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We are a specialised research group within the School of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Leeds, focusing on the fundamentals of Particle Technology, in particular on the development of relationships between microscopic and macroscopic properties and phenomena of particulate systems.
Mojtaba Ghadiri FREng, CEng, FIChemE
Professor of Chemical Engineering
Our Research Philosophy
- The macroscopic bulk behaviour of particulate systems is governed by the microscopic interactions and motion of the individual particles in the assembly
- Our research philosophy involves characterising particle properties at single particle level to which the bulk behaviour is linked
- Numerical tools DEM and CFD are used to simulate the bulk behaviour of particulate solids subjected to external forces, such as fluid drag, gravity, electric fields
Research Areas
The group has a number of state-of-the-art facilities and skills. Our activities are supported by the group members in a collaborative way so that we can support each other in addressing research programmes that require multi-skill contributions. This helps us to keep up-to-date with each other’s activities, share the benefit of individual progress and address complex problems. Our interdisciplinary activities focus on the the research areas below.
Events
10th World Congress on Particle Technology (WCPT10)
The 10th World Congress on Particle Technology (WCPT10) will take place from May 11-15, 2026, in Osaka, Japan, as an...
Past, Present and Future of Particle Technology
Ever since the EPSRC Specially-Promoted Programme on Particle Technology, coordinated by the late Leslie J. Ford, the UK has maintained...
International Congress on Particle Technology (PARTEC 2025)
PARTEC serves as a premier international forum for research and innovation in particle technology. Held every three years in English,...
News
Ghadiri group attends FORGE 2025
With support from the Particle Technology activities at the University of Leeds, the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Particle Characterisation...
The EPSRC Triboelectrification Grant Application Gets Approved
We are delighted to share the exciting news that our EPSRC Triboelectrification grant application (EP/X023389/1) has been approved! This...
Mojtaba Ghadiri is awarded 2023 Geldart Medal
Professor Mojtaba Ghadiri is awarded the Geldart Medal of the IChemE for his outstanding contributions to Particle Technology.
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