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Salimpour

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Org Mail: s.salimpour@richt.ir

Faculty Mail: salimpour@aut.ac.ir

(Orcid.org/0000-0001-9871-0091)

 

I am an Assistant Professor of Textile Engineering with the Research Center of Traditional Arts at the Research Institute of Cultural, Heritage, and Tourism (RICHT); and a part-time professor with the Department of Textile Engineering of the Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT) and Pars University Art and Architecture (PUAA).

My research lies in Nanotechnology, Surface modification, Natural fibers, Natural dyeing, and Iranian rugs. I am interested in developing methods that support surface modification with nanotechnology, which can donors new properties of the materials.

In addition, I am interested to research Iranian rugs, their color palette, the natural dyeing with plant resources, and natural fibers (particularly silk) that use in rug weaving.

My works have been supported through funding from RICHT, AUT, the Iranian Health Center (IHC), the Iran Nanotechnology Center, the Iranian Support Fund for Researchers, and the Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Technologies.

Employment and Work Experience

  • A faculty member of the Cultural Heritage and Tourism Research Institute (RICHT)- Traditional Arts Research Group (Since 2018).
  • The group manager of raw materials for Hand-woven rugs at the Iranian Carpet Scientific Association (Since 2021).
  • A part-time professor at Pars University Art and Architecture A part-time professor at Pars University Art and Architecture (Taught course: Identification of Fibers and Fabrics).
  • A faculty member of Qazvin Institute of Higher Education (Taught courses: Non-woven textiles, the chemistry of textile materials, principles of color chemistry, Natural dyeing, Synthetic dyeing, Textile wastewater, Natural and synthetic fiberS dyeing laboratories, Polymer laboratory, Fiber identification laboratory) (Years: 2008-2013).
  • A part-time professor of the textile engineering department at Amirkabir University of Technology (Taught course: Fiber identification laboratory, Years: 2008-2018).
  • Teaching assistant of laboratory courses (Taught laboratory courses: Natural and Synthetic dyeing, Printing, and Fiber identification) of the Textile Engineering Department of Isfahan University of Technology (IUT) (Years: 2006-2008).
  • Silk expert and translator at Iran Silkworm Rearing Company - Gilan Province (Years: 2003-2005).
  • Quality control expert at Gilan silk industry factory (Years: 2003-2005).
  • Sabbatical at DISAT (Department of Applied Science and Technology) of the Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy - (A Researcher in Carbon Research Group for 6 months in 2014).
  • Cooperation in the research-industrial project of Carbon fibers production from cheap primary sources, identification, analysis, and modification of carbon fibers by a plasma method (Year: 2014).
  • Synthesis of Bismuth Oxide nanoparticles for use in Cosmetic and health industries.
  • Fire retardant process of cotton fabrics with poly dimethyl sulfoxide (PDMS).
  • Obtaining scientific certificates for participating in theoretical and practical courses from the Iran Nanotechnology Center:
    FTIR, FESEM, DLS, TGA, XRD, DSC, Raman, XPS, TEM, BET.

Education

  • Post-doctorate in textile chemistry and fiber science from the Amir Kabir University of Technology - 2021 (Project title: Modification of silk yarn to improve natural dyes absorption with B-cyclodextrin nanostructure).
  • Ph.D. in textile chemistry and fiber science from the Amir Kabir University of Technology - 2012 (Thesis title: Modification of dye absorption of cotton fabric through grafting with polypropylene imine dendrimer nanostructure).
  • MS in textile chemistry and fiber science from the Isfahan University of Technology - 2007 (Thesis title: Improvement of the wash and light fastnesses of silk dyed with synthetic dyes by Sintan and complexing agents).
  • BSc in textile chemistry and fiber science from the Isfahan University of Technology, 2002 (Thesis title: Investigatigation of the physical properties of silk yarns obtained from different grades of silkworm cocoons).

Patents

  1. Antimicrobial cotton fabric modified with polypropylene imine (PPI) dendrimer nanostructure (Reg. Number: 75685).
  2. Grafted cotton fabric with polypropylene imine (PPI) dendrimer nanostructure (Reg. Number: 75698).
  3. Flame retardant cotton fabric with polypropylene imine (PPI) dendrimer nanostructure (Reg. Number: 75690).

