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Dr. Mohamed Abouleish

Associate Professor
Terminal degree
PhD in Environmental Science (Chemistry), Tennessee Technological University, USA
Research areas
Environmental assessment andmanagement,Environmental justice,Water and wastewater monitoring and Analysis (Drinking,Industrial, and pharmaceutical water).Nutrient and organic carbon contamination.
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Nedal Abu-Farha

Senior Laboratory Specialist
Terminal degree
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Yarmouk University, Jordan
Research areas
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Dr. Imad Abu-Yousef

Professor
Terminal degree
PhD in Organic Chemistry, McGill University, Canada
Research areas
Sulfur Chemistry, Organic Electrochemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Photocatalysis, Medicinal Chemistry and Synthesis of New Organic Polychalcogenides.
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Dr. Mohammad Al-Sayah

Professor
Terminal degree
PhD in Organic Chemistry, University of Alberta, Canada
Research areas
Our current research projects involve: (i) the design and preparation of fluorescent chemical sensors for ions an molecules, (ii) the preparation and development of new materials for environmental remediation, and (iii) the design and preparation of targeted drug-delivery vehicles for cancer...
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Dr. Aaron Bartholomew

Professor
Terminal degree
PhD in Marine Science, College of William and Mary, USA
Research areas
Predator / prey / habitat relationships, Dubai corals and coral reef fish, Artificial reefs, Marine protected areas, Desert beetle ecology
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Dr. Ivonne Bejarano

Assistant Professor
Terminal degree
PhD in Biological Oceanography, University of Puerto Rico, USA
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Dr. Sarah Dalibalta

Assistant Professor
Terminal degree
PhD in Cell Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Leicester, UK
Research areas
My areas of research lie in investigating changes in the structure and function of ion channels in diseased states by using novel electrophysiological and mutagenesis techniques.
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Dr. Oussama El-Kadri

Professor
Terminal degree
PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, Wayne State University, USA
Research areas
My areas of research focus on the (1) design, synthesis, and characterization of metalorganic compounds and their use in film growth using ALD and CVD techniques and (2) synthesis of nanoporous polymers for gas storage application and catalysis.
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Dr. Yehya El-Sayed

Professor
Terminal degree
PhD in Analytical Chemistry, City University of New York, USA
Research areas
Research directed into providing cleaner and safer environment through air and liquid filtration with the main focus on public health: (1) Chemical characterization and health assessment of Arabian incense & Alternative Tobacco Products such as shisha (waterpipe), e-cigarettes, and Medwakh (...
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Thouraya Ghalayini

Chemistry Laboratory Specialist
Terminal degree
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, American University of Sharjah, UAE
Research areas
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Dr. Fawwaz Jumean

Professor Emeritus
Terminal degree
PhD in Physical Chemistry, City University of New York
Research areas
Thermodynamics of proton ionization in mixed solvents, thermochromacy, excess partial molal quantities, dye-micelle interactions, electrooptics and linear electrical birefringence, thermodynamics and kinetics of adsorption.
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Nicy Kallely

Laboratory Instructor
Terminal degree
Master of Science in Chemistry, Mahatma Gandhi University, India
Research areas
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Dr. Sofian Kanan

Professor
Terminal degree
PhD in Inorganic and Environmental Chemistry, University of Maine
Research areas
Materials and surface Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Catalysis, Semiconducting Metal Oxide (SMO) sensors, andLuminescence sensors for water analysis
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Dr. Reem Khalil

Assistant Professor
Terminal degree
PhD in Neuroscience, City University of New York, USA
Research areas
My research focuses on the structure and function of neural circuits in the mammalian visual cortex, as well as their development. Specifically, I am interested in elucidating how the pattern of neural connections among different visual areas relates to the physiological maturation of these...
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Dr. Mustafa Khamis

Professor
Terminal degree
PhD in Physical Chemistry, University of California–Davis, USA
Research areas
Wastewater treatment technologies, noveladsorbents for the removal of inorganic and organic pollutants from the environment; wastewater reuse in agriculture; plant response and physiology as affected by saline nutrients and draught;physico-chemical methods for analysis, chemical kinetics and...
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Dr. Sandra Knuteson

Lecturer
Terminal degree
PhD in Environmental Toxicology, Clemson University, USA
Research areas
My research interests are very broad, encompassingenvironmental and sustainability management and monitoring.My current research projects involve monitoring local freshwater and marine ecosystems; environmental management and sustainability in industrial and academic systems.
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Dr. Amin Majdalawieh

Professor
Terminal degree
PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dalhousie University, Canada
Research areas
My research interests are diverse and inter-disciplinary, but I am mostly interested in studying the immunomodulatory and anti-cancer properties of various natural products, spices, herbs and other food additives. I am also interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms that link macrophage-...
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Dr. Lucia Pappalardo

Associate Professor
Terminal degree
PhD in Biophysics, Syracuse University, USA
Research areas
Structural Biology, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Protein and Nucleic Acid Engineering, Metabonomics/Metabolomics, Heavy Metals Removal from Wastewaters.
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Priya Raghu

Senior Laboratory Instructor
Terminal degree
Master of Science in Chemistry, Mangalore University, India
Research areas
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Dr. Fatin Samara

Associate Professor
Terminal degree
PhD in Environmental/Analytical Chemistry, State University of New York at Buffalo, USA
Research areas
My current research areas include: • Conversion of waste biomass to adsorbent materials for the removal of heavy metals, pesticides and organic pollutants in water.• Analysis and health risk assessments of organic and inorganic pollutants in environmental compartments such as water, food, sediments...
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Mohammed Nazeeruddin Sayeed

Laboratory Instructor
Terminal degree
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