{"id":99064,"key":"User:Maryam_Mottaghi","title":"User:Maryam Mottaghi","latest":{"id":1241407,"timestamp":"2026-03-28T20:17:56Z"},"content_model":"wikitext","license":{"url":"https://www.appropedia.org/Appropedia:Copyrights","title":"CC-BY-SA-4.0"},"source":"[[File:Photo 2023-05-15 13-37-38.jpg|alt=|thumb]]\n{{User data\n| name = Maryam Mottaghi\n| organizations = \n| nationality = \n| languages = \n| skills = \n| interests = Additive Manufacturing, Energy storage, Simulation, Materials Characterization\n| groups = \n\n| location = ; Western University\n}}'''''Everyone wants to succeed, but many forget to ask, \"Where do I want to be?\"'''''\n\nFor me, that answer is to become an industrial engineer specializing in energy storage systems, additive manufacturing, and their applications. It took a lot of time, thought, and advice to figure this out. To explain my journey, I must start a few years ago.\n\nMy name is Maryam Mottaghi. My strong interest in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics led me to choose metallurgy and materials science and engineering at the [https://ut.ac.ir/fa University of Tehran] (UT)—the oldest and most prestigious university in my country—because of its excellent curriculum. Later, I truly discovered the value of engineering and how it can improve people’s lives. I am proud of my choice and consider it one of the best decisions I ever made.\n\nDuring the first few semesters of my B.Sc., I was especially drawn to courses in electrochemistry. This passion led me to work on the project “Electrodeposition of Ni-Graphene on Cu Base” in [https://profile.ut.ac.ir/en/~saremi Professor Saremi]’s corrosion laboratory. Working with several graduate students on this project introduced me to the research environment and its challenges.\n\nThis project and my coursework further fueled my passion for engineering and its real-world applications. I then took part in a nationwide entrance exam for graduate studies, and ranked 21st among thousands of students. I began my M.Sc. in materials science and engineering at [https://ut.ac.ir/fa University of Tehran]. While working on various projects, I realized the importance of being involved in every step—from design and fabrication to measurement. Because of the fabrication limitations in my country, I chose to work on “3D printing of Li-ion batteries” for my M.Sc. thesis under the supervision of [https://profile.ut.ac.ir/en/~fkashani/courses Professor Seyed Farshid Kashani-Bozorg] and [https://meteng.ut.ac.ir/en/~fkhodabakhshi Professor Farzad Khodabakhshi]. In my thesis, I explored how 3D printing of anodes could improve both power and energy density. The project had five phases: preparing materials, designing an anode using SolidWorks, 3D printing the anode, testing its performance, and simulating the experiments with COMSOL. This experience deepened my interest in energy storage, additive manufacturing, and simulation.\n\nDuring my master’s, I also learned SolidWorks and programming languages like MATLAB and Python through self-study. I also gained hands-on experience in materials characterization, especially with X-ray diffraction (XRD), and became skilled in using the equipment.\n\nBefore graduating, I was offered a position as a research assistant at the Center of Technology Intelligence at [https://en.sharif.edu/ Sharif University of Technology]. There, we explored new technologies and developed innovative products and services for various industries.\n\nBased on all these experiences, I believe that becoming an expert in my research area as an industrial engineer will help me achieve my ultimate goal. Engineering presents new challenges every day, and I love solving these problems. Being on the cutting edge of science allows me to help improve people’s lives. This passion for innovation and my research background make this career my ultimate professional goal.\n\nThat is why I decided to pursue a Ph.D. I searched for a university that could provide the resources and equipment needed for my experimental research. I discovered [[User:J.M.Pearce|Dr. Pearce]], a professor in the ECE Department and IVEY Business School at Western University, and chose to join his cutting-edge [[:Category:FAST methods|FAST lab]]!\n\nI am currently pursuing my Ph.D. at Western University in the FAST lab under Dr. J. M. Pearce’s supervision, working on 3D printing for solar energy. I am actively reviewing research papers in this field and have written literature reviews on topics such as [[3D printing of batteries literature review]], [[Silicon based batteries:FAST literature review]], and [[Lignin-based energy storage devices literature review]].\n\n== Background ==\n=== Education & Qualifications ===\n'''Ph.D. Engineering |Western University| 2022-2026'''\n\n* 3D printing of storage devices for solar energy\n* Under supervision of Dr. Joshua M. Pearce in FAST lab\n\n==== M.Sc.  