Scientific titles, Awards, and Honors

  • Top researcher of Traditional Arts Research Center (Year: 2023).
  • Top researcher of Traditional Arts Research Center (Year: 2021).
  • Top researcher of Traditional Arts Research Center (Year: 2020).
  • Top research project of Traditional Arts Research Center (Year: 2019).
  • Cash prizes from the Indian Ministry of Agriculture for publishing the best articles in the Journal of Indian Silk (Years: 2011 and 2012).
  • Top speaker at the Textile and Leather Standardization National Conference (Year: 2013).
  • Reviewer of Scientific Journals:   Textile Research Journal (TRJ), Journal of Industrial Textile (JIT), Semiannual Journal of Indigenous Knowledge Iran, Thinking and Children Journal, Iranian Journal of Anthropological Research, the Iranian Support Fund for Researchers, Intellectual property center (patent), Iranology Foundation.

Current Projects

The Interested scientific fields

  • Nanotechnology 
  • Surface modification 
  • Natural and synthetic dyeing 
  • Natural fibers (Silk and cotton)
  • Iranian hand-woven rugs (Symbols and analysis of color palette)

Research projects

  1. "Preparation of a silk wound dressing using B-cyclodextrin and herbal essential oils". Financial cooperation from RICHT (Year: 2023-In process).
  2. "Study of antimicrobial properties of silk floss sheet modified with B-cyclodextrin nanostructure and loaded with plant essential oils". Financial cooperation from RICHT and IHC (Year: 2023-Finished).
  3. "Analysis of Color palettes of Sanandaj handwoven rugs: Case Study: Iran Carpet Museum". RICHT, Traditional Arts Research Center (Year: 2022-In process).
  4. "Analysis of Color palettes of Yazd handwoven rugs: Case Study: Iran Carpet Museum". RICHT, Traditional Arts Research Center (Year: 2021-Finished).
  5. "Analysis of Color palettes of Baluchistan handwoven rugs: Case Study: Iran Carpet Museum". RICHT, Traditional Arts Research Center (Year: 2020-Finished).
  6. "Dyeing of silk yarn with Natural Dyes Extracted from Fruits and Vegetables". RICHT, Traditional Arts Research Center (Year: 2019-Finished).

Books

Salimpour Abkenar, Samera (2021). “Rice Traditional Ceremonies in North of Iran: Gilan Province”. Lambert Accademic Publishing (LAP), Germany (ISBN-10: ‎6203869457).

Journal Papers

  1. Salimpour Abkenar, S. Malek, R.M.A. (2023). "Inclusion Complex, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Properties of Silk Floss Sheet Modified with ß-Cyclodextrin and Loaded with Herbal Essential Oils as a Green Tissue". Fibers Polym (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-023-00403-5.
  2. Samera Salimpour Abkenar. (2023). "A Study on the Reflection of Color Knowledge of Baluch Peoples in their Traditional Hand-woven", Semiannual Journal Of Indigenous Knowledge Iran. 9(17): 177-219.
  3. Salimpour Abkenar, S. and Malek, R.M.A. (2022). “A Study on Dye Inclusion Complex, Adsorption, and Kinetic of Silk Floss Sheet Modified with ß-Cyclodextrin as a Biodegradable Adsorbent”, Starch. 74(9-10): 2200059 (1-12).
  4. Salimpour Abkenar, S. (2021). “History of Traditional Treatment Methods with Emphasis on the Role of Geographical Climate in Abkenar Village”. Journal of Medicine History. 13(46): 1-24.
  5. Salimpour Abkenar, S. and Malek, R.M.A. (2021). “Modification of Silk Yarn with ß-Cyclodextrin Nanoparticles: Preparation, Characterization, and Natural Dyeing Properties”, Starch. 73(7-8): 2000209 (1-15).
  6. Salimpour Abkenar, S. (2021). “Traditional Dyeing of Silk with Natural Dyes by Eco-friendly Method”. International Journal of Materials and Textile Engineering. 15(6): 133-136.
  7. Salimpour Abkenar, Samera. (2021). “Dyeing Properties of Natural Dyes on Silk Treated with ß-Cyclodextrin”. International Journal of Materials and Textile Engineering. 15(2): 37-42.
  8. Pravin Gagdale, Samera Salimpour Abkenar, Md Hujjatul Islam, Fabio Cuttica, Francisco C. Robles Hernandez, Alberto Tagliaferro, and Alberto Frache. (2018). "Flame retardant effect of nanofillers on polydimethylsiloxane composites", Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.18(2):1468-1473.
  9. Salimpour Abkenar, S. Malek, R.M.A. and Mazaheri, F. (2015), "Dye adsorption of cotton fabric grafted with PPI-dendrimers: Isotherm and kinetic studies", Journal of environmental management. 163: 53-61.
  10. Salimpour Abkenar, S. Malek, R.M.A. and Mazaheri, F. (2015), “Salt-free dyeing isotherms of cotton fabric grafted with PPI-dendrimers”, Cellulose. 22: 897-910.
  11. Salimpour Abkenar, S. Malek, R.M.A. and Mazaheri, F. (2013) "Thermal properties of cotton fabric modified with poly (propylene imine) dendrimer", Cellulose. 20(6): 3079-3091.
  12. Salimpour Abkenar, S. Dehnavi, E. and Amirizadeh, M.J. (2013) "Dyed silk fabrics resistance using natural dyes against micro-organisms", Indian Silk Journal. 51(6-7): 24-26.
  13. Salimpour Abkenar, S. and Malek, R.M.A. (2012) "Preparation, characterization, and antimicrobial property of cotton fabric grafted with poly (propylene imine) dendrimer", Cellulose. 19: 1701-1714.
  14. Salimpour Abkenar, S. Malek, R.M.A. and Taheri, S. (2012) "Effect of poly (propylene imine) dendrimer nanostructure on antimicrobial property of cotton fabric", Research in medicine.  36: 11-18.
  15. Salimpour Abkenar, S. Mohammadi, A.R. and Sakhaii, N. (2011) "Improvement of basic dyes absorption on anti-wrinkle silk fabric", Indian Silk Journal. 50 (6-7): 27-28.
  16. Salimpour Abkenar, S. (2010) "Investigation and comparison of physical properties of raw silk of sorted commercial hybrid cocoons", Indian Silk Journal. 49 (4): 20-22.
  17. Salimpour Abkenar, S. and Feiz, M. (2008) "Improvement of wash fastness of dyed silk by after treatment with commercial Syntan/metal salts", Progress in Color, Colorants, and Coating. 1(1): 27-36.
  18. Salimpour Abkenar, S. and Feiz, M. (2008) "Dyeing of pile silk yarn with basic dyes: Effect of after treatment on fastness properties", Indian Silk Journal. 46 (11): 22-25.

