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CURRICULUM VITAE
Prof. Hassan A. Arafat
Institute Center for Water and Environment (iWater) Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology P.O. Box 54224, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +(971) 28109119, [email protected] www.masdar.ac.ae/faculty-top/list-of-faculty/item/5674-hassan-arafat
http://www.sustainable-desalination.net/
Education
2000
1996
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Cincinnati (USA). Dissertation Title: "Effect Of Chemical Surface Heterogeneity On The Adsorption Mechanism Of Dissolved Aromatics On Activated Carbon With Applications In Solidification/ Stabilization Processes For Hazardous Waste Treatment"
B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan (magna cum laude)
Research Interests (most recent)
• Desalination • Membrane development for water and wastewater applications • Solid waste management
Professional Experience
9/2015 – Present
6/2010 – 9/2015
8/2011-2/2012
6/2010 – 12/2010
7/2009 – 6/2012
10/2008 – 5/2010
9/2003 – 9/2008
9/2001 – 8/2003
8/2000 – 8/2001
8/1996 – 7/2000
Professor, Chemical and Environmental Eng. Department, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Associate Professor, Chemical and Environmental Eng. Department, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Program Coordinator, Water and Environmental Eng. Program, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Visiting Scholar, Mechanical Engineering Department, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, USA
Adjunct Associate Professor, Biological Engineering Department, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA
Associate Professor and Director of Water Technologies Research Unit, Chemical Engineering Department, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering Department, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Staff Researcher - Separation Science and Technology Group, Chemical Technology Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois, USA
Postdoctoral Fellow - Separation Science and Technology Group, Chemical Technology Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois, USA
Graduate student research assistant, Chemical Engineering Department, University
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6/1995 – 8/1995
of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Intern, Chemical Engineering Department, University of Halle-Wittenberg, Merseburg, Germany
Recognitions and Awards
2016
2016
2015
2015
2013
2013
2012 – Present
2005
2004
1999-2000
2000
1998, 1999, 2000
1996-1999
1992-1996
2009- Present
Organizing committee member and theme chair of the 4th Arab-American Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium (Abu Dhabi-UAE, Nov. 5-7, 2016), by invitation of The USA National Academy of Sciences.
Chair, “9th International Desalination Workshop: Sustainable Desalination” (IDW2016), Abu Dhabi, UAE, 28-30 Nov. 2016 (co-Chair: Prof. Seung-Hyun Kim, Kyungnam Univ., Seoul, Korea). This is the ninth in a series of high-level R&D conferences that started in 2007 in Korea in partnership with International Desalination Association (IDA) and European Desalination Society (EDS).
Best paper award, 32nd European Membrane Society Summer School, Liberec, Czech Republic, June 21-26, 2015 (paper presented by my student P. Yazgan)
Recipient of Hospitality Technology Awards-Hospitality Innovator category, Hospitality Technology Forum, Dubai, UAE (Nov. 4, 2015)
Recipient of USA Department of Energy (DOE) Secretarial Honor Award, Washington, DC, USA. The Honor Award, presented by the US Secretary of Energy, is the DOE’s highest form of non-monetary employee recognition. Awarded based on my contribution to the development of the caustic side solvent extraction technology, for the treatment of nuclear waste at the DOE sites
Best presentation award, World Resources Forum 2013 (WRF 2013), Davos, Switzerland, 6-9 October, 2013 (paper presented by my student S. Pirani)
Member of “UAE Water Think Tank” group, by invitation of the UAE Prime Minister’s office
The Mondialogo Engineering Award with special jury recognition, Berlin, Germany. Awarded jointly by Daimler AG and UNESCO. Led a team of senior students who won the first of 20 awards, out of 214 competing projects by 1700 participants from 79 countries
Zuhair Hijjawi Award for Best Engineering Graduation Project in Palestine (national competition). Acted as project advisor of the winning students team
University of Cincinnati Outstanding Graduate Student in Research Award, Cincinnati, USA
University of Cincinnati’s Distinguished Dissertation Fellowship. One of only two fellowships awarded university-wide in open competition among PhD candidates from all disciplines, Cincinnati, OH, USA
University of Cincinnati Research Council Summer Fellowship Grant (competitive, proposal-based), Cincinnati, OH, USA
University of Cincinnati graduate scholarship (full scholarship & stipend), Cincinnati, USA
Dean’s Honor List, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Editorial board member of a the following scholarly journals: Desalination and Water Treatment J. (2014-), IDA Journal of Desalination and Water Reuse (2014-2015), International J. of Water Sciences (2013-), Industrial Engineering and Management J. (2013-), The Scientific World J. (2012-2016), J. of Membrane and
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Separation Technology (2012-), An-Najah University J. for Natural and Applied Science (2009-2010)
Research/Academic Grants
2014-2015
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2015
2014-2015
2014-2015
2012-2015
2011-2012
2010-2012
2010-2012
2006-2010
2006-2008
2006-2007
“Novel module configurations for high efficiency Membrane Distillation-Project extension” ($300,000). Funding: MIT&MICP Innovation Program (MMIP). Co-Principal investigator, co-PI: J. Lienhard (MIT)
“Fouling assessment and mitigation in utility-scale membrane distillation systems for brine management” (>$900k). Funding: An International Desalination Company (NDA pending) and Masdar Co., Principal investigator
“Economic analysis of solar powered desalination” (>$500k). Funding: An International Desalination Company (NDA pending) and Masdar Co., Principal investigator
“Membrane Distillation (VMD) System Using Aspirator for Reduced Cost and Enhanced Water Recovery” ($104,939). Funding: British Petroleum Co. (BP) (through a grant from Masdar Institute Technology Innovation Program). Principal investigator, co-PI: M. Ali (Masdar Institute)
“Novel module configurations for high efficiency Membrane Distillation” ($100,000). Funding: MIT&MICP Innovation Program (MMIP). Co-Principal investigator, PI: J. Lienhard (MIT)
“More than just water security: Ecological, political, and social implications of our efforts to bridge the water gap: Symposium and seminar series” ($11,930 to support a joint MI/UCF symposium at The University of Central Florida (UCF)). Funding: The Hollings Center (USA) and UCF (USA). Project lead, project partner: P. Jacques (UCF)
“Development of advanced membrane water purification systems: fabrication, fouling resistance, and system configuration” ($3.6 Million). Funding: Masdar Institute/MIT flagship collaborative project. Co-principal investigator, co-PIs: R. Hashaikeh and N. Hilal (Masdar), J. Lienhard, G. Rutledge, K. Gleason (MIT)
“Development of novel, sustainable and eco-efficient poly(lactic acid) membranes for membrane distillation” ($112,000). Funding: Masdar Institute. Co-principal investigator, co-PI: Raed Hashaikeh
“A novel boron tracing technology supporting critical performance evaluation of desalination processes in the United Arab Emirates” ($100,000). Funding: Masdar Institute. Co-principal investigator, co-PI: Farrukh Ahmad
“Development of renewable energy powered membrane distillation process” ($900,000). Funding: Masdar Institute. Co-principal investigator, co-PIs: J. Lienhard and G. Rutledge (MIT)
“Development of polymer nano-fiber, micro-fiber and hollow-fiber membranes for desalination by membrane distillation” ($105,000). Funding: Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC). Co-principal investigator, PI: M. Khayet (University of Madrid, Spain)
“Development of an effective process for evaluation of faculty teaching performance leading to enhanced teaching methodologies” ($125,000). Funding: World Bank. Project leader, jointly with Hebron University, Palestine.
“Utilization of dairy whey in the Palestinian Territories” ($100,000). Funding: Islamic Development Bank. Principal investigator.
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2005-2008
2005
2005-2009
2004-2006
2002-2004
2001-2003
2001-2002
“Preparation of thin film composite reverse osmosis membranes with reduced fouling for seawater desalination” ($115,000). Funding: Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC). Co-principal investigator, PI: T. Matsuura (Univ. of Ottawa, Canada)
“Pollution prevention by recovery and reuse of hazardous wastewater from textile washing operations in Palestine” ($4000). Funding: Palestinian American Research Center, USA. Principal investigator
“Design of novel membranes for desalination by direct contact membrane distillation” ($156,000). Funding: Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC). Sub-contractor, PIs: T. Matsuura (Univ. of Ottawa) and M. Khayet (University of Madrid)
“Critical improvements of the drinking water disinfection system within the Nablus municipality” ($9700). Funding: UNESCO. Principal investigator
“IS-MIO process for Sr and actinides removal from SRS salt waste” ($2.47 Million). Funding: US Department of Energy, USA. Principal investigator
“A new process for the removal of hazardous organic compounds from contaminated groundwater using an environmentally friendly solvent extraction technology” ($250,000). Funding: Argonne National Laboratory, USA. Principal investigator
“Removal of Sr and TRU elements from alkaline tank waste using in-situ generated magnetite” ($160,000). Funding: National Energy Technology Laboratory, USA. Principal investigator
Postdocs, Research Staff and Graduate Students Supervised Postdocs & Research Staff
2015 – Present
2016 – 2016
2015 – 2016
2015 – 2016
2015 – 2016
2013 – 2015
2011 – 2014
2011– 2013
2011– 2012
Doctoral students
2015 – Present
2014 – Present
2014 – Present
Eng. Savvina Loutatidou, Research engineer, Masdar Institute.
Dr. Joanna Kujawa, Postdoctoral associate, Masdar Institute.
Dr. Samer Al-Gharabli, Postdoctoral associate, Masdar Institute.
Dr. Sudip Chakraborty, Postdoctoral associate, Masdar Institute.
Eng. Virginie Dufour, Research engineer, Masdar Institute.
Dr. Mohamed Roil Bilad, Postdoctoral associate, Masdar Institute
Dr. Elena Guillen-Burrieza, Postdoctoral associate, Masdar Institute
Dr. Rinku Thomas, Postdoctoral associate, Masdar Institute
Eng. Ali Farhat, Research engineer, Masdar Institute.
Navya Thomas, Masdar Institute. Thesis subject: Novel membranes distillation systems for reduced fouling and enhanced energy efficiency
Pelin Yazgan, Masdar Institute. Thesis subject: CFD and Transport phenomena modeling in porous membranes
Musthafa Mavukkandy, Masdar Institute. Thesis subject: Membranes with
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2013 – Present
Graduated 2016
Graduated 2015
Master students
2016 – Present
2016 – Present
2016 – Present
2015 – Present
2015 – Present
Graduated 2016
Graduated 2015
Graduated 2015
Graduated 2013
Graduated 2013
Graduated 2013
Graduated 2012
Graduated 2012
Graduated 2008
Graduated 2008
Graduated 2007
incorporated nanoparticles for desalination applications
Omar Asad, Masdar Institute. Thesis subject: Disintegration of Desalination and Power Generation in UAE (co-advised with Prof. A. Diabat)
Sanaa Pirani, Masdar Institute. Thesis subject: “Sustainable Waste Management: Food Waste in the UAE Hospitality Industry”
Faisal Al-Marzooqi, Masdar Institute. Thesis title: “Interplay of membrane fabrication and nanotechnology in water desalination”
Yazan Ibrahim, Masdar Institute. Thesis subject: Novel PVDF membrane development for water treatment (co-advised with Prof. F. Al Marzooqi)
Taofeeqah Agbaje, Masdar Institute. Thesis subject: Novel polymeric membranes with aligned nano-channels
Nurshaun Sreedhar, Masdar Institute. Thesis subject: 3D printed membranes
Cynthia Elizalde, Masdar Institute. Thesis subject: Novel MD system development
Shefaa Mansour, Masdar Institute. Thesis subject: New FO draw solution development (co-advised with Prof. S. Hasan)
Eanna Farrell, Masdar Institute. Thesis title: “Reverse electrodialysis powered greenhouse concept for water- and energy self-sufficient agriculture”
Savvina Loutatidou, Masdar Institute. Winner of Masdar Institute’s Best Thesis Award for the 2015 Class. Thesis title: “Techno-economic analysis of renewably-powered desalination in the UAE”
Jehad Kharraz, Masdar Institute. Thesis title: “Development of corrugated polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes for fouling control in membrane bioreactors (MBR) and membrane distillation (MD)”
Tariq Al-Sarkal, Masdar Institute. Thesis title: “Ultrafiltration versus sedimentation-based pretreatment for seawater feed to RO plants: Environmental impact study”
Lin Li, Masdar Institute. Thesis title: “Development of novel eco-efficient electrospun poly (lactic acid) membranes”
Stephen Fadeyi, Masdar Institute. Thesis title: “Life cycle assessment of natural gas combined cycle integrated with CO2 post combustion capture using chemical solvent” (co-advised with Prof. M. Abu Zahra)
Rasha Saffarini, Masdar Institute. Winner of Masdar Institute’s Best Thesis Award for the 2012 Class. Thesis title: “Evaluation and enhancement of solar powered membrane distillation process”
Kenan Jijakli, Masdar Institute. Thesis title: “Environmental assessment using life cycle assessment (LCA) approach: a case study on waste management and solar desalination”
Bilal Abu-Tarboosh, Univ. of Ottawa, Canada. Thesis title: “Preparation of thin-film-composite polyamide membranes for desalination using novel hydrophilic surface modifying macromolecules” (co-advised with Prof. T. Matsuura)
Majdi Abu-Awwad, An-Najah Univ., Palestine. Thesis title: “Medical waste management in primary health care centers and private clinics: Jenin district as a case study”
Jafar Eid, An-Najah Univ., Palestine. Thesis title: “Evaluation of solid waste
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Visiting students 2014
2012
Thesis committees & external examiner
International Institutes 2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2008
Home Institutes 2016
2016
2016
2014
2012
2012
management in Qalqilia district” Sara Maes, Visiting student at Masdar Institute. MSc student at KU Leuven, Belgium (advisor: Prof. Ivo Vankelecom).
