Tahmineh Mahmoodi

Dr Tahmineh Mahmoodi is a Research Scientist in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, specialising in carbon-based materials for environmental and energy applications. Her research focuses on the design and development of advanced carbon sorbents for carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture and remediation of emerging contaminants such as PFAS.

Dr Mahmoodi has extensive experience in materials synthesis, surface functionalisation, and adsorption technologies, with a strong emphasis on translating laboratory-scale innovations into scalable and practical solutions. Her current work explores nitrogen-doped carbon materials derived from low-cost precursors, including brown coal, to enhance CO₂ capture performance through combined physisorption and chemisorption mechanisms.

She has contributed to a range of interdisciplinary research projects and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading journals. Her research aligns with global sustainability goals, supporting the transition to low-carbon technologies and addressing critical environmental challenges.

Dr Mahmoodi is actively engaged in collaborative research with academic and industry partners, with a focus on developing innovative technologies that can be implemented in real-world applications, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors.