Dr. Hareb Aljabri

Dr. Hareb Aljabri

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Publications

Articles:

  1. Khan, S., Das, P., Quadir, M. A., Thaher, M., Annamalai, S. N., Mahata, C., Hawari, A. H., & Al Jabri, H. (2022). A comparative physicochemical property assessment and techno-economic analysis of biolubricants produced using chemical modification and additive-based routes. Science of The Total Environment, 847, 157648. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157648
  2. Mahata, C., Das, P., Khan, S., Thaher, M. I., Abdul Quadir, M., Annamalai, S. N., & Al Jabri, H. (2022). The potential of marine microalgae for the production of food, feed, and fuel (3F). Fermentation, 8(7), 316. https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation8070316
  3. Bounnit, T., Saadaoui, I., Ghasal, G. A., Rasheed, R., Dalgamouni, T., Jabri, H. A., Leroy, E., & Legrand, J. (2022). Assessment of novel halo- and thermotolerant desert cyanobacteria for phycobiliprotein production. Process Biochemistry, 118, 425–437. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procbio.2022.04.017
  4. Aljabri, H., Das, P., Khan, S., AbdulQuadir, M., Thaher, M., Hawari, A. H., & Al-Shamary, N. M. (2022). A study to investigate the energy recovery potential from different macromolecules of a low-lipid marine tetraselmis sp. biomass through HTL process. Renewable Energy, 189, 78–89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2022.02.100
  5. Alsafran, M., Usman, K., Ahmed, B., Rizwan, M., Saleem, M. H., & al Jabri, H. (2022). Understanding the Phytoremediation Mechanisms of Potentially Toxic Elements: A Proteomic Overview of Recent Advances. Frontiers in Plant Science, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.881242
  6. Al-Jabri, H., Das, P., Khan, S., AbdulQuadir, M., Thaher, M. I., Hoekman, K., & Hawari, A. H. (2022). A comparison of bio-crude oil production from five marine microalgae – Using life cycle analysis. Energy, 251, 123954. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2022.123954
  7. Bounnit, T., Saadaoui, I., Ghasal, G. A., Rasheed, R., Dalgamouni, T., Jabri, H. A., Leroy, E., & Legrand, J. (2022). Assessment of novel halo- and thermotolerant desert cyanobacteria for phycobiliprotein production. Process Biochemistry, 118, 425–437. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procbio.2022.04.017
  8. Rezvani, S., Saadaoui, I., al Jabri, H., & Moheimani, N. R. (2022). Techno-economic modelling of high-value metabolites and secondary products from microalgae cultivated in closed photobioreactors with supplementary lighting. Algal Research, 65, 102733. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2022.102733
  9. Omerspahic M, Al-Jabri H, Siddiqui SA and Saadaoui I (2022) Characteristics of Desalination Brine and Its Impacts on Marine Chemistry and Health, With Emphasis on the Persian/ Arabian Gulf: A Review. Front. Mar. Sci. 9:845113. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2022.845113
  10. Hosseini, H., Al‐Jabri, H. M., Moheimani, N. R., Siddiqui, S. A., & Saadaoui, I. (2022). Marine microbial bioprospecting: Exploitation of marine biodiversity towards biotechnological applications—a review. Journal of Basic Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1002/jobm.202100504
  11. al Jabri, H., Saleem, M. H., Rizwan, M., Hussain, I., Usman, K., & Alsafran, M. (2022). Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Biosynthesis: Overview. Life, 12(4), 594. https://doi.org/10.3390/life12040594
  12. Rasheed, R., Thaher, M., Younes, N., Bounnit, T., Schipper, K., Nasrallah, G. K., al Jabri, H., Gifuni, I., Goncalves, O., & Pruvost, J. (2022). Solar cultivation of microalgae in a desert environment for the development of techno-functional feed ingredients for aquaculture in Qatar. Science of The Total Environment, 835, 155538. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155538
  13. Nagappan, S., Das, P., AbdulQuadir, M., Thaher, M., Khan, S., Mahata, C., Al-Jabri, H., Vatland, A. K., & Kumar, G. (2021). Potential of microalgae as a sustainable feed ingredient for aquaculture. Journal of Biotechnology, 341, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiotec.2021.09.003
  14. Annamalai, Senthil N., Probir Das, Mahmoud I.A. Thaher, Mohammad Abdul Quadir, Shoyeb Khan, Chandan Mahata, and Hareb Al Jabri. (2021). “Nutrients and Energy Digestibility of Microalgal Biomass for Fish Feed Applications” Sustainability 13, no. 23: 13211. https://doi.org/10.3390/su132313211