Shada Salem, Visiting student at Masdar Institute. Ph.D. student at University of Cincinnati, USA.
PhD thesis committee member of Dr. Cejna Quist-Jensen, University of Calabria, Italy (Advisor: Prof. E. Drioli)
PhD thesis committee member of Dr. Giuseppe Vitola, University of Calabria, Italy (Advisors: Prof.L. Giorno & Prof. E. Drioli)
PhD thesis committee member of Dr. Jenny Borisova Evtimova, University of Calabria, Italy (Advisors: Prof.G. De Luca & Prof. E. Drioli)
PhD thesis committee member of Dr. Jessica Settino, University of Calabria, Italy (Advisors: Prof. M. Amelio)
PhD thesis committee member of Dr. Ramato Tufa, University of Calabria, Italy (Advisors: Prof. E. Curcio & Prof. E. Drioli)
MSc thesis external examiner of Ms. Amira Al Khatib, Qatar University, Qatar. (Advisor: Prof. Farid Benyahia)
PhD thesis committee member of Dr. David Warsinger, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA (Advisor: Prof. J. Lienhard)
PhD dissertation examiner of Dr. Mohammad Ramezanian Pour, University of Wollongong, Australia (Advisor: Prof. M. Sivakumar)
PhD thesis committee member of Dr. Edward Summers, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA (Advisor: Prof. J. Lienhard)
MSc thesis committee member of Ms. Misheka Wilson, Utah State University, USA. (Advisor: Prof. R. Simms)
PhD dissertation examiner of Dr. Jianhua Zhang, Victoria University, Australia. (Advisor: Prof. S. Gray)
PhD dissertation examiner of Dr. Mohammad Qutaishat, Univ. of Ottawa, Canada. (Advisor: Prof. T. Matsuura)
Shamma Al Jaberi, M.Sc. student, Masdar Institute (Advisor: Prof. S. El Khatib)
Nawshad Akther, M.Sc. student, Masdar Institute (Advisor: Prof. S. Hasan)
Sahar Daer, M.Sc. student, Masdar Institute (Advisor: Prof. S. Hasan)
Adewale Giwa, M.Sc. student, Masdar Institute (Advisor: Prof. S. Hasan)
Daniel Aina, M.Sc. student, Masdar Institute (Advisor: Prof. F. Ahmad)
Nour Mezher, M.Sc. student, Masdar Institute (Advisor: Prof. F. Ahmad)
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2011
2011
Brian Warshay, M.Sc. student, Masdar Institute (Advisor: Prof. S. Sgouridis)
Ali Farhat, M.Sc. student, Masdar Institute (Advisor: Prof. F. Ahmad)
Publications Book chapters
Refereed journal papers
http://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=sTToKZQAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&pagesize=100
1. N. Thomas, M. Mavukkandy, E. Farrell, H. A. Arafat, S. Chakraborty,
Feedstock Availability, Composition, New Potential Resources for Biohydrogen, Bio-Methane, Bio-Butanol Production via Biotechnological Routes, in Sustainable Biofuels Development: An Inevitable Option to Strengthening Energy Security, A. Chandel and R. Sukumaran (Editors), Springer Publishing Group. In press, due for publishing in 2016.
2. E. Farrell and H. A. Arafat, Achieving Food Security in the Desalination Age, in Renewable energy technologies for water desalination, H. Mahmoudi, N. Ghaffour, M. Goosen and J. Bundschuh (Editors), CRC Press. In press, due for publishing in 2016.
3. R. Thomas, M. Roil Bilad, H. A. Arafat, PVDF Membranes for Membrane Distillation: Controlling Pore Structure, Porosity, Hydrophobicity, and Mechanical Strength, in Membrane Fabrication, N. Hilal, A.F. Ismail, C.J. Wright (Editors), CRC Press, Taylor Francis Publishing Group, FL-USA, pp. 249-284, ISBN: 978-1-4822-1046-0 (2015).
4. S. Pirani and Hassan A. Arafat, Food Waste in Abu Dhabi’s Hospitality Industry: How much is Too Much?, in “Natural Resources: Sustainable Targets, Technologies, Lifestyles and Governance”, C. Ludwig, C. Matasci, X. Edelmann (Editors), Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen PSI, Switzerland, ISBN 978-3-9521409-6-3 (2015)
5. H. A. Arafat and A. Arafat, Prediction of Generation Rate of Municipal Solid Waste in Palestinian Territories Based on Key Factors Modeling, in "Solid Waste Management and Environmental Remediation", T. Faerber and J. Herzog (Editors), Nova Publishers, NY, ISBN: 978-1607417613 (2010)
6. B.J. Abu Tarboush, H. A. Arafat, D. Rana, T. Matsuura, “Thin Film Composite Membrane Preparation and Surface Modification”, SciTopics-Elsevier (Electronic Encyclopedia published online by Elsevier), published February 25, 2010
7. E. Farrell, M. I. Hassan, R. Tufa, A. Tuomiranta, A. Avci, A. Politano, E.
Curcio, H. A. Arafat, Reverse Electrodialysis powered greenhouse concept for water- and energy-self-sufficient agriculture, accepted in Applied Energy (2016).
8. M. T. Ashraf, J. E. Schmidt, J. Kujawa, W. Kujawski, H. A. Arafat, One-dimensional Modeling of Pervaporation Systems using a Semi-Empirical Flux Model, in Press, Separation and Purification Technology (2016).
9. A. Politano, A. Pietro, G. Di Profio, V. Sanna, A. Cupolillo, S. Chakaraborthy, H. Arafat, E. Curcio, Photothermal membrane distillation for seawater desalination, Advanced Materials (2016) DOI: 10.1002/adma.201603504.
10. A. Servi, E. Guillen-Burrieza, D. Warsinger, W. Livernois, K. Notarangelo, J. Kharraz, J. Lienhard, H. A. Arafat, K. Gleason, The effects of iCVD film
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thickness and conformality on the permeability and wetting of MD membranes, J. Membrane Science, 523, 470–479 (2017).
11. A. Servi, J. Kharraz, D. Klee, K. Notarangelo, B. Eyob, E. Guillen-Burrieza, A. Liu, H. A. Arafat, K. Gleason, A systematic study of the impact of hydrophobicity on the wetting of MD membranes, J. Membrane Science, 520, 850-859 (2016)
12. E. Guillen-Burrieza, M. Mavukkandy, M. Bilad, H. A. Arafat, Understanding wetting phenomena in Membrane Distillation and how operational parameters can affect it, J. Membrane Science, 515, 163-174 (2016)
13. S. Pirani, H. A. Arafat, G. Thompson, FRESH: A Foodservice Sustainability Rating for Hospitality Sector Event, Cornell Hospitality Tool, 16(21), 3-11 (2016)
14. A. Politano, A. Cupolillo, G. Di Profio, H. A. Arafat, G. Chiarello, E. Curcio, When plasmonics meets membrane technology, J. Phys.: Condens. Matter, 28, 363003 (2016)
15. S. I. Pirani, H. A. Arafat, Reduction of food waste generation in the hospitality industry, J. Cleaner Production, 132, 129-145 (2016)
16. S. Pirani, H. A. Arafat, Interplay of food security, agriculture and tourism within GCC countries, Global Food Security J., 9, 1-9 (2016)
17. F. AlMarzooqi, M. Bilad, H. A. Arafat, Development of PVDF membranes for membrane distillation via vapour induced crystallization, European Polymer J., 77, 164-173 (2016)
18. D. Warsinger, A. Servi, S. Van Belleghem, J. Gonzalez, J. Swaminathan, J. Kharraz, H. W. Chung, H. A. Arafat, K. Gleason, J. Lienhard, Combining Air Recharging and Membrane Superhydrophobicity for Fouling Prevention in Membrane Distillation, J. Membrane Science, 505, 241-252 (2016)
19. J. Dasgupta, A. Singh, S. Kumar, J. Sikder, S. Chakraborty, H. A. Arafat, S. Curcio, Poly (sodium-4-styrenesulfonate) assisted ultrafiltration for methylene blue dye removal from simulated wastewater: Optimization using response surface methodology, J. Environ. Chem. Eng., 4, 2008-2022 (2016)
20. M. Mavukkandy, M. Bilad, A. Giwa, S. Hasan, H. A. Arafat, Leaching of PVP from PVDF/PVP blend membranes: impacts on membrane structure and fouling in membrane bioreactors, J. Materials Science 51(9), 4328-4341 (2016)
21. M. I. Hassan, A. T. Brimmo, J. Swaminathan, J.H. Lienhard V, H. A. Arafat, A New Vacuum Membrane Distillation System Using an Aspirator: Concept Modelling and Optimization, Desalination and Water Treatment, 57(28), 12915-12928 (2016)
22. F. A. AlMarzooqi M.R. Bilad, B. Mansoor, H. A. Arafat, A comparative study of image analysis and porometery techniques for characterization of porous membranes, J. Materials Science , 51(4), 2017-2032 (2016)
23. J. Swaminathan, H. W. Chung, D. M. Warsinger, F. Al-Marzooqi, H. A. Arafat, J. Lienhard, Energy Efficiency of Permeate Gap and Novel Conductive Gap Membrane Distillation, J. Membrane Science, 502, 171-178 (2016)
24. J. A. Kharraz, M.R. Bilad, H. A. Arafat, Flux stabilization in membrane distillation desalination of seawater and brine using corrugated PVDF membranes, J. Membrane Science, 495, 404–414 (2015)
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25. M. Bilad, E. Guillen-Burrieza, M. Mavukkandy, F. AlMarzooqi, H. A. Arafat, Shrinkage, defect and membrane distillation performance of composite PVDF membranes, Desalination 376, 62-72 (2015)
26. J. Kujawa, E. Guillen-Burrieza, H. A. Arafat, M. Kurzawa, A. Wolan, W. Kujawski, Raw juice concentration by osmotic membrane distillation process with hydrophobic polymeric membranes, Food Bioprocess Technol., 8, 2146–2158 (2015)
27. J. Dasgupta, D. Mondal, S. Chakraborty, J. Sikder, S. Curcio, H. A. Arafat, Nanofiltration Based Water Reclamation from Tannery Effluent Following Coagulation Pretreatment, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety J. 121, 22-30 (2015)
28. M. R. Bilad, F. A. Al Marzooqi, H. A. Arafat, New concept for dual-layer hydrophilic/hydrophobic composite membrane for membrane distillation, J. Membrane and Separation Technology, 4, 122-133 (2015)
29. N. Akther, A. Sodiq, A. Giwa, S. Daer, H.A. Arafat, S.W. Hasan, Recent Advancements in Forward Osmosis Desalination: A Review, Chemical Engineering J., 281, 502-522 (2015)
30. M. Pettinato, S. Chakraborty, H. A. Arafat, V. Calabro, Eggshell: A green adsorbent for heavy metal removal in an MBR system, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety J., 121, 57-62 (2015)
31. S. Loutatidou and H. A. Arafat Techno-economic Analysis of MED and RO Desalination Powered by Low-enthalpy Geothermal Energy, Desalination, 365, 277-292 (2015)
32. V. Discart, M.R. Bilad, R. Moorkens, H. A. Arafat, I. F. Vankelecom, Decreasing membrane fouling during Chlorella vulgaris broth filtration via membrane development and coagulant assisted filtration, Algal Research , 9, 55-64 (2015)
33. E. Guillen-Burrieza, A. Servi, B. S. Lalia, H. A. Arafat, Membrane structure and surface morphology impact on the wetting of MD membranes, J. Membrane Science, 483, 94-103 (2015)
34. J. A. Kharraz, M.R. Bilad, H. A. Arafat, Simple and effective corrugation of PVDF membranes for enhanced MBR performance, J. Membrane Science 475, 91-100 (2015)
35. D. M. Warsinger, J. Swaminathan, E. Guillen, H. A. Arafat, J. H. Lienhard, Scaling and Fouling In Membrane Distillation for Desalination Applications: A Review, Desalination, 365, 294-313 (2015)
36. H. A. Arafat, K. Jijakli, A. Ahsan, Environmental Performance and Energy Recovery Potential of Five Processes for Municipal Solid Waste Treatment, J. Cleaner Production , 105, 233-240 (2015)
37. S. I. Pirani, I. A. Al-Khatib, R. Halaweh, M. A. Arafat, H. A. Arafat, Household-level determinants of residential solid waste generation rates: A study from Nablus-Palestine, J. Material Cycles and Waste Management , 17, 725-735 (2015)
38. M.R. Bilad, H. A. Arafat, I. F. Vankelecom, Membrane technology in microalgae cultivation and processing: A review, Biotechnology Advances, 32(7), 1283-1300 (2014)
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39. O. Saif, T. Mezher, H. A. Arafat, Water security in the GCC countries: Challenges and opportunities, J. Environmental Studies and Sciences, 4, 329–346 (2014)
