Prof. khaless khaoula | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Best Researcher Award
( Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, Green Process Engineering (CBS.GPE)),University Of
Mohammed 6 Polytechnic, Morocco
Prof. Khaless Khaoula, a renowned expert in Environmental and Sustainable Materials π±, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to research. She is currently serving at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Morocco π. Her dedication and innovative work in the field have earned her the prestigious Best Researcher Award π. Prof. Khaoulaβs research focuses on sustainable practices and the development of eco-friendly materials, reflecting her commitment to environmental stewardship and scientific excellence π.
PROFILE
EDUCATION
Prof. Khaless Khaoula has been an Associate Professor at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Benguerir, Morocco since 2021 π. Before this, she was a Senior Engineer/Analyst in the Research and Development Department at OCP, Jorf Lasfar, from 2015 to 2021 π οΈ. She also served as a Research Associate in the same department from 2009 to 2014 π¬. Her earlier roles include working as a Research and Development Engineer at the Mineral Phosphate Research Center (2008-2009) and a postdoctoral stint at the University of Rennes 1, France (2007), focusing on nanofiltration processes π. She earned her PhD in Chemistry from the University of Rennes 1 in 2006, with a thesis on purifying industrial phosphoric acid using membrane operations π.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Prof. Khaless Khaoula has an impressive academic and research portfolio π. She has supervised 8 theses and co-supervised 4 others π. Her research work is well-recognized, with 18 publications in international journals π. Additionally, she holds 7 patents for her innovative contributions π οΈ. Prof. Khaoula has actively shared her research findings, delivering over 17 oral presentations and presenting more than 30 posters at various conferences and seminars π€π.
BREVETS DβINVENTION
Prof. Khaoula Khaless has contributed significantly to scientific advancements through her patents π. Notable works include the “Phosphoric acid purification process by nanofiltration” (2013, WO2013133684A1) and the “Method for determining mixing parameters for phosphoric acid solutions” (2022, FR3117103A1) π. Her innovations extend to the production of zinc phosphate (2022, FR3116269A1) and uranium salts via nanofiltration (2024, MA57233A1) βοΈ. Other patents cover the manufacturing process for hydrated zinc hydrogen phosphate (2021, OA20180A) and the recovery of rare earths from phosphogypsum (2024, WO2024072201A1). She also developed a method for producing sodium sulfate from phosphogypsum (2020, TN2019000023A1) π¬.
SPECIALIZATION
Prof. Khaless is a specialist in membrane separation processes π, focusing on their application in the phosphate and phosphate derivatives industry. Her expertise extends to the treatment of industrial by-products, desalination, and the treatment of water and effluents π. Through innovative techniques and sustainable practices, she addresses critical environmental challenges in these sectors π. Her work is instrumental in advancing technologies that improve efficiency and reduce the ecological impact of industrial processes, showcasing her commitment to both scientific advancement and environmental stewardship π±.
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
“Two steps leaching process for recovery of rare earths from Moroccan phosphogypsum
“Staged purification of phosphogypsum using pH-dependent separation process”
“Study on the kinetics of the conversion of Moroccan phosphogypsum into X2SO4 (Xβ=βNa, NH4)”
“Wet Process Phosphoric Acid Purification Using Functionalized Organic Nanofiltration Membrane”