Reza Rahmati

PhD Candidate, University of Toronto
Research Assistant, University of Alberta

Reza Rahmati is a PhD candidate in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto. With a background in Materials Engineering (BSc and MSc), his current research focuses on the multiscale design and fabrication of high-performance MXene- and graphene-based materials for electromagnetic interference shielding and sustainable microwave absorption. He is also involved in developing multifunctional polymer nanocomposites, foams, and aerogels for enhanced mechanical, thermal, electrical, dielectric, and clean energy harvesting performance. Prior to his PhD, Reza’s research was centered on the development of porous graphene-based electrodes and metal-organic frameworks for electrochemical biosensing and electrocatalysis. He also conducted research on friction-stir processing of biocompatible titanium nanocomposites and anodized titanium coatings, and contributed to a multidisciplinary project on Lab-on-a-Disk biosensor platforms in collaboration with UC Irvine. Reza is currently expanding collaboration on his PhD research with UofA to advance next-generation EMI shielding and microwave-absorbing materials.

Research Interests

• Functional Materials
• Nanostructured Materials, specialized in 2D Materials
• Polymer Nanocomposites/Foams/Aerogels
• Biocompatible Metal-Based Nanocomposite and Coating Fabrication
• Innovative Manufacturing Techniques
• EMI Shielding and Sustainable Microwave Absorption
• Electrochemical Biosensors and Electrocatalysts
• Clean Energy Harvesting and Conversion
• Wearable and Flexible Electronics
• Bio-MEMS/-NEMS