Engineering |University of Tehran| 2017–2020 ====\n\n* Final year Dissertation: \n* 3D Printing of Lithium-Ion Battery with Carbon additives \n* Under supervision of Prof. Seyed Farshid Kashani-Bozorg and Prof. Farzad khodabakhshi\n\n==== B.Sc. Engineering |University of Tehran| 2013–2017 ====\n\n* Final year Dissertation: ·\n* Electrodeposition of Ni-Graphene on Copper \n* Under supervision of Prof. Saremi\n\n=== Work Experience ===\n'''Managing Editor | HardwareX | 2024- Present'''\n\n==== Research Assistant | IMIDRO-Sharif Centre for Technology Intelligence | 2019- 2022 ====\n\n* Seeking modern technology through co-op with universities\n* Research\n* Feasibility Study\n* Writing Reports\n\n''Projects:''\n\n* Feasibility Study of DRI powder\n* Surveying Urban mining\n* Surveying disruptive technologies (Artificial intelligence, 3D printing, Internet of things)\n* Surveying Futurism of electric vehicles\n* Surveying the global futurism reports\n* Surveying Blockchain, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality\n* Surveying long-term road-maps for new products, technologies, and energy consumption\n\n==== Manufacturing Engineer | Rasta-group company | Part-time ====\n\n* Design (CAD-SolidWorks)\n* Simulation (COMSOL)\n\n=== Research Interests ===\n\n* Additive Manufacturing\n* CAD\n* Batteries\n* Energy storage\n* Free Open Source Hardware (FOSH)\n\n=== Publications ===\n\n====[https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2021.10.096 2021- Hydrogen storage behavior of Mg/Ni layered composite materials produced by accumulative fold-forging] ====\n\n* ''F. Khodabakhshi, O. Ekrt, M. Abdi, A.P. Gerlich, M. Mottaghi, J. Čapek, R. Ebrahimi, M. Nosko.''\n* ''International Journal of Hydrogen Energy journal (Published)''\n'''[https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202301.0340.v1 2022- Yield and Toxin Analysis of Leaf Protein Concentrate from Common North American Coniferous Trees]'''\n\n* ''Maryam Mottaghi; Theresa K. Meyer; Ross John Tieman; David Denkenberger; and Joshua M. Pearce''\n* ''Biomass (Published)''\n\n'''[https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2023.e00423 2023- AC/off-grid photovoltaic powered open-source ball mill]'''\n\n* Appropedia page: [[AC off-grid photovoltaic powered open-source ball mill]]\n\n* [[3D printing of ball mill FAST Literature review]]\n\n* ''Mottaghi, Maryam; Rahman, Md. Motakabbir; Kulkarni, Apoorv; Pearce, Joshua M.*'' \n* HardwareX (Published)\n\n[https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2023.e00445 '''2023- Open Source Scientific Bottle Roller''']\n\n* Appropedia page: [[Open Source Scientific Bottle Roller]]\n\n* ''Mottaghi, Maryam; Bai, Yuntian; Kulkarni, Apoorv; Pearce, Joshua M.''\n* ''HardwareX (Published)''\n'''[https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10030110 2024- A Review of 3-D Printing Batteries]'''\n\n* [[3D printing of batteries literature review|3D printing of batteries literature review]]\n* [[Silicon based batteries:FAST literature review|Silicon based batteries:FAST literature review]]\n* ''Maryam Mottaghi and Joshua M. Pearce''\n* ''Batteries (Published)''\n'''[https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318987 2025- Open-Source 3D Printable Forearm Crutch]'''\n\n* Appropedia page: [[Open-source 3D Printable Forearm Crutch]]\n\n* M Mottaghi, M Woods, L Danier, A So, JM Reeves, JM Pearce\n* PLOS ONE (''Published'')\n\n'''[https://doi.org/10.3390/su17030839 2025- Life Cycle Carbon Emissions Savings of Replacing Concrete with Recycled Polycarbonate and Sand Composite]'''\n\n* Appropedia page: [[Life Cycle Carbon Emissions Savings of Replacing Concrete with Recycled Polycarbonate and Sand Composite]]\n\n* R Roy, M Mottaghi, M Woods, JM Pearce\n* Sustainability (Published)\n[https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2025/su/d4su00808a '''2025- Recycling Silicon Photovoltaic Cells into Silicon Anodes for Li-ion Batteries Using 3D Printing''']\n\n* Appropedia page: [[Recycling silicon photovoltaic cells into silicon anodes for Li-ion batteries using 3D printing]]\n\n* [[3D printing of batteries literature review]]\n* [[Silicon based batteries:FAST literature review]]\n\n* ''Mottaghi, Maryam; Kulkarni, Apoorv; Pearce, Joshua M.''\n* Sustainability (Published)\n'''[https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.147389 2026- Open-source manufacturing of polypropylene replacements for peat cups in vertical farming: improvements in life cycle embodied energy, greenhouse gas emissions, labor and operational costs]'''\n\n* Maryam Mottaghi, Nima Asgari, Riya Roy, and Joshua M Pearce\n\n'''[https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2025.e00702 2026- Open source inert gas glove box]'''\n\n* Maryam Mottaghi and Joshua M Pearce\n\n=== Teaching Experiences ===\n\n==== Teacher Assistant| University of Tehran ====\n\n* Additive manufacturing and 3D printing methods course \n* Teaching COMSOL simulation\n{{Page data\n| authors = User:Maryam Mottaghi\n| organizations = FAST, Western\n}}\n[[category:Free_Appropriate_Sustainability_Technology_Members]]"}