Conference Papers

  1. Salimpur Abkanar, S. "Symbolic concepts of colors in Baluch handwoven rugs", National Conference on Color, Environment, and Sustainable Development, 5 February 2023, Tehran, Iran.
  2. Salimpur Abkanar, S. "A Study on the Traditional Textiles of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad Province". The 4th National Conference of Iranology of the Provinces, November 2022, Tehran, Iran.
  3. Salimpur Abkanar, S. "A Study on the color palette of Hamedan's handwoven rugs (Study case: Tuyserkan City)". The 3th National Conference of Iranology of the Provinces, July 2022, Tehran, Iran.
  4. Salimpur Abkanar, S. "A Study on the Traditional Textiles of South Khorasan Province". The 3thThe Role of Khorasan in the Growth and Prosperity of Iranian Islamic Art and Architecture, August 2022, Mashhad, Iran.
  5. Salimpour Abkenar, S. “Fastness Properties of Natural Dyes on Cotton Modified with β-Cyclodextrin”, The 12th National Conference on Textile Engineering, 9-10 June 2021, Yazd, Iran.
  6. Salimpour Abkanar, S. and Salimpour Abkanar, Mohammad. "A Study on the common proverbs in the Gilaki dialect (Case study: the west of Gilan Province)". the 1st biennial international conference on Iranology in the world, October 2021, Rasht, Iran.
  7. Salimpur Abkanar, S. "Common analyses to identify the inclusion complex between dye and β-cyclodextrin". the 2th seminar on theoretical achievements in textile, March 2021, Tehran, Iran.
  8. Salimpour Abkanar, S. and Salimpour Abkanar, Mohammad. "Symbolic analysis of the traditional women's tooth ceremony in the Gilan region", Iranology Foundation and UNESCO, July 2019, Tehran, Iran.
  9. Salimpour Abkenar, S. Malek, R.M.A. and Mazaheri, F. “Dye adsorption isotherm and kinetic of cotton fabric modified with PPI-Dendrimers”, The 10th National Iranian Textile Engineering Conference, 26-28 April 2016, Isfahan, Iran.
  10. Pravin Jagdale, Irene Cannavaro, Samera Salimpour, Alberto Tagliaferro “Bio-char for carbon fibers production”, The 4th International Conference of Engineering Against Failure, 24-26 June 2015, Skiatos Island, Greece.
  11. Salimpour Abkenar, S. Malek, R.M.A. and Mazaheri, F. “Dyeing Isotherm of Cotton fabric Modified with PPI-Dendrimers”, The 9th National Iranian Textile Engineering Conference, 6-8 May 2014, Tehran, Iran.
  12. Salimpour Abkenar, S. Barati, M. and Ranjbar, R. “Antibacterial Property of Cotton Fabric Modified with β-Cyclodextrin and Silver Nanoparticles”, The 9th National Iranian Textile Engineering Conference, 6-8 May 2014, Tehran, Iran.
  13. Salimpour Abkenar, S. Malek, R.M.A. and Mazaheri, F. "Improvement of Acrylic Dyeing using ß-Cyclodextrin", The 5th International Color and Coatings Congress (ICCC 2013), 18-19 December 2013, Isfahan, Iran.
  14. Salimpour Abkenar, S. Malek, R.M.A. Mazaheri, F. and Abbaspour, SH. "Investigation of dye adsorption parameters onto cotton modified with poly (propylene imine) dendrimer" The 5th International Color and Coatings Congress 2013, 18-19 December 2013, Isfahan, Iran.
  15. Salimpour Abkenar, S. Malek, R.M.A. and Mazaheri, F. "Investigation of thermal resistance of cotton fabric modified with PPI-dendrimer", The 1th National Conference of Iran Standard Organization, 29 October 2013, Alborz, Iran.
  16. Salimpour Abkenar, S. Alizadeh, S. and Tasbihi, P. "Enzymatic dyeing of silk fabric using madder and sumac", The 1st National Conference of Iran Standard Organization, 29 October 2013, Karaj, Iran.
