Department of Material Sciences and Engineering

Projects

Projects per year 2021 2024 2025 2026

• 16 Finished
• 31 Active

Projects per year

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  Advancing Electrochemical Approaches for Glycerol Oxidation: Mechanistic Insights and Optimization for Sustainable Biomass Valorization

  Hossain, M. D. (PI)

  10/06/25 → 10/08/25

  Project: Research

• Development of Quaternized Polyamide Nanofilteration Membrane for Effieicent

  Baig, M. I. (PI), Aljundi, I. (CoI), Baig, N. (CoI) & Aziz, M. A. (CoI)

  1/01/25 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• High performance nanofiltration membranes for brine valorization (HIPERNAM)

  Baig, M. I. (PI), Baig, N. (CoI) & Khan, N. A. (CoI)

  1/01/25 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Utilizing Carbon materials with Distinct Shapes, Characteristics, and Morphology for Surface Engineering of Polymeric Membranes for Membrane Distillation.

  Baroud, T. (PI), Aziz, M. A. (CoI), Lawal, D. (CoI), Khan, N. A. (CoI) & Baig, N. (CoI)

  1/01/25 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Techno-Economic Comparison of Low-Grade/Waste Thermal Energy Powered Refrigeration Systems

  Fazle Raziq, M. L. (PI), Sabih, M. (CoI) & Ihsan Ul Haq, M. (CoI)

  1/01/25 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Design and additive manufacturing of bioinspired cellular structures for biomedical applications

  Alsheghri, A. (PI), Dalaq, A. (CoI) & Alam, F. (CoI)

  1/01/25 → 31/12/26

  Project: Research

• Development of Graphene Oxide-Covalent Organic Framework Composite Membranes for Emerging Pollutant Removal in Water Systems

  Khan, N. A. (PI), Salhi, B. (CoI), Baig, N. (CoI), Abdulazeez, I. (CoI), Aljundi, I. (CoI) & Baroud, T. (CoI)

  1/01/25 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Designing Highly Efficient and Low-Cost Chevrel-Phase Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution in AEM Electrolyzers

  Drmosh, Q. (PI)

  1/01/25 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Chemical resistance of carbon-cured hyperalkaline concrete mixtures incorporating cement waste-derived portlandite

  Adekunle, S. (PI), Khalid, H. R. (CoI) & Drmosh, Q. (CoI)

  1/01/25 → 31/12/26

  Project: Research

• Enabling the Ultra-Low Utilization of Platinum on Metal Phosphides for H₂ Evolution Reaction

  Qamar, M. (PI)

  1/01/25 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Fracture modelling of bone-inspired biocomposite joints for enhanced biomedical implant performance

  Alsheghri, A. (PI), Dalaq, A. (CoI) & Alam, F. (CoI)

  1/01/25 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Hybrid Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries Using 3D-Printed Reactors

  Ihsan Ul Haq, M. (PI), Alam, F. (CoI) & Fazle Raziq, M. L. (CoI)

  1/01/25 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Design and additive manufacturing of bioinspired cellular structures for biomedical applications

  Alsheghri, A. (PI), Dalaq, A. (CoI) & Alam, F. (CoI)

  1/01/25 → 31/12/26

  Project: Research

• Rational Design of Two-Dimensional Metal-Organic Framework for the Efficient Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

  Hossain, M. D. (PI)

  1/01/25 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Zero-cement concrete incorporated industrial waste materials-Phase-II

  Al Fakih, A. (PI), Khalid, H. R. (CoI), Ren, J. (CoI) & Aziz, M. A. (CoI)

  1/01/25 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Development of sustainable concrete masonry units (CMUs) incorporated recycled plastic and tire wastes- Phase 2

  Al Fakih, A. (PI), Ren, J. (CoI), Tee, K. F. (CoI) & Ahmed, U. (CoI)

  1/01/25 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Metal-encapsulated Perovskite-based Electrodes for Direct Green Hydrogen Production

  Kandiel, T. (PI) & Abdelsamie , M. A. K. (CoI)

  1/01/25 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Development of smart hydrogel resin/ink for 3D printing of biomaterials with enhanced biocompatibility, functionality and 3D printability

  Alam, F. (PI), Alsheghri, A. (CoI) & Vattathurvalappil, S. (CoI)

  1/01/25 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Experimental Investigation of Multi-stage Membrane Distillation System Integrated with a Heat Pump Unit