40. E. Guillen-Burrieza, A. Ruiz-Aguirre, G. Zaragoza, H. A. Arafat, Membrane fouling and cleaning in long term plant-scale membrane distillation operations, J. Membrane Science, 468, 360-372 (2014)
41. S. Loutatidou, B. Chalermthai, P. R. Marpu, H. A. Arafat, Capital cost estimation of reverse osmosis plants: GCC countries versus southern Europe, Desalination, 347, 103-111 (2014)
42. R. Thomas, E. Guillen-Burrieza, H. A. Arafat, Pore structure control of PVDF membranes using a 2-stage coagulation bath phase inversion process for application in membrane distillation (MD), J. Membrane Science, 452, 470-480 (2014)
43. B. S. Lalia, E. Guillen, H. A. Arafat, R. Hashaikeh, Nanocrystalline cellulose reinforced PVDF-HFP membranes for membrane distillation application, Desalination, 332(1), 134–141 (2014)
44. L. Li, R. Hashaikeh, H. A. Arafat, Preparation of biodegradable poly (lactic acid) electrospun membrane with decreased pore size by post heat treatment, Key Engineering Materials, 594-595, pp 260-269 (2014)
45. S. Pirani and H. A. Arafat, Solid Waste Management in the Hospitality Industry: A Review, J. Environmental Management, 146, 320- 336 (2014).
46. E. Guillen-Burrieza, R. Thomas, B. Mansoor, D. Johnson, N. Hilal, H. A. Arafat, Effect of Dry-out on the Fouling of PVDF and PTFE Membranes under Conditions Simulating Intermittent Seawater Membrane Distillation (SWMD), J. Membrane Science, 438, 126-139 (2013)
47. L. Li, R. Hashaikeh, H. A. Arafat, Development of new eco-efficient micro-porous membranes via electrospinning and annealing of poly(lactic acid), J. Membrane Science, 436, 57-67 (2013)
48. R.B. Saffarini, B. Mansoor, R. Thomas, H. A. Arafat, Effect of temperature-dependent microstructure evolution on pore wetting in PTFE membranes under membrane distillation conditions, J. Membrane Science, 429, 282-294 (2013)
49. B. Singh Lalia, E. Guillen, H. A. Arafat, R. Hashaikeh, Fabrication and characterization of polyvinylidenefluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene (PVDF-HFP) electrospun membranes for direct contact membrane distillation, J. Membrane Science, 428, 104-115 (2013).
50. H. A. Arafat, A. J. Bakel, A. K. Dilger, K. L. Nash, P. G. Rickert, G. F. Vandegrift: Reclamation of Contaminated Groundwater Using Cooking Oils in a Novel, Eco-Friendly and High-Efficiency Solvent Extraction Process, Desalination, 321, 9-21 (2013)
51. A. Farhat, F. Ahmad, N. Hilal, H. A. Arafat, Boron Removal in New Generation Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membranes Using Two-Pass RO without pH Adjustment, Desalination 310, 50–59 (2013)
52. T. Al-Sarkal and H. A. Arafat, Ultrafiltration versus sedimentation-based Pretreatment in Fujairah-1 RO Plant: Environmental Impact Study, Desalination, 317, 55-66 (2013)
53. Ahsan, A., M. Imteaz, R. Dev, H. A. Arafat, Numerical Models of Solar Distillation Device: Present and Previous, Desalination, 311, 173-181 (2013).
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54. A. Farhat, F. Ahmad, H. A. Arafat, Analytical techniques for boron quantification supporting desalination processes: A review, Desalination, 310, 9–17 (2013)
55. S. Fadeyi, H.A. Arafat, M. Abu Zahra, Life cycle assessment of natural gas combined cycle integrated with CO2 post combustion capture using chemical solvent, Intl. J. Greenhouse Gas Control, 19, 441–452 (2013)
56. H. A. Arafat and K. Jijakli, Modeling and Comparative Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Gasification for Energy Production, Waste Management, 33(8), 1704-1713 (2013)
57. S. Abdul Hadi , M. Al Kaabi, M. Al Ali, H. A. Arafat, Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Streetlight Technologies for Minor Roads in United Arab Emirates, Energy for Sustainable Development, 17, 438–450 (2013)
58. J. Adeoye, Y. Amha, V. Poghosyan, K. Torchyan, H. A. Arafat, Comparative LCA of Two Thermal Energy Storage Systems for Shams 1 Concentrated Solar Power Plant: Molten Salt vs. Concrete, J. Clean Energy Technologies, 2(3), 274-281 (2013)
59. M. I. Ali, E. K. Summers, H. A. Arafat, J. H. Lienhard, Effects of Membrane Properties on Water Production Cost in Small Scale Membrane Distillation Systems, Desalination 306, 60–71 (2012)
60. R. B. Saffarini, E. K. Summers, H. A. Arafat, J. H. Lienhard, Economic Evaluation of Stand-Alone Solar Powered Membrane Distillation Systems, Desalination 299, 55–62 (2012)
61. E. K. Summers, H. A. Arafat, J. H. Lienhard, Energy efficiency comparison of single-stage membrane distillation (MD) desalination cycles in different configurations, Desalination 290, 54–66 (2012)
62. R. B. Saffarini, E. K. Summers, H. A. Arafat, J. H. Lienhard, Technical Evaluation of Stand-Alone Solar Powered Membrane Distillation Systems, Desalination, 286, pp. 332-341 (2012)
63. K. Jijakli, H. A. Arafat, S. Kennedy, P. Mande, V. Theeyattuparampil, How green solar desalination really is? Environmental assessment using life-cycle analysis (LCA) approach, Desalination, 287, 123-131 (2012)
64. A. Abusafa, H. A. Arafat, M. Abu-Baker, K. N. Khalili, Utilization of Drinking Water from Rainwater Harvesting Wells in the Palestinian Territories: Assessment of Contamination Risk, Intl. J. of Environment and Waste Management, 9(3/4), 358-371 (2012)
65. A. Al-Salaymeh, I. A. Al-Khatib, H. A. Arafat, Towards Sustainable Water Quality: Management of Rainwater Harvesting Cisterns in Southern Palestinian Territory, Water Resources Management J., 25(6), 1721-1736 (2011)
66. D. Rana, Y. Kim, T. Matsuura, H. A. Arafat, "Development of Antifouling Thin-Film-Composite Membranes for Seawater Desalination", J. Membrane Science, 367, 110-118 (2011)
67. M.C. García-Payo, M. Essalhi, M. Khayet, K. Charfi, and H. A. Arafat, Water desalination by membrane distillation using copolymer hollow fiber membranes, Membrane Water Treatment, 1(3), 215-230 (2010)
68. H. A. Arafat, S. B. Aase, A. J. Bakel, D. L. Bowers, A. V. Gelis, M. C. Regalbuto, and G. F. Vandegrift, The Application of In-Situ Formed Mixed
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Iron Oxides in the Removal of Strontium and Actinides from Nuclear Tank Waste, AIChE J., 56(11), 3012-3020 (2010)
69. I. Khatib and H. A. Arafat, A review of residential solid waste management in the occupied Palestinian Territory: a window for improvement?, Waste Management and Research, 28, 481–488 (2010)
70. B. Abu Tarbush, H. A. Arafat, T. Matsuura, and D. Rana, Recent advances in thin film composite (TFC) reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membranes for desalination, J. Applied Membrane Science & Technology, 10, 41-50 (2009)
71. Khatib and H. A. Arafat, Chemical and Microbiological Quality of Desalinated Water, Groundwater and Rain-Fed Cisterns in the Gaza Strip, Palestine, Desalination, 249, 1165-1170 (2009)
72. I. A. Al-Khatib, H. A. Arafat, R. Daoud, H. Shwahneh, Enhanced Solid Waste Management by Understanding the Effects of Gender, Income, Marital Status, and Religious Convictions on Attitudes and Practices Related to Street Littering in Nablus- Palestinian Territory, Waste Management, 29(1), 449-455 (2009)
73. B.J. Abu Tarboush, D. Rana, T. Matsuura, H.A. Arafat, and R.M. Narbaitz, Preparation of Thin-Film-Composite Polyamide Membranes for Desalination Using Novel Hydrophilic Surface Modifying Macromolecules, J. Membrane Science, 325(1), 166-175 (2008)
74. H. Susanto, H.A. Arafat, E.M. Janssen, M. Ulbricht, Ultrafiltration of polysaccharide-protein mixtures: Elucidation of fouling mechanisms and fouling control by membrane surface modification, Separation and Purification Technology, 63(3), 558-565 (2008)
75. I. Al-Khatib, H. A. Arafat, T. Basheer, H. Shawahneh, A. Salahat, J. Eid, and W. Ali, Trends and Problems of Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries: A Case Study in Seven Palestinian Districts, Waste Management, 27(12), 1910-1919 (2007)
76. H. Arafat, I. Al-Khatib, R. Daoud, and H. Shwahneh, Influence of socio-economic factors on street litter generation in the Middle East: effects of education level, age, and type of residence, Waste Management & Research, 25(4), 363-370 (2007)
77. H. A. Arafat, Simple physical treatment for the reuse of wastewater from textile industry in the Middle East, J. Environ. Eng. & Sci., 6(1), 115-122 (2007)
78. H. A. Arafat, I. Al-Khatib, and A. Abu Zahra, Effects of prevailing conditions during second Palestinian uprising on solid waste management system in Nablus city in Palestine, Intl. J. Environmental Health Research, 16(4), 281 – 287 (2006)
79. H. A. Arafat, F. Ahnert, and N. G. Pinto, On the Adsorption of Aromatics on Oxygenated Activated Carbon in Non-aqueous Adsorption Media, Separation Science & Technology, 39(1), 43-62 (2004)
80. F. Ahnert, H. A. Arafat, and N. G. Pinto, A Study of the Influence of Hydrophobicity of Activated Carbon on the Adsorption Equilibrium of Aromatics in Non-Aqueous Media, Adsorption, 9, 311-319 (2003)
81. R. A. Leonard, S. B. Aase, H. A. Arafat, C. Conner, D. B. Chamberlain, J. R. Falkenberg, M. C. Regalbuto, and G. F. Vandegrift, Experimental Verification of Caustic-Side Solvent Extraction for Removal of Cesium from Tank Waste, Solvent Extraction & Ion Exchange, 21(4), 505-526 (2003)
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Conference papers (Full papers and extended abstracts)
82. H. A. Arafat and I. M. Abu-Reesh, Ultrafiltration of Labaneh Whey: Effect of Operating Parameters, Arabian J. for Science & Engineering, 26(2C), 55–67 (2001)
83. H. S. Rho, H. A. Arafat, B. Kountz, R. C. Buchanan, N. G. Pinto, and P. L. Bishop, Decomposition of Hazardous Organic Materials in the Solidification/Stabilization Process Using Catalytic-Activated Carbon, Waste Management 21(4), 343–356 (2001)
84. M. Franz, H. A. Arafat, and N. G. Pinto, Effect of Chemical Surface Heterogeneity on the Adsorption Mechanism of Dissolved Aromatics on Activated Carbon, Carbon, 38(13), 1807–1819 (2000)
85. H. A. Arafat, M. Franz, and N. G. Pinto, Effect of Salt on the Mechanism of Adsorption of Aromatics on Activated Carbon, Langmuir, 15(18), 5997–6003 (1999)
86. V. M. Hebatpuria, H. A. Arafat, H. S. Rho, P. L. Bishop, N. G. Pinto, and R. C. Buchanan, Immobilization of Phenol in Cement-Based Solidified/Stabilized Hazardous Wastes Using Regenerated Activated Carbon: Leaching Studies, J. Hazardous Materials, 70(3), 117–138 (1999)
87. H. A. Arafat, V. M. Hebatpuria, H. S. Rho, N. G. Pinto, P. L. Bishop, and R. C. Buchanan, Immobilization of Phenol in Cement-Based Solidified/Stabilized Hazardous Wastes Using Regenerated Activated Carbon: Role of Carbon, J. Hazardous Materials, 70(3), 139–156 (1999)
88. V. M. Hebatpuria, H. A. Arafat, P. L. Bishop, and N. G. Pinto, Leaching Behavior of Selected Aromatics in Cement-Based Solidification/Stabilization Under Different Leaching Tests, Environmental Engineering Science, 16(6), 451–463 (1999)
1. H. A. Arafat, S. Bertrand, C. de Matos Passos, L. Guey, F. Hemmer, S. Loutatidou, A. Ritschel, A. Tuomiranta, Solar-powered reverse osmosis: a near-future milestone to achieve sustainable water production in the UAE, International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress & Exhibition, Brisbane, Australia, October 9-13, 2016
