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  1. Shekoohiyan, S., Dariyan, F.S., Mahdavianpour, M., Pourakbar, M., Aghayani, E. Comparison of response surface method and artificial neural networks in predicting formaldehyde and methanol removal using moving bed sequential batch reactor (MBSBR) and Fixed bed sequential batch reactor (FBSBR): Process optimization and kinetic study. Separation and Purification Technology, 363, 132097. (2025). (IF = 9.0, Q1)
  2. Khodarahmi, Z., Heidari, M., Shekoohiyan, S., Moussavi, G. Settleable microplastics in residential buildings in a Middle Eastern area during warm and cool seasons; quantification, characterization, and human exposure assessment. Environmental Research, 273, 121251. (2025). (IF = 7.7, Q1)
  3. Mojab, S., Moussavi, G., Shekoohiyan, S. The investigation of biological degradation of sodium dodecyl sulfate and its associated COD in wastewater using anoxic baffled reactor. Iranian Journal of Health and Environment. 18, 1-24. (2025). (Scopus, Q4)
  4. Shekoohiyan, S.*, Sajadi, A., Moussavi, G., Heidari, M. Hydrothermal carbonization of plastic wastes and effect of influential parameters on performance and challenges: a review. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Accepted, (2025). (IF = 3, Q1)
  5. Mosaferi, M., Shekoohiyan, S., Behnami, A., Aghayani, E., Benis, K.Z., Allaeaiea, H. A comprehensive review of cyclic activated sludge processes in wastewater treatment: Current perspectives and future challenges. Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment, (2025), 9, 100191. (Scopus, Q2)
  6. Moussavi, G., Bakhtiarynasab, M., Shekoohiyan, S., Mohammadi, S., Giannakis, S., Li, M., High potential of the vacuum UV-activated peracetic acid (VUV/PAA) process in eliminating recalcitrant contaminants and waterborne pathogens: Assessing the efficacy of annular and helical reactor configurations. Journal of Water Process Engineering, (2024), 60, 105143 (IF = 6.3, Q1)
  7. Mohammad Alizadeh, P., Ahmadi, O., Shekoohiyan, S., SheikhMozafari, M.J., Comprehensive analysis of acoustic properties of cellulose nano fibers absorbers: experimental and FEM-based mathematical modeling evaluation. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, (2024), (IF = 3, Q1)
  8. Shekoohiyan, S.*, Mehrabi, F., Health risk assessment of heavy metals in precipitated dust in goldsmith workshops and simulation using Monte Carlo method. Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, (2024), 100973.
  9. Parsaee, F., Shekoohiyan, S.*, Moussavi, G., Life cycle assessment of Tehran’s COVID-19 facemasks and prediction of environmental impacts using machine learning. Environment, Development and Sustainability, (2023), (IF = 4.7, Q1)
  10. Tarviji, H., Shekoohiyan, S., Moussavi, G., Heidari, M., Comparison of contamination levels and health risks of toxic metals in raw and home-cooked rice; A field study on some rural households of Northern Iran. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, (2023), 122, 105461 (IF = 4.3, Q1)
  11. Ghorbaninejad Fard Shirazi, MM., Shekoohiyan, S.*, Moussavi, G., Heidari, M., Microplastics and mesoplastics as emerging contaminants in Tehran landfill soils: The distribution and induced-ecological risk. Environmental Pollution, (2023), 324, 121368 (IF = 9.998, Q1)
  12. Shekoohiyan, S.*, Hadadian, M., Heidari, M., Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, H., cycle assessment of Tehran Municipal solid waste during the COVID-19 pandemic and environmental impacts prediction using machine learning. Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, (2023), 100331.
  13. Fanaei, F., Moussavi, G., Shekoohiyan, S., Enhanced bioremediation of oil-contaminated soil in a slurry bioreactor by H2O2-stimulation of oil-degrading/biosurfactant-generating bacteria: performance optimization and bacterial metagenomics. Biodegradation, (2023), 1-19 (IF = 3.731, Q1)
  14. Shekoohiyan, S.*, Akbarzadeh, A., The abundance of microplastic pollution along the Jajroud river of Tehran: Estimating the water quality index and the ecological risk. Ecological indicators, (2022), 145, 109629. (IF = 6.263, Q1)
  15. Ahmadiasl, R., Moussavi. G., Shekoohiyan, S., Razavian, F., 1Synthesis of Cu-Doped TiO2 Nanocatalyst for the Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation and Mineralization of Gabapentin under UVA/LED Irradiation: Characterization and Photocatalytic Activity. Catalyst. 2022, 12, 1310. (IF = 4.501, Q1)
  16. Mohammadi, S., Moussavi, G., Kiyanmehr, K., Shekoohiyan, S., Heidari, M., Giannakis, S., Degradation of the antiviral remdesivir by a novel, continuous-flow, helical-baffle incorporating VUV/UVC photoreactor: Performance assessment and enhancement by inorganic peroxides, Separation and Purification Technology. 2022, 298, 121665. (IF= 9.136, Q1).