  Lawal, D. (PI), Baig, U. (CoI), Abdulazeez, I. (CoI), Abdul Hameed, A. W. (CoI), Baroud, T. (CoI) & Jillani, S. (CoI)

  1/01/25 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Development of low-carbon porous geopolymer binder with enhanced thermal insulation performance

  Ren, J. (PI), Hanif, A. (CoI), Al Fakih, A. (CoI) & Manovic, V. (CoI)

  29/10/24 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Development of new perovskite/spinel materials with high energy storage density and high storage efficiency

  Nouari, S. (PI), Hassan, S. F. (CoI) & Qamar, M. (CoI)

  1/10/24 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Hydrogen Production Using Microwave-Driven Methane Pyrolysis

  Drmosh, Q. (PI), Salah, A. (CoI) & Sanhoob, M. (CoI)

  29/07/24 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Hydrogen Production Using Microwave-Driven Methane Pyrolysis

  Drmosh, Q. (PI) & Salah, A. (CoI)

  15/05/24 → 15/05/26

  Project: Research

• Laser-Engineered Electrodes based on MOF derived materials: A Sustainable Approach to High-Performance Electrocatalysis

  Khan, A. (PI), Drmosh, Q. (CoI), Irshad, K. (CoI) & Helal, A. (CoI)

  1/01/24 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Electrolyte Engineering for Redox Flow Battery

  Qamar, M. (PI), Furquan, M. (CoI), Bhat, Z. M. (CoI) & AlZahrani, A. (CoI)

  1/01/24 → 30/06/25

  Project: Research

• Design Optimization and Energy-Enviro-Socio-Economic Analysis of Hydrogen-based Renewable Systems in Saudi Arabia

  Abido, M. (PI), AlZahrani, A. (CoI), Mohamed, K. (CoI), Elkadeem, M. (CoI) & Khalid, M. (CoI)

  1/01/24 → 30/06/25

  Project: Research

• Transparent Heat-resistant Thin Film for Energy-saving Building Envelopes

  Hossain, M. (PI), Haider, M. (CoI) & Al-Sayoud, A. (CoI)

  1/01/24 → 30/06/25

  Project: Research

• Analysis of Battery Waste Recycling & Management Policies and Guidelines : A Global Perspective and Straw man Action Plan for Saudi Arabia Towards Sustainable Energy Future

  Ali, A. (PI), Khalid, M. (CoI) & AlZahrani, A. (CoI)

  1/01/24 → 30/06/25

  Project: Research

• Experimental and computational studies on hydrogen embrittlement of LSAW APIX65 carbon steel and austenitic (304/316) stainless steels

  Toor, I.-U.-H. (PI), Sorour, A. (CoI) & Al-Sayoud, A. (CoI)

  1/01/24 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Laser-induced Engineering of Iron-based Electrodes (Hydroxides, Phosphides, Carbides) for the H2 Production: A Route to Accelerated Fabrication

  Qamar, M. (PI), Obot, I. (CoI), Alam, F. (CoI), Sial, M. A. Z. G. (CoI) & Alam, U. (CoI)

  1/01/24 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Development of polymer-clay composite membrane for highly saline water desalination in membrane distillation

  Baroud, T. (PI), Atif Abdulhamid, M. (CoI), Usman, J. (CoI), Fallatah, W. (CoI), Abdul Azeem, M. (CoI) & Lawal, D. (CoI)

  1/01/24 → 31/12/25

  Project: Research

• Finished

  Validation of Performance and Stability of Higly Economical Cathode for Green Hydrogen Production

  Qamar, M. (PI)

  1/09/24 → 1/03/25

  Project: Research

• Renewable energy assisted Membrane integrated typical CDI (MCDI) process for the recovery of minerals from seawater.

  Salhi, B. (PI), Baig, N. (CoI), Abdulazeez, I. (CoI), Khan, N. A. (CoI), Baroud, T. (CoI) & Mansour, R. (CoI)

  1/01/24 → 31/12/24

  Project: Research

• Electrodeposition of polyaniline on porous substrate: Optimization of porous substrate, electrodeposition parameters and electrolyte for high performance electrochemical supercapacitor fabrication

  Aziz, M. A. (PI), Al-Betar, A. (CoI), AlZahrani, A. (CoI), Shaikh, M. (CoI), Hakeem, A. S. (CoI) & Mahnashi, Y. (CoI)

  1/06/23 → 30/11/24

  Project: Research

  • Polyaniline 100%
  • Supercapacitors 100%
  • Electrodeposition 100%
  • Density 14%
  • Capacitance 14%

