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Prof. Waheeba Al-Amrani | Particle Experiments | Women Researcher Award 

Prof. Waheeba Al-Amrani, Ibb University, Yemen

Prof. Waheeba Al-Amrani is a distinguished scholar and academic at Ibb University, Yemen. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry from Universiti Sains Malaysia, where her groundbreaking work focused on bioregeneration of modified adsorbents for wastewater treatment. With a Master’s degree in Physical Chemistry from Menoufia University and a Bachelor’s degree in General Chemistry from Ibb University, she has consistently demonstrated academic excellence.

Her research interests lie in developing innovative, low-cost solutions for pollutant removal, including advanced adsorption and bioremediation techniques. An accomplished educator and mentor, she has published 26 research papers and actively contributes to the academic and research communities through seminars, conferences, and teaching.

PROFILE

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Educational Detail

Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Pulau Penang, Malaysia, 2014
Dissertation: “Bioregeneration of mono amine modified silica and granular activated carbon loaded with mono-azo dyes in batch system.”

M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry: Menoufia University, Sheibin Alkoum, Menoufia, Egypt, 2009
Graduated with Excellence and Honors.
Thesis: “Removal of azo dyes using modified silica.”

B.Sc. in General Chemistry: Ibb University, Yemen, 2001
Graduated First Class with Honors.

Professional Experience

Prof. Waheeba Al-Amrani has extensive experience as a researcher and academic, contributing significantly to the fields of environmental and physical chemistry. She has been actively teaching both practical and theoretical chemistry courses at the undergraduate level at Ibb University, Yemen. Additionally, she supervises final-year research projects, mentoring students in innovative approaches to wastewater treatment and pollutant removal.

As a researcher, Prof. Al-Amrani has gained expertise in adsorption processes, employing various materials such as activated carbon and silica gel. Her work involves cultivating usable biomass, studying bioregeneration of loaded adsorbents, and applying these methodologies in advanced wastewater treatment technologies. She is proficient in using analytical techniques, including XRD, SEM, BET, EDX, HPLC, FTIR, and spectrophotometric analysis.

Prof. Al-Amrani has presented her research findings at numerous national and international conferences and seminars and has authored 26 publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Research Interests

Development of low-cost adsorbents for the removal of organic and inorganic pollutants, including mercury and anionic azo dyes, from aqueous solutions.

Bioregeneration of adsorbents, particularly granular activated carbon and modified silica, loaded with phenolic and azo dye pollutants.

Bacteria acclimation for bioremediation of wastewater, with a focus on phenolic and azo dye pollutants.

Employing advanced analytical techniques and quantum chemistry to evaluate adsorption and bioregeneration processes.

Top Notable Publications

Alkoshab, M.Q., Al-Amrani, W.A., Drmosh, Q.A., Onaizi, S.A. (2024). Zeolitic imidazolate framework-8/layered triple hydroxide composite for boosting the adsorptive removal of acid red 1 dye from wastewater. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 699, 134637.

Iddrisu, M., Al-Amrani, W.A., Merghani, A.A., Drmosh, Q.A., Onaizi, S.A. (2024). Effects of detergent on enzyme adsorption onto solid surfaces. Emergent Materials, 7(5), 2079–2086.

Al-Amrani, W.A., Onaizi, S.A. (2024). Adsorptive removal of heavy metals from wastewater using emerging nanostructured materials: A state-of-the-art review. Separation and Purification Technology, 343, 127018.

Bahadi, S.A., Iddrisu, M., Al-Sakkaf, M.K., Zahid, U., Onaizi, S.A. (2024). Optimization of methyl orange adsorption on MgFeAl-LTH through the manipulation of solution chemistry and synthesis conditions. Emergent Materials, 7(3), 959–971.

Bahadi, S.A., Iddrisu, M., Al-Sakkaf, M.K., Drmosh, Q.A., Onaizi, S.A. (2024). Chemically versus thermally reduced graphene oxide: Effects of reduction methods and reducing agents on the adsorption of phenolic compounds from wastewater. Emergent Materials, 7(2), 533–545.

Aziz, N.A.A., Hir, Z.A.M., Khalir, W.K.A.W.M., Al-Amrani, W.A., Hanafiah, M.A.K.M. (2024). Simultaneous adsorption of rare earth metal ions on chitosan-coated fumed silica – Characterization, kinetics, and isotherm studies. Ecological Engineering and Environmental Technology, 25(6), 172–187.

Hussin, S.M., Al-Amrani, W.A., Suah, F.B.M., Harimu, L., Hanafiah, M.A.K.M. (2024). Hydrogen peroxide treated desiccated coconut waste as a biosorbent in malachite green removal from aqueous solutions. Journal of Ecological Engineering, 25(3), 323–333.

Ganiyu, S.A., Suleiman, M.A., Al-Amrani, W.A., Usman, A.K., Onaizi, S.A. (2023). Adsorptive removal of organic pollutants from contaminated waters using zeolitic imidazolate framework composites: A comprehensive and up-to-date review. Separation and Purification Technology, 318, 123765.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waheeba Al-Amrani | Particle Experiments | Women Researcher Award

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