Professor Dr. at Djillali Liabès University, Algeria
Professor Safia Taleb is a distinguished academic and Deputy Director at D. LIABES University, Faculty of Exact Sciences, Chemistry Department in Algeria. 📍 With a strong background in organic and analytical chemistry, she served as Head of the Laboratory of Materials & Catalysis (LMC) from 2010 to 2022 🔬. She earned her Doctorate in Organic Chemistry from the Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium) 🇧🇪 and has been actively engaged in research on water quality, catalysis, clay materials, and eco-friendly waste treatment 🌍♻️. Professor Taleb has published impactful international papers and continues to lead innovative work in chemistry. Her career reflects dedication, scientific excellence, and a passion for sustainable solutions. 📚🌱
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🎓 Education and Experience
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🎓 1970: Baccalaureate of Applied Sciences – Mostaganem, Algeria
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🎓 1974: Licence in Physical Sciences (Chemistry) – University of Es-Sénia, Oran
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🎓 1975: D.E.A. in Organic Chemistry – University of Es-Sénia, Oran
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🎓 1981: Doctorate in Organic Chemistry – Catholic University of Louvain (UCL), Belgium 🇧🇪
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📜 1988: Algerian Equivalence of Belgian Doctorate
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👩🏫 1989–Present: Professor & Deputy Director – D. LIABES University
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🧪 2010–2022: Head of the Laboratory of Materials & Catalysis (LMC)
🚀 Professional Development
🔬 Over four decades, Professor Safia Taleb has cultivated expertise in organic and analytical chemistry, particularly in addressing environmental challenges 🌊. As a leader at the Laboratory of Materials & Catalysis, she fostered interdisciplinary collaborations, advanced eco-friendly materials, and mentored generations of chemists 👩🏫. She has co-authored several international publications in indexed journals, reflecting her global engagement 🌍. A strong advocate for sustainable development, she explores natural clay-based adsorbents and recycling strategies for agro-industrial waste ♻️. Her experience spans academia, research leadership, and international cooperation, positioning her as a key figure in Algeria’s scientific community 🇩🇿.
🔬 Research Focus
Professor Safia Taleb’s research is centered on environmental chemistry and sustainable technologies 🌿. Her focus includes water quality monitoring, wastewater treatment, natural clay-based materials, catalysis, and recycling of agri-food waste 💧🧪. Her innovative approach to recycling used vegetable oils, removing humic acid using Moringa-functionalized biochar, and olive mill wastewater treatment demonstrates a commitment to environmental preservation 🌱. She leverages the surface and ion-exchange properties of local clays for pollutant removal, contributing significantly to green chemistry and eco-materials research ♻️. With a deep interest in sustainable resource management, she continues to develop practical solutions to ecological issues through interdisciplinary collaborations 🔍.
🏆 Awards and Honors
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🏅 1988: Algerian Equivalence Recognition of Belgian Doctorate
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👩🔬 Over 30 years of distinguished academic service
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🏆 12 years of leadership as Head of the Laboratory of Materials & Catalysis (2010–2022)
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📚 Multiple publications in renowned international journals
Publication Top Notes
1. Decoloration of Waste Cooking Oil by Maghnia Algerian Clays via Ion Exchange and Surface Adsorption
2. Temperature and pH Influence on Diuron Adsorption by Algerian Mont-Na Clay
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Journal: International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry
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Date: 2024-08-08
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DOI: 10.1080/03067319.2022.2060093
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Summary: Examines how temperature and pH affect the adsorption of the herbicide Diuron onto Montmorillonite clay.
3. Combined Ozonation Process and Adsorption onto Bentonite for o-Cresol Elimination
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Journal: International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry
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Date: 2023-04-09
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DOI: 10.1080/03067319.2020.1865335
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Summary: Combines advanced oxidation (ozonation) with adsorption to efficiently remove o-Cresol from wastewater.
4. High Adsorption Capacity of Thermally Treated Solid Olive Wastes for Olive Mill Wastewater
5. Heterogeneous Catalytic Degradation of Diuron Using Algerian Sodium Montmorillonite
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Journal: CLEAN – Soil, Air, Water
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Date: 2022-02
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DOI: 10.1002/clen.202000468
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Summary: Focuses on catalytic degradation techniques using local montmorillonite for herbicide removal.
6. Variation of Used Vegetable Oils’ Composition upon Treatment with Algerian Clays
7. Synthesis and Characterization of an Adsorbent Material: Application to Textile Dye Elimination
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Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings
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Date: 2021-08
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DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.08.105
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Summary: Discusses a novel adsorbent synthesized for efficient removal of dyes from textile wastewater.
8. Performance of NF90 and NF270 Nanofiltration Membranes in Defluoridation of Algerian Brackish Water
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Journal: Desalination and Water Treatment
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Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.5004/dwt.2021.26680
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Summary: Evaluates membrane performance for fluoride removal from brackish water in Algeria.
9. Fe-Pillared Bentonite for Coomassie Blue Dye Removal
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Journal: Research on Chemical Intermediates
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Date: 2020-11
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DOI: 10.1007/s11164-020-04236-2
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Summary: Explores enhanced dye removal using iron-pillared bentonite, a modified clay material.
10. Lead and Cadmium Removal by Adsorption Process Using Hydroxyapatite Porous Materials
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Journal: Water Practice and Technology
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Date: 2020-03-01
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DOI: 10.2166/wpt.2020.003
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Summary: Explores the efficiency of hydroxyapatite (HAp) porous materials in removing toxic metals (Pb and Cd) from water by adsorption.
11. Mechanism Study of Metal Ion Adsorption on Porous Hydroxyapatite: Experiments and Modeling
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Journal: Canadian Journal of Chemistry
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Date: 2020-02
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DOI: 10.1139/cjc-2019-0315
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Summary: Investigates the adsorption mechanism of metal ions onto hydroxyapatite through both experimental approaches and adsorption isotherm modeling.
12. Catalytic Degradation of o-Cresol Using H₂O₂ onto Algerian Clay-Na
13. Assessment of the Potential Mobility of Copper in Contaminated Soil Samples by Column Leaching Test
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Journal: Eurasian Journal of Soil Science (EJSS)
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Date: 2019-01-01
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DOI: 10.18393/ejss.485939
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Summary: Evaluates how easily copper can leach from contaminated soils under simulated environmental conditions.
14. Nanofiltration Performance for Synthetic and Natural Water Defluorination: Application to South-Algeria Groundwater
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Book: Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Materials and Sustainable Development
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Publisher: Springer
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Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-89707-3_53
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Summary: Investigates the use of nanofiltration membranes for fluoride removal from both synthetic and natural water sources in Southern Algeria.
15. Nanofiltration Performance for Synthetic and Natural Water Defluorination: Application to South-Algeria Groundwater
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Book Chapter: Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Materials and Sustainable Development
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Year: 2018
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-89707-3_53
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Summary: Presents the effectiveness of nanofiltration membranes in defluoridating Algerian groundwater, highlighting its potential for drinking water purification in fluoride-affected areas.
Conclusion
Professor Safia Taleb’s distinguished academic career, visionary leadership, and impactful research on sustainable environmental solutions strongly justify her nomination for a Lifetime Achievement Award. Her contributions span scientific innovation, capacity building, and environmental stewardship—hallmarks of a legacy that deserves national and international recognition.