaei, F Attari, S Ashkevarian “Treatment of breast cancer in vivo by dual photodynamic and photothermal approach with the aid of curcumin photosensitizer and magnetic nanoparticles” Scientific Reports, Scientific Reports, 2020, 10 (1), 1-12
3. S Momtazmanesh, F Rahmani, F Delavari, Z Vahedi, S Ebadirad, M KeshavarzFathi, M Moallemian, S Ashkevarian, M R Kolahi, A Samimiat, N Raei, P Rouzrokh, S Alesaeidi, A Jaberipour, S Bakhshi, S Paryad-Zanjani, M Perc, L Q Uddin, A Allali, K Sullivan, A Taher, S Baris, A Ozen, E Karakoc-Aydiner, J C Aldave, A Hamzah A Latiff, W Al-Herz, P Phantumvanit, A Stashchak, O Kryvenko, M Stashchak, D Utomo, D Salunke, R Kelishadi, M Hedayati, S MirzaHosseini, A Bondarenko, E Goudouris, A Condino-Neto, D N Vieira, T Ulrichs, D Pavalkis, L Rosivall, H Ochs, N Rezaei “U100: An Innovative USERN Platform for Education and Research Without Borders” Acta Medica Iranica, 2020
4. F Rahmani, M Keshavarz-Fathi, S Hanaei, A Aminorroaya, F Delavari, S Paryad-Zanjani, N Sadat Ahmadi, P Akbari, S Ashkevarian, F Barghi, S Ebadirad, A Jaberipour, M R Kolahi, M Moallemian, A Pourebrahimi, A Samimiat, Z Vahedi, S S Ladi Seyedian, N Rezaei “Universal scientific education and research network (USERN): step strong in scientific networking” Acta Medica Iranica, 2019.
5. E Pourfakhraei, J Badraghi, A Banaei, F Mamashli, S Ashkevarian “The use of magnetite iron oxide nanoparticles in water-oil separation” NANOSCALE 2 (1), 41-47, 1, 2015.
6. S. Ashkevariana, A. A. Saboury, A. Banaei, F. Mamashli, E. Pourfakhraei “Biomedical applications of enzyme-mimetic nanomaterials: current challenges and future directions” 5^th USERN congress & Prize Awarding Festival, Tehran, Iran, 2020
7. S.Ashkevarian, J.Badraghi, A.A. Saboury, F.Mamashli, “Drug Delivery and Diagnostics Using Enzyme-nano-material Conjugations”. 3^rd USERN congress & Prize Awarding Festival, Reggio Calabria, Italy, 2018
8. S Ashkevarian, J Badraghi, A A Saboury, F Mamashli, “Preparation and Kinetic Study of Graphene Oxide Decorated CoFe2O4@TLL Nanobiocatalyst”, 15^th Conference on Biophysical Chemistry, Gorgan, Iran, 2018
9. S Ashkevarian, J Badraghi, A A Saboury, F Mamashli, “Preparation and kinetic study of CoFe2O4@silica@ROL nanobiocatalyst”, 21st ICS Physical Chemistry Conference, 2018
10. S Ashkevarian, J Badraghi, A A Saboury, F Mamashli^, “Production of a novel nano biocatalyst by lipase immobilization on silica coated γFe2O3 nanoparticles: Circular dichroism spectroscopy studies”, The 3^rd Conference on Protein and Peptide Sciences, Shiraz University, 2018
11. S.Ashkevarian, J.Badraghi, F.Mamashli, “Modern nano-biotechnology for production of biodiesel” 2^nd  USERN congress, Kharkiv, Ukraine, 2017
12. S.Ashkevarian, J.Badraghi, A.A. Saboury, A.Banaei, E. Pourfahkraei, “Testing for lipase enzyme activity using multi-wall carbon Nanotubes”. 6^th international conference of Nanostructures, Kish Island, Iran 2016
13. E.Pourfakhraei, J.Badraghi, A.Banaei, F.Mamashli, S.Ashkevarian, “The use of Magnetite iron oxide nanoparticles in water-oil separation”, 2^nd national congress of sciences and nanotechnologies (2015).
14. S.Ashkevarian, J.Badraghi, F.Mamashli, E. Pourfahkraei “Producing of enzyme Nano biocatalysts for producing biodiesel from sunflower oil”, the 3rd international conference of Emerging Trends in Energy Conservation – ETEC 2013 (2013)
15. S.Ashkevarian, J.Badraghi, F.Mamashli, E. Pourfahkraei “Decreasing the heavy oil viscosity using Nanobiotechnology  methods to develop the efficiency”, the 3rd international conference of Emerging Trends in Energy Conservation – ETEC 2013 (2013) 
16. E.Pourfakhraei, J.Badraghi, A.Banaei, F.Mamashli, S.Ashkevarian, “Producing of the biofuel by enzyme eliminating of the waste oil”, 2nd conference and the international waste, recycling and biomass management Fair  (2012)
17. S.Ashkevarian, J.Badraghi, F.Mamashli, E. Pourfahkraei, “Eliminating of the waste oil by using the biological methods” 2nd conference and the international waste, recycling and biomass management Fair (2012)
18. S Ashkevarian, A Madadkar Sobhani, B Goliaei “Modeling and predicting of the structure of the MASP1 protein under the main unit of the protein of the spider web”, JOURNAL OF SCIENCE (JSUT) 34 (3) 1-8 (2008)
19. S Ashkevarian, A Madadkar Sobhani, B Goliaei. “Stimulation of the MaSp1 structure, under the main unit of the spider web”,  2^nd international bioinformatics congress Biophysics & Biochemistry Research Center, University of Tehran (2007)