2. D. M. Warsinger, A. Servi, G. Connors, J. Gonzales, H. A. Arafat, J. Lienhard, A novel air backwashing method for reversing wetting in membrane distillation, AWWA/AMTA 2016 Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition, San Antonio, TX, February 1-4, 2016
3. S. I. Pirani, H. A. Arafat, Food waste in the UAE hospitality sector: addressing front of house losses, 3rd World Research Summit for Tourism and Hospitality, Orlando, Florida, USA, 15-19 Dec., 2015
4. S. Loutatidou, N. Liosis, T. Ouarda, H. A. Arafat, Wind powered desalination aimed for strategic water storage: Performance and cost analyses, Intl. Desal. Assoc. (IDA) World Congress on Desalination and Water Reuse, San Diego, CA (USA), Aug. 30 – Sep. 4, 2015
5. F. AlMarzooqi, M. R. Bilad, J. Swaminathan, J. H. Lienhard, H. A. Arafat, Flux measurements in novel membrane distillation configurations, Intl. Desal. Assoc. (IDA) World Congress on Desalination and Water Reuse, San Diego, CA (USA), Aug. 30 – Sep. 4, 2015
6. S. Chakraborty, R. Ben Amar, H. A. Arafat, E. Drioli, Modification of ceramic membrane surface by silane grafting: application for emulsion separation by air
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gap membrane distillation, Intl. Desal. Assoc. (IDA) New Horizons for Desalination Conference, Portofino, Italy, 17-19 May, 2015.
7. S. Loutatidou, H. A. Arafat, Renewable energy to drive desalination: the case of geothermal and wind desalination in the UAE, Intl. Desal. Assoc. (IDA) New Horizons for Desalination Conference, Portofino, Italy, 17-19 May, 2015.
8. S. I. Pirani and H. A. Arafat, Reduction of Food Waste Generation in the Hospitality Industry, 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Waste Management, Athens, Greece, 12-14 June, 2014.
9. H. A. Arafat, M. I. Hassan, A. T. Brimmo, Vacuum Membrane Distillation System Using Aspirator for Reduced Cost and Enhanced Water Recovery, 11th International Water Association (IWA) Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 26-30 May, 2014.
10. M.R. Bilad, L. Marbelia, H. A. Arafat, Ivo F.J. Vankelecom, Role of membrane porosity in magnetically induced membrane vibration system for membrane bioreactor, 11th International Water Association (IWA) Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 26-30 May, 2014 (poster).
11. M.R. Bilad, L. Marbelia, I. Passaris, V. Discart, H. A. Arafat, Ivo F.J. Vankelecom, MBR effluent polishing using membrane photobioreactor: Coupled cultivation and microalgae harvesting, 11th International Water Association (IWA) Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 26-30 May, 2014 (poster).
12. L. Li, R. Hashaikeh, H. A. Arafat, Preparation of biodegradable poly (lactic acid) electrospun membrane with decreased pore size by post heat treatment, 2nd International Conference on Advanced Material Engineering & Technology 2013 (ICAMET 2013), Bandung, Indonesia, 28-29 November 2013.
13. Sanaa I. Pirani, Hassan A. Arafat, Food Waste in Abu Dhabi’s Hospitality Industry: How Much is Too Much?, World Resources Forum 2013 (WRF 2013), Davos, Switzerland, 6-9 October, 2013 (Won the best presentation award)
14. J. Adeoye, Y. Amha, V. Poghosyan, K. Torchyan, H. A. Arafat, Comparative LCA of Two Thermal Energy Storage Systems for Shams 1 Concentrated Solar Power Plant: Molten Salt vs. Concrete, 4th International Conference on Environmental Engineering and Applications-ICEEA, Singapore, August 24-25, 2013
15. L. W. Jung, M. R. Al-Shehhi, R. Saffarini, B. Warshay, H. A. Arafat*, Paper or Plastic? Clearing Misconceptions on Environmental Impacts of Coffee Cups Using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), First International Conference on Water and Environmental Sustainability (ICWEE2011), Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 14-17 November 2011, pp. 563-569 (2011)
16. S. P. Parajuli, M. S. Naizghi, B. Warshay, H. A. Arafat, A comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Using Virgin Crushed Aggregate (VCA) and Recycled Waste Concrete Aggregate (RCA) in Road Construction, First International Conference on Water and Environmental Sustainability (ICWEE2011), Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 14-17 November 2011, pp. 312-316 (2011)
17. R. B. Saffarini, E. K. Summers, H. A. Arafat, J. H. Lienhard, Assessment of Solar Powered Membrane Distillation Desalination Systems, Proceedings of
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the International Workshop on Membrane Distillation and Related Technologies, Ravello, Italy, October 9 ‐ 12, 2011, pp. 72-75 (2011)
18. H. A. Arafat and A. El-Qanni, Can religion serve as a catalyst for sustainable waste management? Islam as a case study, Proceedings of the 11th Mediterranean Research Meeting, Florence, Italy, March 24-27, 2010
19. B.H. Sader, H.A. Arafat, and R.M. Ismail, Effect of Academic Field on Student Evaluations of Faculty Members’ Teaching Performance: A Palestinian Experience, Proceedings of the Teaching and Learning 2008 Conference, Aveiro, Portugal, 26-28 May 2008: pp. 213-220, (2008)
20. H.A. Arafat, B.H. Sader, and R.M. Ismail, What does it Take for Instructors to Score High in Rapport and Grading on Student Rating Forms at a Palestinian University?, Proceedings of the Teaching and Learning 2008 Conference, Aveiro, Portugal, 26-28 May 2008: pp. 650-655, (2008)
21. A. Abu-Safa, A. El-Hamouz, H. A. Arafat, and M. N. Almasri, Assessment of the Spatial Distribution of Chlorine Concentration in Nablus Water Distribution System, Proc. of the International Conference on Sustainable Development and Management of Water in Palestine; Amman, Jordan; August 26-29, 2007
22. H. A. Arafat, A. M. El-Hamouz, A. Abu-Safa and M. Almasri, Methodology for Disinfectant Dose Evaluation, Modeling, and Optimization in Drinking Water in Small Middle Eastern Cities - Nablus City (Palestine) as a Case Study, Proc. of the 3rd International Conference on Water Resources in Mediterranean Basin; Tripoli, Lebanon; Nov 1-3, 2006
23. H. A. Arafat and M. S. Abu-Baker, Assessment of the Conditions of Rain Water Harvesting Wells Used by Palestinian Villagers- Ya'bad Village (Jenin-Palestine) as a Case Study, Proc. of the 3rd International Conference on Water Resources in Mediterranean Basin; Tripoli, Lebanon; Nov 1-3, 2006
24. C. Pereira, G. Vandegrift, M. Regalbuto, S. Aase, H. A. Arafat, A. Bakel, D. Bowers, J. Byrnes, M. Clark, J. Emery, J. Falkenberg, A. Gelis, L. Hafenrichter, Y. Tsai, K. Quigley, M. Vander Pol, J. Laidler, Lab-scale demonstration of the UREX+ process, Proceedings of the American Nuclear Society ANS 2004 Annual Meeting and Nuclear Technology Expo, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, Jun 13-17, 2004
25. A. Bakel, S. Aase, H. A. Arafat, D. Bowers, J. Byrnes, M. Clark, J. Emery, J. Falkenberg, A. Gelis, C. Pereira, L. Hafenrichter, J. Laidler, M. Regalbuto, Y. Tsai, K. Quigley, M. Vander Pol, G. Vandegrift, Lab-scale demonstration of the UREX+ process, Proceedings of the American Chemical Society ACS 227th National Meeting ; Anaheim, CA, USA, Mar 28 - Apr 1, 2004
26. G. F. Vandegrift, M. C. Regalbuto, S. B. Aase, H. A. Arafat, A. J. Bakel, D. L. Bowers, J. P. Byrnes, M. A. Clark, J. W. Emery, J. R. Falkenberg, A. V. Gelis, L. D. Hafenrichter, R. A. Leonard, C. Pereira, K. J. Quigley, Y. Tsai, M. H. Vander Pol, and J. J. Laidler, Lab-Scale demonstration of the UREX+ Process, Proc. of the Waste Management-2004 Conference, Tucson, AZ, USA, February 29– March 4, 2004
27. C. Pereira, H. A. Arafat, A. Bakel, M. C. Regalbuto, G. F. Vandegrift, P. G. Rickert, A. Dilger, K. L. Nash, A new process for removal of hazardous organic chemical from contaminated groundwater, Abstracts, the 13th Symposium on Separation Science and Technology for Energy Applications, Gatlinburg, TN, USA, Oct 27-30, 2003
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Conference papers (abstracts)
28. G. F. Vandegrift, M. C. Regalbuto, S. Aase, H. A. Arafat, A. Bakel, D. Bowers, J. Byrnes, M. Clark, J. Emery, J. Falkenberg, A. V. Gelis, C. Pereira, L. Hafenrichter, Y. Tsai, K. J. Quigley, M. H. Vander Pol, ANL UREX+ lab-scale demonstration results. Abstracts, the Los Alamos National Lab Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative Semi-Annual Review Meeting ; Santa Fe, NM, USA, Aug 26-28, 2003
29. H. A. Arafat, S. Aase, A. Gelis, M. Regalbuto, J. Sedlet, and G. Vandegrift, Removing Sr and Actinides from SRS Tank Waste Using In-Situ Formed Mixed Iron Oxides, Proceedings of the 27th Actinide Separations Conference, Argonne, IL, USA, June 9-12, 2003
30. D. B. Chamberlain, S. B. Aase, H. A. Arafat, C. Conner, R. A. Leonard, M. C. Regalbuto, G. F. Vandegrift, Proof-of-concept flowsheet tests for cesium removal from tank waste by caustic-side solvent extraction, 2001 MRS Fall Meeting ; Boston, MA, USA; Nov 26-30, 2001 Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. Vol. 713, Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management XXV ; edited by B. P. McGrail, et al., MRS : pp. 877-44 (2002)
31. H. A. Arafat and R. A. Leonard, Solvent Recovery from Aqueous Effluents Using a Centrifugal Contactor, Abstracts, the 12th Symp. on Separation Science and Technology for Energy Applications, Gatlinburg, TN, USA, October 15–18, 2001, p. 95 (2001)
32. R. A. Leonard, S. B. Aase, H. A. Arafat, D. B. Chamberlain, C. Conner, M. C. Regalbuto, and G. F. Vandegrift, Experimental Verification of Caustic-Side Solvent Extraction for Removal of Cesium from Tank Waste, Abstracts, the 12th Symp. on Separation Science and Technology for Energy Applications, Gatlinburg, TN, USA, October 15–18, 2001, p. 50 (2001)
33. R. A. Leonard, S. B. Aase, H. A. Arafat, D. B. Chamberlain, C. Conner, M. C. Regalbuto, and G. F. Vandegrift, Proof-of-Concept Flowsheet Tests for Cesium Removal from Tank Waste by Caustic-Side Solvent Extraction, Proceedings of the 25th Actinide Separation Conf., Boise, ID, USA, May 14–18, 2001
34. H. A. Arafat, V. M. Hebatpuria, H. S. Rho, N. G. Pinto, P. L. Bishop, and R. C. Buchanan, Utilization of Reactivated Carbon in Stabilization of Organics in Solidification/Stabilization Processes for Hazardous Waste Treatment, Extended Abstracts, the 24th Biennial Conf. on Carbon, Charleston, SC, USA, July 11–16, 1999, Vol. 2, pp. 448–449 (1999)
35. H. A. Arafat and N. G. Pinto, Hydrogen Bonding in the Adsorption of Liquid Aromatics on Oxygen-Containing Activated Carbon, Extended Abstracts, the 24th Biennial Conf. on Carbon, Charleston, SC, USA, July 11–16, 1999, Vol. 1, pp. 146–147 (1999)
36. M. Franz, H. A. Arafat, C. C. Leng, and N. G. Pinto, An Investigation of the Effect of Chemical Surface Heterogeneity of Carbon on the Adsorption of Selected Liquid Organics, Proc. of the 3rd Int. Symp. on Effects of Surface Heterogeneity in Adsorption and Catalysis on Solids, Torun, Poland, August 9–16, 1998, pp. 91–92 (1998)
37. E. Curcio, R. A. Tufa, A. H. Avci, E. Fontananova, G. Di Profio, H. A. Arafat, E. Drioli, Potential of membrane distillation and reverse electrodialysis in seawater desalination, 9th International Desalination Workshop, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 13-15 Nov., 2016.
