Assist. Prof. Dr. Rahim Zahedi | Energy Systems | Editorial Board Member

Rahim Zahedi is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Energy Governance at the University of Tehran, recognized for his extensive contributions to energy systems engineering and sustainability research. With a strong academic foundation in mechanical engineering and energy systems, he has built a prolific research portfolio centered on energy modeling, thermodynamics, energy–environment nexus, building energy systems, LCA, and BEM. His scholarly output includes 109 scientific documents, accumulating 2,400 citations across 1,717 citing sources, and an h-index of 26, reflecting his significant influence in the field. Zahedi has authored highly cited work, including an article recognized as the most cited in the journal Energy Science & Engineering over a multi-year period. His research excellence has earned him prestigious national and international awards such as the JTACC-V4 Young Scientist Award in thermal sciences, the National Renewable Energy Award, recognition as the country’s top young energy researcher, and the Alborz Prize, regarded as the Iranian equivalent of the Nobel Prize.Zahedi’s multidisciplinary expertise spans thermal storage, ORC systems, energy optimization, exergy–economic analysis, and sustainable hybrid system modeling, positioning him as a leading voice in advancing sustainable energy technologies and environmental solutions.