Biography
Dr. Sara Tahery is a Research Fellow and Lecturer with 9 years of experience in leading, engineering, and consulting on academic and industrial carbon-based projects. Her expertise lies in developing sustainable organo-mineral carbon-based materials produced from waste biomass under various heat treatment conditions for environmental applications, such as soil amendment, greenhouse gas reduction, animal feed supplements, and water and air...view more
Dr. Sara Tahery is a Research Fellow and Lecturer with 9 years of experience in leading, engineering, and consulting on academic and industrial carbon-based projects. Her expertise lies in developing sustainable organo-mineral carbon-based materials produced from waste biomass under various heat treatment conditions for environmental applications, such as soil amendment, greenhouse gas reduction, animal feed supplements, and water and air filtration. Sara is proficient in characterizing the microstructural, physical, and electrochemical properties of a wide range of carbon-based byproducts using advanced analytical techniques. She has substantial experience teaching courses in Thermodynamics, Phase Equilibria, recycling, and sustainability. Sara holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from UNSW, with a specialization in organo-mineral carbon-based materials for multiple applications.
My Grants
Sara Tahery has secured considerable funding for further research in the field, including a $1.395M grant for the "Engineering Novel Carbon Amendments" project under The Soil Science Challenge in 2023 as the Chief Investigator (CI), a $25K grant from the Faculty of Science for the "Industry Network Seed Fund" project, and small industry grants totaling $46K.
My Qualifications
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PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of New South Wales, with a specialization in developing organo-mineral carbon-based materials for soil applications.
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Undergraduate degree in Materials Engineering with a specialization in ceramics.
My Awards
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Researcher of the Year: Recognized by the Australia New Zealand Biochar Industry Group (ANZBIG) for outstanding research and publications in the field.
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Received a scholarship from the University of New South Wales in 2013.
My Research Activities
Sara Tahery has co-led several projects between UNSW and various academic institutions, government agencies, and private sectors, driving innovation and collaboration. She has published over 35 papers in the field of carbon-based materials, in particular biochar, and contributed to two book chapters. Sara has guided multiple PhD candidates through their research projects, ensuring comprehensive support and guidance throughout their projects. Her commitment to advancing the field extends to her roles on editorial boards and as a frequent reviewer for leading journals in her discipline. Her contributions underscore her dedication to pioneering sustainable materials and environmental solutions.
My Research Supervision
Areas of supervision
Sara Tahery has guided numerous PhD candidates, coursework master’s and undergraduate students through their academic projects, ensuring their successful completions and development. Her dedication to teaching and mentoring fosters an environment of academic excellence and innovation.
Currently supervising
She is currently supervising two PhD candidates and an undergraduate student.
My Teaching
Sara Tahery is a lecturer and coordinator of the Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria course, emphasizing comprehension, productivity, and student engagement. Additionally, she conducts tutorials for Engineering Materials and Chemistry, enhancing students' foundational knowledge. Her teaching repertoire includes guest lectures for various courses, such as Recycling of Materials, where she shares her expertise in developing sustainable carbon-rich products from recycled waste under diverse processing conditions for multiple applications.