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38. P. Yazgan-Birgi, M. I. Hassan, H. A. Arafat, Membrane wetting study in membrane distillation using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), 9th International Desalination Workshop, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 13-15 Nov., 2016.
39. M. Hassan Ali, M. A. Diop, C. Xiaomeng, H. A. Arafat, Numerical modelling of morphological design of dual layer composite membrane for membrane distillation, 9th International Desalination Workshop, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 13-15 Nov., 2016.
40. S. Mansour, H.A. Arafat, S. Hasan, Treatment of Reverse Osmosis brine by direct contact membrane distillation-A pilot study, 9th International Desalination Workshop, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 13-15 Nov., 2016.
41. N. Sreedhar, N. Thomas, O. Al-Ketan, R. K. Abu Al-Rub, R. Rowshan, H.A. Arafat, Development of novel 3D-printed feed spacers for flux enhancement and fouling control, 9th International Desalination Workshop, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 13-15 Nov., 2016.
42. N. Thomas, N. Sreedhar, O. Al-Ketan, R. K. Abu Al-Rub, R. Rowshan, H. A. Arafat, Novel 3D-printed feed spacers for flux enhancement and fouling control in membrane distillation, 9th International Desalination Workshop, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 13-15 Nov., 2016.
43. M. O. Mavukkandy, S. A. Gharabli, J. Kujawa, S. Chakraborty, H. A. Arafat, Chemical modifi-cation of poly(vinylidene fluoride) for hydrophilicity ¬ne-tuning and anchoring sites creation on microporous membranes, 16th Aachener Membran Kolloquium, Aachen, November 2–3, 2016 (poster).
44. S. Chakraborty, S. Loutatidou, M. O. Mavukkandy, S. A. Gharabli, G. Palmisano, H. A. Arafat, Hybridization of photocatalysis and nanocomposite membranes for the removal of industrial pollutants, 16th Aachener Membran Kolloquium, Aachen, November 2–3, 2016 (poster).
45. H. A. Arafat, S. Bertrand, C. de Matos Passos, L. Guey, F. Hemmer, S. Loutatidou, A. Ritschel, A. Tuomiranta, Techno-economic modelling of solar-powered RO in the UAE, Desalination for the Environment: Clean Water and Energy Conf., Rome, Italy, May 22–26, 2016.
46. E. Farrell, M. Hassan, R. Tufa, A. Tuomiranta, A. Avci, A. Politano, E. Curcio, H. A. Arafat, A humidification-dehumidification desalination solution concept for sustainable greenhouse agriculture in arid environments, Desalination for the Environment: Clean Water and Energy Conf., Rome, Italy, May 22–26, 2016.
47. H. A. Arafat, Status update on membrane distillation: Advancements, commercialization, and challenges, Desalination for the Environment: Clean Water and Energy Conf., Rome, Italy, May 22–26, 2016.
48. E. Guillen, M. Mavukkandy, M. Bilad, H. A. Arafat, The role of the MD operation variables in membrane wetting, Desalination for the Environment: Clean Water and Energy Conf., Rome, Italy, May 22–26, 2016.
49. M. Diop, C. Xiaomeng, H. A. Arafat, M. I. Hassan, CFD-based model and experimental verification of DCMD process using flat, corrugated and supported membranes, Desalination for the Environment: Clean Water and Energy Conf., Rome, Italy, May 22–26, 2016.
50. S. I. Pirani, H.A. Arafat, Food Waste in the UAE Hospitality Sector: Decreasing the ‘Too Much’, The 31st Intl. Conf on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, PA, USA, April 3-6, 2016
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51. M. O. Mavukkandy, M. R. Bilad, H. A. Arafat, Effects of hydrophobic fumed silica particles on the structure and performance of PVDF flat sheet membranes, 8th Intl. Workshop on Advanced Materials (IWAM 2016), Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, February 21-23, 2016.
52. N. Thomas, J. A. Kharraz, S. Loutatidou, H. A. Arafat, Corrugated composite PVDF membranes for enhanced flux performance in membrane distillation, 8th Intl. Workshop on Advanced Materials (IWAM 2016), Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, February 21-23, 2016.
53. S. Loutatidou, S. Chakraborty, G. Palmisano, H. A. Arafat, Development of a novel photocatalytic membrane reactor for industrial wastewater treatment applications, 8th Intl. Workshop on Advanced Materials (IWAM 2016), Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, February 21-23, 2016.
54. M.A. Diop, M.I. Hassan, H.A. Arafat, CFD benchmark model for studying spacer-filled channel DCMD, 2nd International Conference on Desalination and Environment, Doha, Qatar, Jan. 24-26, 2016.
55. M. O. Mavukkandy, M. R. Bilad, H. A. Arafat, Effect of fumed silica on PVDF membrane formation by phase inversion and application in wastewater filtration, Euromembrane 2015 Conference, Aachen, Germany, September 6-10, 2015 (poster).
56. P. Yazgan-Birgi, M. I. H. Ali, H. A. Arafat, CFD as a tool for understanding the wetting phenomena in membrane distillation, Euromembrane 2015 Conference , Aachen, Germany, September 6-10, 2015.
57. M.O. Mavukkandy, M.R. Bilad, A. Giwa, S.W. Hasan, H. A. Arafat, Leaching of PVP from PVDF/PVP blending membrane: implication on membrane structure and fouling in membrane bioreactors, Euromembrane 2015 Conference , Aachen, Germany, September 6-10, 2015 (poster).
58. J. A. Kharraz, M.R. Bilad, H. A. Arafat, Development of Corrugated PVDF Membranes for Fouling Control in Membranes Bioreactors (MBR) and Membrane Distillation (MD), Euromembrane 2015 Conference , Aachen, Germany, September 6-10, 2015 (poster).
59. S. Chakraborty, H. A. Arafat, Development of photocatalytic membrane reactors for degradation of pharmaceutical pollutants in waste water, 3rd International Conference on Membranes (ICM 2015), Kerala, India, August 21-24, 2015
60. F.A. AlMarzooqi, M.R. Bilad, H. A. Arafat, Novel dual-layer composite membrane for membrane distillation, 2nd International Conference on Desalination Using Membrane Technology, Singapore, 26-29 July, 2015.
61. M.R. Bilad, E. Guillen-Burrieza, M.O. Mavukkandy, F.A. Al Marzooqi, H.A. Arafat, Shrinkage, defect and membrane distillation performance of composite PVDF membrane, 2nd International Conference on Desalination Using Membrane Technology, Singapore, 26-29 July, 2015 (poster).
62. H. A. Arafat, Unexpected effects of operating conditions and membrane morphology on pore wetting during MD, 2nd International workshop on Membrane Distillation and Innovating Membrane Operations in Desalination and Water Reuse, Ravello, Italy, July 1-4, 2015.
63. P. Yazgan-Birgi, M. Ali, H. A. Arafat, The wetting phenomena study in membrane distillation, 32nd European Membrane Society Summer School, Liberec, Czech Republic, June 21-26, 2015 (Won the best paper award)
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64. J. Kharraz, M. R. Bilad, H. A. Arafat, Novel Corrugated PVDF Membranes for Fouling Control in Membrane Distillation, 25th North American Membrane Society conference, Boston, USA, June 1-4, 2015
65. J. Kharraz, M.R. Bilad, H. A. Arafat, Corrugated composite PVDF membranes for membrane distillation, Desalination for Clean Water and Energy Conference (EuroMed2015), Palermo, Italy, 10–14 May 2015
66. S. Loutatidou, H. A. Arafat, Techno-economic analysis of desalination powered by low-enthalpy geothermal energy, Desalination for Clean Water and Energy Conference (EuroMed2015), Palermo, Italy, 10–14 May 2015
67. S. Loutatidou, N. Liosis, C. Charron, T. Ouarda, H. A. Arafat, Wind-powered desalination for strategic aquifer water storage, Desalination for Clean Water and Energy Conference (EuroMed2015), Palermo, Italy, 10–14 May 2015
68. M.R. Bilad, L. Marbelia, H. A. Arafat, I. F.J. Vankelecom, Novel magnetically induced membrane vibration (MMV) system for membrane bioreactor (MBR) application: membrane development, 10th International Conference on Membranes and Membrane Processes (ICOM-2014), Suzhou, China, July 20-25, 2014.
69. E. Guillen-Burrieza, A. Servi, B. S. Laila, M.R. Bilad, H. A. Arafat, The effects of structure and morphology on membrane wetting in MD processes, 10th International Conference on Membranes and Membrane Processes (ICOM-2014), Suzhou, China, July 20-25, 2014 (poster).
