Prof. Dr. Mohamed Kheireddine Aroua

Distinguished Professor,

School of Engineering and Technology (SET), Sunway University, Malaysia.

School of Engineering, Lancaster University, UK

Phone (+ ext)                    : + 603 7491 8622 Ext. 7154

Email: [email protected]

ResearchID Link: http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9037-2010

GoogleScholar Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=SWmlUXIAAAAJ&hl=en

Number of publications: 276301  ; Number of citations: 18,656 ; h index: 66 ( Source: Scopus, 21^st November 2024).

Academic Qualifications

1. Ph.D in Analytical Chemistry, University of Nancy 1 (Currently a part of University of Lorraine), France ( 1992 ).
2. DEA, Diplome Des Etudes Approfondies (Equivalent to Master) in Material Sciences and Engineering, University of Nancy 1, France ( 1987 )
3. Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering, Ecole Nationale D’Ingenieurs de Gabes, Tunisia (1986).

Administrative/Leadership Posts

1. Associate Dean (Research and Postgraduate Studies), SET, Sunway University, 2019-2023.
2. Leader, Sunway Materials Smart Science and Engineering (SMS2E) Research Cluster, Sunway University, since 2021.
3. Head, Centre for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilization, Sunway University, Since January 2018.
4. Head, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Malaya: Aug. 2016- June 2017.
5. Head, Center for Separation Science and Technology (CSST), University of Malaya:  2012-2017.
6. Deputy Dean, Institute of Graduate Studies, University of Malaya 2009-2016

Research Interests:

1. Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilization in particularly the application of novel and advanced materials for CO₂ absorption, adsorption and electrochemical conversion.
2. Valorization of industrial wastes and by-products in particularly transforming plastic waste to value added materials such as CO2 capture agents.
3. Fundamental and applied separation processes (absorption, adsorption, membrane systems for water treatment and reuse)
4. Electrochemical processes especially development of electrode materials.

Selected Awards

• 1^st Place in the Innovative R&D Award (International Institutions award) at the 3^rd Cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award 2023.Link to project video: https://youtu.be/Qil7vWGHerk
• Listed in Top World’s 2% Scientists ( In a study by Stanford University researchers )
• Highly Cited Researcher in 2018 and 2019 (Clarivate Analytics/Web of Science).
• Winner of IChemE Global Award 2018 in Water Category
• University of Malaya Award for Outstanding Achievement in Community Engagement in 2016.
• The Chancellor Award of Excellence in Inventions “Anugerah Cemerlang Canselor 2007 Bagi Rekacipta “

Prof. Dr. Yarub Kahtan Al-Douri

Prof. Dr. Yarub Al-Douri is a distinguished scientist, Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences, and one of the most renowned researchers across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia, with pioneering contributions in renewable energy, nanotechnology, and nanoelectronics.

He holds a Doctorat D’État in Materials Science (2000), an MSc in Physics (1995), and a BSc in Physics (1991). Over his illustrious 30+ year career, he has served in a variety of academic and research roles—including Full Professor, Visiting Professor, Consultant Expert, and Post-doctoral Researcher—across institutions in the UAE, KSA, Iraq, Malaysia, Turkey, Pakistan, Algeria, Yemen, Singapore, Germany, and France.

Prof. Al-Douri is the founder of the MSc Nanotechnology Engineering Program and the Nano Computing Laboratory, the first of their kind in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. He also established the Applied Materials Laboratory in Algeria. His leadership includes roles such as Head of the Department of Nanomaterials, Department of International Networking and Collaboration, and Secretary of the Department of Physics.

His remarkable achievements have earned him 78 national and international awards, including:

• ICTP-Arab Fund Associateship (Italy, 2024–2026)
• IAAM Scientist Award (Sweden, 2022)
• Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientist (2020–2024)
• JSPS Award (Japan, 2019)
• Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Award (2019)
• Best Researcher at Cihan University (2019 & 2021)
• Distinguished Researcher at UniMAP (2011–2015)
• TWAS-UNESCO Associateship (2009–2015)
• Gold Medal at ITEX Kuala Lumpur (2013)

He has authored over 1000 publications in top-tier journals such as Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis, AIP, IOP, and Wiley, and secured over US$ 5.1 million in research grants. His citation metrics reflect his global impact: >14,300 citations, h-index: 66, i10-index: 260.

As a scientific leader, he has:

• Supervised over 24 postgraduate students
• Served as Associate Editor of Nano-Micro Letters (Springer, IF = 31.6)
• Editor-in-Chief of Experimental and Theoretical NANOTECHNOLOGY and World Journal of Nano Science and Engineering
• Acted as editor and peer reviewer for 34 international journals
• Participated in 13 international scientific bodies
• Organized 37 and chaired 11 international conferences
• Delivered 41 training courses and public lectures
• Been invited 66 times as keynote, guest, or invited speaker
• Facilitated 9+ MOUs and MOAs across international institutions

Prof. Al-Douri is a leading expert in nanomaterials, modeling and simulation, semiconductors, and optical properties. He continues to contribute to the advancement of academic institutions and global scientific collaboration, and is frequently featured in international media in the UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Qatar, and UAE.