  17. Salimpour Abkenar, S. Malek, R.M.A. “Grafting Mechanism of Cotton Fabric with Poly (propylene imine) Dendrimer by Using Carboxylic Acids” The 11th Nanotechnology Iranian Student Conference, 16-17 February 2012, Tehran, Iran
  18. Salimpour Abkenar, S. Malek, R.M.A. and Mazaheri, F. "Preparation of Flame-retardant Cotton Fabric Using PPI dendrimer Nano-Structure", The 88th Textile Institute World Conference, 16-17 May 2012, Shah Alam, Malaysia.
  19. Ardakani, R. Malek, R.M.A. and Salimpour Abkenar, S. "Dye absorption modification of cotton fabric using PPI dendrimer nanostructure", The 88th Textile Institute World Conference, 16-17 May 2012, Shah Alam, Malaysia.
  20. Salimpour Abkenar, S. and Malek, R.M.A "Antimicrobial Property of Cotton Fabric Grafted with an Amino Terminated-Dendrimer Nano-Structure", The 12th World Textile Conference (AUTEX), 13-15 June 2012, Zadar, Croatia.
  21. Salimpour Abkenar, S and Malek, R.M.A. "Investigation of Physical and Chemical Properties of Cotton Fabric Modified with Poly (propylene imine) Tree-Like Nano-Structure", The 8th National Conference on Textile Engineering, 8-10 May 2012, Yazd, Iran.
  22. Ardakani, R. Malek, R.M.A. Montazer, M. and Salimpour Abkenar, S. "Modification of cotton fabric chemical properties using PPI dendrimers nanostructure", The 8th National Conference on Textile Engineering, 8-10 May 2012, Yazd, Iran.
  23. Salimpour Abkenar, S. and Malek, R.M.A. "Investigation of Grafting Mechanism of Cotton Fabric with Poly (propylene imine) Dendrimer by Using Glutaric Acid", The 11th World Textile Conference (AUTEX), 8-10 June 2011, Mulhouse, France.
  24. Salimpour Abkenar, S. and Malek, R.M.A. "Performance of Cotton Fabric Grafted with an Amino-terminated Dendrimer ", The 11th Asian Textile Conference, 1-4 Nov. 2011, Daegu, South Korea.
  25. Salimpour Abkenar, S and Malek, R.M.A. "Dye Molecules Absorption Behaviour of Poly (propylene imine) Dendrimer ", The Asia-Australia Regional Conference (PPS), 15-17 Nov. 2011, Kish Island, Iran.
  26. Salimpour Abkenar, S. Dehnavi, E. and Amirizadeh, M.J. "Improvement of Dyed Silk Fabric Resistance Using Natural Dyes against Micro-Organisms", Fiber Society Spring Conference, 23-25 May 2011, Hong Kong.
  27. Salimpour Abkenar, S and Feiz, M. "Improvement of wash fastness and light fastness of basic dyes applied to silk using a Syntan in conjunction with complexing agents and different enzymes", The 9th Asian Textile Conference, 28-30 June 2007, Taiwan.
  28. Salimpour Abkenar, S and Feiz, M. "Improvement of wash fastness and light fastness of reactive dyes applied to silk using a Syntan in conjunction with complexing agents and different enzymes", The 9th Asian Textile Conference, 28-30 June 2007, Taiwan.
  29. Salimpour Abkenar, S and Feiz, M. "Improvement of wash fastness and light fastness of metal complex dyes applied to silk using a Syntan in conjunction with complexing agents and different enzymes", The 9th Asian Textile Conference, 28-30 June 2007, Taiwan.
  30. Salimpour Abkenar, S and Feiz, M. "Improvement of wash fastness of basic dyes applied to silk by after treatment with complex agents", The 6th National Iranian Textile Engineering Conference, 8-9 May 2007, Isfahan, Iran.
  31. Salimpour Abkenar, S and Feiz, M. "Improvement of wash fastness of reactive dyes applied to silk by after treatment with complex agents", The 6th National Iranian Textile Engineering Conference, 8-9 May 2007, Isfahan, Iran.
  32. Salimpour Abkenar, S and Feiz, M. (2007) "Improvement of wash fastness of metal complex dyes applied to silk by after treatment with complex agents", The 6th National Iranian Textile Engineering Conference, 8-9 May 2007., Isfahan, Iran.

