Shima Mehregan

Ph.D. candidate in Chemistry at the University of Missouri with expertise in thin-film deposition, electrochemical sensing, and materials characterization. Designed and built a custom ALD reactor, gaining hands-on experience in system assembly, electronics, and vacuum troubleshooting. Skilled in operating ALD/MLD systems and using FTIR, Raman, XPS, ellipsometry, and QCM. Known for problem-solving, technical versatility, and contributing to publications and funded research.

Awarded a full scholarship to study at University of Missouri, Columbia (U.S.) for the PhD program, 2021-2026, Awarded a full scholarship to study at Petroleum University of Technology, Abadan (Iran) for the graduate program, 2014-2016, Ranked 4th among approximately 1000 participates in Iranian University Entrance Exam of M.Sc. Chemical Engineering, 2014, Awarded a full scholarship to study at Petroleum University of Technology, Abadan (Iran) for the undergraduate program, 2009-2014, Ranked with in Top 3% among more than 300,000 participates in Iranian University Entrance Exam, of B.Sc.

• Mehregan, M., Meregan, S, & Young, M. J. (2025). The Impact of reaction temperature on polyPyrrole synthesis and properties for energy storage applications (In preparation)
• Mehregan, S., Gopaul, C. S., Koenig, H. D., Murphy, W. E., Veal, C. T., Anderson, D. T., & Young, M. J. (2025) Multiplex Pulsed Current Sensors for Anion Detection (In preparation)
• Mehregan, S., Mehregan, M., Gutierrez Monje, E, & Young, M. J. (2025) Oxidative Molecular Layer Deposition of Polythiourea for Nitrate Sensing(In preparation)
• Mehregan, S., Gettler, R. C., Koenig, H. D., Kaess, A. M., & Young, M. J. (2024). Nonequilibrium Anion Detection in Solid-Contact Ion-Selective Electrodes. ACS omega, 9(14), 16443-16457
• Mehregan, S., Hayati, F., Mehregan, M., Isari, A. A., Jonidi Jafari, A., Giannakis, S., & Kakavandi, B. (2022). Exploring the visible light–assisted conversion of CO2 into methane and methanol, using direct Z-scheme TiO2@ g-C3N4 nanosheets: synthesis and photocatalytic performance. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(49), 74951-74966.
• Isari, A. A., Mehregan, M., Mehregan, S., Hayati, F., Kalantary, R. R., & Kakavandi, B. (2020). Sono-photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline and pharmaceutical wastewater using WO3/CNT heterojunction nanocomposite under US and visible light irradiations: a novel hybrid system. Journal of hazardous materials, 390, 122050.
• Mehregan, S., Gopaul, C. S., Koenig, H. D., Murphy, W. E., Veal, C. T., Anderson, D. T., & Young, M. J. (2024, November). Multiplex Pulsed Current Sensors for Anion Detection. In Electrochemical Society Meeting Abstracts prime2024
• Mehregan, S., Mehregan, M., Gutierrez Monje, E, & Young, M. J. Oxidative Molecular Layer Deposition of Polythiourea for Nitrate Sensing, Missouri Center for Advance Power System (MOCAP) Summit, Columbia, MO, 2024 (Poster)
• Mehregan, S., Mehregan, M., Gutierrez Monje, E, & Young, M. J. Oxidative Molecular Layer Deposition of Polythiourea for Nitrate Sensing, avsprairie University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. 2024 (Poster)

• University of Missouri, Columbia, MO August 2021-present
• Research topic: Oxidative Molecular Layer Deposition of Polythiourea for Nitrate Sensing
• Utilized Fourier Transform-Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy for MLD grown polymer material characterization.
• Utilized spectroscopic ellipsometry and optical profilometry instruments for material characterization and analysis.
• Administered and provided technical expertise for the ALD/MLD reactors.
• Designed and fabricated a Vander Pauw cell for measuring the surface conductivity on semiconductive, 2D thin films
• Conductivity Characterization, Sheet resistance measurements.
• Real-Time Thin Film Thickness Measurement via Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM)
• XPS analysis for characterization of thin films.
• Built nitrate sensors and evaluated ion selectivity by applying electrochemical tests.
• Designed and constructed a custom-made viscous flow reactors tailored for the production of ALD/MLD thin film battery materials.
• Research topic: Multiplexed Pulsed Current Sensors For Anion Detection
• Fabricated sensors using PVA, PVC, and PAN membranes.
• Applied pulse techniques to study ion diffusion behavior.
• Research topic: Nonequilibrium Anion Detection in Solid-Contact Ion-Selective Electrodes
• Applied current-based methods to improve sensor performance.
• Synthesized low-cost MIP-based membranes for nitrate and phosphate detection.
• Evaluated ion selectivity under current-mode operation for various anions.
• Conducted electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry experiments.
• Utilized Reverse Monte Carlo (RMC) modeling and electron pair distribution function analysis using GSASII and ISAACS software to analyze atomic structures at electrodeposited and oMLD polypyrrole
• Petroleum University of Technology, Iran 2014-2016
• Research topic: Title Removal of Pharmaceutical pollutants from wastewater by using Photo Fenton
• Applied photo-Fenton process for pharmaceutical degradation.
• Studied photon-activated chemical pathways for pollutant removal.
• Investigated amoxicillin removal efficiency in wastewater using GC-MS.
• Undergraduate research, Petroleum University of Technology, Iran 2009-2014
• Research topic: A review on the applications of the Fenton process for wastewater treatment
• Wrote a 50-page thesis and delivered presentations to faculty and peers

• Agency: United States Geological Survey Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit through Award Number G21AC10446
• Title: Nonequilibrium Anion Detection in Solid-Contact Ion-Selective Electrodes PI: M. J. Young
• Agency: Engineering Research and Development Center
• Title: Oxidative Molecular Layer Deposition of Polythiourea for Nitrate Sensing PI: M. J. Young

• Graduate teaching assistant, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 2021
• Conducted general chemistry laboratory sessions at the chemistry department.
• Prepared teaching material and taught a weekly recitation.
• Aided in the supervision and administration of examinations.
• Mentored peer junior graduate students and undergraduate students, providing guidance and support in academic pursuits.
• Teaching assistant, Petroleum University of Technology, 2016-2019
• Conducted tutorial sessions, problem-solving workshops, and laboratory demonstrations for fluid mechanics and heat transfer courses.
• Conducted peer assisted support sessions and tutorial classes.
• Assisted in invigilating and supervising examinations.
• Coordinated annual research technical sessions, at the Petroleum University of Technology

Volunteered in “Mizzou Engineers week” lab exhibit demonstration, 2022-2025.