Taleb Hassan Ibrahim, Associate Professor
PhD, Auburn University, USA 1997

Address:
Department of Chemical Engineering
College of Engineering
American University of Sharjah
P.O. Box 26666
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Room: EL 123
Office: +(971) 6 515 2460
Fax: +(971) 6 515 2979
Mobile: + (971) 50 776 9239
E-mail: italeb@aus.edu

Research Interests

Interfacial phenomena/surface, colloidal science and materials science. Emphasis is placed on problems that are related but not limited to polymers, composite materials, pharmaceutical products, environmental issues and corrosion.

Biography

Taleb Hassan Ibrahim has been on the faculty of AUS Department of Chemical Engineering since August 2001. In 2004, he was appointed as acting chair of the department. In 1998, he joined the faculty of Tuskegee University, USA. From 1988 to 1993, was as senior research technician at Tuskegee University, where he was in charge of the chemistry part of the materials laboratory. He was involved with the synthesis and characterization of polycarbosilanes and polytitanocarbosilanes and in fabrication of ceramic composite materials using such polymers as matrices. He earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University, USA, in 1997. There he worked as research associate from 1997 to 1999 with Dr. Ronald Neuman. He was involved with research in the area of interfacial phenomena/surface and colloidal science and materials science. He believes that fundamental understanding of interfacial behavior of surfaces is essential for advancements in various industrial and environmental areas.

Selected Publications

Refereed Journals and Book Chapters

1. T. H. Ibrahim, E. A.H. Al-Zubaidy, “Assessment of Using Unleaded Fuel in United Arab Emirates Harsh Environment,” Journal of Environmental Management, 85, 171-178, 2007.
2. A. Aidan, M. Mehrvar, T. H. Ibrahim, V. Nenov, “Particulates and Bacteria Removal by Ceramic Microfiltration, UV Photolysis, and their Combination,” J. Environ. Sci. Health, Part A. Vol.A42, No. 7, 895-901. 2007.
3. T. H. Ibrahim, R.D. Neuman, “Molecular Modeling Study of the Aggregation Behavior of Nickel (II), Cobalt (II), Lead (II) an Zinc (II) Bis (2-ethylhexyl) Phosphate Complexes,” J. colloid &Interface Sci., 294, 321-327, 2006.
4. T.H. Ibrahim, R.D. Neuman, “Nanostructure of Open Water-Channel Reversed Micelles. I. 1H‑NMR Spectroscopy and Molecular Modeling,” Langmuir, 20, 3114-3122, 2004.
5. K.C Kwon., T.H. Ibrahim, Y. Park and C.M Simmons, “Pseudo-Binary Molecular Diffusion of Vapors into Air,” Advances in Environmental Research, 8, 667-678, 2004.
6. K.C Kwon., Y. Park, C.M Simmons, G.L. Tibere and T. H. Ibrahim, “Molecular Diffusion of Volatile-Liquid Vapors Into Air,” Chemical Engineering Communications, 190, No. 11, 1449-1467 (19), 2003.
7. F.M., Etzler, T.H. Ibrahim, T.R. Burk, G.A. Willing and R.D. Neuman, “Direct Adhesion Measurements between Pharmaceutical Materials,” Particles on Surfaces 7: Detection, Adhesion and Removal ( K.L. Mittal, Ed.), VSP, 235-252, 2002.
8. F.M. Etzler, R. Deanne, T.R. Burk, T.H. Ibrahim, G.A. Willing and R.D. Neuman, “The Effect of the Acid-Base Chemistry of Lactose on its Adhesion to Gelatin Capsules: Conclusions from Contact Angles and Other Surface Chemical Techniques,” Contact Angle, Wettability and Adhesion 2 ( K.L. Mittal, Ed.), VPS, 1-34, 2002.
9. K.C Kwon., T.H. Ibrahim, Y. Park, C.M Simmons, Inexpensive and Simple Binary Molecular Diffusion Experiments,” Chem. Eng. Ed., 36, No. 1, 68, 2002.
10. T.H. Ibrahim, T.R. Burk, R.D. Neuman and F.M., Etzler, “Direct Adhesion Measurements of Pharmaceutical Particles on Gelatin Capsule Surfaces,” J. Adhesion Science and Technology, 14 (10), 1225-1242, 2000.
11. G.A. Willing,T.H. Ibrahim, R.D. Neuman and F.M. Etzler, “New Approach to the Study of Particle-Surface Adhesion using Atomic Force Microscopy, J. Colloid & Interface Sci., 226,185-188, 2000.
12. R.D. Neuman and T.H. Ibrahim, “Novel Structural Model of Reversed Micelles: The Open Water Channel Model,” Langmuir, 15, no. 1, 10-12, 1999.
13. Z.J. Yu, T.H. Ibrahim and R.D. Neuman, “Aggregation Behaviors of Cobalt (II), Nickel (II), and Copper (II) Bis (2 ethylhexyl) Phosphate Complexes in n Heptane,” Solvent Ext. Ion Exch., v 16 n 6, 1437-1463, 1998.
14. R.D. Neuman, Z.J. Yu, and T.H. Ibrahim, “Role of Reversed Micelles of Acidic Organophophorus Extractants in Cobalt/Nickel Separation,” Value Adding Through Solvent Extraction, D.C. Shallcross, R. Paimin and L.M. Prvcic, eds., The University of Melbourne, Parkville, 135-140, 1996.
15. A.G. Ludwick, T. H. Ibrahim, H. Phadtare and R. Walker, “Interface Examination Using “Sandwich” Analog of Matrix and Reinforcement,” Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceeding, J.B. Wachtman, ed., p. 21, v 13 n 7/8, 1992.
16. A.G., Ludwick, T. H. Ibrahim, B.G. Rackley and E. King, “Polycarbosiles: Influence of Synthetic Conditions on Properties,” Polymer Preprints 31(1), 501, 1990.

