Rahim Zahedi is an Assistant Professor of the department of energy governance, University of Tehran, Iran. Rahim has a PhD in energy systems engineering from University of Tehran. He has a BSc in mechanical engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology and MSc in energy systems engineering from the same University. He got the highest score in energy systems engineering PhD entrance exam of Iran in 2020 and became the first rank in the country. His field of interest is energy modeling and he has published more than 120 ISI papers in this field. He was recognized as author of the most cited article in Energy Science & Engineering journal in WILEY from January 2021 to December 2024. He is assigned 2023 JTACC-V4 Young Scientist Award, the best worldwide young scientist in the field of thermal sciences, in the Conference: Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry Conference (JTACC) and 9th V4 (Joint Czech-Hungarian-Polish-Slovakian) Thermoanalytical Conference (JTACC+V4 2023), Balatonfüred, Hungary. He has won the National Renewable Energy Award and is chosen as the national best young researcher in the field of energy. He obtained the first rank of the country's best industrial plan in the national oil and gas event and received a certificate of appreciation for the best researcher in the field of petroleum engineering. He is also assigned 2024 Alborz Prize (Iranian Nobel Prize), as the best young scientist of the country. He has done a lot of research in terms of energy and environment and his research area is dedicated to them. He has been in the list of top 2% scientists in the world from 2023 until now by Stanford University and also his research interest area is BEM and LCA.

• Renewable Energy
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Energy Optimization
• Energy and Environment
• Energy and Building

• R.Zahedi, A.Ahmadi, M.Sadeh, Investigation of the load management and environmental impact of the hybrid cogeneration of the wind power plant and fuel cell, Energy Reports, 2021, (IF=4.94)
• R.Zahedi, A.Ahmadi, R.Dashti, Energy, exergy, exergoeconomic and exergoenvironmental analysis and optimization of quadruple combined solar, biogas, SRC and ORC cycle with methane system, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2021, (IF=16.8)
• R.Zahedi, A.Babaee rad, Numerical and experimental simulation of gas-liquid two-phase flow in 90-degree elbow, Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2021, (IF=6.63)
• F.Moosavian, R.Zahedi, A.Hajinezhad, The economic, environmental and social impact of carbon tax for Iran: A computable general equilibrium analysis, Energy Science and Engineering, 2021, (IF=4.04)
• R.Zahedi, A,Ahmadi, S.Gitifar, Reduction of the environmental impacts of the hydropower plants by microalgae cultivation and biodiesel production, Journal of Environmental Management, 2021, (IF=8.91)
• R.Zahedi, S.Daneshgar, M.Ghorbani, S.Qezelbigloo, S.Gitifar, Potential measurement of Iran’s western regional wind energy using GIS, Journal of Cleaner Production, 2021, (IF=11.07)
• S.Daneshgar, R.Zahedi, Investigating the hydropower plants production and profitability using System dynamics approach, Journal of Energy Storage, 2021, (IF=8.91)
• S.Daneshgar R.Zahedi, Optimization of power and heat dual generation cycle of gas microturbines through economic, exergy and environmental analysis by bee algorithm, Energy Reports, 2021, (IF=4.94)
• A.Maghzian, A.Aslani, R.Zahedi, Direct Air CO2 Capture Using Microalgae: Data Mining Analysis, Energy Reports, 2021, (IF=4.94)
• A.Kaviani, A.Aslani, H.Ahmadi, M.R.Malekli, R.Zahedi, A New Approach for Energy Optimization in Dairy Industry-Pinch Analysis, Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 2021