70. M.R. Bilad, E. Guillen-Burrieza, H. A. Arafat, The impact of non-woven support on the properties and performance of PVDF membranes for membrane distillation, 10th International Conference on Membranes and Membrane Processes (ICOM-2014), Suzhou, China, July 20-25, 2014 (poster).
71. M.R. Bilad, V. Discart, R. Moorkens, H. A. Arafat, I. F.J. Vankelecom, Decreasing membrane fouling during Chlorella vulgaris broth filtration via membrane development and coagulant assisted filtration, 10th International Conference on Membranes and Membrane Processes (ICOM-2014), Suzhou, China, July 20-25, 2014 (poster).
72. M.R. Bilad, E. Guillen-Burrieza, M. Mavukkandy, F. Al Marzooqi, H. A. Arafat, Effect of membrane support on PVDF membrane properties and performance in membrane distillation, 24th North American Membrane Society conference, Houston-Texas, USA, June 1-5, 2014
73. J. Kharraz, M.R. Bilad, H. A. Arafat, Novel corrugated PVDF membranes for membrane bioreactor, 24th North American Membrane Society conference, Houston-Texas, USA, June 1-5, 2014
74. B. Lalia, E. Guillen, H. A. Arafat, R. Hashaikeh, PVDF-HFP electrospun membranes for desalination by membrane distillation, Desalination for the Environment Conference-European Desalination Society, Limassol, Cyprus, May 11-15, 2014
75. E. Guillen-Burrieza, A. Ruiz-Aguirre, G. Zaragoza, H. A. Arafat, Fouling and cleaning of MD systems under long operational periods, Desalination for the Environment Conference-European Desalination Society, Limassol, Cyprus, May 11-15, 2014
76. R. Thomas, E. Guillen-Burrieza, H. A. Arafat, Pore structure control of PVDF membranes using dual coagulation bath phase inversion process for application in membrane distillation (MD), Proceedings of the 23rd North American Membrane Society conference, Boise-Idaho, USA, June 10-12, 2013
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77. E. Guillen-Burrieza, A, Ruiz-Aguirre, G. Zaragoza, H. A. Arafat, Field studies showing effects of membrane distillation operations on membrane fouling, Proceedings of the 23rd North American Membrane Society conference, Boise-Idaho, USA, June 10-12, 2013
78. E. Guillen-Burrieza, R. Thomas, B. Mansoor, H. A. Arafat, Fouling of Membranes under Intermittent Seawater Membrane Distillation (SWMD) Conditions, Proceedings of the International Scientific conference on Pervaporation, Vapor Permeation and Membrane Distillation, Torun, Poland, May 12-15, 2013
79. R. B. Saffarini, B. Mansoor, R. Thomas, H. A. Arafat, Effect of temperature-dependent microstructure evolution on pore wetting in PTFE membranes under membrane distillation conditions, Proceedings of the International Scientific conference on Pervaporation, Vapor Permeation and Membrane Distillation, Torun, Poland, May 12-15, 2013 (poster).
80. A. Farhat, F. Ahmad, N. Hilal, H. A. Arafat, Boron removal in new generation reverse osmosis (RO) membranes using two-pass RO without pH adjustment, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Desalination using Membrane Technology, Sitges, Spain 7-10 April 2013 (poster).
81. R. B. Saffarini, B. Mansoor, R. Thomas, H. A. Arafat, Effect of temperature-driven changes on pore wetting behavior of PTFE membranes under membrane distillation conditions, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Desalination using Membrane Technology, Sitges, Spain, 7-10 April 2013 (poster).
82. L. Li, R. Hashaikeh, H. A. Arafat, Development of new eco-efficient micro-porous membranes for membrane distillation via electrospinning of poly (lactic acid) Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Desalination using Membrane Technology, Sitges, Spain, 7-10 April 2013
83. E. Guillen-Burrieza, R. Thomas, H. A. Arafat, Influence of Intermittent Operation on Membrane Wettability in Membrane Distillation Systems, Proceedings of the Desalination for the Environment: Clean Water and Energy Conference, Barcelona, Spain, April 23–26, 2012
84. K. Jijakli, T. Al-Sarkal, H. A. Arafat, Environmental Impact Assessment of Design Choices for Autonomous Desalination Systems and Pretreatment for RO plants, Proceedings of the Desalination for the Environment: Clean Water and Energy Conference, Barcelona, Spain, April 23–26, 2012
85. S. Pirani, L. Natarajan, Z. Abbas, H. A. Arafat, Life Cycle Assessment of Membrane Bioreactor versus CAS Wastewater Treatment: Masdar City and Beyond, Proceedings of the 6th Jordan International Chemical Engineering Conference, Amman-Jordan, pp 59-68, March 12-14, 2012
86. R. Saffarini, H. A. Arafat, R. Thomas, Influence of Pore Structure on Membrane Wettability in Membrane Distillation, Proceedings of the 6th Jordan International Chemical Engineering Conference, Amman-Jordan, pp 303-307, March 12-14, 2012
87. S. Salem, R. Thomas, E. Guillen, H. A. Arafat, and S. W. Thiel, Preparation and Characterization of Porous Poly(vinylidene fluoride) Membranes Using New Pore Forming Additives, The 2012 AIChE Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, October 28-November 2, 2012
88. E. Guillen-Burrieza, R. Thomas, B. Mansoor, D. Johnson, N. Hilal, and H. A. Arafat, Fouling Behavior of PVDF and PTFE Membranes under Membrane
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Distillation Operations, Advanced Membrane Technology V Conference, Singapore, October 14-19, 2012
89. R. Saffarini, B. Mansoor, R. Thomas, and H. A. Arafat, Liquid Entry Pressure of PTFE Membranes in Membrane Distillation: Surprising Effects of Temperature, Advanced Membrane Technology V Conference, Singapore, October 14-19, 2012 (poster).
90. Tariq Al-Sarkal, H. A. Arafat, Ultrafiltration versus sedimentation-based Pretreatment for Seawater Feed to RO Plants: Environmental Impact Assessment, International Conference on Membranes in Drinking and Industrial Water Production, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands 10–12 September 2012
91. A. Farhat, H. A. Arafat, F. Ahmad, Boron Problem in Desalination: Removal Mechanisms and Plant Configurations in Seawater Reverse Osmosis. 1st International Conference on Desalination and the Environment (ICODE 2011), Abu Dhabi, 29 Oct.-1 Nov. 2011
92. K. Jijakli, H. A. Arafat, S. Kennedy, P. Mande, V. V. Theeyattuparampil, Environmental Assessment of Solar-Powered Water Desalination System Using the LCA Approach, 1st International Conference on Desalination and the Environment (ICODE 2011), Abu Dhabi, 29 Oct.-1 Nov. 2011
93. R. B. Saffarini, E. K. Summers, H. A. Arafat, J. H. Lienhard, Performance review of Stand-Alone Membrane Distillation Systems, 1st International Conference on Desalination and the Environment (ICODE 2011), Abu Dhabi, 29 Oct.-1 Nov. 2011
94. H.A. Arafat, B. Abu Tarboush, T. Matsuura, Recent advances in thin film composite (TFC) reverse osmosis membranes for seawater desalination, Abstracts, the 2009 7th International Conference on Membrane Science and Technology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 12-15, 2009
95. B.J. Abu Tarboush, D. Rana, T. Matsuura, H.A. Arafat, and R.M. Narbaitz, Thin-Film-Composite Polymeric Membranes for Seawater Desalination Using Novel Hydrophilic Surface Modifying Macromolecules, Abstracts, the 2008 58th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, October 19-22, 2008
96. S. Aase, G. Vandegrift, M. Regalbuto, H. A. Arafat, A. Bakel, D. Bowers, J. Byrnes, M. Clark, J. Emery, J. Falkenberg, A. Gelis, L. Hafenrichter, R. Leonard, C. Pereira, K. Quigley, Y. Tsai, M. Vander Pol, J. Laidler, Lab-scale demonstration of the UREX+ process, Abstracts, 2004 AIChE Spring National Meeting, Conference Proceedings; New Orleans, LA, USA, Apr 25-29, 2004
97. C. Pereira, H. A. Arafat, A. Gelis, S. B. Aase, G. F. Vandegrift, Development of an in-situ mixed iron oxide (IS-MIO) process for the removal of strontium and actinides from alkaline tank waste, Abstracts, 2004 AIChE Spring National Meeting, Conference Proceedings; New Orleans, LA, USA, Apr 25-29, 2004, p. 2604
98. H. A. Arafat, N. G. Pinto, M. Abu-Daabes, A New Fundamental Model for Aromatics Adsorption on Activated Carbon in Liquid Media, Abstracts, the AIChE Spring Meeting, New Orleans, LA, USA, March 31-April 3, 2003
99. H. A. Arafat, S. B. Aase, A. V. Gelis, M. C. Regalbuto, J. Sedlet, and G. F. Vandegrift, Removal of Sr and Actinides from Alkaline Tank Waste Using In Situ Formed Mixed Iron Oxides (IS-MIO), Abstracts, the AIChE Spring Meeting, New Orleans, LA, USA, March 31-April 3, 2003
100. H. A. Arafat and N. G. Pinto, Enhancement of Liquid Aromatics Adsorption by Tailoring Activated Carbon Surface, Abstracts, the 51st Annual AIChE
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Technical and official publications
Meeting, Dallas, TX, USA, October 31–November 5, 1999, Paper No. 27d (1999)
101. H. A. Arafat and N. G. Pinto, An Investigation of the Mechanism of Adsorption of Oxygen- and Nitrogen-Containing Aromatics on Activated Carbon, Abstracts, the 50th Annual AIChE Meeting, Miami Beach, FL, USA, November 15–20, 1998, Paper No. 152c (1998)
1. H. A. Arafat, S. B. Aase, A. J. Bakel, D. L. Bowers, A. V. Gelis, M. C. Regalbuto, J. Sedlet, and G. F. Vandegrift, Parametric Studies on the Use of In Situ Formed Magnetite for the Removal of Sr and Actinides from Tank Waste at the Savannah River Site, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, USA. Report no. ANL/CMT/MAGNETITE-2002/02 (September, 2002)
2. C. Pereira, H. A. Arafat, J. Falkenberg, M. Regalbuto, and G. Vandegrift, Recovery of Entrained CSSX Solvent From Caustic Aqueous Raffinate Using Coalescers, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, USA. Report no. ANL-02/34 (November, 2002)
3. H. A. Arafat, A. V. Gelis, and G. F. Vandegrift, Operational Envelope for Studies Using Magnetite to Remove Strontium and Actinides from SRS Tank Waste, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, USA. Report no. ANL-02/30 (May 2002)
4. R. A. Leonard, S. B. Aase, H. A. Arafat, C. Conner, J. R. Falkenberg, M. C. Regalbuto, and G. F. Vandegrift, Simulant Flowsheet Test with Modified Solvent for Cesium Removal Using Caustic-Side Solvent Extraction, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, USA. Report no. ANL-02/22 (April 2002)
5. H. A. Arafat, J. R. Falkenberg, and R. A. Leonard, Solvent Recovery from Aqueous Effluent Using Process Diluent in the Caustic-Side Solvent Extraction (CSSX) Process, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, USA. Report no. ANL-02/31 (February 2002)
6. R. A. Leonard, S. B. Aase, H. A. Arafat, D. B. Chamberlain, C. Conner, M. C. Regalbuto, and G. F. Vandegrift, Multi-Day Test of the Caustic-Side Solvent Extraction Flowsheet for Cesium Removal from a Simulated SRS Tank Waste, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, USA. Report no. ANL-02/11 (January 2002)
7. R. A. Leonard, M. C. Regalbuto, S. B. Aase, H. A. Arafat, and J. R. Falkenberg, Hydraulic Performance of a 5-cm Contactor for Caustic-Side Solvent Extraction, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, USA. Report no. ANL-02/18 (December 2001)
8. R. A Leonard, S. B. Aase, H. A. Arafat, C. Conner, J. R. Falkenberg, and G. F. Vandegrift, Development of an Improved 2-cm Centrifugal Contactor for Cesium Removal from High-Level Waste, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, USA. Report no. ANL-01/23 (November 2001)
9. H. A. Arafat, M. C. Hash, A. S. Hebden, and R. A. Leonard, Characterization and Recovery of Solvent Entrained during the Use of Centrifugal Contactors, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, USA. Report no. ANL-02/08 (October 2001)
10. H. A. Arafat and R. A. Leonard, Temperature Management of Centrifugal Contactor for Caustic-Side Solvent Extraction of Cesium from Tank Waste, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, USA. Report no. ANL-00/31 (July 2001)
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11. R. A. Leonard, S. B. Aase, H. A. Arafat, D. B. Chamberlain, C. Conner, M. C. Regalbuto, and G. F. Vandegrift, Interim Report on a Multi-Day Test of the Caustic-Side Solvent Extraction Flowsheet for Cesium Removal from a Simulated SRS Tank Waste, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, USA. Report no. ANL-01/10 (April 2001)
