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Prof.Muataz Ali Atieh Academic RankProfessor

Specialization:

  • Chemical Engineering, Reaction Kinetics and Reactor Design, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer.

Research Interests:

  • Nanotechnology, Nanomaterials, Nanofluids, Environmental Nanotechnology, Membrane, Water Treatment and Desalination, Renewable Energy, CVD.

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- PhD, Chemical Engineering, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia, 2005. - MSc, Chemical Engineering, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia, 2002. - BSc, Chemical Engineering Al-Fateh University, Libya, 1999.
2019-Current: Full Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, University of Sharjah. 2017-2019: Full Professor, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Qatar, 2015-2019: Senior Scientist, Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute (QEERI), Qatar Foundation, Qatar. 2015-2017: Associate Professor, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Qatar. 2012- 2014: Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering Sciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia. 2008- 2011: Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering Sciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals KFUPM, Saudi Arabia. 2006 - 2007: Head of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research Group (N&N RU), Department of Biochemical and Biotechnology Engineering, College of Engineering Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Malaysia. 2006 -2007: Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology Engineering, College of Engineering Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Malaysia. 2005: Post Doctorate, Combinatorial Technology & Catalysis Research Center (COMBICAT), University of Malaya, Malaysia 2000 - 2004: Research Assistant, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering Sciences, University Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia.
Keynote Speaker: 2nd International Conference on Materials Science and Materials Chemistry during March 20-21, 2019 at London, UK. Keynote Speaker: International Conference on Nanotechnology and Nanoscience, 28-30 September 2018 Osaka, Japan Plenary Speaker: International Conference on New and Renewable Energy Resources for Sustainable Future, 2-4 February 2017 Jaipur, India Keynote Speaker: 2nd International Conference and Expo on Separation Techniques 26-28 September, 2016 Valencia, Spain
1. D Almasri, N Saleh, A A Hussein, G McKay, S Ahzi, “Adsorption of phosphate on iron oxide doped halloysite nanotubes” Scientific Reports, Nature, 2019 9 (1), 3232 2. A Najjar, S Sabri, R Al-Gaashani, A A Hussein, V Kochkodan, “Antibiofouling Performance by Polyethersulfone Membranes Cast with Oxidized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes and Arabic Gum” Membranes, 2019, 9 (2), 32 3. Y Manawi, V Kochkodan, A Ismail, A Mohammad, A A Hussein “Performance of Acacia Gum as a Novel Additive in Thin film Composite Polyamide RO Membranes” Membranes, 2019, 9, 30 4. S Sabri, A Najjar, Y Manawi, N Eltai, A Al-Thani,, A A Hussein, V Kochkodan “Antibacterial Properties of Polysulfone Membranes Blended with Arabic Gum” Membranes, 2019 (9) 29 5. M Khraisheh, N Dawas, M Nasser, M Al-Marri, A A Hussein, S Adham “Osmotic Pressure Estimation using the Pitzer Equation for Forward Osmosis Modeling” Environmental Technology, 2019, 1-22 6. A Najjar, S Sabri, R Al-Gaashani, V Kochkodan, A A Hussein “Enhanced Fouling Resistance and Antibacterial Properties of Novel Graphene Oxide-Arabic Gum Polyethersulfone Membranes” Applied Sciences, 2019, 9 (3), 513 7. D Abdeen, M Hachach, M Koc, A A Hussein “ A Review on the Corrosion Behaviour of Nanocoatings on Metallic Substrates” Materials 2019, 12 (2), 210 8. N Sezer, A A Hussein, M Koc “A Comprehensive Review on Synthesis, Stability, Thermophysical Properties, and Characterization of Nanofluids” Powder Technology 2019, 344, 404-431 2018 9. K Loganathan, H Al-Sulaiti, S Bukhari, A Fard, Y Manawi, A A Hussein “Distribution of Salinity and Trace Elements of Surface Seawater in the Arabian Gulf Surrounding the State of Qatar” Desalination and Water Treatment Journal 2018, (Accepted) 10. S Khan, A A Hussein, M Koç “Micro-Nano Scale Surface Coating for Nucleate Boiling Heat Transfer: A Critical Review” Energies 2018, 11 (11), 3189
