Prof. Safia Taleb | Organic Chemistry | Lifetime Achievement Award
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. 📚🌱
Professional Profile:
🎓 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
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Journal: ChemEngineering
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Date: 2025-05-16
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Summary: Investigates how Maghnia clay removes color and impurities from waste cooking oil through ion exchange and adsorption mechanisms.
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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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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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
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Journal: Environmental Quality Management
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Date: 2022-06
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DOI: 10.1002/tqem.21823
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Summary: Highlights the potential of using agricultural waste as an eco-friendly adsorbent for treating effluents from olive oil production.
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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Summary: Focuses on catalytic degradation techniques using local montmorillonite for herbicide removal.
6. Variation of Used Vegetable Oils’ Composition upon Treatment with Algerian Clays
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Journal: Recycling
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Date: 2021-10-19
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Summary: Demonstrates how Algerian clays alter the chemical composition of used cooking oils during purification.
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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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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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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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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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
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Journal: Water Environment Research
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Date: 2019-02
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DOI: 10.1002/wer.1022
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Summary: Utilizes hydrogen peroxide and sodium-modified Algerian clay for catalytic breakdown of the organic pollutant o-Cresol in wastewater.
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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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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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.