Assistant Professor | University of Tehran | Iran
Dr. Rahim Zahedi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Energy Governance at the University of Tehran, Iran, specializing in energy systems engineering, renewable energy, and sustainability modeling. His academic excellence is marked by securing the first national rank in the Energy Systems Engineering PhD entrance examination of Iran. With a strong research background in energy modeling, life cycle assessment (LCA), thermoeconomic analysis, and the water–energy–food–environment (WEFE) nexus, his work advances innovative and integrated solutions for sustainable energy transitions and environmental resilience. He has authored more than 120 ISI-indexed journal papers in high-impact journals such as Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Journal of Cleaner Production, Energy Strategy Reviews, and Journal of Environmental Management, focusing on hybrid renewable systems, carbon capture, and sustainable energy optimization. Dr. Zahedi has received several prestigious honors, including the 2023 JTACC-V4 Young Scientist Award for excellence in thermal sciences, the 2024 Alborz Prize (Iranian Nobel Prize) as the nation’s best young scientist, and the National Renewable Energy Award, recognizing his leadership in renewable energy innovation. His interdisciplinary research integrates computational modeling, thermodynamic optimization, and environmental systems analysis to promote global decarbonization and sustainable development. Through international collaborations and industry partnerships, Dr. Zahedi bridges academic research with practical implementation, contributing significantly to global energy policy and sustainability goals. Dr. Rahim Zahedi’s academic excellence and research influence are reflected in his growing recognition, with 2,391 citations, 108 publications, and an h-index of 26, underscoring his impactful contributions to the advancement of renewable energy and sustainable technology.
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Featured Publications
1. Entezari, A., Aslani, A., Zahedi, R., & Noorollahi, Y. (2023). Artificial intelligence and machine learning in energy systems: A bibliographic perspective. Energy Strategy Reviews, 45, 101017. [Cited by: 366]
2. Forootan, M. M., Larki, I., Zahedi, R., & Ahmadi, A. (2022). Machine learning and deep learning in energy systems: A review. Sustainability, 14(8), 4832. [Cited by: 292]
3. Pourrahmani, H., Yavarinasab, A., Zahedi, R., Gharehghani, A., & others. (2022). The applications of Internet of Things in the automotive industry: A review of the batteries, fuel cells, and engines. Internet of Things, 19, 100579. [Cited by: 98]
4. Zahedi, R., Zahedi, A., & Ahmadi, A. (2022). Strategic study for renewable energy policy, optimizations and sustainability in Iran. Sustainability, 14(4), 2418. [Cited by: 97]
5. Zahedi, R., Ahmadi, A., & Dashti, R. (2021). Energy, exergy, exergoeconomic and exergoenvironmental analysis and optimization of quadruple combined solar, biogas, SRC and ORC cycles with methane system. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 150, 111420. [Cited by: 94]
Dr. Rahim Zahedi’s pioneering research in renewable energy systems and energy modeling drives scientific innovation toward cleaner, smarter, and more efficient energy solutions. His work bridges academia, industry, and policy, advancing global sustainability, decarbonization, and technological resilience for a low-carbon future.