Maziar Montazerian
University Park, PA,USA
Summary
Dr. Maziar Montazerian is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University. His academic background and industrial working experience as a ceramic/glass engineer have prepared him to be a researcher and instructor. His doctoral dissertation was conducted in Iran and Brazil through the support of The World Academy of Science. They examined the effects of zirconia addition on the biological and mechanical properties of gel-derived bioactive glass-ceramics in which both radiopacity and bioactivity requirements were explicitly satisfied. Then, his current interests revolve around advancing models and methodologies for designing, evaluating, and enhancing biomaterials, with a particular focus on bio-glasses and dental glass-ceramics. His research also encompasses tests, improvement, or development of nucleation and growth models for glasses. Some of his works have been recognized and published in renowned scientific journals such as Chemical Reviews, Progress in Materials Science, International Materials Review, Acta Biomaterialia, and JACerS. Beyond his scholarly contributions, Dr. Montazerian has also made contributions to the ceramic industry, leading workshops on digital printing technology and defect diagnosis and therapy. This practical experience as an engineer has provided him with a broad perspective, enabling him to effectively assist researchers in both scientific and industrial projects. Before joining the Penn State, Dr. Montazerian worked as a professor at the northeast reference laboratory for the evaluation and development of biomaterials (CERTBIO) at the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG) in Brazil. He is also the associate/guest editor of the "Journal of the American Ceramic Society", "International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology", "Materials-MDPI", "Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics", and the member of the American Ceramic Society!
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Director
Center for Glass Research, Penn State University
University Park, PA, USA
10.2025 - Current
- Cultivated strategic collaborations with industry partners and academic institutions, including Alfred University and Missouri S&T, to translate laboratory discoveries into practical applications.
- https://www.mri.psu.edu/centers/welcome-center-glass-research
Assistant Research Professor
MatSE Department, Penn State university
University Park, PA, USA
07.2023 - Current
- Faculty member in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MatSE) at The Pennsylvania State University, contributing to teaching, research, and service missions of the department.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in materials science, with emphasis on glass, ceramics, and structure–property–processing relationships.
- Lead an externally funded research program advancing fundamental and applied materials science, while mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and junior researchers.
- Provide academic and professional service through curriculum development, committee participation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and engagement with industry and research centers.
- https://www.matse.psu.edu/
Visiting Professor
UAEMa Department, UFCG University
Campina Grande, PB, Brazil
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Visiting Professor, Unidade Acadêmica de Engenharia de Materiais (UAEMa), Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG), contributing to teaching, research, and international academic collaboration.
- Delivered graduate-level lectures and seminars in materials science, with emphasis on glass and advanced ceramic materials.
- Collaborated with faculty and students on joint research projects, strengthening international research partnerships and scholarly exchange.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students and participated in academic activities supporting curriculum development and research capacity building.
- www.certbio.net
Post-doctoral Fellow
CCET Department, UFSCar University
São Carlos, SP, Brazil
02.2016 - 01.2020
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Centro de Ciências Exatas e de Tecnologia (CCET), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Brazil.
- Position funded by São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP).
- Conducted independent research on the development and characterization of tough bioactive glass-ceramics for biomedical applications.
- Designed and optimized glass and glass-ceramic compositions, integrating processing, microstructural analysis, and mechanical performance evaluation.
- Employed advanced structural, thermal, and mechanical characterization techniques to establish composition–structure–property relationships.
- http://www.vidro.ufscar.br/
R&D Engineer
Apadana Ceram Company (www.apadanaceram.com)
Tehran, Iran
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Led research and development activities on advanced tiles and glazes, from formulation and processing to performance evaluation.
- Developed and optimized tile products and manufacturing processes, supporting scale-up from laboratory to industrial production.
- Collaborated closely with production, quality control, and management teams to improve material performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
- www.apadanaceram.com
Internship
Pars Metal Company
Tehran, Iran
06.2004 - 06.2004
- Gained hands-on experience in foundry operations, including cast iron melting, casting, mold preparation, and solidification processes.
- Assisted with materials inspection, quality control, and defect analysis, metallography in cast metal components.
- Developed practical understanding of industrial safety practices, process optimization, and production workflows in a foundry environment.
