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Dr. Jibran Iqbal is a Chemist with a focus on Green, Sustainable and Environmental Chemistry. His PhD dissertation focused on the development of novel green and sustainable Chemistry tools and techniques for highly sensitive environmental pollutants analysis. His approach to teaching is to help students build and discover how disciplines and concepts are interconnected. He is motivated and passionate about working with students as they apply concepts to new situations and are challenged to develop creative problem-solving skills. Dr. Jibran's research is highly interdisciplinary, focused on the interface between Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials and Nanotechnology for the development of sustainable water solutions and trace analysis of heavy metals and emerging organic pollutants. He has keen interest in developing nanocomposite, nanoporous and 2D materials for potential applications in catalysis, separations, SERS, sensing and clean energy. He directs research and development of circular Chemistry to enable a circular economy. His research emphasizes a strong link to societal needs and real-life environmental challenges.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
August 2019 – Present: Associate Professor, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
August 2015 – July 2019: Assistant Professor, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
February 2013 – July 2015: Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan
July 2012 – Jan. 2013, R&D Scientist, Shanghai Celludye Imaging Colorants Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
Teaching
Science Communication and Writing, Chemical Structure and Reactivity, Earth Systems, Deriving Insights from Evidence, General Chemistry I, II + Laboratory, Environmental Chemistry + Laboratory, Principles of Sustainability, Research Methods, Water Sustainability, Green and Sustainable Chemistry, Circular Economy
Research interests
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Sustainable Water Solutions and Water Security
- Circular Chemistry to Enable a Circular Economy
- Analysis of Trace Heavy Metals and Emerging Contaminants
- Environmental Catalysis
- Zerovalent Metal Technology
- Advanced Oxidation Tecchnologies for Wastewater Treatment
- Assessment of Air Quality
- Analytical Method Development: Separations, Electrochemistry, Spectroscopy
- Advanced Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Environmental and Energy Applications
- Clean Energy
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Zeolite omega-confined silver nanoparticles AgNPs for antibacterial activities and catalytic reduction of organic contaminants
Belhadri, A., Boukoussa, B., Benali, F., Mekki, A., Mokhtar, A., Hachemaoui, M., Ismail, I., Iqbal, J., Patole, S. P., Taha, I., Hamacha, R. & Abboud, M., Feb 2025, In: Journal of Water Process Engineering. 70, 106954.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
15 Scopus citations -
Advances in Halloysite Nanotubes (HNTs)-Based Mixed-Matrix Membranes for CO2 Capture
Rafiq, S., Saeed, M., Jamil, A., Rashid, M. I., Irfan, M., Iqbal, T., Inayat, A., Jamil, F., Iqbal, J., Khurram, M. S. & Mehadi, M. S., Aug 2023, In: ChemBioEng Reviews. 10, 4, p. 480-490 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access10 Scopus citations -
Performance evaluation of phosphonium based deep eutectic solvents coated cerium oxide nanoparticles for CO2 capture
Ahmad, T., Iqbal, J., Bustam, M. A., Babar, M., Tahir, M. B., Sagir, M., Irfan, M., Anwaar Asghar, H. M., Hassan, A., Riaz, A., Chuah, L. F., Bokhari, A., Mubashir, M. & Show, P. L., 1 Apr 2023, In: Environmental Research. 222, 115314.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
31 Scopus citations -
Removal of crystal violet dye using a three-dimensional network of date pits powder/sodium alginate hydrogel beads: Experimental optimization and DFT calculation
Mokhtar, A., Abdelkrim, S., Hachemaoui, M., Boukoussa, B., Chaibi, W., Sardi, A., Djelad, A., Sassi, M., Issam, I., Iqbal, J., Patole, S. P. & Abboud, M., 1 Nov 2023, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 251, 126270.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
33 Scopus citations -
Zinc nanoparticles encapsulated in porous biopolymer beads for reduction of water pollutants and antimicrobial activity
Benali, F., Boukoussa, B., Issam, I., Iqbal, J., Mokhtar, A., Hachemaoui, M., Habeche, F., Hacini, S. & Abboud, M., 1 Sep 2023, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 248, 125832.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access15 Scopus citations