Amin Talebian Kiakalaieh
School of Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
I obtained my PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Adelaide in 2025, working under Prof. Shi-Zhang Qiao and Dr. Jingrun Ran, and I am currently a Postdoctoral Researcher (0.5 FTE) at the University of Adelaide. My research focuses on developing advanced single-atom photocatalysts and 2D materials for renewable energy production and plastic upcycling, with a strong emphasis on engineering charge carrier pathways to enhance photocatalytic efficiency.
I have authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications, 2 books, 1 book chapter, 1 patent, and a magazine publication, with my work presented at international conferences. My research has attracted more than 2,800 citations (h-index: 24), and I have completed more than 200 reviews for various prestigious international journals. I was the recipient of the Global Peer Review Award (Publons, 2019; Top 1% of reviewers cross-field) and have received multiple certificates for highly cited and widely downloaded papers (Elsevier, Applied Energy).
I have served on the HDR Committee at the School of Chemical Engineering, University of Adelaide (Administration 2022–2023; Vice President 2024). My contributions have been supported by the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (2021–2025).
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Journals
Year Citation 2025 Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Li, H., Guo, M., Hashem, E. M., Xia, B., Ran, J., & Qiao, S. Z. (2025). Photocatalytic Reforming Raw Plastic in Seawater by Atomically-Engineered GeS/ZnIn₂S₄. Advanced Energy Materials, 15(19), 2404963 -1-2404963 -14.
Scopus11 WoS122025 Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Liang, T., Guo, M., She, P., & Ran, J. (2025). Recent achievement of hydrogen-bonded organic framework-based single-atom catalysts and covalent organic framework-based dual-atom catalysts in photocatalytic applications. Materials Science and Engineering R: Reports, 165, 100993-1-100993-15.
Scopus1 WoS12025 Hashem, E. M., Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Guo, M., Xia, B., Kwong, P., Ji, W., . . . Ran, J. (2025). In situ characterization revealing the accelerated hot carrier kinetics for high-performance photocatalysis. Chemical Engineering Journal, 515, 163635-1-163635-12.
Scopus1 WoS12025 Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Hashem, E. M., Guo, M., Ran, J., & Qiao, S. Z. (2025). Single Atom Extracting Photoexcited Holes for Key Photocatalytic Reactions. Advanced Energy Materials, e2501945-1-e2501945-26.
Scopus2 WoS22024 Ran, J., Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Zhang, S., Hashem, E. M., Guo, M., & Qiao, S. Z. (2024). Recent advancement on photocatalytic plastic upcycling. Chemical Science, 15(5), 1611-1637.
Scopus34 WoS33 Europe PMC112024 Ran, J., Talebian‐Kiakalaieh, A., & Qiao, S. (2024). Atomically‐Scattered Active Centers Accelerating Photocatalytic Evolution of Ammonia. Advanced Energy Materials, 14(28), 2400650 -1-2400650 -18.
Scopus17 WoS192024 Guo, M., Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Hashem, E. M., Xia, B., Ran, J., & Qiao, S. Z. (2024). Magnetic Mn-Incorporated Cs₃Cu₂Br₅ Nanocrystals for Spin-Polarized Enhanced Photocatalytic Biomass Conversion Coupled with H₂O₂ Evolution. Advanced Functional Materials, 34(45), 2406356-1-2406356-10.
Scopus27 WoS262024 Liu, G., Chen, R., Xia, B., Wu, Z., Liu, S., Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., & Ran, J. (2024). Synthesis of H₂O₂ and high-value chemicals by covalent organic framework-based photocatalysts. Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 61, 97-110.
Scopus35 WoS342024 Zhao, Z., Law, C. S., Zhao, Y., Baron Jaimez, J. A., Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Li, H., . . . Santos, A. (2024). Elucidating Synergies of Single-Atom Catalysts in a Model Thin Film Photoelectrocatalyst to Maximize Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. Advanced Science, 11(41), 2407598-1-2407598-5.
Scopus1 Europe PMC12024 Chen, R., Liu, G., Xia, B., Liu, T., Xia, Y., Liu, S., . . . Ran, J. (2024). Unveiling the potential of MOF-based single-atom photocatalysts for the production of clean fuel and valuable chemical. Chemical Communications, 60(79), 10989-10999.
