Farzad Jafarkazemi
Assistant Professor
Azad University, South Tehran Branch
Tehran, Iran
E-Mail: fj_kazemi@azad.ac.ir

EDUCATIONAL RECORD
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran, 2001
- M.S., Mechanaical Engineering, Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran, 1993
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran, 1990

- Technical Degree, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Shiraz University, Iran, 1987


PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
Experimental and theoretical studies in the following areas:
· Solar Heating & Cooling, Solar Desalination, Energy Conservation
· Low Energy Cooling Systems
· Refrigeration Systems
· Process Instrumentation and Automation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEACADEMIC EXPERIENCE (Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch

Graduate Teaching:
· Solar Energy Applications, Advanced Convection Heat Transfer, Boundary Layer Theory, Solar Cooling, Advanced Measurement Instruments, Mechatronics
Undergraduate Teaching:
· Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Steam Generation, Measurement Instruments
Administrative Jobs:
· Research Head, Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch, From 2010
· Editor in Chief: Journal of Mechanical Research and Applications, From 2008
· Head of Research Affairs, Technical Faculty, 2007-2008
· Head of the Mechanical Engineering Laboratories, 1992-1994


Ø INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

Azmoon Motamam Research Company
1990 – 2010
Managing Director (1994-1996, 2001-2003), Board Member (1990-2006), Sales Manager (4 Years), Research Engineer and New Products Development (1990-2010)
Azmoon Motamam Co., P.O. Box 14515-1339, Tehran, Iran, Web Page: مشاهده لینک ها و تصاویر پس از ورود یا عضویت

Consulting to Industry

· Chegal Sanat Parham Co., Feasibility study of solar thermal energy application in Iran, 2008
· Chegal Sanat Parham Co., Feasibility study of solar photovoltaic energy application in Iran, 2007-2008
· Design and development of ISO 17025 certified flow meter calibration center
including all uncertainty estimation calculations, 2000-2005
· Design and development of custom designed and built test equipment for industry such
as water meter test rig and gas meter test rig, 1996-2000
· Design and production line development for a new packaged air conditioner, 1997-1998
· Design and production line development for variable area flow meter (Rotameter), 1995
· Design and development of custom designed and built educational equipment for
universities and industry, 1994-1996
· Khazar Cement Plant, Loushan, Iran, "Energy conservation on grate coolers" , "Improving the efficiency of cyclones", 1991-1993
· Abyek Cement Plant, Abyek, Iran, "Performance improvement of electrostatic precipitators", 1989-1990

PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. Jafarkazemi,F., Rahimi, B., Energy Conservation in Steam and Condensate System of Kahrizak Paper Plant by Thermo Compressor, Accepted for Publication in Journal of Science and Technology, Islamic Azad University, Takestan Branch
2. Jafarkazemi, F., Ahangari, A., Rahimi, B., Heat and Mass Transfer in an Open Cooling Tower, Accepted for Publication in Journal of School of Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashahad, 2009
3. Jafarkazemi,F., Rahimi, B., Potential of Chilled Ceiling Application Coupled to a Cooling Tower in Tehran, Accepted for Publication in Iranian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2009
4. Jafarkazemi,F., Rahimi, B., Heat and Mass Transfer analysis in a Closed Cooling Tower, Iranian Journal of IAChE, Vol. 38, 2009
5. Mehran, S., Rad, M., Jafarkazemi, F., Analysis of Solar Radiation Intensity Absorbed by Domed and Inclined Roofs and its Comparison with A Flat Roof, Technology and Training Journal, Vol. 2, 2nd Year, No. 4, 2008
6. Jafarkazemi, F., Rahimi, B., Energy Conservation in Steam and Condensate System of Paper Machine, Iranian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2008
7. Jafarkazemi,F., Rahimi, B., A Modified Method for Design of Closed Cooling Towers, Iranian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2008
8. Bakhshandeh, A., Ghasemi, H., Jafarkazemi, H., Effect of Maximum Camber and its Position on the Aerodynamic Properties of an Airfoil Near the Surface, Marine Science Journal, Vol. 45, 2008
9. Rad, M., Jafarkazemi, F. J., Free Surface Effects on The Aerodynamic Properties of a Two Dimensional Wing, Sharif Annual Journal, 2002
10. Rad, M. , Jafarkazemi, F., Effect of Camber and Thickness on the Aerodynamic Properties of an Airfoil in Ground Effect, International Journal of Engineering, Vol.14, No.3, Aug. 2001, PP 273-280
11. Rad, M. , Jafarkazemi, F., A Comparison Between Cartesian and Covariant Velocity Based Solution of Navier-Stokes Equations, International Journal of Engineering Science, Vol. 12, No. 2, 2001, PP 25-41
12. Rad, M., Jafarkazemi, F. J., Ground Effect on the Aerodynamic Properties of a Thin Airfoil, Journal of the Engineering Faculty, Tabriz University, 2001