  17. Molaee, S., Moussavi, S., Talebbeydokht, N., Shekoohiyan, S.*, Biodegradation of the petroleum hydrocarbons using an anoxic packed-bed biofilm reactor with in-situ biosurfactant-producing bacteria. Journal of Hazardous Materials, (2022): 421, 129699. (IF = 14.224, Q1)
  18. Shekoohiyan, S.*, Parsaee, F., Ghyour, S., Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice about biomedical waste management among healthcare staff of Fasa educational hospitals in COVID-19 pandemic. Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 6, 2022, 100207.
  19. Mohammadi, S., Moussavi, G., Shekoohiyan, S., Marin, M.L., Bosca, F., Giannakis, S., A continuous-flow catalytic process with natural hematite-alginate beads for effective water decontamination and disinfection: Peroxymonosulfate activation leading to dominant sulfate radical and minor non-radical pathways. Chemical Engineering Journal. 411, 2021, 127738. (IF = 16.744, Q1).
  20. Karimian, S., Shekoohiyan, S.*, Moussavi, G., Health and ecological risk assessment and simulation of heavy metal-contaminated soil of Tehran landfill. RSC Advances, 2021. (IF = 4.036, Q1).
  21. Shekoohiyan, S.*, Mahdavianpour, M., Aghayani, E., Risk assessment and modeling of heavy metals in universal and local types of tobaccos. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry. (IF = 1.431, Q2).
  22. Fanaei, F., Moussavi, G., Shekoohiyan, S. Enhanced treatment of the oil-contaminated soil using biosurfactant-assisted washing operation combined with H2O2-stimulated biotreatment of the effluent. Journal of Environmental Management, (2020): 271, 110941. (IF = 5.647, Q1).
  23. Karimian, S., Moussavi, G., Fanaei, F., Mohammadi, S., Shekoohiyan, S., Giannakis, S. Shedding light on the catalytic synergies between Fe (II) and PMS in vacuum UV (VUV/Fe/PMS) photoreactors for accelerated elimination of pharmaceuticals: The case of metformin. Chemical Engineering Journal, (2020): 400, 125896. (IF = 10.652, Q1).
  24. Shekoohiyan, S.*, Rahmania, A., Chamack, M., Moussavi, G., Rahmanian, O., Alipour, V., Giannakis, S. A novel CuO/Fe2O3/ZnO composite for visible-light assisted photocatalytic oxidation of Bisphenol A: Kinetics, degradation pathways, and toxicity elimination. Separation and Purification Technology, (2020): 242. (IF = 5.107, Q1).
  25. Shekoohiyan. S., Rtimi, S., Moussavi, G., Giannakis, S., Pulgarin, S. Enhancing solar disinfection of water in PET bottles by optimized in-situ formation of iron oxide films. From heterogeneous to homogeneous action modes with H2O2 vs. O2 – Part 2: Direct use of (natural) iron oxides. Chemical Engineering Journal, (2019): 360, pp: 1051-1062. (IF = 6.735, Q1).
  26. Shekoohiyan. S., Rtimi, S., Moussavi, G., Giannakis, S., Pulgarin, S. Enhancing solar disinfection of water in PET bottles by optimized in-situ formation of iron oxide films. From heterogeneous to homogeneous action modes with H2O2 vs. O2 – Part 1: Direct use of (natural) iron oxides. Chemical Engineering Journal, (2019): 358, pp: 211-224. (IF = 6.735, Q1).
  27. Moussavi, G., Pourakbar, M., Shekoohiyan, S., The photochemical decomposition and detoxification of bisphenol A in the VUV/H2O2 process: Degradation, mineralization, and cytotoxicity assessment, Chemical Engineering Journal, 331 (2018) 755-764. (IF = 6.735, Q1).
