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Mohammad J. Taherzadeh

Mohammad J. Taherzadeh is a full professor in Bioprocess Technology at the University of Borås, Sweden, and an influential figure in the field of bioengineering and environmental science. His research primarily focuses on the development of processes for converting waste and residuals into value-added products.

1. Early Life and Education

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Taherzadeh received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Chemical Engineering, followed by a PhD in Bioscience. [Details about his academic journey, including universities and years]

2. Career

Taherzadeh's academic career includes various roles at several universities. Notably, he served as an assistant professor at Lund University of Technology and Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, and the Department of Chemical Engineering at Isfahan University of Technology, Iran. In 2004, he became a full professor at the University of Borås.

3. Contributions and Research

Professor Taherzadeh's research has been pivotal in the fields of waste management and resource recovery. He specializes in pretreatment and fermentation processes using filamentous fungi and anaerobic bacteria, contributing to the industrial application of his research findings.

His work includes the authorship of over 400 publications in journals, more than 40 book chapters, and 8 books. He has also served as the Editor-in-chief of Bioengineered and Associate Editor of Bioresource Technology.

3. Awards and Recognition

1992 Prize for the excellent rank among the graduated Chemical Engineers awarded by Iran’s President

2007 Prize for the best industrial applicable project of the university, School of Engineering, University of Borås, Sweden 2014 Award as fellow of International Bioprocessing Association

2016 KIA Laureate of the 29th Khwarizmi International Award by Iran’s President

2016 Outstanding efforts to the agricultural sector, by FAO Food and Agricultural Organization of United Nation

2021 Distinguished Scientist Award for the year 2019-202, by International Bioprocessing Association

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Category:Bioprocess technology Category:University of Borås faculty Category:Chemical engineers