Scopus10 WoS92024 Hashem, E. M., Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Guo, M., Chen, T., Ridwan, J., Kwong, P., & Ran, J. (2024). Atomic Active Centers Anchored Photocatalysts for CO₂ Reduction to Renewable Ethylene/Ethane. Small Structures, 6(4), 2400384-1-2400384-21.
WoS12023 Ran, J., Chen, L., Wang, D., Talebian Kiakalaieh, A., Jiao, Y., Adel Hamza, M., . . . Qiao, S. (2023). Atomic-Level Regulated Two-Dimensional ReSe₂ : A Universal Platform Boosting Photocatalysis. Advanced Materials, 35(19), 2210164-1-2210164-13.
Scopus81 WoS77 Europe PMC212023 Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Guo, M., Hashem, E. M., Xia, B., Jiang, Y., Chuah, C., . . . Qiao, S. Z. (2023). In Situ Characterizations Revealing Ruthenium-Atom-Induced Raise of Photocatalytic Performance. Advanced Energy Materials, 13(37), 2301594-1-2301594-12.
Scopus38 WoS372023 Guo, M., Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Xia, B., Hu, Y., Chen, H., Ran, J., & Qiao, S. Z. (2023). Cu₇S₄/MxSy (M=Cd, Ni, and Mn) Janus Atomic Junctions for Plasmonic Energy Upconversion Boosted Multi-Functional Photocatalysis. Advanced Functional Materials, 33(46), 1-10.
Scopus17 WoS162023 Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Hashem, E. M., Guo, M., Xia, B., Ran, J., & Qiao, S. Z. (2023). Atomic-Scale Defected HfS₂ Nanosheets: A Novel Platform Enhancing Photocatalysis. Advanced Materials Technologies, 8(24), 2301213-1-2301213-10.
Scopus8 WoS82021 Ameri, A., Taghizadeh, T., Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Forootanfar, H., Mojtabavi, S., Jahandar, H., . . . Faramarzi, M. A. (2021). Bio-removal of phenol by the immobilized laccase on the fabricated parent and hierarchical NaY and ZSM-5 zeolites. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 120, 300-312.
WoS352021 She, Q. M., Huang, W. J., Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Yang, H., & Zhou, C. H. (2021). Layered double hydroxide uniformly coated on mesoporous silica with tunable morphorlogies for catalytic transesterification of glycerol with dimethyl carbonate. Applied Clay Science, 210, 106135.
WoS132021 Taghizadeh, T., Ameri, A., Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Mojtabavi, S., Ameri, A., Forootanfar, H., . . . Faramarzi, M. A. (2021). Lipase@zeolitic imidazolate framework ZIF-90: A highly stable and recyclable biocatalyst for the synthesis of fruity banana flavour. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 166, 1301-1311.
WoS55 Europe PMC212020 Taghizadeh, T., Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Jahandar, H., Amin, M., Tarighi, S., & Faramarzi, M. A. (2020). Biodegradation of bisphenol A by the immobilized laccase on some synthesized and modified forms of zeolite Y. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 386, 121950.
WoS90 Europe PMC322020 Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., & Tarighi, S. (2020). Synthesis of hierarchical Y and ZSM-5 zeolites using post-treatment approach to maximize catalytic cracking performance. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 88, 167-177.
WoS402019 Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., & Tarighi, S. (2019). Hierarchical faujasite zeolite-supported heteropoly acid catalyst for acetalization of crude-glycerol to fuel additives. JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY, 79, 452-464.
WoS442018 Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Amin, N. A. S., Najaafi, N., & Tarighi, S. (2018). A Review on the Catalytic Acetalization of Bio-renewable Glycerol to Fuel Additives. FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY, 6, 25 pages.
WoS74 Europe PMC192018 Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Amin, N. A. S., Rajaei, K., & Tarighi, S. (2018). Oxidation of bio-renewable glycerol to value-added chemicals through catalytic and electro-chemical processes. APPLIED ENERGY, 230, 1347-1379.
WoS682018 Amin, N. A. S., & Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A. (2018). Reduction of CO<sub>2</sub> emission by INCAM model in Malaysia biomass power plants during the year 2016. WASTE MANAGEMENT, 73, 256-264.