1. A A Hussein, B Abussaud, A Abbas “Method for Removing Benzene from Contaminated Aqueous Solutions” US Patent 10,065,870 2. A A Hussein, A Abbas, B Abussaud “Adsorption of Aromatic Hydrocarbons from Water using Metal Oxide Impregnated Carbon Nanotubes” US Patent 9,988,286 3. A A Hussein, A Manasrah, U Al-Mubaiyedh, T Laoui, R Ben-Mansour “Nanofluids Containing Carbon Nanotubes and Metal Oxide Nanoparticle Composites with Enhanced Heat Transfer and Heat Capacity Properties” US Patent 9,879,167 4. A A Hussein, T Laoui “Fabrication of Carbon Nanotube Membranes” US Patent 9,776,140 5. O Bakather, M A Atieh “Benzene Removal Using Carbon Nanotubes Impregnated with Iron” US Patent 9296625 B2 6. Z Malaibari, M A Atieh, F Rabbani “Ferrocene Catalyzed Method for Preparing Carbon Nanotubes” US Patent 9,988,275 7. Z Malaibari, A A Hussein, F Rabbani “Method for Preparing Multi-Wall Carbon Nanotubes Using Chemical Vapor Deposition with an Atomization System” US Patent 9,878,912 8. F Rabbani, Z Malaibari, M A Atieh “Reactor and Method for Synthesizing Metal Oxide Impregnated Carbon Nanotubes” US Patent 9,670,103 9. M Khaled, M Nazal, M A Atieh “Method for Removing Sulfur Compounds from Fuel Using an Adsorbent” US Patent 9,663,723 10. M Khaled, M Nazal, A A Hussein “Method for Desulfurizing Diesel Fuel” US Patent 9,862,895 11. R Karnik, B Suman, M Boutilier, N Hadjiconstantinou, T Jain, A A Hussein “Mitigating leaks in membranes” US Patent 9,901,879 12. F Rabbani, Z Malaibari, A A Hussein “Chemical Vapor Deposition Reactor with Preheating, Reaction, and Cooling Zones” US Patent 9,816,185 13. F Rabbani, Z Malaibari, A A Hussein “Method for Forming Aluminum Oxide/Carbon Nanotubes by Ultrasonic Atomization and Chemical Vapor Deposition” US Patent 9,834,444 14. A A Hussein, A Al-Amer, I Amr “Method of Inhibiting Free Radical Polymerization of Styrene” US Patent 8,865,019 15. M A Atieh, B Amjad, L Tahar, M Samer “Method of Removing E. Coli Bacteria from an Aqueous Solution” US Patent 8,754,041
2016: Best Team Award, Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute (QEERI), Qatar Foundation, Qatar. 2013: Excellence in Research Award, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia. 2006: Gold Medal (KERIE 5-6 December) Effect of Multi-Wall Carbon Nanotubes on the Physical Properties of SMR-L (Biopolymer), Malaysia. 2006: Gold Medal (KERIE 5-6 December) Production of High Purity of Carbon Nanotubes by using Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Malaysia. 2006: Silver Medal (KERIE 5-6 December) Production of Carbon Nanofibers by using Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Malaysia 2006: Silver Medal (KERIE 5-6 December) Effect of Multi-Wall Carbon Nanotubes on the Physical Properties of SMR 10, Malaysia. 2006: Bronze Medal (KERIE 5-6 December) Removal of Cadmium from waste water by using Multi-Wall Carbon Nanotubes, Malaysia. 2006: Bronze Medal (KERIE 5-6 December) Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes over Aluminum Oxide Al2O3 as Substrate Catalyst, Malaysia. 2005: Bronze Medal (IPTA R&D EXPO) 30 September-2 October, Malaysia. 2005: Bronze Medal (IPTA R&D EXPO) 30 September-2 October Design of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Tank, Malaysia. 2004: Silver Medal (International Ausstellung IENA) Malaysia. 2003: Gold Medal (PAMERAN REKA CIPTA & PENYLIDIKAN) UPM 8-10 July, Malaysia. 2003: Bronze Medal (I.TEX), Malaysia. 2003: Silver Medal (EXPO S& T) 7-9 August science and engineering, Malaysia. 2003: Bronze Medal (EXPO S& T) 7-9 August (material)), Malaysia 2002: Silver Medal (Invention & Research Exhibition), Malaysia
• Member of ABET Accreditation Committee, CHE KFUPM Saudi Arabia • Curriculum Committee, CHE KFUPM Saudi Arabia • Promotion Committee, CHE KFUPM Saudi Arabia • Lab & Safety Committee, CHE KFUPM Saudi Arabia • Curriculum Committee, BTE IIUM, Malaysia
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