Faculty Contributions: Recent submissions
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An Experimental Investigation on the Thermo-Rheological Behaviors of Lactic Acid-Based Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)The rheological studies of Lactic Acid (LA)-based Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADES) are provided in the present investigation. Those mechanisms were also studied in which three distinct Hydrogen Bond Acceptors (HBAs) ... -
Surface Modification of TFC-PA RO Membrane by Grafting Hydrophilic pH Switchable Poly(Acrylic Acid) Brushes
( Hindawi Limited , 2020 , Article)The grafting of pH-responsive poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) brushes was carried out on the surface of a commercial TFC-PA membrane using surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP). Poly(t-butyl acrylate) ... -
Hybrid Beads of Zero Valent Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Chitosan for Removal of Arsenic in Contaminated Water
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Water contaminated with highly hazardous metals including arsenic (As) is one of the major challenges faced by mankind in the present day. To address this pressing issue, hybrid beads were synthesized with various ... -
Numerical modeling of 30◦ and 45◦ inclined dense turbulent jets in stationary ambient
( Kluwer Academic Publishers , 2015 , Article)Dispersion of turbulent jets in shallow coastal waters has numerous engineering applications. The accurate forecasting of the complex interaction of these jets with the ambient fluid presents significant challenge and has ... -
Numerical modeling of turbulent buoyant wall jets in stationary ambient water
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2014 , Article)The main focus of this study is on the near-field flow and mixing characteristics of the thermal and saline wall jets. A numerical study of the buoyant wall jets discharged from submerged outfalls (e.g., from desalination ... -
Viscosity and density of the ternary solution of magnesium chloride + sodium chloride + water from (298.15 to 318.15) K
( American Chemical Society , 2010 , Article)Viscosities and densities of ternary systems of MgCl2-NaCl-water were measured in the range of (298.15 to 318.15) K at 5 K intervals and up to 6 mol.kg-1. The experimental viscosity data were satisfactorily correlated as ... -
Correlates of perceived social unacceptability of vaping among regular e-cigarette users: a cross-sectional study of a sample of Middle Eastern countries
( Frontiers Media , 2025 , Article)Aim: To examine the association between the social unacceptability of vaping and the main correlate, country of residence, as well as other sociodemographic variables in three Middle Eastern countries. Methods: A cross-sectional ... -
Lifestyle patterns and their associations with overweight and obesity among children aged 4–9 years in the United Arab Emirates
( Cambridge University Press , 2025 , Article)An integrative approach addressing diet and other lifestyle factors is warranted in studying obesity and its related diseases. The objective of this study is to examine the associations of lifestyle patterns with ... -
A strategy for the introduction of desalination powered by renewable energy in Jordan
( Elsevier , 2009 , Article)Within the ADIRA project (www.adira.gr) a strategy has been developed facilitating the up-take of desalination powered by renewable energy in Turkey, Morocco, Jordan and Egypt. This strategy has been documented in a central ... -
Laboratory setup for water purification using household PV-driven reverse osmosis unit
( Elsevier , 2009 , Article)Water treatment using renewable energies as a power source is still not common due to the high initial investment cost. The possibility of using photovoltaics (PV) as a power source to run a household RO unit has been ... -
Economic evaluation of a small RO unit powered by PV installed in the village of Hartha, Jordan
( Elsevier , 2009 , Article)A PV-powered desalination system has been successfully designed, installed and tested at the Hartha Charitable Society in northern Jordan as part of Autonomous Desalination In Rural Areas (ADIRA) with renewable ... -
شرح مقرر أصول الفقه مَوْصُولا (بِالنَّظْمِ الصَّغِيرِ مِنْ مُختَصَر التَّحْرِير)
( مركز فقهاء , 2025 , Book chapter)الحمد لله رب العالمين، وصلى الله وسلم على نبينا محمد وعلى آله وصحبه أجمعين أما بعد: فهذا شرح مختصر لمتن أصول الفقه من حقيبة التأهيل الفقهي الحنبلي الفضيلة الشيخ د. عامر بن محمد فداء بهجت حفظه الله وتولاه ، وقد نال هذا ... -
Seroprevalence of four zoonotic viral diseases in camels in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundUnderstanding the dynamics of zoonotic diseases is integral to the One Health approach, as it guides strategies to mitigate the impact of infections on both animal and human health. In Qatar, the circulation of ... -
An unstructured finite volume method for large-scale shallow flows using the fourth-order Adams scheme
( Elsevier , 2013 , Article)In this paper, we introduce a new upwind finite volume method using unstructured grids for large-scale shallow flows. This method uses a high-order upwind scheme for the calculation of the numerical flux, and the fourth-order ... -
Room-temperature development of thin film composite reverse osmosis membranes from cellulose acetate with antibacterial properties
( Elsevier , 2014 , Article)A cellulose acetate thin film composite (CA TFC) membrane was developed by direct casting of CA onto an ultrafiltration membrane support. The flux through the CA TFC membrane was, as expected, inversely proportional to the ... -
Performance of reverse osmosis pilot plant powered by Photovoltaic in Jordan
( Elsevier , 2011 , Article)This paper presents the work performed within ADIRA project funded by European Union as a consortium of many countries to boost the integration of desalination units with renewable energy in rural areas. The work focused ... -
Numerical simulation of rotation dominated linear shallow water flows using finite volume methods and fourth order Adams scheme
( Elsevier , 2012 , Article)In this paper, we study the performance of some finite volume schemes for linear shallow water equations on a rotating frame. It is shown here that some well-known upwind schemes, which perform well for gravity waves, lead ... -
Unveiling the potential of membrane in climate change mitigation and environmental resilience in ecosystem
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Carbon capture technologies are becoming increasingly crucial in addressing global climate change issues by lowering CO2 emissions from industrial and power generation activities. Post-combustion carbon capture, which uses ... -
A review on Deep eutectic solvents as the emerging class of green solvents for membrane fabrication and separations
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) are emerging as environmentally friendly and effective alternatives in membrane technology, offering a sustainable edge over traditional solvents. This review compiles the latest advancements ... -
Enhancing the properties and performance of polysulfone ultrafiltration membranes using citric acid based deep eutectic solvent additives
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study focuses on improving the performance of polysulfone (PSF) membranes through modification with a Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) composed of Citric Acid (CA) and Choline Chloride (ChCl). Various concentrations, ranging ...