  15. al Jabri, H., Khan, S., Das, P., Thaher, M. I., & Quadir, M. A. (2021). Effect of ethylene–vinyl acetate copolymer on kinematic viscosity and thermal stability of jojoba, date seed, and waste cooking oils in lubricant applications. Iranian Polymer Journal, 31(3), 261–273. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13726-021-00991-0
  16. Al-Naimi, S., Al-Muftah, A., Das, P., Khan, S., AbdulQuadir, M., Al-Jabri, H., & Alghasal, G. (2021). Biocrude oil and high-value metabolite production potential of the Nitzschia sp. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-02041-4
  17. Alsafran M, Usman K, Rizwan M, Ahmed T and Al Jabri H (2021) The Carcinogenic and Non-Carcinogenic Health Risks of Metal(oid)s Bioaccumulation in Leafy Vegetables: A Consumption Advisory. Front. Environ. Sci. 9:742269. doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2021.742269
  18. Alsafran, Mohammed, Kamal Usman, Hareb Al Jabri, and Muhammad Rizwan. 2021. “Ecological and Health Risks Assessment of Potentially Toxic Metals and Metalloids Contaminants: A Case Study of Agricultural Soils in Qatar” Toxics 9, no. 2: 35. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics9020035
  19. Schipper, K., Al-Jabri, H. M. S., Wijffels, R. H., & Barbosa, M. J. (2021). Techno-economics of algae production in the Arabian Peninsula. Bioresource Technology, 331, 125043. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125043
  20. Schipper, K., Das, P., Al Muraikhi, M., AbdulQuadir, M., Thaher, M. I., Al Jabri, H. M. S., Wijffels, R. H., & Barbosa, M. J. (2021). Outdoor scale‐up of Leptolyngbya sp.: Effect of light intensity and inoculum volume on photoinhibition and ‐oxidation. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 118(6), 2368–2379. https://doi.org/10.1002/bit.27750
  21. Al-Jabri, H., Das, P., Thaher, M., Khan, S., & AbdulQuadir, M. (2021a). Potential utilization of waste nitrogen fertilizer from a fertilizer industry using marine microalgae. Science of The Total Environment, 755, 142532. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.142532
  22. Hosseini, H., Saadaoui, I., Moheimani, N., Al Saidi, M., Al Jamali, F., Al Jabri, H., & Hamadou, R. B. (2021b). Marine health of the Arabian Gulf: Drivers of pollution and assessment approaches focusing on desalination activities. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 164, 112085. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112085
  23. Al Jabri, H., Taleb, A., Touchard, R., Saadaoui, I., Goetz, V., & Pruvost, J. (2021). Cultivating Microalgae in Desert Conditions: Evaluation of the Effect of Light-Temperature Summer Conditions on the Growth and Metabolism of Nannochloropsis QU130. Applied Sciences, 11(9), 3799. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11093799
  24. Saadaoui, I., Rasheed, R., Aguilar, A., Cherif, M., Al Jabri, H., Sayadi, S., & Manning, S. R. (2021). Microalgal-based feed: promising alternative feedstocks for livestock and poultry production. Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-021-00593-z
  25. Al-Jabri, H., Das, P., Khan, S., Thaher, M., & AbdulQuadir, M. (2020). Treatment of Wastewaters by Microalgae and the Potential Applications of the Produced Biomass—A Review. Water, 13(1), 27. https://doi.org/10.3390/w13010027
  26. Saadaoui, I., Cherif, M., Rasheed, R., Bounnit, T., Al Jabri, H., Sayadi, S., Hamadou, R. B., & Manning, S. R. (2020). Mychonastes homosphaera (Chlorophyceae): A promising feedstock for high quality feed production in the arid environment. Algal Research, 51, 102021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2020.102021
  27. Rasheed, R., Saadaoui, I., Bounnit, T., Cherif, M., Al Ghazal, G., & Al Jabri, H. (2020). Sustainable Food Production and Nutraceutical Applications from Qatar Desert Chlorella sp. (Chlorophyceae). Animals, 10(8), 1413. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10081413
  28. Usman, K., Al Jabri, H., Abu-Dieyeh, M. H., & Alsafran, M. H. S. A. (2020). Comparative Assessment of Toxic Metals Bioaccumulation and the Mechanisms of Chromium (Cr) Tolerance and Uptake in Calotropis procera. Frontiers in Plant Science, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.00883
  29. Schipper, K., Fortunati, F., Oostlander, P. C., Al Muraikhi, M., Al Jabri, H. M. S., Wijffels, R. H., & Barbosa, M. J. (2020). Production of phycocyanin by Leptolyngbya sp. in desert environments. Algal Research, 47, 101875. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2020.101875
  30. Saadaoui, I., Rasheed, R., Abdulrahman, N., Bounnit, T., Cherif, M., Al Jabri, H., & Mraiche, F. (2020). Algae-Derived Bioactive Compounds with Anti-Lung Cancer Potential. Marine Drugs, 18(4), 197. https://doi.org/10.3390/md18040197
