AbdulRahman Ghannoum is an Assitant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Qatar University.

Dr. Ghannoum holds a PhD from the University of Waterloo in Chemical Engineering (Nanotechnology), where he worked on a novel approach to trace lithium-ions from within batteries using evanescent wave sensors. He has since continued investigating the use of fiber-optics in various sensing applications including pressure sensors for harsh environments, highly sensitive fiber-optic based temperature sensors and more recently localized surface plasma resonance sensors for bio-applications.

Dr. Ghannoum’s has also worked on algorithms to automate COVID-19 contact tracing and transmission risk modeling. Partnering with a tech company his ideas sparked the commercialization of localized contact tracing devices for private companies and educational institutions. Currently Dr. Ghannoum is developing an “Intelligent Bluetooth Virtual Door”, which has the potential to revolutionize the security and general control of a building. The current work is focused on utilizing artificial intelligence in detecting the passage of individuals within a building, which also has potential in predicting potential indirect transmissions of airborne infectious viruses.

In addition to his diverse research background Dr. Ghannoum enjoys teaching and has been recognized for his exceptional teaching performance at all levels of undergraduate students across all fields of engineering from chemical engineering to mechatronics engineering. Dr. Ghannoum also holds a Certificate in University Teaching from the University of Waterloo. At Qatar University Dr. AbdulRahman Ghannoum hopes to continue providing a healthy and enriching environment for students while establishing a world-class multidisciplinary research group dedicated to the design and optimization of unique sensing systems that monitor chemical processes and human health.