Education
PhD - Materials Engineering - Ceramics
Iran University of Science & Technology
Tehran, Iran10.2015
Sandwich Postgraduate Fellowship Award -
Department of Materials Engineering, Center for Research, Technology, and Education in Vitreous Materials (CeRTEV), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar)
Brazil02.2015
MSc - Materials Engineering - Ceramics
Tarbiat Modares University
Tehran, Iran03.2008
BSc - Materials Engineering - Industrial Metallurgy
Tehran University
Tehran, Iran02.2005
Skills
- Glass
- Bioactive glasses
- Glass-ceramics
- Biomaterials
- Bioeramics
- Composites
- Dental Materials
Affiliations
Member, American Ceramic Society (May 2021–Present)
Member, ISO Working Group on Bioactive Glass Standards (Jan 2023–Present)
Member, ISO/TC 189 Working Group (Tile Industry Standards), Iran (Jan 2014–Jan 2016)
Scientific Secretary, Building Materials Division, Iranian Ceramic Society (ICerS) (Jan 2013–Jan 2016)
Member, ISO Working Group on Bioactive Glass Standards (Jan 2023–Present)
Member, ISO/TC 189 Working Group (Tile Industry Standards), Iran (Jan 2014–Jan 2016)
Scientific Secretary, Building Materials Division, Iranian Ceramic Society (ICerS) (Jan 2013–Jan 2016)
Teaching Experiences
- Instructor, MATSE 525 – Communicating Topics in Materials Science, Department of Materials Science and Engineering — Fall 2024
- Instructor, MATSE 415 – Introduction to Glass Science, Department of Materials Science and Engineering — Fall 2025
- Instructor, Bioactive Glasses, Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil — (2021–2023)
- Teacher & Industry Consultant, Ceramic Tile Industry, Iran — (2012–2015); delivered 30+ professional courses on ceramic tile manufacturing, processing, and properties, organized by the Iranian Ceramic Society
Funds & Fellowships
Leadership & Service Research Grants & Sponsored Projects Fellowships & Competitive Awards
- Managing Director, Center for Glass Research
- Principal Investigator / Senior Personnel, Fast and Dense Glass for High Energy Physics, U.S. Department of Energy
- Member, MRSEC Seed (SEE) Grant, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center
- Faculty Mentor, Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Recipient, EMS Wilson Research & Travel Support Grant — Advancing Bioactive Glass Development through Sol–Gel Processing, The Pennsylvania State University, 2024
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, funded by São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), Brazil
- Sandwich Postgraduate Fellowship Award, The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), Brazil
- Ph.D. Research Fellowship, funded by Iran National Science Foundation (INSF)
Editorial Board Memberships
- Associate Editor, Journal of the American Ceramic Society — (Dec 2022–Present)
- Section Editor-in-Chief, Materials — (Dec 2022–Present)
- Associate Editor, International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology — (Dec 2020–Dec 2025)
- Associate Guest Editor, Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics — (Mar 2021–Mar 2024)
- Guest Editor, Special Issue “Bioactive Glasses in Medicine and Dentistry”, Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) — (Jun 2021–Jun 2023)
- Guest Editor, Iranian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering — (May 2021–May 2022)
- Session Chair, Young Researcher's Glass Conference — (Jul 2020)
- Editorial Board Member, Ceramic & Building Magazine, Iran — (2010–2013)
- Technology Editor, Ceramic World Review Magazine (Persian Edition) — (2011–2013)
- Referee, 8th & 9th Iranian Ceramic Congress, Tehran, Iran — (2011–2013)
Languages
English
Professional
Portuguese
Limited
Persian
Full Professional
Certification
Sep.–Dec. 2016 — Course on Environmental and Energy Applications of Glasses, Prof. Joachim Deubener, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil.
Mar.–June 2016 — Course on Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis (Including Practical Training), Prof. Alberto Moreira Jorge Junior, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil.
Sep.–Dec. 2014 — Course on Vitreous State, Prof. Edgar Dutra Zanotto, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil.
March 2012 — Short Course on Manufacturing Defects Diagnosis and Therapy in the Tile Industry, Prof. Guido Nasseti, certified by Centro Ceramico Bologna, Consorzio Universitario, Italy.
