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Dr. Abdala is a Professor and Chair of the Chemical Engineering Program at the College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU). He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Fiber & Polymer Science from North Carolina State University. His research focuses on developing advanced materials for energy and environmental applications, utilizing polymers and nanomaterials. His work includes polymer nanocomposites, functionalized graphene materials, anti-corrosion coatings, polymeric membranes for gas separation and water treatment, and nanohybrids of metal/metal oxides and 2D nanomaterials for catalysis, adsorption, energy storage, and thermoelectric materials.
Dr. Abdala has published 120 peer-reviewed journal articles, with an H-index of 50 and a total of 20,500 citations, and holds 9 US patents. He is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the 2023 Texas A&M University at Qatar Faculty Excellence Award, the 2019 Distinguished Researcher Award from the Indian Association of Solid-State Chemists & Allied Scientists (ISCAS), the 2016 Qatar Excellence in Innovation Award from Thomson Reuters, and the 2013 and 2014 “Science Lantern Faculty Award” from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
Research Interests
Nanomaterials
Nanocomposites
Nanocomposite Coating
Green Hydrogen Production
Hydrogen Storage
Gas Separation Membranes
Water Treatment Membranes
Education/Academic qualification
Chemical Engineering, PhD, North Carolina State University
Award Date: 12 May 2003
External positions
Ajunct Professor, Texas A&M University at Qatar
Keywords
- TP Chemical technology
- Nanomaterials
- Membranes
- Nanocomposites
- hydrogen production
- hydrogen storage
- Coatings
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EX-QNRF-MME-37: Biodegradable Lignocellulosic Matrices and Cellulose Derived Particulate Dispersions for Controlling Fungal Pathogens and Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Vegetable Crops
Abdala, A. (Lead Principal Investigator), Al-Mohannadi, D. M. S. A. (Principal Investigator), Alqudah, D. A. (Principal Investigator), Moustafa, D. A. (Principal Investigator), Abu-Dieyeh, D. M. (Principal Investigator), Opperman, P. C. (Principal Investigator), Khan, P. S. (Principal Investigator), Masmoudi EP Jerbi, F. (Post Doctoral Fellow) & Sheikh Yamin, M. (Graduate Student)
1/04/24 → 1/12/27
Project: Applied Research
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EX-QNRF-ARG-257: Synergistic Osmosis-Electrolysis Integration for Sustainable Hydrogen Production from Saline Water
Abdala, A. (Lead Principal Investigator), Al-Mohannadi, D. M. S. A. (Principal Investigator) & Soyekwo, F. (Post Doctoral Fellow)
4/01/24 → 12/01/27
Project: Applied Research
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EX-QNRF-CCEC-37: Electrified, Energy-efficient and capital-efficient process for Postcombustion CO2 capture and electrochemical reduction to ethylene
Abdala, A. (Lead Principal Investigator), Al-Mohannadi, D. M. S. A. (Consultant), Sargent, E. (Principal Investigator) & TBH (Graduate Student)
1/02/26 → 31/01/28
Project: Applied Research
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AI-Driven Future Farming: Achieving Climate-Smart and Sustainable Agriculture
Kumari, K., Nafchi, A. M., Mirzaee, S. & Abdalla, A., 20 Mar 2025, In: AgriEngineering. 7, 3, 30 p., 89.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access12 Citations (Scopus) -
Attrition after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Foregut Cancer: Experience at a Tertiary Center in the Deep South
Holland, M., Sanghera, J., Liapis, I., Ahmad, R., Amin, K., Abdalla, A., Heslin, M. J., Bhatia, S. & Fonseca, A. L., Oct 2025, In: Annals of Surgical Oncology. 32, 10, p. 7740-7750 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Bioinspired-mediated Nanomaterials for Removal of Pharmaceuticaland Pesticides Drugs
Tripathy, S. S., Kahate, A. S., Bhilkar, P. R., Madankar, R. S., Potbhare, A. K., Abdala, A. A. & Chaudhary, R. G., 7 Jun 2025, Engineering Materials. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 263-284 22 p. (Engineering Materials; vol. Part F505).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Bioinspired MOF-Based PVA/TA Hybrid Membrane with Superior Mechanical Durability and Antifouling Properties for Emulsion Separation
Rehman, A., Sohail, M., Abbasi, G. R., Wahab, M. A., Abdala, A. & Baig, N., 26 Nov 2025, In: ACS applied materials & interfaces. 17, 47, p. 64376-64391 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cobalt-doped zinc oxides (Co@ZnO) nanosheets for efficient bifunctional electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen reduction and evolution reactions
Mondal, A., Pappula, V., Sinhamahapatra, A., Chaudhary, R. G., Abdala, A. A., Jotania, R. B., Mondal, S., Fatehmulla, A. & Giri, A. K., 28 Oct 2025, In: Ionics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Materials Science and Engineering Symposium 2025 (Event)
Abdala, A. (Chair)
14 Apr 2025Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Arabian Journal of Scientific Research (Journal)
Abdala, A. (Editor)
2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Frontiers in Materials (Journal)
Abdala, A. (Editor)
2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Membranes (Journal)
Abdala, A. (Member of editorial board)
2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work