Prof Dr. Majeda Khraisheh, Qatar University, Qatar
🎓 Prof. Majeda Khraisheh is a distinguished Chemical Engineer with over 20 years of academic and professional experience. She currently serves as the Head of the Chemical Engineering Department at Qatar University, where her leadership and extensive research have made significant impacts in sustainability and renewable energy. A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the IChemE, Dr. Khraisheh has secured over $8.5 million in research funding, authored 200+ publications, and achieved an H-index of 50, positioning her in the top 2% of researchers worldwide.
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Education
📚 Education: Prof. Khraisheh holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (1996) and a BEng in Chemical Engineering (1992), both from Queen’s University Belfast, UK. In 2002, she earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Teaching, adding depth to her teaching acumen and mentorship skills.
Experience
💼 Experience: Prof. Khraisheh has a rich career in academia and research, starting as an Assistant Professor at Queen’s University Belfast, followed by roles at University College London, and now at Qatar University. Her roles have ranged from Professor to Director of the Honors Program, underscoring her commitment to academic excellence and student success.
Research Interest
🔬 Research Interests: Dr. Khraisheh’s work focuses on sustainability, environmental engineering, and renewable energy. Her projects align with Qatar’s national research priorities, addressing critical challenges such as CO₂ capture, natural gas hydration, and desalination. She advocates for interdisciplinary collaborations and has built strong ties with industry stakeholders.
Awards
🏆 Awards: A celebrated scholar, Dr. Khraisheh has received numerous awards, including the Qatar University Merit Award and Outstanding Teaching Award, as well as the prestigious Leadership Excellence award in the Middle East. Her contributions continue to inspire and elevate the field of chemical engineering.
Publication Top Notes
Heavy metal removal from aqueous solution by advanced carbon nanotubes: critical review of adsorption applications
The removal of dyes from textile wastewater: a study of the physical characteristics and adsorption mechanisms of diatomaceous earth
Effect of carbon surface chemistry on the removal of reactive dyes from textile effluent
Adsorption isotherms, kinetics, thermodynamics and desorption studies of 2, 4, 6-trichlorophenol on oil palm empty fruit bunch-based activated carbon
A critical review of CO2 photoconversion: Catalysts and reactors
Remediation of wastewater containing heavy metals using raw and modified diatomite
Sorption of lead ions on diatomite and manganese oxides modified diatomite
Sorption of Zn (II), Pb (II), and Co (II) using natural sorbents: equilibrium and kinetic studies
Thermodynamic behaviour and the effect of temperature on the removal of dyes from aqueous solution using modified diatomite: a kinetic study
Efficient detection and adsorption of cadmium (II) ions using innovative nano-composite materials