12. R. A. Leonard, S. B. Aase, H. A. Arafat, C. Conner, J. R. Falkenberg, and G. F. Vandegrift, Proof-of-Concept Flowsheet Tests for Caustic-Side Solvent Extraction of Cesium from Tank Waste, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, USA. Report no. ANL-00/30 (November 2000)
Patents 1. H. A. Arafat, “Vacuum membrane distillation (VMD) using aspirator to
generate vacuum pressure” US-Patent No. 9,023,211 (issued May 5, 2015)
2. H. A. Arafat, R. K. Abu Al-Rub, N. Sreedhar, O. G. Al-Ketan, “Novel Three-Dimensional Feed Spacers with Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Architectures for Membrane-based Systems”, US Provisional Patent Application (Filed: October 27, 2016)
Keynotes, panels and invited talks
1. Invited speaker in the “Water” session, 13th Annual Science and Technology in
Society Forum, Kyoto, Japan (October 2-4, 2016)
2. “Reverse electrodialysis powered greenhouse concept for water- and energy-self-sufficient agriculture in the UAE”, Invited speaker, Technical Workshop on “Renewable energy & desalination in the Water-Energy-Food Nexus", Middle East Desalination Research Center, Muscat, Oman (May 31, 2016)
3. “The Water Energy Food Nexus: An Integrated Approach to the Middle East Water Challenge” Conference, Invited speaker/panelist, by joint invitation from the Hollings Center for International Dialogue (Washington, DC, USA), the Arab Gulf States Institute (Washington, DC, USA) and the University of Central Florida (FL, USA), Abu Dhabi, UAE (May 18, 2016)
4. “Membrane distillation: A viable technology for utility-scale desalination?” Invited seminar, Chem. & Env. Eng. Dept., University of Calabria, Rende, Italy (Feb. 25, 2016)
5. “Pragmatic Innovative Technologies to Meet Sustainability Targets,” Invited speaker/panelist, workshop co-organized by Masdar Institute and the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Feb. 23, 2016)
6. “Membrane distillation: Where do we stand now?”, keynote presentation, 2nd International Conference on Desalination and Environment, Doha, Qatar, (24-26 Jan., 2016)
7. “Energy efficiency and energy recovery in water production”, Invited speaker/panelist, 4rd International Water Summit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Jan. 20, 2016)
8. “Towards Sustainable Desalination: Research at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology”, Invited seminar, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju, South Korea (Nov. 17, 2015)
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9. “Understanding and Mitigation of Wetting and Fouling in MD : Recent Developments”, keynote presentation, 8th International Desalination Workshop, Jeju Island, South Korea (Nov. 18-21, 2015)
10. “Understanding pore wetting in hydrophobic porous membranes: Moving beyond the Young-Laplace Equation”, invited presentation, 7th International Conference on Porous Media (InterPore2015), Padova, Italy (May 18-21, 2015)
11. “Sustainability of Desalination in Meeting the Challenges of Water Security in the GCC”, invited presentation, 7th World Water Forum, Daegu, South Korea (April 15, 2015)
12. “Meeting the Challenges of Water Security in Arid regions: Is desalination the solution?”, Invited seminar, Political Sciences Department, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA (April 1, 2015)
13. “Water security in the GCC: Challenges and opportunities”, Keynote speech, “Water Security in the Middle East: A Multidisciplinary Dialogue” Symposium, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA (March 31, 2015)
14. “IDA organized Panel Discussion on Desalination Energy & Environment Nexus”, Invited speaker/panelist, 3rd International Water Summit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Jan. 20, 2015)
15. “Mitigating Risks to Sustainability in Desalination Technologies via Innovative Materials, Economic Analyses and Environmental Assessment”, Invited presentation, Arab-American Frontiers of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium, Muscat, Oman (Dec. 13-15, 2014)
16. “New Synthesis Pathways for Flat Sheet PVDF Membranes for Enhanced Fouling and Wetting Resistance in MD Operations”, Invited presentation, The 3rd IDA R&D Workshop Emerging Technologies for Desalination: Advances in New Materials and Systems, Singapore (Dec. 8-9, 2014)
17. “Sustainability of RO Desalination in Meeting Future Water Demands”, keynote speech, The Seventh Jordan International Chemical Engineering Conference, Amman, Jordan (Nov. 4-6, 2014)
18. “Pathways for membrane pore structure control for wetting mitigation in PVDF membranes used in MD”, Invited presentation, 4th International Scientific Conference on Pervaporation, Vapor Permeation and Membranes Distillation, Torun, Poland (Sept. 21-24, 2014)
19. “Novel MD membranes tailored for enhanced flux and lower fouling and wetting propensity”, Invited presentation, 1st International Symposium on Innovative Desalination Technologies, Seoul, South Korea (Sept. 1-3, 2014)
20. “High and Dry: Addressing the Middle East Water Challenge”, Invited speaker/panelist, by joint invitation from the Hollings Center for International Dialogue (Washington, DC, USA) and the University of Central Florida (FL, USA), Istanbul, Turkey (May 14-18, 2014)
21. “Renewable Energy Desalination – Bridging the Gap Between Research and Industry”, Invited speaker/panelist, 2nd International Water Summit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Jan. 21, 2014)
22. “Energy Recovery Potential and Environmental Performance of Various Process Options for Municipal Solid Waste Treatment”, Invited presentation, Arab Academy of Sciences conference on Water-Energy Nexus and Waste Treatment for Sustainable Arab World, Beirut, Lebanon (Dec. 6, 2013)
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23. “Solid Waste Management in the Hospitality Sector in UAE”, Invited presentation, 4th Annual Waste Management Middle East Forum, Dubai, UAE (Nov. 11, 2013)
24. “Promoting Sustainability in the Hospitality Sector in the UAE by Addressing its Food Waste Issue”, Invited presentation, Green Middle East Forum for Environmental Change 2013, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (Oct. 29, 2013)
25. “Environmental impacts of desalination processes”, Keynote Speech, 2nd ScienceOne International Conference on Environmental Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (April 15, 2013)
26. “Sustainable desalination processes: operational, economic, social, and environmental considerations”, Invited presentation, 2nd Annual Middle East water and wastewater Operation and Maintenance Forum, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (March 27, 2013)
27. “Membrane wetting and fouling in membrane distillation”, Invited seminar, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Louisville, Louisville-Kentucky, USA (Sept. 21, 2012)
28. “Fouling behavior of PVDF and PTFE membranes under membrane distillation operations: opportunity for membrane development”, Invited seminar, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Rhode Island, Kingston-Rhode Island, USA (Sept. 17, 2012)
29. “Process Challenges in membrane distillation for seawater desalination: membrane fouling and wetting”, Invited seminar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge-Massachusetts, USA (Sep. 18, 2012)
30. “An initiative for exploring a salinity gradient power pilot project in the United Arab Emirates”, Invited presentation, Integrated Network for Energy from Salinity Gradient Power workshop, Barcelona, Spain (April 25, 2011)
31. “On the sustainability of solar desalination: Evaluation of solar desalination systems using environmental impact assessment”, Invited presentation, Ajman 2nd International Environment Conference, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE (June 4, 2012)
32. “Influence of pore structure on membrane wettability in membrane distillation”, Invited presentation, New York University-Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Material Science Symposium, Abu Dhabi, UAE (March 8, 2012)
33. “The role of Masdar Institute in responding to water security issues in UAE and opportunities for collaboration”, Invited presentation, Water Security Symposium, Organized by the British Council at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman (March 20, 2011)
34. “Principles of membrane distillation”, Invited lecture, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge-Massachusetts, USA (Nov. 8, 2010)
35. “Fouling and scaling in RO and NF systems”, Invited lecture, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge-Massachusetts, USA (Oct. 6, 2010)
36. “Advances in thin film composite (TFC) reverse osmosis membranes for seawater desalination with applications in the Middle East”, Invited seminar, College of Engineering, Utah State University, Logan-Utah, USA (July 15, 2009)
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37. “Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness in Palestinian Universities”, Invited Presentation, Academic Colloquia 2008: New Horizons in Higher Education Teaching and Management (organized by Amideast-Palestine), Bethlehem, Palestine (June 27, 2008)
38. “Modified thin film composite RO membranes with reduced fouling for seawater desalination”, invited seminar, Department of Industrial Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (August 1, 2007)
39. “Sedimentation/coagulation for the treatment of textile wastewater in the Palestinian Territory”, invited seminar, Department of Industrial Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (July 18, 2007)
40. “Pollution Prevention Pays - The experience of the Chemical Engineering Department at An-Najah University”, invited seminar, Chemical Engineering Department, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada (Nov. 11, 2005)
41. “Alternative technology for the removal of Sr and actinides from SRS low curie salt waste using in-situ formed mixed iron oxides (IS-MIO)”, invited presentation, US DOE Kickoff Meeting for EM-50 Alternative Project - Disposition of HLW Salt at SRS, Aiken, SC, USA (May 13, 2003)
42. “Removal of Sr and TRU Elements from alkaline tank waste using in situ generated magnetite”, invited presentation, U.S. Department of Energy Tank Focus Area Mid-Year Review, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (March 11, 2002)
43. “Chemical separations for environmental applications: Innovative uses for adsorption and solvent extraction”, invited seminar, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL, USA (June 12, 2001)
Courses Taught At Masdar Institute
At An-Najah University
Graduate-level courses: • Industrial Ecology (S’11, F’11, S’13, F’13, F’14) • Sustainable Desalination Processes (S’13, S’14, F’15) • Membrane Technology (S’15, S’16) Graduate-level courses: • Solid waste management (F’04, S’09) • Energy and the environment (S’06, F’07, F’08) • Water treatment processes and systems (F’05)
Undergraduate-level courses: • Mass transfer (S’04, S’05, S’06, S’07, S’08, S’09, S’10) • Unit operation (F’03, F’04, F’05, F’06, F’07, F’08, F’09, • Membrane processes and desalination (S’08, S’09, S’10) • Special topics in chemical eng. (S’05, , S’06 • Separation processes (S’05, S’07) • Plant design (F’05) • Elementary principles of chemical engineering (F’03, F’04, F’05, F’06,
F’08, F’09, S’10) • Fluid mechanics (S’06, S’07, S’08, S’09, F’09) • Statistical methods for engineers (S’04, F’04, S’05) • Engineering economy (F’04, S’05, S’06, S’07, S’08, F’08, S’09, F’09,
S’10) • Process safety (F’03, F’05, F’06, F’08, S’09)
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International Research Fellowships
May-Aug, 2009
Jun-Aug, 2007
Study Visits
12/2012+11/2013
1/2008
6/2007
1/2007
4/2006
Utah Water Research Laboratory & Biological Engineering Department, Utah State University (USU), Logan, Utah, USA. Research fellowship sponsored by the Open Society institute (NY, USA).
Department of Technical Chemistry, University of Essen-Duisburg, Essen, Germany. Research fellowship sponsored by DAAD (Germany).
Singapore Membrane Technology Center, Singapore Public Utilities Board and Singapore Economic Development Board. Study visit co-sponsored by Abu Dhabi’s Executive Affairs Authority and Masdar Company.
