Mahmood Aliofkhazraei is a PhD researcher in the Corrosion and Surface Engineering Group at the Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran, Iran. Having obtained his academic degrees from this university, his research has focussed on different aspects of nanocoatings. He is the author of over 50 scientific publications on nanocoatings and has received numerous scientific awards, including the Khwarizmi Award. In 2010, he was selected as the best young nanotechnologist nationwide. Mahmood is also a member of the National Association of Surface Sciences, Iranian Corrosion Association and the National Elite Foundation of Iran.