Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Sultan Qaboos University

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1 CV (1 of 5) Sultan Qaboos University Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Muscat, Oman Belal, PhD, P.Eng., Ext: CURRENT POSITION September present August Assistant professor Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Sultan Qaboos University Assistant Professor Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Architecture American University of Beirut ACADEMIC RECORD PhD in Chemical Engineering 01/09-01/14 Specialize in Energy and Environment University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada Thesis Title: Adsorption and Oxidation of Asphaltenes onto in situ Prepared and Commercial Nanoparticles MSc in Chemical Engineering 01/06-12/08 University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada Thesis Title: Preparation of Thin Film Composite (TFC) Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane with Reduced Fouling for Seawater Desalination. BSc in Chemical Engineering 09/99-06/04 An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine Graduation Project Title: Production of Powder Coating for Industrial Application. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION Member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)-Registered Member (P.Eng. Member Number: ). PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES Course Design Certificate, Teaching and Learning Center, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, November Instructional Skills Certificate, Teaching and Learning Center, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June RESEARCH INTERESTS Catalysis, nanotechnology, Metal organic framework (MOFs), polymeric membrane synthesis and applications, anaerobic digestion, biofuel, waste-to-energy technology. PUBLICATIONS Journal Papers (Peer Reviewed): 1. Asmaa Jrad, Belal J. *, Mohamad Hmadeh, Mohamad N. Ahmad, Tuning acidity in zirconium-based metal organic frameworks catalysts for enhanced production of butyl butyrate, Applied Catalysis A, General, (2019) Belal J., Ali Chouman, Antranik Jonderian, Mohamad N. Ahmad, Mohamad Hmadeh, and Mazen Al-Ghoul, Metal Organic Framework-74 for Ultratrace Arsenic Removal from Water: Experimental and Density Functional Theory Studies, ACS Applied. Nano Materials, 1, (2018),

2 CV (2 of 5) 3. Yasmine Baghdadi, Sabla Al Nouri, Takeshi Matsuura, Belal J. *, Temperature Effects on Concentration Polarization Thickness in ThinFilm Composite Reverse Osmosis Membranes, Chemical Engineering and Technology, 41,10, (2018) Nicolas Abdel Karim Aramouni, Jad G Touma, Belal, Joseph Zeaiter, Mohammad N Ahmad, Catalyst Design for Dry Reforming of Methane: Analysis Review, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 82, 3, (2018) Manar Younis, Sabla Y. Alnouri, Belal *, Mohammad N. Ahmad, Renewable biofuel production from biomass: a review for biomass pelletization, characterization, and thermal conversion techniques, International Journal of Green Energy, 15-13, (2018) Ahmad Albadarin, Marwan Charara, Belal, M.N.M. Ahmad, Mu Naushad, Gavin Walker, Chirangano Mangwandi, Kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic characteristics of tartrazine biosorption onto masau (ziziphus mauritiana) stones, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 242, (2017) Belal J. and Maen Husein, Adsorption of Asphaltenes /hydrocarbons from heavy oil onto in situ prepared Fe2O3 nanoparticles, Fuel processing Technology, 133 (2015) Belal J. and Maen Husein, Inferring the role of NiO nanoparticles from the thermal behavior of virgin and adsorbed hydrocarbons, Fuel, 147 (2015) Belal J. and Maen Husein, Oxidation of asphaltenes adsorbed onto NiO nanoparticles, Applied Catalysis A, General, (2012) Belal J. and Maen Husein, Adsorption of asphaltenes from heavy oil onto in-situ prepared NiO nanoparticles. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 378 (2012) B., H. Arafat, T. Matsuura, D. Rana, Recent advances in thin film composite (TFC) reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membranes for desalination, Journal of Applied Membrane Science and Technology,10 (2010) B., D. Rana, T. Matsuura, H.A. Arafat, R.M. Narbaitz, Preparation of thin-film-composite polyamide membranes for desalination using novel hydrophilic surface modifying macromolecules, Journal of Membrane Science, 325 (2008) B.J., H. Arafat, D. Rana, T. Matsuura, Thin Film Composite Membrane Preparation and Surface Modification, SciTopics-Elsevier (Article available in Electronic Encyclopedia published by Elsevier on February 25, 2010) (Invited article). Conference Presentations (Peer Reviewed Abstracts): 1. B. * and Maen Husein, Asphaltenes removal from heavy oil by adsorption onto in-situ prepared nanoparticles, 62 nd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Vancouver, Canada, October 14-17, 2012 (Oral Presentation).

