Biological & Environmental Sciences
Recent Submissions
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Population Genetics of Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) in Qatar
(2026 , Master Thesis)The whale shark (Rhincodon typus), the largest extant fish, listed as endangered on the IUCN Red list, forms one of its most significant feeding aggregations around the Al Shaheen oil field in Qatar. Despite its ecological ... -
Sustainable Groundwater Treatment: Enhancing NF and UF Membrane Efficiency with Agro-Waste-Derived Crystalline Nanocellulose
(2026 , Master Thesis)Qatar is located on the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula and is characterized by an arid climate with minimal rainfall. In the absence of surface water resources, groundwater represents the country’s primary natural ... -
Examining the Effects of Wavelength and Light Intensity on Astaxanthin Production in Haematococcus lacustris
(2026 , Master Thesis)This thesis studies the effects of light quality and light wavelength on growth performance, nutrient uptake, and pigment accumulation of the freshwater microalga Haematococcus lacustris under mixed nutrient and salinity ... -
In Vitro and In Vivo Investigation of Locally Isolated Microalgae Strains for their Anti-Cancer Activity and Protective Effects against Heavy Metal Carcinogenicity
(2026 , Dissertation)Heavy-metal exposure, notably nickel (Ni), contributes to lung carcinogenesis through oxidative stress, hypoxia signaling, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). This thesis investigated the anticancer potential of ... -
Spatio-temporal Variability in Macroalgal Biomass in the Central Arabian Gulf
(2026 , Professional Masters Project)Marine macroalgae are productive multicellular photosynthetic eukaryotes that cover around 28% of the world's coastal environments. They are critical primary producers, commonly known as seaweed, that have complex thallus ... -
Sustainable Water Reuse: Green Polymer, Ionic Liquid, and Peroxidase-modified Graphene Oxides Composites for Remediation of Phenolic Wastewater
(2026 , Dissertation)Based on the results of Langmuir Qmax values at pH 6 and 40 °C, adsorption performance showed a clear dependence on adsorbent type and surface chemistry. For phenol, the adsorption capacity followed the order AC-PJ (52.35 ... -
Optimizing the Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates and Other Biotechnological Products by Halophilic Archaea Isolated from Qatari Extreme Environment
(2026 , Master Thesis)Plastic pollution is a major global concern, posing severe threats to environmental sustainability and human health. Global plastic production has reached approximately 450 million tons annually, yet only about 9% is ... -
Sustainable Groundwater Treatment: Enhancing NF and UF Membrane Efficiency with Agro-Waste-Derived Crystalline Nanocellulose
(2026 , Master Thesis)Qatar is located on the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula and is characterized by an arid climate with minimal rainfall. In the absence of surface water resources, groundwater represents the country’s primary natural ... -
Population Genetics of Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) in Qatar.
(2026 , Master Thesis)The whale shark (Rhincodon typus), the largest extant fish, listed as endangered on the IUCN Red list, forms one of its most significant feeding aggregations around the Al Shaheen oil field in Qatar. Despite its ecological ... -
In Vitro and In Vivo Investigation of Locally Isolated Microalgae Strains for their Anti-Cancer Activity and Protective Effects against Heavy Metal Carcinogenicity
(2026 , Dissertation)Heavy-metal exposure, notably nickel (Ni), contributes to lung carcinogenesis through oxidative stress, hypoxia signaling, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). This thesis investigated the anticancer potential of ... -
MORPHOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF TICKS FROM CAMELS IN QATAR: EFFECTS OF OZONE AND PROSOPIS JULIFLORA ON TICK STRUCTURE AND SURVIVAL
(2025 , Master Thesis)Ticks are important vectors of diseases that harm humans and animals, resulting in severe economic and health consequences: environmental issues and the emergence of resistance result from the extensive use of synthetic ... -
SEASONAL AND INTERANNUAL VARIABILITY OF MIXED LAYER DYNAMICS IN THE ARABIAN GULF AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON NUTRIENTS AND CHLOROPHYLL-A
(2025 , Master Thesis)This study employs the climatological analysis of winds, currents, sea water temperature, and mixed layer depth (MLD) for the period 1993-2022 utilizing reanalysis data retrieved from Copernicus Marine Services (CMEMS). ... -
Investigating the association between Ambient Air Quality, Heat Index, and Incidence of Acute cardiovascular disease (MI) in Qatar
(2025 , Master Thesis)Introduction: Over the last decades, air pollution impacts on the environment and human health has been continuously increasing. Air pollution is the primary cause of deaths for almost 7 million per year worldwide. Over ... -
METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORK PREPARATIONS OF BOSENTAN FOR THE FUTURE TREATMENT OF PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION
(2025 , Dissertation)Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare and progressive Condition with a high death rate among patients. Current treatment options remain limited, and patients face significant challenges, including medications ... -
EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL OMEGA-3 PUFA ENCAPSULATED NANOPARTICLES FOR ENHANCED ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY
(2025 , Master Thesis)Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ɷ3-PUFAs) offer strong anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, but their clinical use is limited by instability, oxidation sensitivity, and low bioavailability. This study ... -
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF CONTAMINATED SEDIMENT RESUSPENSION AND ANTI-SCALANT EFFECTS ON PHYTOPLANKTON COMMUNITY COMPOSITION, DYNAMICS, STRUCTURE, AND FUNCTION IN QATAR'S COASTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2025 , Master Thesis)Phytoplankton play a fundamental role in marine ecosystems, contributing to primary production, carbon cycling, and food web stability. However, their community structure and physiological functions are highly sensitive ... -
USE OF MAGNETIC BIOCHAR GENERATED FROM AGRICULTURAL RESIDUES TO PROMOTE VEGETABLE CROP PRODUCTION IN HYDROPONICS
(2025 , Master Thesis)Establishing a sustainable food production system that incorporates circular economy principles is essential to mitigating environmental impacts within intensive agricultural frameworks and increasing food demand. Accordingly, ... -
APPLICATION OF RICE HUSK-BASED ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORKS (ZIF-8) & MATERIALS OF INSTITUTE LAVOISIER FRAMEWORKS (MIL-53(AL)) FOR CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE
(2025 , Master Thesis)The detrimental consequences of increased greenhouse gases have disrupted the equilibrium of our environment. However, amidst these challenges, innovative solutions have emerged where metal organic frameworks (MOF) integrated ... -
CIRCULAR AQUACULTURE: A SUSTAINABLE MODEL FOR ROTIFER PRODUCTION WITH MICROALGAE AND WASTEWATER UTILIZATION
(2025 , Master Thesis)Rotifers (Brachionus plicatilis) are essential live feed organisms in marine fish hatcheries. However, rotifer production raises sustainability concerns because it depends highly on costly imported commercial feeds and ... -
INVESTIGATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF AN ELECTROCOAGULATION TREATMENT PROCESS FOR HYDROPONIC WASTEWATER SOLUTION: PROCESS PERFORMANCE AND KINETIC STUDY
(2025 , Professional Masters Project)The increasing adoption of hydroponic farming has led to the generation of nutrient-rich and metal-laden hydroponic wastewater solution (HWS), which poses significant environmental risks if not properly treated. Given HWS's ...
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