Faculty Member | University of Tehran | Iran
Assist. Prof. Dr. Rahim Zahedi is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran, specializing in energy systems engineering with expertise in renewable energy, life cycle assessment, energy optimization, and sustainable building-energy integration. He has contributed extensively to academia and industry through roles in teaching, research leadership, energy system laboratories, technical committees, and large-scale national sustainability initiatives, alongside overseeing patented technologies and directing an energy-focused company. His research spans hybrid multigeneration systems, carbon capture and utilization, life cycle assessment of renewable technologies, smart energy systems, and integrated water energy food environment nexus modeling, supported by more than one hundred peer-reviewed publications, book contributions, and numerous conference papers. Dr. Zahedi has earned prominent distinctions including the JTACC-V4 Young Scientist Award, the Alborz Prize, the National Renewable Energy Award, and several national rankings for academic and industrial excellence. He serves as Guest Editor and Editorial Board Member for multiple international journals and actively contributes to scientific communities through professional memberships, editorial service, and extensive peer review work. His research impact includes 2,400 citations, 109 publications, and an h-index of 26.
Featured Publications
1. Mobaraki M.M., Zahedi R., Yousefi H., Noorollahi Y., Life cycle assessment of mixed-use buildings with varying HVAC systems in different climates for sustainable-responsive design and low-carbon solutions. Build. Environ., 2025, 113801.
2. Alghorayshi S.T.K., Imandoust M., Montazeri A., Ayoubi S., Zahedi R., Enhancing power, water and biofuel multigeneration system through a developed biomass-driven hybrid process with energy, exergy, economic and environmental (4E) analysis. Renew. Energy, 2025, 124131.
3. Imandoust M., Alghorayshi S.T.K., Zahedi R., Aslani A., Khanqah M.Q., Multi-objective optimization of hybrid solar–wind MSF-RO cogeneration desalination systems using NSGA-II to enhance energy efficiency, cost reduction and sustainability. Sep. Purif. Technol., 2025, 134740.
4. Tarhani M., Yousefi H., Zahedi R., Technical and economic analysis of hydrogen production from pre-combustion carbon capture by Rectisol process in combined cycle power plant. Energy Convers. Manag., 2025, 344, 120290.
5. Naziri A., Tahavvor A.R., Shirazi M.A., Zahedi R., Feasibility study on heat recovery from gas turbine exhaust for absorption chiller operation and efficiency enhancement using neural networks. Therm. Sci. Eng. Prog., 2025, 104210.
Dr. Rahim Zahedi’s work advances sustainable energy transitions by integrating renewable technologies, life cycle assessment, and multi-scale energy–environment modeling to deliver practical, low-carbon solutions for buildings, industries, and national energy systems. His research supports evidence-based policymaking, drives innovation in clean energy technologies, and strengthens global efforts toward resilient, efficient, and environmentally responsible development.