Environmental Engineering
Recent Submissions
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SUSTAINABLE ALGAE-BASED PRODUCED WATER TREATMENT: ENHANCING TREATMENT EFFICIENCY AND VALUE-ADDED PRODUCT GENERATION
(2025 , Master Thesis)The treatment of produced water (PW) can help alleviate water scarcity and enhance the recovery of sustainable resources from oil and gas fields. After further processing, algae technology can remediate the toxic effects ... -
MONETIZATION OF REJECT BRINE FOR THE RECOVERY OF CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM IONS AND SEQUESTRATION OF CO2: REACTION KINETICS AND OPTIMIZATION
(2025 , Dissertation)The seawater desalination process is considered as one of the most sustainable means of water supply in arid and semi-arid regions. Despite its undeniable potential to meet global water demands, there are several environmental ... -
ENHANCING HEAT TRANSFER IN HEAT EXCHNAGERS BY UTILIZING METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS (MOFS)
(2025 , Master Thesis)Nanofluids in heat transfer applications have received enormous attention for their ability to enhance a systems performance and efficiency. Many nanoparticles have been utilized in heat exchangers to determine their ... -
MACHINE LEARNING DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT OF CORROSION INHIBITORS IN OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS
(2025 , Master Thesis)Corrosion inhibitors remain one of the most widely used and effective strategies for mitigating corrosion in the oil and gas industry. This study employed a machine learning (ML)-driven approach to develop green corrosion ... -
UNRAVELING THE INTERMOLECULAR ELECTRON TRANSFER OF POROUS CARBON NANOFIBERS DERIVED FROM COTTON WASTES VIA INTERFACIAL HETEROATOMS DEFECTS FOR GREEN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
(2025 , Master Thesis)Rational design of efficient electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) has sparked the global attention to decrease the cost of green hydrogen production, however it remains challenged. In this thesis, we ... -
BIOAEROSOLS AND AIR QUALITY IN QATAR: EXPOSURE, BIODIVERSITY AND EFFECTS ON HUMAN HEALTH
(2025 , Dissertation)Although research on bioaerosols dates back many years, it has received increased attention recently, with a focus on both culture-based and cultureindependent methods for sampling and analysis. Studies have identified ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF BISMUTH BASED CATALYST FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CONVERSION OF CARBON DIOXIDE INTO FORMIC ACID
(2025 , Master Thesis)The electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2 ECR) is recognized as one of the most promising and efficient approaches for converting CO2 into valuable products while simultaneously mitigating global warming. In ... -
POLYURETHANE-BASE MULTIFUNCTIONAL COATING FOR CORROSION PROTECTION OF STEEL IN THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY
(2025 , Master Thesis)The study of polyurethane-based multifunctional coatings for steel protection in the oil and gas sector is the focus of this thesis. Polyurethanes are versatile polymeric materials with excellent wear resistance, superb ... -
Breakthrough Assessment and Kinetic Study of The Upfront Nitrogen Removal Using Lithium Cycle
(2024 , Master Thesis)As Qatar continues to rely on the exportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as its primary source of economic growth, new technologies must be investigated to improve the economic appeal and production capacity of traditional ... -
MODIFIED WALNUT SHELLS FOR THE REMOVAL OF MERCURY
(2024 , Dissertation)Mercury, a highly toxic heavy metal, poses a significant threat to both the environment and human health. Mercury pollution can negatively impact wildlife and infiltrate the food chain, ultimately affecting humans. Exposure ... -
CONCEPT STUDY FOR UPGRADING INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
(2024 , Professional Masters Project)The economy of Qatar is increasing and growing with continuous growth in the population of the citizen and residents; so, the inconsistency between the consumption of water demand and supply is increasing. The treatment ... -
CATALYST SYNTHESIS AND ACTIVITY EVALUATION FOR CO2 CONVERSION USING REVERSE WATER GAS SHIFT REACTION
(2023 , Dissertation)Forward and reverse water-gas shift (WGS/RWGS) reactions play a significant role in the production of hydrogen and the reduction of carbon dioxide, respectively. The efficiency of these reactions can be further enhanced ... -
The Application of Nanoparticles Made from Aluminium Foil Waste in Remediating Boron from Desalinated Water
(2023 , Master Thesis)Desalination is a method used to eradicate several salts and minerals so that their concentrations can fall in the acceptable range. Boron is a widely known drinking water contaminant and is broadly dispersed in the ... -
Co2 Removal Using Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquid -Aspen Plus Modelling Study
(2023 , Master Thesis)Novel technologies that decrease the level of CO2 in our atmosphere are crucial for minimizing the potential risks associated with climate change, and immediate advancements are needed for such technologies to operate at ... -
Kinetics of CO2 Reaction with Amino-Butanol and Piperazine Using Stopped-Flow Apparatus
(2023 , Master Thesis)This research project focuses on the kinetics of CO2 reaction with Amino-butanol (AB) and Piperazine (PZ) for carbon capture. The study examines the CO2 reaction rate of different concentrations of the AB-PZ solution (0.2, ... -
SYNTHESIS AND EVALUATION OF Ti3C2 MXENE ENCRYPTED NASICON Na3V2(PO4)2F3 FLUOROPHOSPHATE AND THEIR PERFORMANCE IN A SODIUM SYMMETRIC CELL
(2023 , Master Thesis)Lithium (Li) based battery materials are facing the harsh challenges of high cost and resource limitation. Sodium (Na) based materials are a futuristic solution to the field of energy storage materials. The symmetric battery ... -
SYNTHESIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF GREEN ADSORBENTS FOR THE REMOVAL OF 2,4-DICHLOROPHENOL FROM THE WASTEWATER
(2023 , Master Thesis)2, 4-Dichlorophenol (2, 4-DCP) is a water-soluble contaminant that is frequently discovered in wastewater from a variety of industries, including triclosan's aerobic breakdown and pharmaceutical and fungicide production ... -
OPTIMIZING AND EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIBRATORY SHEAR ENHANCED PROCESS FOR THE SUSTAINABLE MANGEMENT OF COOLING WATER BLOWDOWN
(2023 , Master Thesis)In this work, the implementation of vibratory shear enhanced process (VSEP) as an emerging membrane technology for the treatment of cooling water blowdown (CWBD) was investigated. VSEP offer the advantage of reducing the ... -
CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE AND HYDROGENATION TO METHANOL USING CU-BASED DUAL FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023 , Master Thesis)The industrial revolution and energy demand have significantly increased greenhouse gas emissions, among them carbon dioxide (CO2), which is responsible for severe environmental concerns such as climate change. To this ... -
RIGOROUS SIMULATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF THE COLD SECTION IN A REAL LNG PLANT: UPFRONT NITROGEN REMOVAL AS PROCESS ENHANCING CONCEPT
(2023 , Master Thesis)The global demand for LNG is expected to continue increasing over the next decays. Qatar, as one of the largest LNG exporters with a 22% global share, announced in 2020 a plan to increase the production capacity by more ...