March 2012 — Short Course on Energy Efficiency in the Ceramic Floor and Wall Tile Industry, Prof. Guido Nasseti, certified by Centro Ceramico Bologna, Consorzio Universitario, Italy.
Mar.–June 2016 — Course on Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis (Including Practical Training), Prof. Alberto Moreira Jorge Junior, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil.
Sep.–Dec. 2014 — Course on Vitreous State, Prof. Edgar Dutra Zanotto, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil.
March 2012 — Short Course on Manufacturing Defects Diagnosis and Therapy in the Tile Industry, Prof. Guido Nasseti, certified by Centro Ceramico Bologna, Consorzio Universitario, Italy.
March 2012 — Short Course on Energy Efficiency in the Ceramic Floor and Wall Tile Industry, Prof. Guido Nasseti, certified by Centro Ceramico Bologna, Consorzio Universitario, Italy.
Accomplishments
2025, Rustom and Della Roy Innovation in Materials Research Award, Penn State University
Peer Review Activity
- 200+ peer reviews for 31 international journals, 1 grant review, and 12 guest/associate editor appointments. Reviewer activity verified by Web of Science (Author ID: G-2041-2015).
Outstanding / Recognized Reviewer Awards
- Journal of Materials Science & Engineering C (51 reviews) — Outstanding Reviewer
- Journal of the American Ceramic Society (31) — Outstanding Reviewer
- Ceramics International (21) — Outstanding Reviewer
- Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids (20) — Outstanding Reviewer
- International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology (18) — Outstanding Reviewer
- Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials — Outstanding Reviewer
- Acta Biomaterialia, Materials Letters, Materials Characterization, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B, International Journal of Nanomedicine — Recognized Reviewer
Additional Journals Reviewed (selected)
Materials, Materials Chemistry and Physics, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Biomedical Glasses, Dental Materials Journal, PLOS ONE, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Frontiers in Materials, Materials Today Bio, Pharmaceutics, Biointerphases, Current Medicinal Chemistry, Ceramics, among others.
Publications
- 1
Conference Presentations
- 1
Non-peer-reviewed Publications
- 1
Comittee Member
- ·Cristian C.P. Velasquez, PhD Student
- Danqi Yin, PhD Candidate
- Adam Shearer, (Final Thesis) – 2025 Defended
- Jessica J. Sly, PhD Candidate
- Titus Reed, PhD Student (Final Thesis) – 2025 Defended
- · Bahareh Kheilnezhad, PhD Candidate
Supervised Students
· Glauber R. Cerqueira, Ph.D. student, Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil, 2021-present.
· Emanuela C. Luna, Ph.D. student, Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil, 2021-present.
· Maria E.V. Baretto, M.Sc. student, Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil, 2021-present.
· Geovanna V.S. Goncalves, B.Sc. student, Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil, 2021-present.
· Rebeca P. Medeiros, B.Sc. student, Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil, 2021-present.
· Mina Eilaghi, Ph.D. student, Federal Universityof São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil, 2017-2019.
· Andre Luchetti Cortada, undergraduate student, Federal University of São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil, 2016-2018.
· Shiva Balaghi Bakhshayesh, undergraduate student, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2011.
Timeline
Managing Director
Center for Glass Research, Penn State University
10.2025 - Current
Assistant Research Professor
MatSE Department, Penn State university
07.2023 - Current
Visiting Professor
UAEMa Department, UFCG University
04.2021 - 07.2023
Post-doctoral Fellow
CCET Department, UFSCar University
02.2016 - 01.2020
R&D Engineer
Apadana Ceram Company (www.apadanaceram.com)
01.2008 - 01.2012
Internship
Pars Metal Company
06.2004 - 06.2004
PhD - Materials Engineering - Ceramics
Iran University of Science & Technology
Sandwich Postgraduate Fellowship Award -
Department of Materials Engineering, Center for Research, Technology, and Education in Vitreous Materials (CeRTEV), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar)
MSc - Materials Engineering - Ceramics
Tarbiat Modares University
BSc - Materials Engineering - Industrial Metallurgy
Tehran University