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Nazim Muradov

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Nazim Z. Muradov
BornJune 1947 (age 77–78)
Azerbaijan SSR, Soviet Union
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Researcher, author and inventor
AwardsR&D100 Award, R&D100 Magazine (2014)
Jules Verne Award, International Association for Hydrogen Energy (2018)
Progress Medal (State Award), Republic of Azerbaijan (2022)
Academic background
EducationBS/MS., Petrochemical Engineering
PhD., Kinetics and Catalysis
DSc., Physical Chemistry
Alma materAzerbaijan Oil and Chemistry Institute (currently, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University)
Academic work
InstitutionsUniversity of Central Florida
Main interestsHydrogen energy and technology

Nazim Z. Muradov is an American researcher, author, and inventor in the field of clean energy technology. He is a professor at the Florida Solar Energy Center, University of Central Florida.[1]

Muradov has conducted research on thermocatalytic and photocatalytic hydrogen production systems, solar-powered water-splitting cycles, zero-emission reformers for fuel cell applications and hydrogen sensors. He is a Fellow of the International Association for Hydrogen Energy[2] and the National Academy of Inventors.[3]

Education and career

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Muradov earned a BS/MS in Petrochemical Engineering from Azerbaijan Oil and Chemistry Institute in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, in 1970, followed by a PhD in Kinetics and Catalysis in 1975 and a Doctor of Science in Physical Chemistry in 1990, both from the Semenov Institute of Chemical Physics in Moscow, Soviet Union.[1][4]

Muradov has been a member of the board of directors of the International Association for Hydrogen Energy (IAHE) since 2008.[5] He was a member of the board of trustees and the Scientific Council of the Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies, IMDEA Energia (Spain) from 2008 to 2022[6] and an emeritus editor of the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (IJHE) from 2007 to 2022.[7]

Research contributions

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Muradov has been one of the early participants of the Hydrogen Movement, which he joined in the late 1970s.[8] In late 1980s, he introduced the concept of CO₂ -free hydrogen production via the direct methane decomposition (DMD) process. Later, he continued working on the technological foundations of this concept and was subsequently named "the father of DMD" by an international group of experts in the field in a paper published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.[9]

Muradov's research group discovered and studied different types of conical and three-dimensional carbon nanostructures and their production methods.[10] He headed the research project on developing a process for hydrogen production from Florida's local biomass feedstocks for NASA's space program.[11] As a member of the NASA-UCF research team, he participated in the development of a hydrogen sensor, which was tested during NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour mission. For this work, the NASA-UCF team was nominated for NASA's Blue Marble Award in 2010 and received the R&D100 Award.[12] From 2021 to 2024, he was a principal investigator (PI) of a climate-focused project for the development and commercialization of modular plants-on-wheels to convert stranded methane sources into low-carbon fuels.[13]

Books and publications

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Muradov has authored and co-authored two books[14][15] and six book chapters on the role of hydrogen and carbon-neutral fuels in decarbonizing a fossil fuel-based economy.[16] He has also written an encyclopedia article on the hydrogen fuel topic[17] and coauthored refereed research papers.

Muradov has been awarded 44 US patents and 6 foreign patents in the areas of hydrogen energy and technology, nanostructured carbon materials, advanced biofuels, and environmental remediation.[18]

Awards and honors

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References

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  1. ^ a b "University of Central Florida–Nazim Muradov". University of Central Florida. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "International Association for Hydrogen Energy Awards". International Association for Hydrogen Energy. 28 September 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "NAI–Fellows List". National Academy of Inventors. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  4. ^ "OASA–Prof. Nazim Z. Muradov". Organization of Azerbaijani Scientists Abroad. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  5. ^ "International Association for Hydrogen Energy Board". International Association for Hydrogen Energy. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  6. ^ "IMDEA Energia Annual Report 2014" (PDF). IMDEA. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  7. ^ "International Journal of Hydrogen Energy–Editorial Board". ScienceDirect. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  8. ^ "FSEC Researcher Recognized for Inventions and Advances in Hydrogen Energy Research". University of Central Florida. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  9. ^ Diab, Jad; Fulcheri, Laurent; Hessel, Volker; Rohani, Vandad; Frenklach, Michael (19 July 2022). "Why turquoise hydrogen will be a game changer for the energy transition". International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 47 (61): 25831–25848. Bibcode:2022IJHE...4725831D. doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.05.299.
  10. ^ "FSEC Scientist Earns Honorary Hydrogen Title". University of Central Florida. 15 June 2010. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  11. ^ Adams, David (September 10, 2006). "Florida Energy Pioneers". Tampa Bay Times. p. 54.
  12. ^ "Innovative Hydrogen Leak Detection Tape Earns Prestigious Awards". NASA. 20 October 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  13. ^ "Startup M2X Energy Partners with UCF's FSEC, Aims to Convert Greenhouse Gases into Low-carbon Methanol". The Energy Chronicle. 23 January 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  14. ^ Muradov, Nazim Z. (2014). Liberating Energy from Carbon: Introduction to Decarbonization. Springer. ISBN 9781493905454.
  15. ^ Muradov, Nazim Z.; Veziroǧlu, T. Nejat (2012). Carbon-Neutral Fuels and Energy Carriers. CRC Press. ISBN 9781439818589.
  16. ^ Muradov, N. (2015). "Low-carbon production of hydrogen from fossil fuels". In Subramani, Velu; Basile, Angelo; Veziroğlu, T. Nejat (eds.). Compendium of Hydrogen Energy: Hydrogen Production and Purification. Woodhead Publishing. pp. 489–522. doi:10.1016/B978-1-78242-361-4.00017-0. ISBN 978-1-78242-361-4.
  17. ^ Muradov, Nazim (2012). "Energy Resources—Hydrogen Fuel". In Vasey, Daniel E.; Fredericks, Sarah E.; Lei, Shrn; Thompson, Shirley (eds.). Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability 4/10: Natural Resources and Sustainability. Berkshire. pp. 226–230. doi:10.2307/jj.9561405.59.
  18. ^ "Google Patents". Google Patents. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  19. ^ Daniel, Danielle R.; Shields, Sherri (September 2012). "Nazim Muradov receives award for excellence in research". International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 37 (17): 12782. Bibcode:2012IJHE...3712782D. doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2012.05.085.
  20. ^ "The 7 most prolific inventors at UCF last year". Orlando Business Journal. May 2, 2025.
  21. ^ "R&D 100 Archive of Winners". R&D World. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  22. ^ Veziroglu, T. Nejat (18 May 2017). "Celebrating the 70th anniversary of Dr. Nazim Muradov". International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 42 (20): 14045–14046. Bibcode:2017IJHE...4214045V. doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.04.208.
  23. ^ "IAHE Awards". International Association for Hydrogen Energy. 28 September 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  24. ^ "ASOIU's two world-famous graduates have been granted the title of Honorary Professor of the university". Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  25. ^ "UCF Professor Receives National Medal from His Home Country, the Republic of Azerbaijan". University of Central Flordia. 28 July 2022. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
  26. ^ "Azerbaijani academic clinches coveted position among top global scholars". Aze Media. 7 May 2025. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
  27. ^ "ScholarGPS–Nazim Muradov". ScholarGPS. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
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