User:Saman Nikpour

Results-driven materials engineer and corrosion expert with over 8 years of hands-on experience in electrochemistry, corrosion, metallurgy, materials characterization, and failure analysis of metallic systems. Proven success in executing research programs, managing laboratory operations, root cause analysis of corrosion and mechanical degradation, data analysis, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams in the metallurgy, corrosion, energy, and biomedical sectors.

Through my academic career I have built a strong foundation in additive manufacturing of metals, wear and corrosion mechanisms, electrochemistry, surface analysis, and failure analysis of implanted devices.

• Postdoctoral associate – Western University, Canada (2025-present)

• Ph.D. (Analytical Chemistry-electrochemistry) – Western University, Canada (2021-2025)
• M.Sc. (Materials Engineering – Corrosion and protection of materials) – University of Tehran, Iran (2015-2018)
• B.Sc. (Materials Science and Engineering – metallurgy) – Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran (2011-2015)

• Additive manufacturing (AM) of metals and alloys (e.g., Ti6Al4V, CoCrMo, Stainless steel)
• Corrosion, tribocorrosion and degradation of biomedical implants
• Surface modification, passive film chemistry, and protein adsorption on implant surfaces
• Sustainable manufacturing of biomedical and industrial components
• Application of green corrosion inhibitors, self-healing coatings, and cathodic protection for metallic infrastructure
• Battery, fuel cell, CO₂ conversion, solar cell
• Simulation, modelling, and data analysis (Python, COMSOL, SPSS, JESS)

1. Kadar, I. M. M. Salman, S. Nikpour, Y. S. Hedberg, 2025, “Implant analysis of a distally positioned volar locking plate – a microscopic proof of Soong’s Theory?”, journal of Wrist surgery. 14 (05): 495-497
2. S. Nikpour, J.D. Henderson, S. Matin, H-Y. Nie, J. Hedberg, et al., 2024, “Effect of passivation and surface treatment of a laser powder bed fusion biomedical titanium alloy on corrosion resistance and protein adsorption”, Journal of Electrochimica Acta. 475: 143650
3. S. Matin, S. Toorandaz, S. Nikpour, H. Abdolvand, E. Toyserkani, et al., 2023, “A bio-tribocorrosion comparison between additively manufactured and forged Ti6Al4V parts”, Journal of Additive Manufacturing Letters. 7: 100156
4. A. Vander Zee, L. Laundry-Mottiar, S. Nikpour, S. Matin, J.D. Henderson, et al., 2023, “Effect of amino acids on the corrosion and metal release from copper and stainless Steel”, Journal of The Electrochemical Society. 170: 021501
5. S. Nikpour, Y.S. Hedberg, 2021, “Using chemical speciation modelling to discuss variations in patch test reactions to different aluminium and chromium salts’’, Journal of Contact Dermatitis. 85 (4): 415-420
6. S. Nikpour, M. Ramezanzadeh, B. Ramezanzadeh, G. Bahlakeh, M. Mahdavian, 2019, “Eriobotrya japonica Lindl leaves extract application for corrosion mitigation of mild steel in HCl solution: Experimental and computational studies”, Construction and Building Materials. 220: 161-176
7. S. Nikpour, R. Naderi, M. Mahdavian, 2019, “Synergistic effect of mentha longifolia and zinc cations in silane primer coating to improve protection properties of the subsequent epoxy coating”, Progress in Organic Coatings. 127: 55-69
8. S. Nikpour, R. Naderi, M. Mahdavian, 2018, “Fabrication of silane coating with improved protection performance using Mentha longifolia extract”, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers. 88: 261-276
9. S. Pahlavan, S. Nikpour, M. Mirjalili, A. Alagheband, M.Y. Azimi, I. Taji, 2017, “The Role of Lug Preheating, Melt Pool Temperature, and Lug Entrance Delay on the Cast-on-Strap Joining Process”, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A. 48: 3318-3327
10. S. Nikpour, R. Pütz, A. Khurana, A. N. I. Munoz, S. Mischler, Y. S. Hedberg, 2025, “Tribocorrosion of additively manufactured and wrought Ti6Al4V in a saline environment” Journal of Wear (under revision)

Investigated the effect of laser-powder-bed fusion (LPBF) process parameters on microstructure, passive film formation, hardness, and electrochemical performance of Ti-6Al-4V. Developed correlations between AM parameters, surface treatment, protein adsorption and corrosion behaviour in simulated body fluids.

Performed retrieval and failure-analysis of more than 240 implants using SEM/EDS and metallography to map degradation patterns, wear tracks, and ion release profiles.

Explored plant-based extracts and silane coatings as non-chromate corrosion inhibitors for steel and aluminum substrates; integrated life-cycle thinking and sustainability into corrosion-protection research.

• Corrosion Research and Training Experience (CRTE) Award, 2025.
• Hadis Hayatdavoudi graduate scholarship, 2024.
• ASPIRE Award, Western University, 2023.
• MITACS Globalink Research Award, 2023.
• Bone and Joint Transdisciplinary Award, Western University, 2022.
• Corrosion Research and Training Experience (CRTE) Award, 2022.

• AMPP Southern Ontario Student Chapter, Chair, 2024-2025
• Electrochemical Society Student Chapter at Western University, Vice president, 2022-2024
• Co-organizer for the CREATE CORRECT summer school, school outreach, Children’s London Museum outreach,2023
• Counselor for the Chemistry Graduate Student Association (CGSA), 2022
• Member of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance
• Supervising undergraduate and visiting students

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