• A.Ghodrati, R.Zahedi, A.Ahmadi, Analysis of cold thermal energy storage using phase change materials in freezers, Journal of Energy Storage, 2022, (IF=8.91)
• R.Zahedi, A.Ahmadi, R.Eskandarpanah, MH.Ahbari, Evaluation of resources and potential measurement of wind energy in order to determine the spatial priorities for the construction of wind power plants in Damghan city, International Journal of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Research, 2022, (IF=2.01)
• R.Zahedi, MH. Ghodusinejad, A.Aslani, C.Hachem-Vermette, Modelling the Community-Scale Renewable energy and Electric Vehicle Management for the Cold-Climate Regions Using Machine Learning, Energy Strategy Reviews, 2022, (IF=10.01)
• R.Zahedi, R.Eskandarpanah, MH.Akbari, N.Rezaei, P.Mazloumin, O.N.Farahani, Development of a New Simulation Model for the Reservoir Hydropower Generation, Water Resources Management, 2022, (IF=4.27)
• R.Zahedi, A.Zahedi, A.Ahmadi, Strategic study for renewable energy policy, optimizations and sustainability in Iran, Sustainability, 2022, (IF=3.89)
• A.Maghzian, A.Aslani, M.Yaghoubi, R.Zahedi, How to Effectively Produce Value-added Products from Microalgae? (Mass Pinch Analysis), Renewable Energy, 2022, (IF=8.63)
• S.Daneshgar, R.Zahedi, O.N.Farahani, Evaluation of the concentration of suspended particles in underground subway stations in Tehran and its comparison with ambient concentrations, Annals of Environmental Science and Toxicology, 2022, (IF=1.12)
• R.Zahedi, M.Ayyazi, A.Aslani, Comparison of amine adsorbents and strong hydroxides soluble for direct air carbon capture by life cycle assessment method, Environmental Technology & Innovation, 2022, (IF=7.76)
• R.Zahedi, Investigating the Reliability and Threats of Power Plants Using CARVER Matrix and Providing Solutions to Deal with Them: A case study of Iran, International Journal of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Research, 2022, (IF=2.01)
• R.Zahedi, S.Daneshgar, S.Golivari, Simulation and optimization of electricity generation by waste to energy unit in Tehran, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 2022, (IF=7.63)
• M.M.Foroutan, I.Larki, R.Zahedi, A.Ahmadi, Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Energy Systems: A Review, Sustainability, 2022, (IF=3.89)
• N.Ravanbakhsh, R.Zahedi, A.Ahmadi, A Review of Recent Developments in Optimizing and Reducing Energy Consumption in Steel Industry Arc Furnaces, Recent Advances in Petrochemical Science, 2022, (IF= 0.97)
• R.Zahedi, M.S.Mousavi, A.Ahmadi, A.Entezari, Forecast of Using Renewable Energies in the Water and Wastewater Industry of Iran, New Energy Exploitation and Application, 2022, (IF=2.13)
• M.R.Malekli, A.Aslani, Z.Zolfaghari, R.Zahedi, A.H.Moshari, Advanced bibliometric analysis on the development of natural gas combined cycle power plant with CO2 capture and storage technology, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 2022, (IF=7.63)
• R.Zahedi, M.A.Nasl Seraji, D.Borzuei, F.Moosavian, A.Ahmadi, Feasibility study for designing and building a zero-energy house in new cities, Solar Energy, 2022, (IF=7.19)
• D.Borzuei, F.Moosavian, R.Zahedi, A.Ahmadi, Evaluation of Research and Development Subsidies and Fossil Energy Tax for Sustainable Development using Computable General Equilibrium Model, Energy Science and Engineering, 2022, (IF=4.04)
• M.Khazaee, R.Zahedi, R.Faryadras, A.Ahmadi, Feasibility study of renewable energy resources and their power plant capacities in Iran, Global Journal of Ecology, 2022, (IF=2.17)
• H.Mirzavand, A.Aslani, R.Zahedi, Environmental Impact and Damage Assessment of the Natural Gas Pipeline: Case study of Iran, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2022, (IF=7.93)
• M.Khazaee, R.Zahedi, R.Faryadras, A.Ahmadi, Assessment of Renewable Energy Production Capacity of Asian Countries: A Review, New Energy Exploitation and Application, 2022, (IF=2.13)
• R.Zahedi, S.Daneshgar, M.A.Nasl Seraji, H.R.Asemi, Modeling and Interpretation of Geomagnetic Data related to Geothermal Sources, Northwest of Delijan, Renewable Energy, 2022, (IF=8.63)
• R.Zahedi, S.Daneshgar, Experimental investigation of gamma Stirling engine coupling to convert thermal to cooling energy utilizing different gases, International Journal of Energy Research, 2022, (IF=4.67)
• S.Daneshgar, R.Zahedi, H.R.Asemi, Experimental Investigation of Gamma Stirling Engine Coupling to Convert Thermal to Cooling Energy in Different Laboratory Conditions, Global Journal of Biotechnology and Biomaterial Science, 2022
• R.Zahedi, F.Moosavian, A.Aslani, Environmental and damage assessment of transparent solar cells compared with first and second generations using LCA approach, Energy Science and Engineering, 2022, (IF=4.04)
• MH. Ghodusinejad, A.Ghodrati, R.Zahedi, H.Yousefi, Multi-criteria Modeling and Assessment of PV System Performance in Different Climate Areas of Iran, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 2022, (IF=7.63)
• A.Vahed Ghoshchi, R.Zahedi, Z.Moradi pour, A.Ahmadi, Machine Learning Theory in Building Energy Modeling and Optimization: A Bibliometric Analysis, Journal of Modern Green Energy, 2022, (IF=3.26)
• R.Zahedi, S.Daneshgar, O.N.Farahani, A.Aslani, Thermal analysis model of a building equipped with the green roof and its Energy Optimization, Nature-Based Solutions, 2022
• M.Izanloo, A.Aslani, R.Zahedi, Developing a hybrid methodology for decision making in renewable energy technology investment using machine learning, Applied Energy, 2022, (IF=11.45)
• R.Zahedi, A.Shaghaghi, M.T.Tahooneh, A.Ahmadi, Numerical simulation of combustion of sulfide-biomass concentrate ingredients and contaminants in copper furnace smelting, Future Energy, 2022
• M.Ebrahimi, M.Mohseni, A.Aslani, R.Zahedi, Investigation of thermal performance and life-cycle assessment of a 3D printed building, Energy and Buildings, 2022, (IF=7.21)
• R.Zahedi, A.Aslani, M.A.Nasl Seraji, Z.Zolfaghari, Advanced bibliometric analysis on the coupling of energetic dark greenhouse with natural gas combined cycle power plant for CO2 capture, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2022, (IF=3.15)
• H.Pourrahmani, A.Yavarnasab, R.Zahedi, A.Ghareghani, M.H.Mohammadi, P.Bastani, J.Van Herle, The applications of Internet of Things in the automotive industry: A review of the batteries, fuel cells, and engines, Internet of Things, 2022, (IF=9.47)
• H.R.Asemi, R.Zahedi, S.Daneshgar, Theoretical analysis of the performance and optimization of indirect flat evaporative coolers, Future Energy, 2022
• R.Zahedi, I.Malek, R.Eskandarpanah, A.M.Mirzaei, O.N.Farahani, N.Rezaei, Optimal Sizing of Residential Photovoltaic and Battery System Connected to the Power Grid According to the Peak Grid Load, Heliyon, 2022, (IF=3.78)
• R.Zahedi, E.Sadeghitabar, A.Ahmadi, Solar energy potential assessment for electricity generation on the south-eastern coast of Iran, Future Energy, 2022
• R.Zahedi, MH.Ghodusinejad, S.Gitifar, Threats Evaluation of Border Power Plants from the Perspective of Fuel Type and Providing Solutions to Deal with Them: A case study of Iran, Transactions of the Indian National Academy of Engineering, 2022, (IF=1.19)
• A.Entezari, A.Aslani, R.Zahedi, Y.Noorollahi, Artificial intelligence and machine learning in energy systems: A bibliographic perspective, Energy Strategy Reviews, 2023, (IF=10.01)
• F.Moosavian, R.Zahedi, A.Hajinezhad, Potential and Economic Evaluation of Biogas Resources and Location of its Power Plants with GIS in Iran, Annals of Agricultural & Crop Sciences, 2022, (IF=2.8)
