Amir Nazari, Ph.D.
About Amir Nazari, Ph.D.
Amir Nazari, Ph.D., is a Process Engineer and Hydrometallurgist specializing in rare earth elements and battery materials at Hatch in Mississauga, Ontario. He has extensive experience in hydrometallurgical processing and has held various research positions at notable institutions, including McGill University and Queen's University.
Work at Hatch
Amir Nazari, Ph.D., has been employed at Hatch as a Process Engineer - Hydrometallurgist specializing in Rare Earth Element (REE) Magnet and Battery Materials since 2020. His role involves applying his expertise in hydrometallurgical processing to develop efficient methods for extracting and processing strategic materials. Located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, he contributes to various projects aimed at advancing technologies in the field of battery materials and rare earth elements.
Education and Expertise
Amir Nazari holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Materials Science and Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, completed between 2003 and 2008. He furthered his education with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mechanical and Materials Engineering from Western University, which he completed from 2009 to 2011. He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials and Mining Engineering from McGill University, studying from 2012 to 2015. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in materials processing and hydrometallurgy.
Background
Prior to his current position at Hatch, Amir Nazari worked in various research roles. He served as a Graduate Research Assistant at both McGill University and Western University, contributing to research projects from 2009 to 2015. He also worked as a Research Scientist at Queen's University for one year in 2015-2016. Additionally, he held the position of Senior Research Scientist at École Polytechnique de Montréal from 2018 to 2020, where he focused on advanced material analysis and processing techniques.
Achievements
Amir Nazari is recognized for his ability to produce results efficiently in multi-task environments with minimal supervision. He possesses strong oral and written communication skills, which are essential for presenting complex data and findings in his field. His expertise includes designing mineral processing and hydrometallurgy tests at both batch and pilot scales, showcasing his capability to handle various aspects of material processing and analysis.
Technical Skills
Amir Nazari has extensive experience using a variety of laboratory instruments essential for material analysis. His skills include proficiency in techniques such as X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Raman spectroscopy. These technical skills enable him to conduct detailed analyses of materials, contributing to advancements in hydrometallurgical processes.