  31. Bounnit, T., Saadaoui, I., Rasheed, R., Schipper, K., Al Muraikhi, M., & Al Jabri, H. (2020). Sustainable Production of Nannochloris atomus Biomass Towards Biodiesel Production. Sustainability, 12(5), 2008. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12052008
  32. Das, P., Khan, S., AbdulQuadir, M., Thaher, M., Waqas, M., Easa, A., Attia, E. S. M., & Al-Jabri, H. (2020). Energy recovery and nutrients recycling from municipal sewage sludge. Science of The Total Environment, 715, 136775. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.136775
  33. Hahladakis, J. N., Purnell, P., & Aljabri, H. M. S. (2020). Assessing the role and use of recycled aggregates in the sustainable management of construction and demolition waste via a mini-review and a case study. Waste Management & Research: The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy, 38(4), 460–471. https://doi.org/10.1177/0734242×19897816
  34. Das, P., AbdulQuadir, M., Thaher, M., Khan, S., Chaudhary, A. K., & Al-Jabri, H. (2020). A feasibility study of utilizing hydrothermal liquefaction derived aqueous phase as nutrients for semi-continuous cultivation of Tetraselmis sp. Bioresource Technology, 295, 122310. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122310
  35. Probir Das, Shoyeb Khan, Afeefa Kiran Chaudhary,
  36. Mohammad AbdulQuadir, Mehmoud Ibrahim Thaher, and Hareb Al-Jabri, Potential Applications of Algae-Based Bio-fertilizer, Book chapter in Biofertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment. (2019)
  37. Das, P., Thaher, M., AbdulQuadir, M., Khan, S., Chaudhary, A., & Al-Jabri, H. (2019). Long-term semi-continuous cultivation of a halo-tolerant Tetraselmis sp. using recycled growth media. Bioresource Technology, 276, 35–41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2018.12.108
  38. Das, P., Thaher, M., Khan, S., AbdulQuadir, M., & Al-Jabri, H. (2019). The effect of culture salinity on the harvesting of microalgae biomass using pilot-scale tangential-flow-filter membrane. Bioresource Technology, 293, 122057. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122057
  39. Das, P., Thaher, M. I., Khan, S., AbdulQuadir, M., Chaudhary, A. K., Alghasal, G., & Al-Jabri, H. (2019). Comparison of biocrude oil production from self-settling and non-settling microalgae biomass produced in the Qatari desert environment. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 16(11), 7443–7454. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-019-02364-w
  40. Das, P., Khan, S., Thaher, M., AbdulQuadir, M., Hoekman, S. K., & Al-Jabri, H. (2019). Effect of harvesting methods on the energy requirement of Tetraselmis sp. biomass production and biocrude yield and quality. Bioresource Technology, 284, 9–15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2019.03.118
  41. Pruvost, J., Goetz, V., Artu, A., Das, P., & Al Jabri, H. (2019). Thermal modeling and optimization of microalgal biomass production in the harsh desert conditions of State of Qatar. Algal Research, 38, 101381. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2018.12.006
  42. Schipper, K., Al Muraikhi, M., Alghasal, G. S. H. S., Saadaoui, I., Bounnit, T., Rasheed, R., Dalgamouni, T., Al Jabri, H. M. S. J., Wijffels, R. H., & Barbosa, M. J. (2019). Potential of novel desert microalgae and cyanobacteria for commercial applications and CO2 sequestration. Journal of Applied Phycology, 31(4), 2231–2243. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-019-01763-3
  43. Hahladakis, J. N., & Aljabri, H. M. S. (2019). Delineating the plastic waste status in the State of Qatar: Potential opportunities, recovery and recycling routes. Science of The Total Environment, 653, 294–299. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.10.390
  44. Das, P., Ibrahim Thaher, M., Abdul Quadir Mohd Abdul Hakim, M., Al-Jabri, H. M. S., & Alghasal, G. S. H. (2019). Optimization of iron dosage for microalgal biomass production as a feedstock for biofuel. Biofuels, 12(5), 569–577. https://doi.org/10.1080/17597269.2018.1510720
  45. Saadaoui, I., Sedky, R., Rasheed, R., Bounnit, T., Almahmoud, A., Elshekh, A., Dalgamouni, T., al Jmal, K., Das, P., & al Jabri, H. (2018). Assessment of the algae-based biofertilizer influence on date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) cultivation. Journal of Applied Phycology, 31(1), 457–463. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-018-1539-6
