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Introduction to the Ceramic Tile Research center

The ceramic industry encompasses a wide range of related industries, including tile, glass, glaze, refractory, sanitary ware, tableware, and various advanced ceramics used in mother industries (military, aerospace, automotive, steel, cement, oil, gas, and petrochemicals, etc.). In Yazd province, which is the hub of the ceramic industry in Iran, in addition to tile factories, glass, glaze, refractory, and porcelain industries are also active. Many of the products of these industries are exported to other countries. The Center for Ceramic Tile Research at Yazd University was established with the aim of cooperating with the research and development units of the mentioned industries to meet their research needs and to improve the position of the ceramic industry in the country at national and international levels.

Some of the goals of establishing the Ceramic Tile Research center at Yazd University are:

Expanding applied and developmental research to improve the ceramic tile industry

Providing engineering, consulting, and research services to the ceramic tile industry

Working on environmental issues and the social, cultural, and economic impacts of the ceramic industry

Localization of the technology for manufacturing advanced ceramic parts for production inside the country

Development of high-tech industries in the ceramic industry

Managing technology transfer and development in development projects using the capacity of knowledge-based companies

Using the scientific, industrial, and technological capacities of the province to form a knowledge-based economy in the field of ceramics

Coordinating and creating a platform for national and international cooperation for the production, development, transfer, and upgrading of technology

Creating a platform for attracting domestic and foreign investment to strengthen the innovation and technology system of the province

Organizing the career guidance system and empowering graduates in selected fields

Providing technological and research consulting services and guiding the applied projects of knowledge-based companies based on research needs in the field of ceramics

The center has the following capabilities:

Access to specialized laboratories and equipment

A team of experienced researchers and experts

Extensive experience in conducting research projects in the field of ceramics

A wide network of cooperation with domestic and foreign universities and industries

The center's activities are focused on the following areas:

Applied research and development in the field of ceramic tile production

Providing technical and engineering services to the ceramic tile industry

Conducting research on environmental issues and the social, cultural, and economic impacts of the ceramic industry

Localization of the technology for manufacturing advanced ceramic parts

Developing high-tech industries in the ceramic industry

Technology transfer and development

Human resource development and empowerment

International cooperation

 The Director of the research center: 

The leadership of Ceramic Tile Research Center is entrusted to Mohsen Nouri Khezrabad, who holds the position of Head.  For comprehensive information about his background and contributions,  interested parties are encouraged to explore his dedicated profile  available on the official website of Yazd University: https://yazd.ac.ir/en/people/nouri