Supervised MS theses

  1. Negar Daei Chini (2021). "Acid dyeing of silk yarn modified with β-cyclodextrin nanostructure", Amirkabir University of Technology.
  2. Farhanaz Mohsenzadeh Kermani (2014). "Printing of cellulose fabric modified with PPI dendrimers", Amirkabir University of Technology.
  3. Md. Hujjatul Islam (2014). "Investigation of Flame Retardancy of Cotton Fabric Modified with PDMS", Politecnico di Torino, Italy.
  4. Rahela Hashminia (2013). " Improvement of thermal resistance of viscose fabric grafted with PAMAM dendrimers", Amirkabir University of Technology.
  5. Mohsen Rezaei Manesh (2012). "Dye absorption of cotton fabric grafted with poly(amidoamine) dendrimer", Amirkabir University of Technology.

Supervised BSc theses

  1. Research title: "The effect of anti-wrinkle finishing of silk onto the Basic dye adsorption". Qazvin Institute of Higher Education -2010.
  2. Research title: “Resistance of silk dyed with plant dyes against microorganisms by burial method". Qazvin Institute of Higher Education -2010.
  3. Research title: "Comparison of dye fastness of silk dyed with natural and synthetic dyes", Qazvin Institute of Higher Education -2010.
  4. Research title: "Properties of silk dyed with vegetable natural dyes", Qazvin Institute of Higher Education -2010.
  5. Research title: "Properties of silk dyed with fruit natural dyes", Qazvin Institute of Higher Education -2010.
  6. Research title: "Evaluation of light fastness of cotton and nylon fabrics dyed with direct and acid dyes in the presence of UV and antioxidant adsorbents", Qazvin Institute of Higher Education -2010.
  7. Research title: "The effect of catalyst type on the surface modification process of cotton fabric with acrylonitrile", Qazvin Institute of Higher Education -2011.
  8. Research title: "Comparison of fire-retardant finishing of cotton treated with different carboxylic acids”, Qazvin Institute of Higher Education -2011.
  9. Research title: "Enzymatic dyeing of silk with sumac and madder”, Qazvin Institute of Higher Education -2011.
  10. Research title: “Evaluation of washing and light fastness of cotton and silk dyed with natural dyes by the after-chrome method”, Qazvin Institute of Higher Education -2011.
  11. Research title: “Investigation of direct dye adsorption of cotton modified with β-cyclodextrin”, Qazvin Institute of Higher Education -2012.
  12. Research title: “Antibacterial properties of cotton modified with β-cyclodextrin and treated with silver particles”, Qazvin Institute of Higher Education -2012.
  13. Research title: “Antimicrobial properties of viscose modified with chitosan”, Qazvin Institute of Higher Education -2013.
  14. Research title: “Physical and chemical properties of viscose modified with chitosan”, Qazvin Institute of Higher Education -2013.
  15. Research title: “Study of the dye adsorption of acrylic fabric modified with β-cyclodextrin”, Qazvin Institute of Higher Education -2013.
  16. Research title: “Study of color fastness of viscose treated with tannic acid”, Qazvin Institute of Higher Education -2013.
  17. Research title: “Study of color fastness of silk treated with tannic acid”, Qazvin Institute of Higher Education -2013.