• Integration of Membrane Distillation System with Ejector Cooling Cycle

  Lawal, D. (PI), Aljundi, I. (CoI), Zahid, U. (CoI), Imteyaz, B. (CoI), Baroud, T. (CoI) & Fallatah, W. (CoI)

  31/01/23 → 30/06/24

  Project: Research

• Advancing Membrane and Material Discovery through the Integration of Robotic Synthesis, In-Situ Characterization, and Machine Learning Techniques

  Abdelsamie , M. A. K. (PI), Baroud, T. (CoI), Mekid, S. (CoI) & Aljundi, I. (CoI)

  1/01/23 → 31/12/24

  Project: Research

• Transparent Heat-resistant Thin Film for Energy-saving Building Envelopes

  Hossain, M. (PI), Haider, M. (CoI) & Al-Sayoud, A. (CoI)

  1/01/23 → 31/12/24

  Project: Research

• Design Optimization and Energy-Enviro-Socio-Economic Analysis of Hydrogen-based Renewable Systems in Saudi Arabia

  Abido, M. (PI), AlZahrani, A. (CoI), Mohamed, K. (CoI), Elkadeem, M. (CoI) & Khalid, M. (CoI)

  1/01/23 → 31/12/24

  Project: Research

• Electrolyte Engineering for Redox Flow Battery

  Qamar, M. (PI), Furquan, M. (CoI), Bhat, Z. M. (CoI) & AlZahrani, A. (CoI)

  1/01/23 → 31/12/24

  Project: Research

• Analysis of Battery Waste Recycling & Management Policies and Guidelines : A Global Perspective and Straw man Action Plan for Saudi Arabia Towards Sustainable Energy Future

  Ali, A. (PI), Khan, M. W. (CoI), Khalid, M. (CoI) & AlZahrani, A. (CoI)

  1/01/23 → 31/12/24

  Project: Research

• Exploring the Feasibility of Date Stone-Derived Carbonous Materials for Energy Storage Applications

  AlZahrani, A. (PI) & Aziz, M. A. (CoI)

  1/05/22 → 1/04/23

  Project: Research

• Oxynitride glass-ceramics electrolytes for solid-state batteries

  Hakeem, A. S. (PI), Drmosh, Q. (CoI), AlZahrani, A. (CoI), Aziz, M. A. (CoI), Akhtar, S. (CoI) & Adesina, A. (CoI)

  31/03/22 → 31/12/23

  Project: Research

• Boosting the Coulombic Efficiency and Cyclic Stability of Iron-Based Redox Flow Battery for Long-Duration Energy Storage

  Qamar, M. (PI), Drmosh, Q. (CoI), AlZahrani, A. (CoI), Kandiel, T. (CoI), Munteshari, O. (CoI) & Ali, M. (CoI)

  15/03/22 → 1/07/23

  Project: Research

• Analysis of Multi-Stage Water-Gap Membrane Distillation Desalination System Unit with An Improved Performance

  Lawal, D. (PI), Aljundi, I. (CoI), Khalifa, A. (CoI), Antar, M. (CoI) & Baroud, T. (CoI)

  6/03/22 → 6/03/23

  Project: Research

• The impact of defects on the stability of the anode/electrolyte interface in solidstate batteries

  Ngongang Ndjawa, G. O. (PI), AlZahrani, A. (CoI), Al-Sayoud, A. (CoI) & Mansour, R. (CoI)

  1/01/22 → 30/06/24

  Project: Research

• Design of a highly efficient membrane for the desalination of highly saline water

  Baroud, T. (PI), Abdul Azeem, M. (CoI) & Lawal, D. (CoI)

  1/07/21 → 1/01/23

  Project: Research

  • Desalination 100%
  • Membrane Distillation 100%
  • Thermal Conductivity 100%
  • Fouling 100%
  • Feed Concentration 100%

• Modelling/Simulation and Techno-Economic Analyses of Steam Reforming and Thermo-Neutral Reforming of Methane with Carbon Capture for Blue Hydrogen Production

  Nemitallah, M. (PI), Abdul Jameel, A. G. (CoI), Ahmed, U. (CoI), Akimaya, M. (CoI), Al-Sayoud, A. (CoI) & Ehsan, M. A. (CoI)

  1/07/21 → 31/12/22

  Project: Research

  • Microelectromechanical System 100%
  • Techno-economic Analysis 100%
  • Hydrogen Production 100%
  • Methanol 66%
  • Alloy Membrane 33%