  46. Das, P., Khan, S. R., Quadir, M. A., Thaher, M., Chaudhary, A. K., & al Jabri, H. (2018). Production of biolubricant from renewable feedstocks from Qatar. Qatar Foundation Annual Research Conference Proceedings Volume 2018 Issue 1. https://doi.org/10.5339/qfarc.2018.eepd976
  47. Das, P., AbdulQuadir, M., Thaher, M., Khan, S., Chaudhary, A. K., Alghasal, G., & Al-Jabri, H. M. S. J. (2018). Microalgal bioremediation of petroleum-derived low salinity and low pH produced water. Journal of Applied Phycology, 31(1), 435–444. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-018-1571-6
  48. Saadaoui, I., Bounnit, T., Muraikhi, M., Rasheed, R., Alghasal, G., & Al Jabri, H. (2018). Improvement of both lipid and biomass productivities of Qatar Chlorocystis isolate for biodiesel production and food security. Phycological Research, 66(3), 182–188. https://doi.org/10.1111/pre.12217
  49. Das, P., Quadir, M. A., Chaudhary, A. K., Thaher, M. I., Khan, S., Alghazal, G., & Al-Jabri, H. (2018). Outdoor Continuous Cultivation of Self-Settling Marine CyanobacteriumChroococcidiopsis sp. Industrial Biotechnology, 14(1), 45–53. https://doi.org/10.1089/ind.2017.0019
  50. al Muraikhi, M., Schipper, K., Saadaoui, I., al Jabri, H., Barbosa, M. J., & Wijffels, R. H. (2016). Investigating algal CO2 capture through screening of Qatari desert microalgae & cyanobacteria strains. Qatar University Life Science Symposium 2016: Biodiversity, Sustainability and Climate Change, with Perspectives from Qatar. https://doi.org/10.5339/qproc.2016.qulss.24
  51. al Ghazal, G., Bounnit, T., al Muraikhi, M., Rasheed, R., Dalgamouni, T., Saadaoui, I., & al Jabri, H. (2016). Qatar University culture collection: A source of biodiversity and numerous applications. Qatar University Life Science Symposium 2016: Biodiversity, Sustainability and Climate Change, with Perspectives from Qatar. https://doi.org/10.5339/qproc.2016.qulss.47
  52. Bounnit, T., al Ghazal, G., al Mureikhi, M., Saadaoui, I., & al Jabri, H. (2016). Qatar Culture Collection of Microalgae: A Sustainable Source for Biodiesel Production and Omega Fatty Acid Compounds. Qatar Foundation Annual Research Conference Proceedings Volume 2016 Issue 1. https://doi.org/10.5339/qfarc.2016.eepp2624
  53. Rasheed, R., Dalgamouni, T., Saadaoui, I., & al Jabri, H. (2016). Desert Microalgae: Potential Source for Food Security in Qatar. Qatar Foundation Annual Research Conference Proceedings Volume 2016 Issue 1. https://doi.org/10.5339/qfarc.2016.hbpp2560
  54. Saadaoui, I., Bounnit, T., al Ghazal, G., & al Jabri, H. (2016). Qatar: A Valuable Resource for Autochthonous Microalgae with High Potential for Biofuel Production and Food Security. Qatar Foundation Annual Research Conference Proceedings Volume 2016 Issue 1. https://doi.org/10.5339/qfarc.2016.eepp2599
  55. Al Muftah, A., Selwood, A. I., Foss, A. J., Al-Jabri, H. M. S., Potts, M., & Yilmaz, M. (2016). Algal toxins and producers in the marine waters of Qatar, Arabian Gulf. Toxicon, 122, 54–66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2016.09.016
  56. Das, P., Thaher, M. I., Abdul Hakim, M. A. Q. M., Al-Jabri, H. M. S., & Alghasal, G. S. H. (2016). Microalgae harvesting by pH adjusted coagulation-flocculation, recycling of the coagulant and the growth media. Bioresource Technology, 216, 824–829. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2016.06.014
  57. Saadaoui, I., Al Ghazal, G., Bounnit, T., Al Khulaifi, F., Al Jabri, H., & Potts, M. (2016). Evidence of thermo and halotolerant Nannochloris isolate suitable for biodiesel production in Qatar Culture Collection of Cyanobacteria and Microalgae. Algal Research, 14, 39–47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2015.12.019
  58. Das, P., Thaher, M. I., Hakim, M. A. Q. M. A., Al-Jabri, H. M. S., & Alghasal, G. S. H. (2016). A comparative study of the growth of Tetraselmis sp. in large scale fixed depth and decreasing depth raceway ponds. Bioresource Technology, 216, 114–120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2016.05.058
  59. Saadaoui, I., Al Emadi, M., Bounnit, T., Schipper, K., & Al Jabri, H. (2015). Cryopreservation of microalgae from desert environments of Qatar. Journal of Applied Phycology, 28(4), 2233–2240. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-015-0743-x
  60. Das, P., Thaher, M. I., Hakim, M. A. Q. M. A., & Al-Jabri, H. M. S. (2015). Sustainable production of toxin free marine microalgae biomass as fish feed in large scale open system in the Qatari desert. Bioresource Technology, 192, 97–104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2015.05.019

Book Chapter/s:

  1. Probir Das, Shoyeb Khan, Afeefa Kiran Chaudhary,Mohammad AbdulQuadir, Mehmoud Ibrahim Thaher, and Hareb Al-Jabri, Potential Applications of Algae-Based Bio-fertilizer, Book chapter in Biofertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment. (2019)

Poster/s:

  1. Khan, S., Das, P., Abdul Quadir, M., Thaher, M., & al Jabri, H. (2020). Pretreatment of Cyanobacterial Chroococcidiopsis: Biomass prior to Hydrothermal Liquefaction for Enhanced Hydrocarbon Yield and Energy Recovery. University of the Future: Re-Imagining Research and Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.29117/quarfe.2020.0024
  2. Cherif, M., Bounnit, T., al Jabri, H., & Saadaoui, I. (2020). Improvement of Omega-3-rich Microalgae Biomass Production to Support Qatar Food Security. University of the Future: Re-Imagining Research and Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.29117/quarfe.2020.0035

Conference Paper/s:

  1. Jeremy Pruvost, Todisco Eglantine, Sylvain Durecu, Arnaud Artu, Vincent Goetz, et al.. The thermal regulation issue in solar photobioreactors: mastering and decreasing energy needs. Algal Biomass Summit, Oct 2017, Salt Lake City, United States. ⟨hal-02538350⟩
  2. Jeremy Pruvost, H. Al Jabri, Vincent Goetz. Microalgal culture in extreme desert environments: design of optimal thermal regulation strategies. Algal Biomass Summit, Oct 2016, Phoenix, United States. ⟨hal-02538364⟩
  3. H. Al Jabri, Raphaelle Touchard, Arnaud Artu, Vincent Goetz, Jeremy Pruvost. Investigation and optimization of algal culture in extreme desert environments. European Symposium on Biochemical Engineering Sciences (ESBES), Oct 2016, Dublin, Ireland. ⟨hal-02539801⟩