Prof. Rahim Zahedi

University of Tehran, Iran

Assistant Professor

Email: [email protected],[email protected]

Qualifications

2024-2025 POSTDOC, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran

2020-2024 PHD, University of Tehran, Iran

2018-2020 MSC, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran

2014-2018 BSC, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran

Publications (Selected)

1. T.Kermani, A.Rezapouranghahfarokhi, E.Abolhasani, M.Dorfeshan, M.Imandoust, S.Ayoubi, R.Zahedi, Prioritizing Fuel Cell Performance: A Developed AHP-Based MCDM for Fuel Cell Selection, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2026, (IF=3.1)
2. S.Heidary, A.Dehghanian, M.J.Tab, D.Shams, M.Mollaei, R.Zahedi, O.Zarei, Machine Learning–Driven Global Forecasting of Electricity Generation and Consumption (1985–2035), Journal of Smart Energy Systems and Sustainable Technologies, 2026
3. M.Taghitahooneh, A.Shaghaghi, V.Rezaei, R.Zahedi, R.Dashti, Quantifying the impact of asset interactions on network failure rates with insights from time-series reliability modelling, Expert Systems With Applications, 2026, (IF=9.4)
4. S.Heidary, A.Dehghanian, R.Aslani, R.Zahedi, Carbon-Aware Machine Learning for Energy-Efficient Quantum Data Centers: Joint Optimization of Workload Scheduling and Cooling, 2026
5. E.S.Esfahani, R.Zahedi, A.A.Pourezzat, Optimal electricity generation mix in Iran under fuel price uncertainty with portfolio theory approach, Energy Conversion and Management: X, 2026, (IF=7.6)
6. M.Taghitahooneh, A.Shaghaghi, V.Rezaei, R.Zahedi, R.Dashti, Optimization of maintenance planning in power distribution systems using a discrete-time Markov chain model asset analysis and resource allocation, Energy Strategy Reviews, 2026, (IF=9.9)
7. A.Shaghaghi, P.Sahraee, L.Niazi, E.Jamalinejad, R.Zahedi, V.Rezaei, M.Taghitahooneh, Techno-economic analysis and optimization of a newly designed energy system coupled with thermoelectric technology for cooling, heating and green fuel production, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2026, (IF=3.2)
8. R.Zahedi, H.Yousefi, A.Aslani, A.Ahmadi, Assessing water, energy, environment nexus in the hybrid thermal-solar power plants: a carbon and resource optimization approach, Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026, (IF=4.2)
9. M.Moghimi, F.Abdoli, M.Mahmoodian, R.Zahedi, Approaches to achieving net zero energy-carbon buildings through innovative technologies: A bibliographic perspective, Energy Strategy Reviews, 2026, (IF=9.9)
10. L.Ahmadi, I.Baktash, H.Heidari, R.Heidari, S.Alhosseini, R.Zahedi, Optimizing waste heat recovery in cryptocurrency mining: A dual approach of building heating integration and ORC power generation, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2026, (IF=6.4)
11. A.Shaghaghi, M.Taghitahooneh, S.Qezelbigloo, R.Zahedi, V.Rezaei, H.Moosavi, Optimal Scheduling and Uncertainty-Aware Planning of Electric Vehicles Charging Stations for Enhanced Power Distribution Network Performance, Energy Strategy Reviews, 2026, (IF=9.9)
12. H.Yousefi, M.Dorfeshan, M.Dorfeshan, R.Zahedi, CFD-Based Numerical Investigation of Solar Chimney Effect on Urban Air Pollution and AQI Reduction: A Case Study of Tehran, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026, (IF=3)
13. S.Sobhani, R.Zahedi, H.Yousefi, A.Hajinezhad, Configuring Renewable Energy Supply for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Switzerland: Life Cycle Assessment and Multi-Objective Optimization, Energy Conversion and Management X, 2025, (IF=7.6)
14. T.Kermani, A.Rezapouranghahfarokhi, E.Abolhasani, M.Dorfeshan, M.Imandoust, S.Ayoubi, R.Zahedi, Optimizing fuel cell selection: An AHP-driven multicriteria framework, Fuel Communications, 2025
15. M.A.Allahrabi, R.Zahedi, H.Yousefi, A.Aslani, Environmental and damage assessment of electric vehicles compared to internal combustion engine vehicles under various ambient temperature scenarios using the LCA approach, Energy Nexus, 2025, (IF=9.5)
16. A.Dehghanian, S.Heidary, D.Shams, A.Mastalipour, R.Zahedi, Deep learning for solar power forecasting: A robust stacked LSTM algorithm for operational applications, Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, 2025, (IF=0.2)
17. M.Abdoos, A.Shahee, H.Salaripoor, R.Zahedi, H.Yousefi, A.A.Sohrabi, Assessing technical, economic, and environmental impacts of solar-powered wastewater treatment with battery storage, Energy Conversion and Management: X, 2025, (IF=7.6)
18. A.Naziri, A.R.Tahavvor, M.A.Allahrabi, R.Zahedi, Feasibility study on heat recovery from gas turbine exhaust for absorption chiller operation and efficiency enhancement using neural networks, Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 2025, (IF=5.4)
19. L.Ahmadi, M.Izanloo, R.Zahedi, A.Aslani, Y.Noorollahi, M.M.Zolfagharzadeh, H.Yousefi, Energy, exergy, exergoeconomic and exergoenvironment (4E) analysis method in energy systems engineering: advanced bibliometric mapping, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2025, (IF=3.1)
20. M.M.Mobaraki, R.Zahedi, H.Yousefi, Y.Noorollahi, Life cycle assessment of mixed-use buildings with varying HVAC systems in different climates for sustainable-responsive design and low-carbon solutions, Building and Environment, 2025, (IF=7.6)
21. M.Imandoust, T.Kermani, R.Zahedi, A.Aslani, M.Qanbari, Multi-objective optimization of hybrid solar-wind MSF-RO cogeneration desalination systems using NSGA-II to enhancing energy efficiency, cost reduction and sustainability, Separation and Purification Technology, 2025, (IF=9)
22. M.Tarhani, H.Yousefi, R.Zahedi, Technical and economic analysis of hydrogen production from pre combustion carbon capture by Rectisol process in combined cycle power plant, Energy Conversion and Management, 2025, (IF=10.9)
23. T.Kermani, M.Imandoust, A.Montazeri, S.Ayoubi, R.Zahedi, Enhancing power, water and biofuel multigeneration system through developed biomass-driven hybrid process with energy, exergy, economic and environmental (4E) analysis, Renewable Energy, 2025, (IF=9.1)
24. T.Kermani, M.Imandoust, A.Montazeri, R.Zahedi, Technical, economic and environmental evaluation and optimization of the hybrid solar-wind power generation with desalination, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2025, (IF=6.4)
25. R.Zahedi, A.Ahmadi, A comprehensive review of the performance and principle of fluidized bed heat exchangers with solar energy as thermal source, Energy Reports, 2025, (IF=4.7)

Profile Details

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=uMoggwwAAAAJ

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID): https://orcid.org/0000-00016837-8729

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rahim-Zahedi-3

WOS ResearcherID: DYG-2816-2022