Ms. Azadeh Sadeghi | Coatings and Surface Treatments | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Azadeh Sadeghi is an emerging researcher and professional in Coatings and Surface Treatments, recognized for her strong interdisciplinary expertise spanning chemical engineering, polymer science, and sustainable materials development. Her work focuses on the design and optimization of advanced coating systems, polymer blends, and functional surfaces with particular emphasis on environmentally responsible and high-performance applications. She has developed significant expertise in flexible and sustainable packaging, heat-sealable and biodegradable coatings, membrane-based materials, and surface modification strategies aimed at improving mechanical, barrier, and functional properties. Ms. Sadeghi’s research integrates experimental material synthesis with process optimization, enabling the translation of laboratory-scale innovations into industrially relevant solutions. She has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters addressing polymer-based coatings, biodegradable composites, and surface-engineered materials, demonstrating both depth and versatility in materials research. In addition to her academic contributions, she has gained valuable industrial and applied research experience through roles in research and development environments, where she has worked on coating formulation, quality assessment, and performance evaluation for real-world applications. Her interdisciplinary background allows her to bridge fundamental materials science with practical engineering challenges, particularly in coatings for packaging, sustainability-driven materials, and surface-functional systems. Ms. Sadeghi is proficient in advanced characterization techniques, modeling tools, and data-driven optimization approaches, strengthening the scientific rigor of her work. Her commitment to innovation, sustainability, and applied research excellence positions her as a promising contributor to the field of coatings and surface treatments, making her a deserving candidate for the Research Excellence Award.