Thamer Ahmed Mohammed

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Education:

Post Doctorate in Water Resources Engineering 1998-1999/Faculty of
Engineering/Universiti Putra Malaysia

PhD in Water Resources Engineering 1998/Universiti Putra Malaysia

MSC in Water Resources Engineering 1985/University of Technology/Baghdad/Iraq

BSC in Water Resources Engineering 1980/University of Mosul/Iraq

Publications:
More than 200 Papers Published in High Ranking Journals
Authored Books:
Distributed Renewable Energies for Off-grid Communities (authored four chapter on water and renewable energy) a book published in 2021 by Elsevier
Flood Handbook (Co-authored a chapter on Hydro-Morpho Dynamics of River Junctions) the handbook published in 2021 by Taylor and Francis
Managing Stormwater: Practices and Challenges for Reuse and Recycling (authored a Chapter on Rainwater Harvesting as a Supplementary Sources for Water Supply in Urban Areas) the book published by NOVA Science publisher in 2019, NY, USA Groundwater Engineering and Geotechnique Published by UPM Press in 2004
Research Interest:
Sustainable Urban Water and Stormwater Management, River Restoration, Hydraulic and Hydrologic Modelling, Sedimentation and Scouring, Groundwater and Wells, Water Quality
Modelling, Dam Engineering and Hydraulic Structures, Advancement in Water and Wastewater Treatments, Applications of Renewable Energy in Water Resources Engineering

Patents:
Bio-Composite Revetment Block/ MY -139453-A/ Malaysian Patent Agency
Awards:
33 Awards and Medals given by Various International Agencies

H-Index:: i10H-Index in Google Scholar: 102

Dr. Shadi Mohmmad Ahmad Hanandeh

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Dr. Shadi Hanandeh is a professional researcher, consultant, and instructor with more than 15 years of broad experience in the geotechnical and pavement engineering fields. His areas of expertise include soil stabilization, using sustainable materials in geotechnical engineering; and the application of geosynthetics in geotechnical and pavement engineering. He earned his Ph.D.
degree in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University in December 2016, and his M.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering) from Jordan University for Science and Technology, Jordan, in June of 2007, and his B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Mustansiriyah University, Iraq, in September of 2000. Since January 2017, he has been working as an Associate Professor at Al-Balqa Applied University, where his duties involve teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; conducting research studies in multiple geotechnical and
pavement engineering streams; drafting and publishing reports and scientific articles; advising undergraduate and graduate students; quality assurance and accreditation; and training and
consulting services. 

Research Interests:

Uncertainty and reliability analysis in geotechnical engineering
Soil Stabilization
Laboratory and in-situ testing and equipment development
Accelerated Loading and Non-destructive Testing
Pavement Design and Performance Evaluation
Implementation of Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design
Numerical Modeling of Pavement Structure
Geosynthetic
Sustainable geotechnical & pavement technologies
Unsaturated soil mechanics
Geotechnical instrumentation
Application of Artificial Neural Network in geotechnical Engineering

Academic Links:

• ORCID ID: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56323671500
  WoS: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/479412
  Scopus Author ID: 56323671500
  Scopus Link: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56323671500
  Researcher ID: 12981
  Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=GjbpRfsAAAAJ&hl=en

Dr. Hozan Latif Rauf

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EDUCATION
2016 — 2021 PhD in Architecture
Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 3.91/4
Thesis Topic: An inquiry of self-advocacy skills in interior architecture education
Details: Five-year program (full-time).
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Kagan Gunce
2014 — 2016 MSc in Interior Architecture
Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 3.96/4
Thesis Topic: Rethinking Contemporary Library Environment as a Social Learning Centre
Details: Two-year program (full-time).
Supervisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Münevver Özgür Özersay
2002 – 2007 Bachelor of Architecture
University of Sulaimani, Iraq
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
2025 – Now Casual Lecturer
Architecture Department, Western Sydney University, Australia
2022 – 2024 Lecturer
Interior Architecture Department, Kurdistan Technical Institute (College), Iraq
2019 – 2022 Lecturer
Department of Architectural Engineering/Interior Design, Tishk International
University, Iraq
2015 – 2019 Research/teaching assistant
Department of Interior Architecture, Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus
COURSES AND DESIGN STUDIOS

• 2023-2024: Basic Design Studio, Design Studio I, Engineering Perspective, History of Interior Design &Architecture,
  Graphic Design.
• 2022-2023: Basic Design Studio, Design Studio I, Engineering Perspective, History of Interior Design &Architecture,
  Graphic Design.
• 2021-2022: Basic Design Studio, Design Studio I, Building Services, History of Architecture, Graphic Design.
• 2020-2021: Basic Design Studio, Design Studio I, Building Services, History of Architecture, Graphic Design.
• 2019-2020: Basic Design Studio, Design Studio I, Building Services, History of Architecture, Graphic Design.
• 2018-2019: Basic Design Studio, Design Studio I, Measurement and Conservation in Cultural Heritage, Graphic Design.
• 2017-2018: Basic Design Studio, Design Studio I, Integrated Building Systems, Graphic Design.
• 2016-2017: Basic Design Studio, Design Studio I, Measurement and Conservation in Cultural Heritage, Graphic Design.

Prof. SELÇUK HELHEL

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Education: Top of his class in high school and university entrance exams, earned his Bs.E.E. from Hacettepe University, Ms.E.E. from Gebze Institute of Technology, and Ph.D. from Sakarya University.

Career Highlights: Worked at TÜBİTAK on radio telescopes and EMC projects, with experience at global companies like Turkcell and Motorola in RF planning.

Industry Leadership: Co-founded two companies—Antalya Neptune Telecommunication and HABWAVE RF Systems.

R&D and Grants: Managed over $4M in R&D projects and participated in projects exceeding $20M in the telecommunications sector.

Research Interests: EMC/EMI measurements, antenna theory, microwave imaging, and cellular communications.

Academic Metrics:

• Publications: 268
• Citations:
  • WoS: 400
  • Scopus: 491
  • Google Scholar: 96
• H-Index:
  • WoS: 12
  • Scopus: 13
  • Google Scholar: 5
• Projects Involvement: 34
• Thesis Advisory: 33
• Open Access Publications: 41