PEER REVIEWED CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

1. Jafarkazemi, F., Future Prespectives of Solar Air Conditioning in UAE, Accepted for presentation in World Renewable Energy Congress, 25-30 Sep. 2010, Abu Dhabi, UAE
2. Jafarkazemi, F., Effect of Intermediate Pressure and Volume Ratio on the Performance of Two-Stage Refrigeration Compressors, Accepted for presentation in the 9th Int. Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, 24-27 August 2010, Shanghai, China
3. Jafarkazemi, F., Two Stage Refrigeration Systems Revisited, The Second International Conference on Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning, To be Held on 1-3 June 2010, Tehran, Iran
4. Jafarkazemi, F., Hassani, A., Rahbar M., The Potential for Solar Humidification-Dehumidification Desalination System in Iran, 7th National Energy Congres, 22-23 December 2009, Tehran, Iran
5. Jafarkazemi, F., Golkhani, Simulation and Optimization of Air Flow in Data Centers, 1st Int. Conference on Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning, Tehran, Iran, 26-27 May 2009
6. Jafarkazemi, F., Lashkari, M., A Study of Cool Storage by Encapsulated Ice, 1st Int. Conference on Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning, Tehran, Iran, 26-27 May 2009
7. Jafarkazemi, F., Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of V-Cone Flowmeters, 2nd Symposium on Test, Automation and Instrumentation, Beijing, China, 17-21 November 2008
8. Jafarkazemi, F., Solar Air Conditioning Application in Iran, 1st National Renewable energy Conference, Takestan, Iran, 06 August 2008
9. Jafarkazemi, F., Water Desalination by Solar Energy, Water Desalination Congress, Tehran, Iran, 16-17 February 2008
10. Bakhshande Rostami, A., Ghasemi, H., Jafarkazemi, F., An Investigation of Different Airfoil Sections and Their Effect on Aerodynamic Characteristics Near the Surface, Noor, Iran, 23-25 October 2007
11. Jafarkazemi, F., Solar Cooling Applications in UAE(United Arab Emirates), World Future Energy Summit, Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 21-23, 2008
12. Jafarkazemi, F., The Potential for Solar Cooling in Iran, ISES Solar World Congress, Beijing, China, September 18-21,2007
13. Jafarkazemi, F., Wind Catcher; an Old Concept in Modern Air-Conditioning Age), Environment 2007, International Conference on Integrated Sustainable Energy Resources in the Arab Regions, Abu Dhabi, UAE, , Jan. 28-Feb. 01, 2007
14. Jafarkazemi, F., Wind Catchers; A Review of Performance Improvement Methods, International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings, Frankfurt, Germany, 26-27 April 2006
15. Jafarkazemi, F., Boiler Efficiency Monitoring, 5th International Conference on Energy Conservation in Buildings, Tehran, Iran, April 2006
16. Jafarkazemi, F., Flash Steam Recovery by Steam Jet Thermo Compressors, The 2nd Int. Conference on Thermal Engineering Theory and Applications, Al-Ain, UAE,3-6 January 2006
17. Kornev, N., Jafarkazemi, F., Autowing; Efficient Software for the Aero-Hydrodynamic Analysis of High Speed Marine Crafts, 7th Iran Marine Industries conference, Iran, 2006
18. Jafarkazemi, F., Rad, M., Flying Trains; Flight at the Height of Centimeters, 14th International Mechanical Engineering conference, Isfahan, Iran, 16-18 May 2006
19. Jafarkazemi, F., Effect of Cell Face Velocity Selection on the Convergence of the SIMPLE Algorithm by Non-Orthogonal Staggered Grids, 11th Asian Congress of Fluid Mechanics, Malaysia, May 2006
20. Jafarkazemi, F., Rad, M., Aerodynamics and Stability of Ekranoplans, 1st International Conference on High Speed Marine Crafts, Shiraz, Iran, 24-25 April 2006
21. Rad, M. , Jafarkazemi, F., Aerodynamic Characteristics of Three Dimensional Wings in ground Effect, 10th International Mechanical Engineering Conference, Tehran, Iran, 25-27 May 2002
22. Rad, M., Jafarkazemi, F. J., Aero-Hydro Dynamic Design of a New Surface Effect Marine Craft, 3rd Iran Marine Industries conference, Tehran, Iran, 2001
23. Rad, M., Jafarkazemi, F. J., An Investigation of Static and Dynamic Stability of a Wing in Surface Effect Craft, Presented at 1st International Conference of the Iranian Aerospace Society, Tehran, Iran, 30 Dec 2000 - 01 Jan 2001
24. Rad, M., Jafarkazemi, F. J., Numerical Solution of Viscous Flow around an Airfoil in Ground Effect , Presented at 4th Int. and 8th Annual Conference of Iran Society of Mechanical Engineers, Tehran, Iran, 2000
25. Rad, M., Jafarkazemi, F. J., A Comparison Among Various High Speed Marine Crafts and a Conceptual Design of a New Surface Effect Craft, Presented at 7th Annual Conference of Iran Society of Mechanical Engineers, Zahedan, Iran, 2000
26. Jafarkazemi, F. J., A New Approach to Cooling Tower Deign, Presented at 1st Annual Conference of Iran Society of Mechanical Engineers, Tehran, Iran,1991