  Other scientific activities   

1. Attending the “Iran-EU Health Research & Innovation Meeting”(a training for applicants to Horizon 2020 projects), National Institute for Medical Research Development (NIMAD), Tehran, Iran, 2018
2. Attending the USERN workshop of “The transition from genetics to genomic medicine: Introduction of next-generation sequencing”, Tehran, Iran, 2017
3. Attending the training workshop of “Formulation & Implementation of Technology Roadmap”, Iranian Association of Technology(IRAMOT), Tehran, 19 Jan 2017
4. Attending the USERN workshop of “Introduction of integrative medicine and medical QI-Gong”, May 2017.
5. Attending the USERN workshop of “Publishing academic books in collaboration with international publishers” July 2017.
6. Attending the USERN workshop of “Scientific Writing” July 2017.
7. Attending the USERN workshop of “Systematic Review” 2017.
8. Attending the “Training course for UNFCCC, KP & Paris Agreement & Opportunities for Waste Sector”, Tehran, Iran, 2016
9. Attending the 1^st USERN congress (2016) as a member of the organizing committee.
10. Attending the workshop of “patent analyses” by Dr. Nikkam, Laboratory of Green technologies of the technical faculty, University of Tehran, Iran (2015)
11. Attending the 14^th “Empowerment Course of Nanotechnology Human Resources”, Nanotechnology initiative council, Tehran, Iran (2015)
12. Poster presentation at the 2^nd national congress of sciences and nanotechnology “Using the magnetic  iron oxide nanoparticles coated by lipase enzyme in producing biodiesel ” (2015)
13. Attending the workshop “stimulation of multi-physical materials using COMSOL software “, 2^nd national congress of sciences and Nanotechnologies (2015)
14. Poster presentation at the 1^st national congress of the Clean Air “Role of the biodiesel on the progress of decreasing the warmth of earth and world carbon business in China” (2013)
15. Certificate of Attending the workshop “Design Of  Experiment (DOE)”, Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council (2013)
16. Poster presentation at the 3^rd international conference of new approaches to energy preserving (ETEC) “Position of the biofuels (bioethanol and biodiesel) in the programs of the climate, water and weather changes and the world business of carbon in Iran & China” (2013)
17. Certificate of attending at the workshop of “Stimulation with the software of Lammps” by Dr. Ejtehadi, Sharif industrial University (2013)
18. Certificate of attending at the one-month winter course of “Stimulation in Biophysics and biochemistry” by Professor Victor Gualar from Spain (2006)
19. Certificate of attending at the workshop of “Dynamic molecular stimulation”, Sharif Industrial University and learning how to work with the stimulation and modeling software AMBER and ESPRESSO by Dr. Rahimitabar and Dr. Ejtehadi (2005)
20. Poster presentation at the 23^rd protein society symposium of Boston in America “Stimulation of MaSp1 protein structure and MaSp2 proteins of Dragline Silk in Latrodectus Hesperus” (2009)
21. Abstract acceptation at the Conference of RECOMB, Singapore 2008 as a poster “Structural Modeling of   MaSp1 and MaSp2 Proteins of Dragline Silk in Latrodectus Hesperus”
22. Poster presentation at Iran 1^st Biomaterial conference “Modeling and Prediction of Dragline silk Protein Structure in Latrodectus Hesperus” (2006)
23. Poster presentation at Iran 3^rd national Biotechnology congress “Long-range correlation and DNA sequence” (2003)
24. Oral presentation at the 1^st scientific congress of the B.Sc. students  of Biology and Biotechnology (2004)

Grants and Funding

(Chair)

1. “Biofuel’s role in the reduction of Greenhouse Gases and Global Warming, using the GREET model and Well to Wheel analysis.” Approving Reference: The Support Iran Nationa science Foundation (INSF) (2012)

2. “Enzyme producing of BioFuel (Biodiesel) by magnetic nanoparticles from different oil resources” Approving Reference: (ACECR) 2013

3. “Producing of Biodiesel by the edible & non-edible oil and cooking waste oil resources by the chemical way at laboratory scale” A.R: (ACECR) 2011

4. “Investigation of the biological factors of drug addiction” A.R: The central office of the whole country university mobilization (2001)

(Collaborator)

1.  “Converting the heavy crude oil molecules to the light crude oil using the biomolecules and magnetic nanoparticles” A.R: (ACECR) 2013

2.  “Investigating of the role of the magnetic bio nanoparticles compounds in the viscosity change of oil molecules” A.R: (ACECR) 2011

3.  “Producing of the oil hydrolyzing enzymes for eliminating of the oil pollutions from the bio-environment” A.R:  (ACECR) 2011

4.  “Making the Nanosensors to detect the organo phosphoric compounds” A.R:  (ACECR) 2013

5.  “Genetic manipulation of Silkworm (Bombyx Mori) for producing the spider web” A.R: University of Tehran (2013)

6.  “ICARDA Project” A.R: Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran (ABRII), Karaj, Tehran (2000)