• MH. Ghodusinejad, R.Zahedi, Y.Noorollahi, Optimal Site Selection and Sizing of Solar Powered Electric Vehicles Charge Stations, Journal of Energy Storage, 2023, (IF=8.91)
• R.Zahedi, S.Gitifar, MH.Ghodusinejad, A.Aslani, H.Yousefi, Analysis and Evaluation of Thermal-cooling Loads of Office Buildings Using Carrier Software in Iran, Journal of Smart Buildings and Construction Technology, 2022
• M.Vahabi Khah, H.R.Asemi, S.Daneshgar, R.Zahedi, Thermal analysis and optimization of indirect flat evaporative coolers, International Journal of Thermofluids, 2022, (IF=9.47)
• M.R.Khalili Tari, M.R.Faraji, A.Aslani, R.Zahedi, Energy simulation and life cycle assessment of a 3D printable building, Cleaner Materials, 2023
• F.Estelaji, A.Naseri, R.Zahedi, Evaluation of the performance of vital organs in urban crisis management, Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research, 2023, (IF=2.5)
• A.Aslani, C.Hachem-Vermette, R.Zahedi, Environmental impact assessment and potentials of material efficiency using by-products and waste materials, Construction and Building Materials, 2023, (IF=7.69)
• R.Zahedi, A.Aslani, Environmental, Economic and Social Impact of Five COP26 Policies: A Computable General Equilibrium Analysis for Canada, Energy Science and Engineering, 2023, (IF=4.04)
• M.R.Malekli, A.Aslani, Z.Zolfaghari, R.Zahedi, CO2 Capture and Sequestration from Direct Air Using Methyl-Diethanolamine and Piperazine: Optimal Design by Process Integration with Organic Rankine Cycle, Energy Reports, 2023, (IF=4.94)
• M.Keshavarz zadeh, R.Zahedi, R.Eskandarpanah, S.Qezelbigloo, S.Gitifar, O.N.Farahani, A.M.Mirzaei, Estimation of NOx pollutants in a Spark Engine Fueled by Mixed Methane and Hydrogen Using Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithm, Heliyon, 2023, (IF=3.78)
• R.Zahedi, M.M.Foroutan, R.Ahmadi, Exergy-Economic Assessment of a Hybrid Power, Cooling and Heating Generation System Based on SOFC, Helyon, 2023, (IF=3.78)
• R.Zahedi, H.Pourrahmani, S.Daneshgar, J.Van Herle, Lab-scale investigation and technical analysis of the integrated backup/storage system for wind turbines using alkaline electrolyzer and proton exchange membrane fuel cell, Energies, 2023, (IF=3.25)
• M.Vahabi Khah, R.Zahedi, M.S.Mousavi, A.Ahamdi, Forecasting renewable energy utilization by Iran’s water and wastewater industries, Utilities Policy, 2023, (IF=3.25)
• A.H.Moshari, A.Aslani, Z.Zolfaghari, R.Zahedi, M.R.Malekli, Forecasting and gap analysis of renewable energy integration in zero energy carbon buildings: a comprehensive bibliometric and machine learning approach, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023, (IF=5.8)
• S.Gitifar, R.Zahedi, S.Ziaie, A.M.Mirzaei, M.M.Forootan, Review of different vertical axis wind turbine modeling methods, Future Energy, 2023
• A. Haghighatseresht, R.Mansouri, S.Razavi, A.Aslani, R.Zahedi, Investigating the impact of building local photovoltaic power plants on the national grid, an artificial intelligence approach, Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 2023, (IF=4.79)
• M.A.Mirjalili, A.Aslani, R.Zahedi, M.Soleimani, A comparative study of machine learning and deep learning methods for energy balance prediction in a hybrid building-renewable energy system, Sustainable Energy Research, 2023, (IF=4.67)
• M.A.Nasl Seraji, Z.Ranjbar, M.Keshavarzzadeh, Sh.Mousavi, R.Zahedi, Biomass and solar energy in buildings, energetic dark greenhouse, an economic approach analysis, Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 2023, (IF=4.8)
• A.Shaghaghi, R.Eskandarpanah, S.Gitifar, R.Zahedi, H.Pourrahmani, M.Keshavarzzadeh, A.Ahmadi, Energy reduction in a building by free cooling using phase change material (PCM), Future Energy, 2023
• F.Estelaji, A.Naseri, M.Keshavarzzadeh, R.Zahedi, H.Yousefi,A.Ahmadi, Potential measurement and spatial priorities determination for gas station construction using WLC and GIS, Future Technology, 2023
• F.Estelaji, A.H.Afshari, R.Zahedi, Flood zoning and developing strategies to increase resilience against floods with a crisis management approach, Asian Review of Environmental and Earth Sciences, 2023
• Z.Ranjbar, SH.Jalili, M.Ghorbani, R.Zahedi, M.Keshavarzzadeh, H.Yousefi, Fundamentals of different wind turbines for electricity generation and their modelling methods using different algorithms, Insight Energy Science, 2023, (IF=3.5)
• F.Estelaji, N.Moniri, M.H.Yari, R.Omidifar, R.Zahedi, H.Yousefi, M.Keshavarzzadeh, Earthquake, flood and resilience management through spatial planning, decision and information system, Future Technology, 2023
• A.Shaghaghi, R.Omidifar, R.Zahedi, A.A.Pourezzat, M.Keshavarzzadeh, Proposing a new optimized forecasting model for the failure rate of power distribution network thermal equipment for educational centers, Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 2023, (IF=4.8)
• Z.Zolfaghari, A.Aslani, M.R.Malekli, R.Zahedi, Design improvement and Optimization of Calcium Looping Direct Air Capture, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 2023, (IF=3.9)
• R.Zahedi, A.Shaghaghi, A.Aslani, Y.Noorollahi, F.Razi Astaraei, R.Eskandarpanah, Optimization of a hybrid electrical and thermal multigeneration system coupled with the heat storage tank using genetic algorithm, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2023, (IF=4.4)
• M.Kassim, A.Aslani, R.Zahedi, Energy Performance Analysis of Thermal Insulating Plaster in the Different Climate Zones, Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 2023, (IF=4.8)
• M.A.Mirjalili, A.Aslani, R.Zahedi, Towards Sustainable Commercial-Office Buildings: Harnessing the Power of Solar Panels, Electric Vehicles, and Smart Charging for Enhanced Energy Efficiency and Environmental Responsibility, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2023, (IF=6.8)
• Z.Zolfaghari, A.Aslani, R.Zahedi, S.Kazzazi, Simulation of Carbon Dioxide Direct Air Capture Plant Using Potassium Hydroxide Aqueous Solution: Energy Optimization and CO2 Purity Enhancement, Energy Conversion and Management: X, 2024, (IF=6.3)
• A.Shaghai, R.Zahedi, M.Ghorbani, Z.Ranjbar, S.Salek, M.Keshavarzzadeh, H.Alipour, State estimation for distribution power systems by applying an advanced optimization approach, Expert Systems with Applications, 2023, (IF=8.5)
• A.Tayefeh, R.Zahedi, A.Aslani, M.M.Zolfagharzadeh, Advanced Bibliometric analysis on water, energy, food, and environmental nexus (WEFEN), Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023, (IF=5.8)
• R.Zahedi, H.Yousefi, A.Aslani, R.Ahmadi, Numerical analysis of water, energy, and environment nexus in the hybrid thermal and solar multigeneration power plants, Energy Science and Engineering, 2024, (IF=3.8)
• A.Naseri, F.Estelaji, A.Samani, R.Omidifar, R.Zahedi, H.Yousefi, Simulating the performance of HOV lanes for optimal urban traffic management, Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, 2024, (IF=8.69)
• A.H.Heydari, M.Sedaghat, A.Jahangiri, R.Zahedi, M.Shaqaqifar, H.Yousefi, Effects of Covid-19 disease on electricity consumption of various sectors in Iran, Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 2024, (IF=7.93)
• F.Estelaji, N.Ghaderi, M.Ghorbani, A.Naseri, R.Zahedi, A.A.Pourezzat, M.Keshavarzzadeh, H.Yousefi, Efficiency Evaluation of Surface Water Collection Infrastructure during Floods: Information Analysis and Zoning Management, Journal of Information Science, 2024, (IF=2.46)
• A.Shahee, M.Abdoos, A.Aslani, R.Zahedi, Reducing the energy consumption of buildings by implementing insulation scenarios and using renewable energies, Energy Informatics, 2024, (IF=3.52)
• R.Zahedi, E.Sadeghitabar, M.Khazaee, R.Faryadras, A.Ahmadi, Potentiometry of wind, solar and geothermal energy resources and their future perspectives in Iran, Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2024, (IF=4.9)
• A.Maghzian, A.Aslani, R.Zahedi, A comprehensive review on effective parameters on microalgae productivity and carbon capture rate, Journal of Environmental Management, 2024, (IF=8.7)
• H.Yousefi, S.Moradi, R.Zahedi, Z.Ranjbar, Developed Analytic Hierarchy Process and Multi Criteria Decision Support System for wind farm site selection using GIS: A regional-scale application with environmental responsibility, Energy Conversion and Management X, 2024, (IF=6.3)
• A.Tayefeh, A.Aslani, R.Zahedi, H.Yousefi, Reducing energy consumption in a factory and providing an upgraded energy system to improve energy performance, Cleaner Energy Systems, 2024
• R.Zahedi, H.Yousefi, A.Aslani, R.Ahmadi, Water, energy and environment nexus: Quantitative assessment for integrated power plants with renewable energy, Energy Strategy Reviews, 2024, (IF=8.2)
• R.Zahedi, A.A.Pourezzat, Hybrid energy storage system for electric motorcycles: Technical and economic analysis, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2024, (IF=6.8)
• S.Salehi Moghadam, M.R.Gholamian, R.Zahedi, M.Shaghaghifar, Designing a multi-purpose network of sustainable and closed-loop renewable energy supply chain, considering reliability and circular economy, Applied Energy, 2024, (IF=11.2)
• M. Bahari, Y.Akbari, N.Akbari, M.Jafari, S. Qezelbigloo, R.Zahedi, H.Yousefi, Techno-economic analysis and optimization of a multiple green energy generation system using hybrid wind, solar, ocean and thermoelectric energy, Energy Systems, 2024, (IF=2.3)
• R.Zahedi, H.Yousefi, A.Aslani, R.Ahmadi, Sustainable dynamic planning and policy implementation for water, energy and food resources, Energy Strategy Reviews, 2024, (IF=8.2)
• S.T.K.Alghorayshi, M.Imandoust, A.Hemmatzadeh, S.Abbasi, M.Javidfar, M.Seifollahi, S.Gitifar, R.Zahedi, Design, simulation and investigation of the tri-generation process of fresh water, power and biogas using solar thermal energy and sewage sludge, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 2024, (IF=3.9)
• M.Shoaei, A.Aslani, R.Zahedi, Environmental analysis and comparison of the conventional and fractal glass textured surface photovoltaic panels, Sustainable Energy Research, 2024
• R.Zahedi, H.Yousefi, A.Aslani, R.Ahmadi, Water, energy, food and environment nexus (WEFEN): Sustainable transition, gaps and Covering approaches, Energy Strategy Reviews, 2024, (IF=8.2)
• A.Shaghaghi, F.Honarvar, M.Jafari, A.Solati, R.Zahedi, M.Taghitahooneh, Thermodynamic and thermoeconomic evaluation of integrated hybrid solar and geothermal power generation cycle, Energy Conversion and Management X, 2024, (IF=7.1)
• M.Imandoust, T.Kermani, M.Javidfar, B.Asadi, M.Jafarinasab, S.Qezelbigloo, R.Zahedi, Technical-economic analysis and optimization of multiple effect distillation system by solar energy conversion as the heat source, Solar Energy, 2024, (IF=6)
• A.Maghzian, A.Aslani, R.Zahedi, Analysis of suitable regions for microalgae cultivation and harvesting potential for carbon capture: A global feasibility study, Aquaculture, 2024, (IF=3.9)
• R.Zahedi, H.Yousefi, A.Aslani, R.Ahmadi, System dynamic model of water, energy and food nexus for policy implementation, Applied Water Science, 2024, (IF=5.7)
• S.Gitifar, A.Aslani, R.Zahedi, Life cycle and damage assessment of the third generation fractal texturing solar panels, Solar Energy Advances, 2024
• R.Zahedi, M.Abdoos, A.Shahee, A.Aslani, H.Yousefi, Technical, economic and environmental assessment of carbon capture from thermal power plants and convert it into value added concrete material, Emergent Materials, 2024, (IF=4.8)
• M.Imandoust, T.Kermani, B.Asadi, A.Montazeri, F.Moradi, R.Zahedi, Optimizing solarized desalination unit through the implementation of 4-step MED method using energy, exergy, economic and environmental analysis, Journal of Environmental Management, 2024, (IF=8)
• Y.Noorollahi, R.Zahedi, E.Ahmadi, A.Khaledi, Low carbon solar-based sustainable energy system planning for residential buildings, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2024, (IF=16.3)
• M.Abdoos, A.Aslani, Y.Noorollahi, R.Zahedi, H.Yousefi, Design and analysis of zero-energy and carbon buildings with renewable energy supply and recycled materials, Energy & Buildings, 2024, (IF=6.6)
• F.Estelaji, R.Zahedi, A.Gitifar, A.Naseri, M.H.Yari, B.Rouhi, B.Abedi, Integrating HEC-RAS, GIS, and LISREL for assessing and enhancing urban building resilience against flood threats: Comprehensive model and analysis, Heliyon, 2024, (IF=3.4)
• S.H.Shamaee, H.Yousefi, R.Zahedi, Assessing urban development indicators for environmental sustainability, Discover Sustainability, 2024, (IF=2.4)
• F.ghalebzadeh, H.Molatefi, R.Zahedi, S.Daneshgar, Analyzing Operational Dynamics: Centralized Load Distribution and Suspended Wagons in Self-Propelled Trains, Advanced Control for Applications: Engineering and Industrial Systems, 2024, (IF=2.6)
• T.Kermani, Z.Bavarsad, M.Imandoust, S.Abbasi, M.H.Abedini, R.Zahedi, Multi-Criteria selection of Metals-based electrocatalysts for electrochemical ammonia synthesis, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 2024, (IF=8)
• R.Zahedi, A.Aslani, H.Yousefi, Y.Noorollahi, F.Razi, Water, Energy, Food, and Environment Nexus for Achieving Sustainable Transition, Addressing Gaps, and Implementing Solutions for Global and Iranian Cases, Energy Science and Engineering, 2024, (IF=3.5)
• A.Maleki, A.Naseri, M.R.Yari, F.Estelaji, R.Zahedi, F.Hosseini, Assessing flood risk and vegetation dynamics: Implications for sustainable land management in Fars province, Journal of Geography and Cartography, 2024, (IF=2.2)
• R.Naseri, F.Estelaji, A.Naseri, R.Hasanpour, R.Zahedi, Assessment of sustainable development models for rural watershed areas with a focus on environmental components, Pollution Study, 2024
• M.Imandoust, T.Kermani, S.Abbasi, M.Seifollahi, R.Zahedi, Simultaneous Energy, Fresh Water, and Biogas Production Process Utilizing Solar Thermal and Sewage Sludge, Energy Science and Engineering, 2025, (IF=3.5)
• R.Zahedi, A.Kashani, S. Qezelbigloo, S.Hashemi, Simulation and analysis of energy consumption in all types of residential complexes and choosing the best form from the perspective of sustainability, Future Sustainability, 2025
• R.Zahedi, A.Ahmadi, Thermodynamic and thermoeconomic analysis of solar derived ORC with storage system utilizing PCM, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2025, (IF=6.4)
• A.Shaghaghi, M.T.Tahoone, V.Rezaei, R.Dashti, R.Zahedi, A new model for allocating subsidies to power distribution companies for loss reduction, Expert Systems With Applications, 2025, (IF=7.5)
• Y.Noorollahi, L.Niazi, R.Zahedi, Practical and numerical analysis of solar-assisted anaerobic digestion system for cold regions, Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 2025, (IF=7.7)
• R.Zahedi, M.Shoaei, A.Aslani, Life cycle assessment and comparison of the conventional and third generation of photovoltaic panels, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 2025, (IF=2)
• R.Zahedi, A.Ahmadi, A comprehensive review of the performance and principle of fluidized bed heat exchangers with solar energy as thermal source, Energy Reports, 2025, (IF=4.7)
• R.Zahedi, A.Ahmadi, S.Gitifar, Feasibility study of biodiesel production from oilseeds in Tehran province, Journal of Renewable and New Energy, 2022
• R.Zahedi, Z.Moradi, A.Ahmadi, Optimization of building energy consumption using single and multi-objective particle swarm optimization and genetics algorithms, Journal of Sustainable Energy Systems, 2022
• R.Zahedi, S.Gitifar, A.Aslani, Modeling and analysis of building cooling energy supply system using variable solar refrigerant flow system, Journal of Sustainable Energy Systems, 2022
• R.Zahedi, A.Gitifar, A.Aslani, Investigation, analysis and case study of different walls and the building’s location impact on energy consumption and designing solar water heaters, Journal of Renewable and New Energy, 2022
• R.Zahedi, S.Gitifar, A.Ahmadi, Technical-economic feasibility of designing a 10 MW solar power plant of KavirTire Company in Birjand city of South Khorasan province using RET Screen software, Journal of Renewable and New Energy, 2022
• A.Babaei Pirouzian, R.Zahedi, A.Ahmadi, N.Olya, Integration of renewable energy-based systems for transport sector in 2050; a case study in Iran, Journal of Renewable Energy Research and Application, 2022
• R.Zahedi, A.Gitifar, A.Aslani, Case study and modeling of energy consumption of buildings on an urban scale using MATLAB software, Journal of Sustainable Energy Systems, 2023
• R.Zahedi, S.Gitifar, TRNSYS simulation of water heating system based on flat plate solar collector in Iranian climate, Journal of Renewable and New Energy, 2023
• R.Zahedi, E.Mohseni, E.Sadeghitabar, A.Ahmadi, Optimum planning of hybrid microgrid system connected to the grid using Homer software for Ahvaz city, Journal of Renewable and New Energy, 2023
• R.Zahedi, A.Alipour, Y.Salehi, S.Seyfi, M.Ahmadi. A.Ahmadi, A.Shaghaghi, A.Zahedi, Sustainable energy supply for medical plant growth using geothermal energy and heat pump, Journal of Sustainable Energy Systems, 2023
• R.Zahedi, E.Mohseni, E.Sadeghitabar, A.Ahmadi, N.Ranjbar, A.Shaghaghi, M.Taghitahooneh, Optimum planning of hybrid microgrid system connected to the grid using Homer software for Ahvaz city, Journal of Sustainable Energy Systems, 2024
• A.Ghodrati, S.Bahmanyar, S.Orouji, R.Zahedi, A.Ahmadi, Modeling of 1 MW Solar Power Plant in Chabahar Using RETScreen Software, Journal of Sustainable Energy Systems, 2024
• R.Zahedi, S.Gitifar, H.Yousefi, TRNSYS simulation of water heating system based on flat plate solar collector in Iranian climate, Journal of Renewable and New Energy, 2024
• R.Zahedi, H.Yousefi, M.Asgharzadeh, F.Shams, S.Daneshgar, S.Heidari, A.Ahmadi, Journal of Urban Development Policy Making, 2025
• R.Zahedi, S.Gitifar, A.Ahmadi, Optimum design of wind turbine, photovoltaic panel, diesel generator hybrid system and its integration with the distribution network, Journal of Renewable and New Energy, 2025

• Translation: Thermal System Design and Optimization, C.Balaji, Springer
• Translation: The Resilience of the Energy Systems, Oral and Written Evidence
• Investigation of New Methods of Cooling Electronic Components and Boards
• Technical and Economic Evaluation of Macro Methods for Energy Storage of Power Generation and Distribution Systems
• Industrial Methods of Hydrogen Fuel Production and Storage for Large-scale Energy Use
• Life Cycle Assesment of Oil and Gas Wells and the Technical and Economic Evaluation of Increased Harvesting Technologies
• Artificial Intelligence of Things for Wind Energy Systems, Chapter: Wind Energy Microgrid Monitoring and Control using AIoT, Elsevier

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