Dr. Masoomeh Ghasemi

 

Dr. Masoomeh Ghasemi is a Mechanical Science Researcher for the Center for Energy and Environmental Solutions (CEES) at South Carolina State University. She is leading research initiatives that contribute to a sustainable and resilient energy future.

Education

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering – Inha University, South Korea
  Focus: Hydrogen storage using metal hydride beds (depleted uranium)

• M.S., Chemical Engineering – University of South Carolina

Research Focus

Dr. Ghasemi’s research centers on advanced energy storage and conversion systems, with a particular emphasis on:

• Hydrogen storage using metal hydrides for high-density, efficient energy solutions

• Fuel cell technologies and sustainable power generation

• Hydrogen production through seawater electrolysis

• Multi-energy hub systems and energy integration strategies

Her doctoral work involved analyzing the thermodynamic and kinetic behavior of hydrogen absorption and desorption in metal hydrides to optimize performance in renewable energy systems.

Technical Expertise

• Simulation & Modeling: ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, Design Expert

• Engineering Design: CAD software

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for energy system optimization

Professional Experience

Dr. Ghasemi has experience in both academic and industrial R&D environments. She has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications in electrochemical energy systems and is actively engaged in advancing research related to:

• Renewable energy integration

• Hydrogen infrastructure development

• Energy storage innovations