3 CV (3 of 5) 2. B. * and Maen Husein, Asphaltenes adsorption onto in-situ prepared CaCO3 nanoparticles, 4 th Annual AICISE Student Conference, December 2 nd, 2010, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Oral Presentation) 3. B. * and Maen Husein, Gasification of adsorbed asphaltenes onto nanocatalyst, 3 rd Annual AICISE Student Conference, November 3 rd, 2009, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada (poster). 4. S. Kaur*, D. Rana, G. Singh, B., T. Matsuura, S. Ramakrishna, Modified electrospun membranes for higher filtration flux, NAMS 2009, June 20-24, 2009, Charleston, South Carolina, USA (oral presentation) 5. B., H. Arafat*, T. Matsuura, D. Rana, Recent advances in thin film composite (TFC) reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membranes for desalination, The 7 th International Conference On Membrane Science & Technology (MST2009), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on May 12 15, B. *, D. Rana, H. Arafat, T. Matsuura, R.M. Narbaitz, Thin-film composite polymeric membranes for seawater desalination using novel hydrophilic surface modifying macromolecules, 58 th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, October 19 22, 2008 (oral presentation). Non-Refereed Technical Reports: 1. Belal, Takeshi Matsuura, Hassan Arafat, Preparation of Thin Film Composite Reverse Osmosis Membranes with Reduced Fouling for Seawater Desalination, The Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC), Sultanate of Oman, Series of R&D Reports, ( ) (Six Periodic Reports). 2. Belal, Polymeric Membranes Preparation, Characterization and Application, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, August 28, 2007 (50 Pages). SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE Asma Jrad (Co-supervisor) PhD Mechanical Engineering current Ali Chouman MSc Chemical Engineering Elise Farah (Co-supervisor) MSc Chemical Engineering RESEARCH GRANTS 1. Catalytic Pyrolysis of Biomass from Different Origins for the Production of Syngas, University Research Board (URB)-AUB Funds, Principal Investigator: Belal Abu Tarboush, Co-Investigator: Joseph Zeaiter, $10,000/ year, AY, Treatment of Wastewater from Pharmaceutical Industry Using Micellar Enhanced Ultrafiltration, University Research Board (URB)-AUB Funds, Principal Investigator, $18,000 USD (9000/ year), AY Optimization of anaerobic biogas production and dry reforming of biogas for cleaner gas production, Munib & Angela Masri Institute Of Energy & Natural Resources, Principal Investigator, $10,000 USD (5000/ year), AY FACULTY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS 1. Long term research leaves, Queen s Belfast University, UK, June- August 2016: Initiated collaboration with two different research groups. Conducted research on the synthesis, modification and characterization of metal organic framework (MOF s) for energy and environment application.

4 CV (4 of 5) 2. Short term development grant to attend ASPEN HYSYS training course (4 days), Dubai, UAE, December UNIVERSITY SERVICES Served as a member on the following committees: Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, SQU, CoE Risk Management Committee (2018- Present) Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Board secretary, SQU, (2018- present). Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, AUB, Lab Committee ( ). Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, AUB, ABET Committee ( ). Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Board secretary, AUB, ( ). DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVMENTS AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS 1. Professional Development Grant, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, December 14, 2012 (Institutional, $750). 2. Faculty of Graduate Studies Travel Award, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, October 12, 2012 (to attend the 62 nd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Vancouver, Canada, October 14-17, 2012) (Institutional, $1500). 3. Edward Wichert Graduate Scholarship, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, August 17, 2011(Institutional, $20,000). 4. Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarships (Doctoral), University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, April 27, 2010 (Provincial, $15,000) 5. Ursula and Herbert Zandmer Graduate Scholarship, University of Calgary, Alberta, August 14, 2009 (Institutional, $10,000). 6. The Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC) Scholarship, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, January 02, December 30, 2008 (International, $30,000). 7. Dean s list of honor for six semesters at An-Najah National University, WORK EXPERIENCE 1. Teaching Experience Assistant Professor, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman 09/18- current Teaching the following undergraduate: Chemical Process Safety. Assistant Professor, American University of Beirut, Lebanon 08/ Teaching the following undergraduate and graduate courses: Reaction Engineering and Reactor Design, Biochemical and Bioprocess Engineering, Thermodynamic I, Membrane Separation Process (graduate course). -Supervisor: Supervise final year project (FYP) for Chemical Engineering students. Instructor Consultant, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)/Atyrau Petroleum Education Center (APEC), Kazakhstan 03/15-05/15 Mentoring and coaching of the assigned Instructional Assistants Regular reporting of student and Instructional Assistants progress Advising and assisting students experiencing academic difficulties Developing and using assessment and evaluation tools

5 CV (5 of 5) Teaching Assistant/ Lab Instructor/ External Examiner Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 01/09-01/13 Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 01/06-12/08 2. Research Experience Research Assistant, Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada 01/09-01/13 Asphaltenes removal from heavy oil by adsorption onto in-situ prepared nanoparticles: In-situ technology and it is application in heavy oil (SAGD process). In-situ preparation of in-expensive nanocatalysts in the heavy oil which can be used for SAGD process. Heavy oil upgrading by asphaltenes removal, viscosity improvements. Research Assistant, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (Industrial Membrane Research Institute) 01/06-01/08 Developing novel thin film composite membrane with reduced fouling for seawater desalination: Developing modified polymeric RO-TFC membranes with better fouling resistance. Testing the in-house prepared/modified RO membranes using continuous cross flow system. Optimization of operational parameters as well as membrane characteristics to reduce energy consumption, and fouling problems. 3. Industrial Experience: Process Engineering Specialists/Consultant, Ausenco Engineering Alberta, Calgary, Canada, (process consultant for natural gas plants) 01/13-08/2014 Develop innovative solution for major operation issues. Review / develop PFD, P&ID, and other engineering documentation. Perform size calculation and material selection for process equipment (pumps, reactors, etc.) Involved in preparation of control narrative and operation manual documents. Provide engineering support through all stages of project implementation. Safety Engineer, Kuwait Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries Co., Kuwait 11/04/12/05 Providing safety, technical and operational guidelines in revising processes to chemical operators. Coordination and scheduling between different production lines. Ensuring the implementation of standard GMP s, company SOP s, and safety regulations within the dispensing area. LOCAL SERVICES A member of Graduate Student Association award (GSA) committee at the University of Calgary: A GSA award committee is one of the GSA's largest committee's (25 members) that organizes all the awards and evaluate and revise awards applications (from January 01-May 15, 2012).