Sina Pourebrahimi

Bridging catalyst development and process optimization to advance sustainable electrochemical technologies. Synthesizing novel high-performance electrocatalysts for redox processes aimed at converting waste into valuable products. Performing experimental research on CO2 and acetonitrile reduction, aldehydes oxidation, and other electrochemical reactions.

Research Assistant - McGill University - Montreal, QC

(2024-10 - 2026-05)

• Bridging catalyst development and process optimization to advance sustainable electrochemical technologies.
• Synthesizing novel high-performance electrocatalysts for redox processes aimed at converting waste into valuable products.
• Performing experimental research on CO2 and acetonitrile reduction, aldehydes oxidation, and other electrochemical reactions.

Process Engineer - TANA Energy - Bandar-E-Abbas, Hormozgan, Iran

(2016-09 - 2019-12)

• Worked as a Process Engineer overseeing equipment installation, commissioning, and startup of a reverse osmosis (RO) desalination plant.
• Managed the operation of the RO system to produce 20,000 m3/day potable water, ensuring stable performance and meeting quality requirements.

Process Engineer - South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) - Assaluyeh, Bushehr, Iran

(2015-04 - 2016-08)

• Served as Process Engineer during the commissioning and start-up of Phases 15 & 16 gas refinery, ensuring process alignment and operational readiness.
• Revised P&IDs and PFDs for process monitoring and system troubleshooting.
• Supervised the loading of adsorption columns to maintain process safety and efficiency.

Doctor of Philosophy - Chemical Engineering - Concordia University (2023-11) Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Master of Science - Chemical Engineering - Sharif University of Technology (2014-09) Tehran, Tehran, Iran

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering - Isfahan University of Technology (2012-09) Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran