Dr. Yaser Khojasteh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yaser Khojasteh is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at Concordia University. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from McMaster University, Canada, and a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology and the University of Tehran, respectively. His research interests encompass developing sustainable processes, process modeling, simulation, techno-economic optimization, lifecycle assessment, CO2 capture, sequestration and utilization, waste valorization, bioenergy, and hydrogen production. Dr. Khojasteh has previously worked as a research scientist at Natural Resources Canada and held various consulting engineering roles in both Canada and Iran. He has contributed extensively to advancing the understanding of chemical engineering processes and their environmental impacts through numerous journal publications. His commitment to education is reflected in his current teaching of courses such as Chemical Process Engineering Design and Sustainable Design of Industrial Processes, aimed at equipping students with the necessary skills to address complex engineering challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Scientist

— Present

Natural Resources Canada (CanmetENERGY) • Canada

Conducted research on energy technologies.

Consulting Engineer

— Present

Advanced Potash Technology (APT) • USA

Provided consultancy in chemical engineering applications.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Ecole Polytechnique Montreal • Canada

Engaged in advanced chemical engineering research.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

University of Toronto • Canada

Worked on collaborative research projects in chemical engineering.

Consulting Engineer

— Present

Arman Energy Maad • Iran

Offered engineering solutions for energy sector.

Process Engineer

— Present

Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) • Iran

Developed processes for petroleum and natural gas industries.

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
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  • CV/Resume and Filmography
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.