Conference Papers

1. A. El Gaml, A. Saad, A. Al Moghrabi, M. Al Aqqad, T. H. Ibrahim, and A. Taher, ”Biomass Gasification Methanol Synthesis,”, in 1st International Energy 2030 Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2006, pp. 122-123.
2. T.H. Ibrahim, A. Aidan and V. Nenov, “Novel Method For Municipal Wastewater Treatment,” Second International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, Houston, TX , USA, 2006.
3. A. Abbas, A. El-Gamil, T.H. Ibrahim, M. Abou Zour and Ahmed Aidan, “Inhibitor Functioning Evaluation Against Pitting Corrosion of Mild Steel,” Second International IMS Conference, American University of Sharjah, UAE, March 20-21, 2006.
4. E. Al Zubaidy, A. Abbas, and T. H. Ibrahim, “Nickel Corrosion in Sodium Hypochlorite Solution And Inhibition Effect of Sodium Silicate And Alum,” Second International IMS Conference, American University of Sharjah, UAE, March 20-21, 2006.
5. A. Aidan, T.H. Ibrahim, M. Mehrvar, V. Nenov, “Ceramic Membrane Separation For Wastewater Treatment,” Second International IMS Conference, American University of Sharjah, UAE, March 20-21, 2006.
6. E.A. Al Zubaidy and T.H. Ibrahim, “Nickel Corrosion in Sodium Hypochlorite Solutions and Inhibition Effect of Sodium Silicate,” First International Materials Conference-College of Engineering , AUS, UAE, CD, 2004.
7. N. Qaddoumi, W. Saleh, M. Abu-Khousa, A. Akl and T.H. Ibrahim, “Detection and Thickness Evaluation of Rust Under Paint Utilizing Near-Field Microwave NDT Techniques,” First International Materials Conference-College of Engineering , AUS, UAE, CD, 2004.
8. N. Qaddoumi, M. Abu-Khousa and T.H. Ibrahim, “Quantitative Rust-Under-Paint Detection Utilizing Near-Field Microwave NDE Techniques,” 16 th World Conference on Nondestructive Testing, Montreal, Canada, CD, 2004.
9. R.D. Neuman and T.H. Ibrahim, “Effect of the Nanostructure of Reversed Micelles on the Extractability and Selectivity in Hydrometallurgical Liquid-Liquid Extraction,” Hydro 2003, TMS Annual Meeting, Canada, August 24-27, 2003.
10. T.H. Ibrahim, T.R. Burk, R.D. Neuman and F.M., Etzler, “Direct Adhesion Measurement of Individual Solid Particles to Gelatin Capsule Surfaces,” Sixth Saudi Engineering Conference, Saudi Arabia, December 14-19, 2002.
11. F.M. Etzler, T.H. Ibrahim,T.R. Burk, and R.D. Neuman, “ The Effect of the Acid-Base Chemistry of Lactose on its Adhesion to Gelatin Capsules,” 75 th Colloid and Surface Science Symposium, June 10-13, 2001.
12. K.C. Kwon, R. El-Amin-Foster, G. Tibere and T.H. Ibrahim, “Molecular Diffusion Coefficients of Vapors of Volatile Liquids into Air,” AICHE Annual Meeting, November 4-11, 2001.
13. K.C. Kwon, R. El-Amin-Foster, G. Tibere and T.H. Ibrahim, “Viscosity of Viscous Liquids Measured with a Novel Viscometer,” AICHE Annual Meeting, November 4-11, 2001.
14. F.M., Etzler, T.H. Ibrahim,T.R. Burk, and R.D. Neuman, “The Effect of the Acid-Base Chemistry of Lactose on its Adhesion to Gelatin Capsules,” 75 th Colloid and Surface Science Symposium, June 10-13, 2001.
15. T. H. Ibrahim and R.D. Neuman, “Molecular Modeling of Metal-Organophosphorus Extractant Reversed Micelles in Liquid/Liquid Extraction,” ISEC 99, 1999.
16. T.H. Ibrahim and R.D. Neuman, “Direct Adhesion Measurements of Pharmatose 200M and Ipratropium Bromide on Gelatin Capsule Surfaces,” Third Annual Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. Fellowship Symposium, October 1998.
17. T.H. Ibrahim and R.D. Neuman, “Molecular Modeling of Reversed Micelles in Solvent Extraction Systems,” invited paper, Hydro 1998, TMS Annual Meeting, Canada, March 1998.
18. T.H. Ibrahim and R.D. Neuman, “Molecular Modeling of Reverse Micelles,” 71 st ACS Colloid and Surface Science Symposium, p. 307, June 29- July 2, 1997.
19. A.G. Ludwick, T. H. Ibrahim, R.P. Walker and H.H. Awad, “Zirconium Containing Preceramic Polymers: Synthesis and Characterization,” Technical Report TU-NR/AGL-2, Tuskegee University, USA, 1993.
20. A.G. Ludwick T. H. Ibrahim and H. Phadtare, “Polytitanocarbosilanes: Synthesis, Characterization and Application,” Technical Report, TU-ONR/URI-AGL-l, Tuskegee University, USA, 1992.
21. A.G. Ludwick, H. Phadtare and T. H. Ibrahim, “SiC/SiC Composites Using a Polytitanocarbosilane Matrix,” Technical Report, TU-ONR/URI-4C, Tuskegee University, USA, 1990.
22. T. H. Ibrahim and A.G. Ludwic, “Polytitanocarbosilane Synthesis and Characterization,” 40th ACS Southeast Regional Meeting, p. 230, 1988.