GRADUATE (M.Sc.) STUDENTS SUPERVISED

· Mardi, H., An Investigation of the Best Solar Radiation Model for Tilted Surfaces in Tehran and Comparison with Measurement, 2010
· Ahmadifard, E., Exergy Analysis of Solar Water Heaters, 2010
· Moradali, M., An Experimental and Theoretical Analysis of Solar Heat Pump, 2010
· Saadabadi, Optimum Tilt Angle for Solar Collectors in Iran, 2010
· Asadzadeh Zargar, A., Experimental and Theoretical Analysis of Solar Water Heaters with Flat Plate Collectors, 2010
· Abdi, H., Experimental and Theoretical Analysis of Solar Water Heaters with Evacuated Tube Collectors, 2010
· ??, Analysis of Solar Absorption Chillers, 2009
· Akbari, M., Design and Manufacturing of a Solar Adsorption Refrigeration Cabinet, 2009
· Rahbar, M., Solar Desalination by Humidification-Dehumidification, 2009
· Lashkari, M., Modeling of Ice Thermal Storage for a Shopping Center, 2008
· Hemmasian, M., An Experimental and Numerical Analysis of V-Cone Flowmeters,2007
· Rahimi, B., An Experimental and Theoretical Study of Closed Wet Cooling Towers and their Application in Chilled Ceilings, 2007
· Ahangari, A., An Experimental and Theoretical Study of Open Cooling Towers and thier Application in Indirect Evaporative cooling, 2007
· Hosseini, M., Thermal Energy Storage for Space Cooling, 2006
· Zaroodi, CFD Analysis of A Power Augmented Ram WIG, 2004
· Kianfar, K., Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of a Water Jet Propelled Hydrofoil Craft, 2003


PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

· Editor in Chief, Journal of Mechanical research and Applications, Publisher: Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch
· Chair of ISO/TC86 (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) in Iran, 2008-2009
· Secretary and Board Member of Iranian Society of Control and Instrumentation Engineers, 2006-2010
· Member of Advisory Board, Journal of Control, Publisher: Iranian Society of Instrumentation and Control Engineers and Tarbiat Modares University
· Member of Scientific Committee, International Conference on Control, Instrumentation and Automation, ICCIA 2010
· Member of Scientific Committee, International Conference on Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning, ICHVAC-2, Tehran, 2010
· Member of Scientific Committee, International Conference on Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning, ICHVAC-3, Tehran, 2011
· Member of Scientific Committee, International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, SET2011, Istanbul, Turkey, 2011
· Member of Scientific Committee, Iran’s First International Conference on Industrial Automation, , Tehran, 2011
· Member of Scientific Committee, Iran’s Second International Conference on Industrial Automation, Tehran, 2011
· Member ISES (International Solar Energy Society)
· Member ISME (Iranian Society of Mechanical Engineers)
· Member Iranian Solar Energy Society

SHORT COURSES ATTENDED

· Solar Air Conditioning, Germany, 2008
· Refrigeration Troubleshooting, Tabadolkar Co., Tehran, Iran, 2007
· Design of Steam Systems, Spirax Sarco, Tehran, Iran, 2007
· Steam Traps and Condensate Lines, Spirax Sarco, Tehran, Iran, 2007
· Energy Auditing, International Institute of Energy Research, Tehran, Iran, 2005
· Energy Management, International Institute of Energy Research, Tehran, Iran, 2005
· Energy Management, National Energy Management Training Center, Tabriz, Iran, 2005
· Measurement Instrumentation in Process Industry, Forbes Marshall Co., Pune, India, 2003
· Business Correspondence English, Commercial Training Center, Tehran, Iran, 2002
· International Purchase Management, Commercial Training Center, Tehran, Iran, 2002
· Research Methodology, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, 1999
· PLC and DCS Automation Systems, Iranian Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, Tehran, Iran, 1998
· Educational Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, 1995
· Educational Management, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, 1995
· Educational Evaluation, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, 1995

SHORT COURSES LECTURED

· Solar Cooling, 1st Int. Conference on HVAC, Tehran, Iran, 2009
· The Potential for Solar Cooling in UAE, ISES Solar World Congress, Beijing, China, September 18-21,2007 (Presented in Solar Cooling Forum)
· Natural Gas Flow Measurement, Tehran Province Gas Company, Tehran, Iran, 2006
· Diff. Pressure Flow Measurement, Foolad Technique International Co., Isfahan, Iran, 2005
· Natural Gas Flow Measurement, National Iranian Gas Company, Tehran, Iran, 2005
· Water Flow Measurement, Isfahan Water and Waste Water Organization, 2004
· Water Flow Measurement, Qom Water and Waste Water Organization, 2004
· Flow Measurement, Reseach Institute of Petroleum Industry, Tehran, Iran, 2000

PATENTS

· Solar Humidification-Dehumidification Desalination, Iran Patent Office
· Solar Humidification Dehumidification Augmented by a Desiccant System, Iran Patent Office
· Solar Humidification Dehumidification Augmented by an Ejector System, Iran Patent Office

BOOKS
· Refrigeration; Basic Principles and Methods, Published by Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran, 2009

GRANT BASED RESEARCHES (As Coordinator)
· Energy Conservation in Paper Mill Rotary Driers, Grant by Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch,2007
· Potential for Solar Humidification Dehumidification Desalination in Iran and Design of a Unit, Grant by Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch, 2008
· Side by Side Test of Four Different Solar Collectors in Tehran, Grant by Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch,2009
· Iran Instrumentation and Control Science Industry Audit, Grant by Iranian Science and Research Ministry, 2009-2010