  28. Moussavi, G., Shekoohiyan, S., Naddafi, K. The accelerated enzymatic biodegradation and COD removal of petroleum hydrocarbons in the SCR using active bacterial biomass capable of in-situ generating peroxidase and biosurfactants, Chemical Engineering Journal, 308 (2017) 1081-1089. (IF = 6.735, Q1)
  29. Moussavi, G., Momeninejad, H., Shekoohiyan, S., Baratpour, P. Oxidation of acetaminophen in the contaminated water using UVC/S2O82− process in a cylindrical photoreactor: Efficiency and kinetics of degradation and mineralization, Separation and Purification Technology, 181 (2017) 132-138. (IF = 3.927, Q1)
  30. Shekoohiyan, S., Moussavi, G., Naddafi, K. The peroxidase-mediated biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons in a H2O2-induced SBR using in-situ production of peroxidase: Biodegradation experiments and bacterial identification, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 313 (2016) 170–178. (IF = 6.434, Q1)
  31. Moussavi, G., Shekoohiyan, S. Simultaneous nitrate reduction and acetaminophen oxidation using the continuous-flow chemical-less VUV process as an integrated advanced oxidation and reduction process, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 318 (2016), 329-338. (IF = 6.434, Q1)
  32. Moussavi, G., Shekoohiyan, S., Naddafi, K. Anoxic biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons in saline media using denitrifier biogranules, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 129 (2016) 51–56. (IF = 3.974, Q1)
  33. Pourakbar, M., Moussavi, G., Shekoohiyan, S. Homogenous VUV advanced oxidation process for enhanced degradation and mineralization of antibiotics in contaminated water, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 125 (2016) 72–77. (IF = 3.974, Q1)
  34. Moussavi, G., Pourakbar, M., Aghayani, E., Mahdavianpour, M., Shekoohiyan, S. Comparing the efficacy of VUV and UVC/S2O82− advanced oxidation processes for degradation and mineralization of cyanide in wastewater, Chemical Engineering Journal 294 (2016) 273-280. (IF = 6.735, Q1)
  35. Moussavi, G., Shekoohiyan, S., Mojab, S. Adsorption capacity of NH4Cl-induced activated carbon for removing sodium dodecyl sulfate from water, Desalination and Water Treatment 57 (2016) 11283-11290. (IF = 1.631, Q3)
  36. Moussavi, G., Jiani, F., Shekoohiyan, S. Advanced reduction of Cr (VI) in real chrome-plating wastewater using a VUV photoreactor: Batch and continuous-flow experiments, Separation and Purification Technology 151 (2015) 218–224. (IF = 3.927, Q1)
  37. Mohagheghian, A., Mahvi, A.H., Shekoohiyan, S., Koolivand, A. determination of copper, nickel and chromium contents in cultivated tea in north of Iran, Environmental Engineering and Management Journal 14 (2015) 2409-2413. (IF = 1.0651, Q3)
  38. Ghoochani, M., Shekoohiyan, S., Yunesian, M., Nazmara, S., Mahvi, A.H. Determination of aluminum and zinc in infusion tea cultivated in north of Iran, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering, 13 (2015) 1-6. (IF = 2.337, Q1)
  39. Shekoohiyan, S., Ghoochani, M., Mohagheghian, A., Mahvi, A.H., Yunesian, M., Nazmara, SH. Determination of lead, cadmium and arsenic in infusion tea cultivated in north of Iran. Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering, 9 (2012) 1-6. (IF = 2.337, Q1)
  40. Shekoohiyan, S., Moussavi, G., Mojab, S. Adsorption of the reactive azo dyes onto NH4Cl-induced activated carbon, Environmental Health Engineering and Management Journal, 3 (2016) 1-7.
  41. Alipour, V, Rezaie, L., Shekoohiyan, S., Dindarloo, K., Goodarzi, B. Trihalomethanes formation Potential in drinking water from Minab Steghlal dam to Water Distribution Network in Bandar Abbas. Hormozgan Medical Journal. 2014: 18(3).
  42. Ghoochani, M., Shekoohiyan, S., Mahvi, A.H., Haibati, B., Norouzi, M. Determination of Detergent in Tehran Ground and Surface Water. American-Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci. 2011, 10 (3): pp, 464-469.
  43. Shekoohiyan, S., Dindarloo, K., Shirpour K., Omidi, N., Mshhadizadeh, N. The Study of Current Status of Hazardous Wastes Management in Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Medicine and Public Health Journal 1 (2014) 20-24.
  44. Shekoohiyan, S., Dindarloo, K., Tajvar, A., Shekoohiyan, N. Safety Assessment of Hospitals Affiliated with Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Iran, Medicine and Public Health journal 1 (2014) 1-4.
  45. Shekoohiyan, S., Mahvi, M.H., Alimohammadi, M., Mesdaghinia, A.R., Nabizadeh, R., Dabbagh, R. Performance evaluation of cyanobacteria removal from water reservoirs by biological method. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 2013.7(17), pp: 1729-1734.
  46. Fallahi, S., Nejatizadeh, A., Salimi, M., Rajai, M., Shekoohiyan, S.* Assessment of faculty members’ and students’ awareness, attitude and performance about plagiarism at Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences. Advances in Environmental Biology, 2012. 7(1), pp: 66-69.
  47. Heyat, A., Piroozan, A., Nedjatizade, A., Mohebi, S., Shekoohiyan, S.* Researchers’ Attitude about Ethics in Research at Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar-e-Abbas, Iran. Advances in Environmental Biology, 2013.7(1), pp: 56-60.