Research

My research interests are in catalyst development for different applications. During my PhD, I worked on the synthesis of catalytic materials for the abatement of NOX gases and its conversion into nitrogen before being released to atmosphere. Currently, I work on CO2 conversion and utilization as well as the development of polymers and complex fluids for petroleum engineering applications. My specific research interest in upstream applications include scale removal and inhibition in oil and gas wells using green formulations. My research interests could be summarized as follows:

  • Catalysis in environmental applications
  • CO2 conversion
  • Green polymers for upstream processes

 

Research Grants

  1. Development of Novel Multi-Sized Preformed Polymeric Gels for Water Control in Qatari Carbonate Reservoirs, Funded by QNRF, NPRP13S-1231-190009, $650,000, (LPI)(2021-2024).
  2. Novel Green Chemicals for Inhibition of Corrosion and scale formation in Oil and Gas Fields, Funded by Qatar University, QUCP-CENG-2021-3, $300,000.00 (Lead-PI)(2021-2023)
  3. Electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol on perovskites for energy conversion, Funded by QNRF, UREP24-001-2-001, $30,000.00 (PI)(2019-2020)
  4.  Spectroscopic studies to understand templated combustion synthesis of nanomaterials, Funded by QNRF, UREP23-012-2-002, $30,000.00 (PI)(2019-2020)
  5. Development of hydrogen sulfide-free Formulations for the Removal of Iron Sulfide Scale from Oil and Gas wells, Funded by QNRF, NPRP9-084-2-041, $725,000.00 (PI)(2017-2020)
  6. Shape Selective Synthesis of Functional Nanoparticles for Photo-Electro-Catalytic Reduction of CO2, Funded by Total-Qatar, $162,000.00 (Co–PI)(2017-2019)
  7. Combustion synthesis of encapsulated stable supported catalyst for the dry reforming of methane, Funded by QNRF, NPRP8-509-2-209, $808,691.00 (PI)(2016-2019)
  8. Selective Catalytic Reduction of NOx to N2 Using Fe-ZSM-5, student grant funded by Qatar University, $10,000.00 (PI)(2012-2013)
  9. Preparation & Characterization of Fe-ZSM-5, student grant funded by Qatar University, $10,000.00 (PI)(2011-2012)