Stanford Univ., U. California-Berkeley, Kansas State Univ., and U. California-Irvine (USA). Study visit sponsored by The World Bank.
McGill Univ., Concordia Univ., and the Univ. of Ottawa (Canada). Study visit sponsored by The World Bank.
University College London, University of Manchester, Oxford Brookes University, and Sheffield Hallam University (UK). Study visit sponsored by The World Bank.
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) (Sweden). Study visit- EU TEMPUS project
Professional Workshops Attended
6/2014
5/2014
6/2013
6/2013
5/2013
2/2012
5/2011
7/2010
5/2009
4/2009
11/2008
“Entrepreneurship Bootcamp: From Academic Laboratory to Commercial Marketplace”, Organizers: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Masdar Institute, Abu Dhabi (UAE)
“International Trends in Sustainable Water Reuse Technologies”, Organizer: International Water Association and Water Reuse Association, Abu Dhabi (UAE)
“Polymer and Inorganic Membranes”, Organizer: North American Membrane society (NAMS), Boise-Idaho (USA)
“Emerging Membrane Materials”, Organizer: North American Membrane society (NAMS), Boise-Idaho (USA)
“Atomic Force Microscopy for Energy and Environmental Applications”, Organizer: Masdar Institute, Abu Dhabi (UAE)
“Expert workshop on red tides and HABs: Impact on desalination plants”, Organizer: Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC), Muscat (Oman)
“Desalination with solar energy”, Organizer: Solar Platform of Almeria, Almeria (Spain)
“2010 summer workshop of the center for clean water and clean energy”, Organizer: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)
“Membrane for energy and water application”, Organizer: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lampur (Malaysia)
“Water chemistry in RO and NF”, Organizer: Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC), Amman (Jordan)
“Environmental planning, prediction, and management of brine discharge from
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3/2008
6/2008
6/2007
8/2005
3/2005
12/2004
10/2003
2000-2003
2000-2003
1999 - 2000
desalination plants”, Organizer: Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC), Muscat (Oman)
“Membrane technology used in desalination and in wastewater treatment for reuse”, Organizer: Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC), Muscat (Oman)
“Institutional self-study and other modes of institutional evaluation”, Organizer: Central European University, Ramallah (Palestine)
“The sixth international institute for new faculty developers”, Organizer: Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD), Ottawa (Canada)
“Efficient management of wastewater Treatment and Reuse”, Organizer: Birzeit University, Ramallah (Palestine)
“Aquatic chemistry: fouling and scaling in reverse osmosis”, Organizer: Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC), Muscat (Oman)
“Desalination costing”, Organizer: Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC), Limassol (Cyprus)
“Membrane technology in drinking and industrial water treatment”, Organizer: Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC), Amman (Jordan)
13 research management workshops (200+ hours), Organizer: Argonne National Laboratory (USA)
20+ workshops on various lab and facility safety subjects, Organizer: Argonne National Laboratory (USA)
“Preparing future faculty”, an elective 4-semester preparatory program for senior PhD candidates, Organizer: University of Cincinnati, in consortium with 17 academic institutions (Phase I) in the USA.
Consultancy Preparation of an operational toolkit of 3 modules on water-energy nexus with 3
professional workshops delivered to technical government middle-management personnel from ESCWA member countries. Hired by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) (2016-2017)
Authorship team member of The National Strategy for Solid Waste Management in Palestine. Hired by the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) office in Palestine (2010)
Instructor of two professional workshops (20-hour each) on “Writing Successful Proposals” and “Project management Skills”. Offered to faculty of two community colleges in Nablus, Palestine. Hired by the World Bank (2009)
Service (selected) Service to home institutes
2012-Present
2016-Present
2016-Present
Member of Program Management Office/Technical Expert, Masdar’s Utility Scale Water Desalination Plant Powered by Renewable Energy Project. Scheduled for commissioning by 2020, this will be the world’s largest renewable energy-powered desalination plant
Member, Quality Assurance Committee, Chem. & Env. Eng. Dept., Masdar Institute, UAE
Member, Faculty Recruitment and Effectiveness committee, Chem. & Env. Eng.
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2015
2013-2014
2011- 2015
2011
2010-2013
2012
2006 – 2007
2007-2010
2007
2006 2005 – 2010
2005
2006-2010
2006-2010
2003-2010
2001-2003
1999-2000
1998-1999
Service outside home Institute
Dept., Masdar Institute, UAE
Chair, committee for revising the business travel and annual leave policy at Masdar Institute, Masdar Institute, UAE
Member, Research Advisory Committee for Masdar Institute-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Joint Flagship Research Projects.
Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Chemical and Environmental Engineering Department, Masdar Institute, UAE
Member, search committee for Masdar Institute’s machine shop manager
Member of curriculum committee and student recruitment committee, Water and Environmental Engineering Program, Masdar Institute
Chair, Student Admissions Committee, Masdar Institute
Elected Member, College of Engineering Council, An-Najah Univ., Palestine
Member, Committee for Monitoring the Execution of the Strategic Plan for An-Najah University
Member, Committee for Revising the Grading System at An-Najah University
Member, An-Najah University Best Faculty Award selection committee, An-Najah Univ.
Member, An-Najah University Quality Assurance Unit
Chair, Engineering Career Fair Committee, College of Engineering, An-Najah Univ.
Member, Steering Committee for the Environmental Sciences MSc Program, An-Najah Univ.
Member, Steering Committee for the Clean Energy MSc Program, An-Najah Univ.
Member, Curriculum Committee, Chemical Engineering Department, An-Najah Univ.
Member, Safety Committee, Chemical Technology Division, Argonne National Laboratory, USA
President of Graduate Student Association, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Cincinnati, USA
Member, Student Advisory Committee for University Budget, University of Cincinnati, USA
On the referee panel for the following international scholarly journals: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, ACS Environmental Science & Technology, Water Research, J. of Membrane Science, Desalination, Nature Scientific Reports, Applied Energy, Renewable Energy, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Separation and Purification Reviews, Environmental Science & Technology Letters, Separation and Purification Technology, Chemical Engineering J., Separation Science and Technology, J. of Cleaner Production, Biosystems Engineering, Waste Management, J. of Water Process Engineering, Waste Management and Research, J. of Environmental Management, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, J. of Water Reuse and Desalination, Reactive and Functional Polymers, Desalination and Water Treatment, Applied Thermal Engineering, J. of Membrane and Separation Technology, Korean J. of Chemical Engineering, ASME J. of Energy Resources Technology, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, Membrane Water Treatment J., The Scientific
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Session chair and conference organizer
28-30 Nov., 2016
5-7 Nov., 2016
12-13 Oct., 2016
24-26 Mar., 2016
10-12 Dec, 2015
18-21 Nov., 2015
21-24 Aug, 2015
13-15 Apr, 2015
March 31, 2015
24-26 Mar, 2015
World J., Fresenius Environmental Bulletin
Reviewer of final research project report, Center of Excellence in Desalination Technologies (CEDT), King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia (2016)
Book referee, “Handbook of Membrane Separations: Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnological Applications” (2nd edition), A. Pabby S. Rizvi, A. Sastre (Editors), CRC Press, 2014
Book referee for The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research, Abu Dhabi, UAE (October 2012)
Referee of research grant proposals for American University of Sharjah, UAE (2016), Singapore National Research Foundation, Singapore (2014), University of Wyoming, USA (2014), Massachusetts Institute of Technology Energy Initiative (MIT-EI), USA (2011), Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (2012), and Argonne National Laboratory, USA (2002)
Referee, best oral paper and poster paper awards, International Scientific conference on Pervaporation, Vapor Permeation and Membrane Distillation, (Poland, 2013 and 2014), 23rd North American Membrane Society Annual Meeting (USA, 2013)
Member of referee panel, the BMG Foundation’s Award for Best Awareness Campaign about Water Preservation, Saudi Arabia (2012)
Member of the American Standard of Testing and Material (ASTM) International Committee D-28 on Activated Carbon, USA (2005-2010)
Chair, 9th International Desalination Workshop: Sustainable Desalination (IDW2016), Abu Dhabi, UAE, (co-Chair: Prof. Seung-Hyun Kim, Kyungnam Univ., Seoul, Korea).
Member, organizing committee member, 4th Arab-American Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium (Abu Dhabi-UAE,), by invitation of The USA National Academy of Sciences.
Member, Advisory committee, University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Centenary Conference titled: Environmental Challenges in the MENA Region: The Long Road from Conflict to Cooperation, London, UK.
Member, international scientific committee, The 9th Intl. Conference on Thermal Engineering Theory and Applications, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Member, international advisory committee, 2nd International Conference on Membranes and Applications (ICMA 2015), Kolkata, India
Member, scientific program committee, The 8th International Desalination Workshop, Jeju, South Korea
Member, international advisory committee, Third International Conference on Membranes, Kerala, India
Member, organizing committee, World Congress and Expo on Nanotechnology and Material Science, Dubai, UAE
Co-organizer, “Water Security in the Middle East: A Multidisciplinary Dialogue” Symposium, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA
Member, scientific committee, The Third International Conference on Water, Energy and Environment (ICWEE2015), Sharjah, UAE
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21-24 Sep, 2014 4-6 Nov, 2014 12-15 May, 2013
7-10 Apr, 2013
12-14 Mar, 2012
29 Oct-1 Nov, 2011
14-17 Nov, 2011
24-27 Mar, 2010
2003-Present
Member, scientific committee, 4th International Scientific Conference on Pervaporation, Vapor Permeation and Membranes Distillation, Torun, Poland
Member, international advisory committee, the 7th Jordan International Chemical Engineering Conference, Amman-Jordan
Member, scientific committee, International Scientific Conference on Pervaporation, Vapor Permeation and Membrane Distillation, Torun, Poland
Member, scientific committee, 1st International Conference on Desalination using Membrane Technology (MEMDES), Sitges, Spain
Member, international advisory committee, the 6th Jordan International Chemical Engineering Conference, Amman-Jordan
Member, organizing committee, 1st International Conference on Desalination and the Environment (ICODE 2011), Abu Dhabi, UAE
Member, scientific committee, First International Conference on Water and Environmental Sustainability (ICWEE2011), Sharjah, UAE
Workshop Director, 11th Mediterranean Research Meeting, Florence, Italy
Chair/Co-chair of at least one session in each of the following international conferences: Desalination for the Environment: Clean Water and Energy Conf. (Italy, 2016), 2nd International Conference on Desalination and Environment (Qatar, 2016), 8th International Desalination Workshop (South Korea, 2015), Desalination for Clean water and Energy conference (Italy, 2015), 4th International Scientific conference on Pervaporation, Vapor Permeation and Membrane Distillation (Poland, 2014), Desalination for the Environment Conference (Cyprus, 2014), 24th North American Membrane Society Annual Meeting (USA, 2014), 23rd North American Membrane Society Annual Meeting (USA, 2013), 3rd International Scientific conference on Pervaporation, Vapor Permeation and Membrane Distillation (Poland, 2013), 1st International Conference on Desalination using Membrane Technology (Spain, 2013), 6th Jordan International Chemical Engineering Conference (Jordan, 2012), First International Conference on Water and Environmental Sustainability (UAE, 2011), International Workshop on Membrane Distillation and Related Technologies (Italy, 2011), 7th International Conference on Membrane Science and Technology (Malaysia, 2009), Spring Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (USA, 2003).
Professional Societies Membership
2014-Present
2012-Present
2012 -Present
2009-Present
2011-Present
2009-2010
2007-2010
2008-2011
2005-Present
Member of the International Society for Porous Media (Interpore), The Netherlands
Member of the North American Membrane Society (NAMS), USA
Member of the European Membrane Society (EMS), France
Member of the International Desalination Association (IDA), USA
Member of the European Desalination Society (EDS), Italy
Member of the American Water Resources Association (AWRA), USA
Member of The Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD), USA
Member of the Institute for the Advancement of Teaching in Higher Education (IATHE), Canada
Fellow of the Palestinian American Research Center (PARC), Washington, D.C.,
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1998-2002
1996-Present
USA.
Affiliate member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), USA
Member of the Jordanian Association of Engineers
