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Professor Syed Salman Ashraf got his BS and MS in Biochemistry from Iowa State University in 1988 and 1991, respectively and a doctorate from North Carolina State University in 1999. He has worked in biotech companies in Toronto and North Carolina for over 6 years in the areas of drug discovery and applied biotechnology. Additionally, he has over 20 years of experience in academia as a faculty member. His current research interests are in the areas of biotechnology, enzyme engineering, and protein structure and function as applied to enzyme/microbial wastewater remediation. He has over 120 publications and holds 4 US/Canadian patents. Salman is currently a professor and Chair of Biological Sciences at Khalifa University, having previously served as an Associate Dean for Postgraduate Studies there for 2 years.
Research interests
Biotechnology, enzyme engineering, enzyme microbial wastewater remediation
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 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 -
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Occurrence, removal, and ecological risk of emerging contaminants in major wastewater treatment plants across the United Arab Emirates
Alkaabi, A., Ahmad Amin, K., Al Ali, S., Wadi, V. S., Daou, M., Alshehhi, H., Yousef, A. F., AlSafar, H. & Ashraf, S. S., Jun 2026, In: Emerging Contaminants. 12, 2, 100641.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Algae Biotechnology for Biomedical and Nutritional Applications
Ahmad, A. & Ashraf, S. S., 1 Jan 2025, Elsevier. 368 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Corrigendum to “Magnetic metal-organic frameworks immobilized enzyme-based nano-biocatalytic systems for sustainable biotechnology” [International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 237 (2023) 123968](S0141813025007809)(10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.140231)
Bilal, M., Rashid, E. U., Munawar, J., Iqbal, H. M. N., Cui, J., Zdarta, J., Ashraf, S. S. & Jesionowski, T., May 2025, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 305, 140389.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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Microalgae genetic engineering for enhanced high-value bioproducts for biomedical applications
Ahmad, A., Amin, K. A. & Ashraf, S. S., 1 Jan 2025, Algae Biotechnology for Biomedical and Nutritional Applications. Elsevier, p. 1-32 32 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Retraction notice to “Bio-mitigation of organic pollutants using horseradish peroxidase as a promising biocatalytic platform for environmental sustainability” [Environ. Res. 239-P1 (2023) 117192](S0013935123019965)(10.1016/j.envres.2023.117192)
Bilal, M., Singh, A. K., Iqbal, H. M. N., Kim, T. H., Boczkaj, G., Athmaneh, K. & Ashraf, S. S., 1 Mar 2025, In: Environmental Research. 268, 120997.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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