Kookmin University, South Korea.
Dr. Hossein Ali Yousefi Rizi is an accomplished researcher and academic with over 15 years of experience in mechanical system engineering, occupational and environmental safety, and industrial hygiene. He has contributed significantly to combustion technologies, renewable energy systems, and workplace safety measures. Currently, he is a researcher at Kookmin University in South Korea, with previous academic roles at Hansung University and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. His work spans teaching, research, reviewing, and editorial responsibilities in prestigious journals.
Profile
🎓 Education
Dr. H. A. Yousefi earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical System Engineering from Kookmin University, South Korea, in 2024. His doctoral research focused on the stability and safety analysis of pure ammonia flameless combustion for hydrogen production, contributing to advancements in clean energy technologies. He previously obtained his M.Sc. in Occupational Health Engineering from Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, in 1996, where he investigated the evaluation of electromagnetic fields at extremely low frequencies (ELF) and their health effects on high-voltage substation workers. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Physics from Isfahan University, Iran, in 1991, providing him with a strong foundation in physical sciences and engineering principles.
🏛 Experience
Dr. H. A. Yousefi is a researcher at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, New Energy Lab, Kookmin University (2022-2025), where he focuses on advancing sustainable energy solutions. He has extensive academic experience, having served as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical System Engineering, Hansung University, and previously at the Department of Occupational Safety and Health Engineering, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (1997-2021). His contributions to scientific research extend beyond teaching, as he has also been a Guest Editor for the Journal of Energies, Switzerland (2022-2024), and a Reviewer for both the Iranian Journal of Public Health (2022-2024) and the Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI) (2020-2024).
🔬 Research Interests
Combustion Technologies: Ammonia combustion, NOx reduction, flameless combustion
Renewable Energy Systems: Hydrogen production, ammonia cracking, energy efficiency
Occupational & Environmental Health: Industrial ventilation, risk management, toxicology
Thermal Systems: Heat transfer, cooling systems, thermal stress control
Electromagnetic Safety: Health risks in high-voltage substations
🏆 Awards & Honors
Academic Excellence Award, Kookmin University (2024)
Academic Excellence Award, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (2012)
Outstanding Researcher Medal, Isfahan Foundation for Elites (2011)
Outstanding Researcher Medal, Foundation for Elites (2008)
Special Scholarship, Ministry of Health, Medical Education (1992)
📚 Notable Publications
Energy Research:
Development of Ammonia Combustion Technology for NOx Reduction – Energies (2025)
Green Hydrogen Production Technologies from Ammonia Cracking – Energies (2022)
Contributors: Yousefi H. A., Donghoon Shin
Occupational Health:
Evaluation of Occupational Noise Levels in the Ear Canal of Exposed Workers – International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2022)
Contributors: Asady, H.; Fuente, A.; Pourabdian, S.; Rizi, H. A. Y.; Forouharmajd, F.
Nanotechnology & Medicine:
Polymeric Nanoparticles in Cancer Chemotherapy: A Narrative Review – Iranian Journal of Public Health (2022)
Contributors: Yousefi Rizi, H. A.; Shin, D. H.; Rizi, S. Y.