WoS5 Europe PMC22017 GAS PHASE GLYCEROL DEHYDRATION TO ACROLEIN USING SUPPORTED SILICOTUNGSTIC ACID CATALYST (2017). Malaysian Journal of Analytical Science, 21(4).
2017 Zamzuri, N. H., Mat, R., Amin, N. A. S., & Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A. (2017). Hydrogen production from catalytic steam reforming of glycerol over various supported nickel catalysts. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY, 42(14), 9087-9098.
WoS672017 Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., & Amin, N. A. S. (2017). Thermo-kinetic and diffusion studies of glycerol dehydration to acrolein using HSiW-γ-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> supported ZrO<sub>2</sub> solid acid catalyst. RENEWABLE ENERGY, 114, 794-804.
WoS182017 Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., & Amin, N. A. S. (2017). Coke-tolerant SiW<sub>20</sub>-Al/Zr<sub>10</sub> catalyst for glycerol dehydration to acrolein. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS, 38(10), 1697-1710.
WoS262016 Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Amin, N. A. S., & Zakaria, Z. Y. (2016). Gas phase selective conversion of glycerol to acrolein over supported silicotungstic acid catalyst. JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY, 34, 300-312.
WoS322016 Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., & Amin, N. A. S. (2016). Theoretical and experimental evaluation of mass transfer limitation in gas phase dehydration of glycerol to acrolein over supported HSiW catalyst. JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS, 59, 11-17.
WoS112015 Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., & Amin, N. A. S. (2015). Kinetic Modeling, Thermodynamic, and Mass-Transfer Studies of Gas-Phase Glycerol Dehydration to Acrolein over Supported Silicotungstic Acid Catalyst. INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH, 54(33), 8113-8121.
WoS192015 Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., & Amin, N. A. S. (2015). Supported silicotungstic acid on zirconia catalyst for gas phase dehydration of glycerol to acrolein. CATALYSIS TODAY, 256, 315-324.
WoS222015 Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., & Amin, N. A. S. (2015). Single and Two-Step Homogeneous Catalyzed Transesterification of Waste Cooking Oil: Optimization by Response Surface Methodology. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREEN ENERGY, 12(9), 888-899.
WoS72014 Zarei, A., Amin, N. A. S., Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., & Zain, N. A. M. (2014). Immobilized lipase-catalyzed transesterification of <i>Jatropha curcas</i> oil: Optimization and modeling. JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS, 45(2), 444-451.
WoS502014 Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Amin, N. A. S., & Hezaveh, H. (2014). Glycerol for renewable acrolein production by catalytic dehydration. RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS, 40, 28-59.
WoS1402013 Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Amin, N. A. S., & Mazaheri, H. (2013). A review on novel processes of biodiesel production from waste cooking oil. APPLIED ENERGY, 104, 683-710.
WoS5582013 Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Amin, N. A. S., Zarei, A., & Noshadi, I. (2013). Transesterification of waste cooking oil by heteropoly acid (HPA) catalyst: Optimization and kinetic model. APPLIED ENERGY, 102, 283-292.
WoS1532013 Jaliliannosrati, H., Amin, N. A. S., Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., & Noshadi, I. (2013). Microwave assisted biodiesel production from <i>Jatropha curcas</i> L. seed by two-step in situ process: Optimization using response surface methodology. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY, 136, 565-573.
WoS104 Europe PMC14- Ji, W., Zhang, J., Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Guo, M., Hashem, E. M., Chen, T., . . . Ran, J. (2025). Advances and Outlook of In Situ Characterization Techniques for Photocatalytic Reforming of Plastic Wastes. ENERGY & FUELS, 18 pages.
Since 2022, I have contributed to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at the University of Adelaide as a Tutor and Lecturer across multiple courses:
- Programming (Matlab/Excel) – ENG 1003: Tutor (2022-S2 to 2025-S1)
- Materials I – 1009/1009UAC: Lecturer/Tutor (2023-S2 & 2025-S2)
- Materials Science & Engineering – 3029/7055: Tutor (2024-S1 & 2025-S1)
- Food Engineering – 2073/7073: Tutor (2025-S2)
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