CAM Projects

Qatar University (QU) Grants

International Research Collaboration Co-Funds (IRCC) Projects

Grant Ref.	Description	Researcher	Role
IRCC-2024-520	Multifunctional surface engineered membranes with self-cleaning and anti-fouling properties for water remediation	Dr. Anton Popelka	LPI
IRCC-2023	Two-dimensional-based platforms for enhanced prostate cancer biomarker enrichment and detection	Dr. Peter Kasak	LPI
IRCC-2023	Seawater reverse osmosis-combined sequential electrochemical (ROSE) system for sustainable and safe production of irrigation water for hydroponic systems	Dr. Dong Suk Han	NA
IRCC-2022-563	3D PRInting of Smart MATerials with Antimicrobial Properties	Dr. Mohammad Hassan	LPI
IRCC-2022-491	Nickel based smart self-healing nanocomposite coatings for corrosion protection of steel	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	LPI
IRCC-2021	Production of Renewable Hydrocarbon Fuels via Conversion of Algae Biomass Using Hydrothermal Liquefaction and Solar Hydrogen	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	PI
IRCC-2021	In Situ Mechanical and Electrical Characterization of Chalcogenide Thin films for High Temperature and Humid Climates Using Synchrotron Radiation	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	PI
IRCC-2020-133	High performance carbon fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites for securing energy resources	Dr. Mohammad Hassan	PI
IRCC-2020-10	Development of self-healing RTV coating for high voltage applications in harsh environmental conditions	Dr. Mohammad Hassan	PI
IRCC-2020-007	Treatment of carbon dioxide and reverse osmosis (RO) brine in seawater desalination plant using solar-osmotic-engineered electrochemical process (SOE-EP)	Dr. Dong Shane	LPI
IRCC-2020-006	Functional grade nanocomposite coatings for oil and gas industry	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	LPI
IRCC-2020-004	Glycan profile analysis and enrichment towards diagnostics of breast cancer using advanced detection of cancer biomarkers	Dr. Peter Kasak	LPI
IRCC-2020	Smart, snap-on device for detecting aggressive behaviors in children with autism during meltdown events	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	PI
IRCC-126-2020	Non-invasive method for early detection of heart failure from MEMS based biomedical sensors	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	PI
IRCC-179-2019	Design of functionalized mesoporous graphitic carbon architectures for new generation energy storage devices	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	LPI
IRCC-2019-004	Nanostructured membrane for reverse osmosis seawater desalination	Prof. Syed Zaidi	LPI
IRCC-312	Sustainable and low-cost development of aluminum nanocomposites through a novel stir casting approach	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	LPI
IRCC-117	Development of superhydrophilic and superoleophobic surface on metal free graphite like g-C3N4 2D nanosheets for efficient oil/water separation	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	LPI

Collaborative Grants (CG) Projects

Grant Ref.	Description	Researcher	Role
QUCG-CAM-22/23-582	Plasma treated polymeric membranes for gravity driven oil/water separation	Dr. Anton Popelka	LPI
QUCG-CAM-22/23-504	Electrochemical deposition of binary alloy to activated carbide-based support for direct methanol fuel cell catalyst	Dr. Peter Kasak	LPI
QUCENG. 2021-2023	Design, optimization and implementation of permanent magnet brushless synchronous motor by using 2-D analytical magnetic model	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	PI
QU collaborative grant # 139	Development of sustainable thermos-electric materials from earth-abundant, cost effective and nontoxic resource	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	PI
QUCG-CENG-22/23-561	Sustainable Concrete using Locally Discarded Materials and Treated Domestic Wastewater: Mechanical, Durability, and Applications in RC Elements	Dr. Mohammad Irshidat	PI
NA	Developing A Magnetic Nanoparticles Draw Solution for the Reclamation of Municipal Wastewater Using Forward Osmosis for Irrigation of Food Crops	Dr. Maryam	PI
QUCG-ER-CAM-2021	Non-invasive wearable multisensory solutions towards diagnosing metabolic disorders: Diabetes, Hypertension, and Hyper Cholesteremia	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	LPI
QUCG-CENG-19/20-1	A novel oil recovery process from solid- water-in-oil emulsion in inhomogeneous electric field	Prof. Syed Zaidi	PI
QUCG-CAM-20/21-5	Effect of carbon dust generated as industrial byproducts on chemical reactions and hydration products of cementitious materials	Dr. Mohammad Irshidat	PI
QUCGCAM- 20/21-4	Highly porous, hybrid electrospun membranes for boron ions capture from desalinated water	Prof. Igor Krupa	LPI
QUCG-CAM-20/21-3	Polyethylene-based filtration media for a separation of oily impurities from produced water	Dr. Anton Popelka	LPI
QUCG-CAM-20/21-2	Design of novel hybrid multifunctional nanocatalysts for the conversion of greenhouse gasses: Case studies CO2 and CO	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	LPI
QUCG-CAM-20/21-1	Development of sustainable thermo-electric materials from earth-abundant, cost-effective and non-toxic resources	Dr. Zubair Ahmad	LPI
QUCG-CENG-20/21-2	Development of bi-polar electrode materials for symmetric sodium-ion batteries, QU Collaborative Grant, 2019	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	PI
QUCG-C-19/20-5	Multiple output contactless inductive power transfer system for electric vehicle battery charging station, QU Collaborative Grant	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	PI
QUCG-CAM-19/20-4	Potential application of forward osmosis‐reverse osmosis seawater desalination in Qatar	(Prof. Syed Zaidi	LPI
QUCG-CAM-19/20-3	Development of advanced biodegradable polymer nancomposites with titania using plasma technology	Prof. Adriaan Luyt	LPI
QUCG-CAM-2019-1	Development of 2D Semiconductor based next generation flexible ultrathin and ultrasensitive chemical sensor for oil and gas industry	Dr. Noora Al-Thani	LPI
QUCG-CAM-2018\2019-3	Multifunctional coatings (MFCs) for protection of rusted operational pipelines in oil and gas industry	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	LPI
QUCG-CAM-2018\2019-2	Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for enhanced performance and durability of concrete beams under harsh environment exposures	Dr. Mohammad Hassan	LPI
QUCG-CAM-2018\2019-1	Towards the development of stable and efficient perovskite solar cells for next generation emerging	Dr. Zubair Ahmad	LPI
QUCG	Manufacturing of normal and high strength green concretes using locally available materials in Qatar, their durability under corrosive environment	Dr. Nasser Alnuaimi	PI

Hight Impact (HI) Projects

Grant Ref.	Description	Researcher	Role
QUHIG-24-25-427	Novel High entropy-cation disordered rock salt (HE-DRX) positive electrode materials for Na-ion rechargeable batteries: An experimental and theoretical approach	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	PI
QUHIG-24-25-436	Solving the Challenges of Inner Pipeline Corrosion Protection with Novel Self-Healing Coating.	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	PI
HIG-2023	Robotic 3D-Printing of thermally isolated structures mode of sustainable and recycled construction materials	Dr. Mohammad Reffat Irshidat	LPI
QPH3P‐CAM‐2021‐454	Manufacturing of Polypropylene Water Cartridge Filters	Dr. Mohammad Hassan	LPI
QUH3P-ER-CAM-2022	Solar Cell Efficiency Improvement via Solar Panel Cleaning Though Automatic Robotic System Equipped with Self Powered Provision Using Wind Energy	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	LPI
QUHIG-ER-CENG-2022	A Smart Wearable AI-Based Cardiovascular Disease Detection System	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	PI
QUHI-CENG-19/20-2	Advanced reconfigurable multiphase motor drive system for electric vehicle applications, QU High Impact Grant	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	PI
QUHI-CAS-19/20-1	Mesoporous engineering of MXenes for energy storage and cancer therapy	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	PI

UG Projects

Grant Ref.	Description	Researcher	Role
QUUG-CAM-2017-1	Advanced techniques for coatings towards prevention of corrosion and fouling	Dr. Peter Kasak	LPI
QUUG-CAM-CAM-15/16-3	Mathematical modeling of heterogeneous materials and numerical simulation of their mechanical properties applicable to biodegradable polymers and composites	Dr. Heiko Topol	LPI
QUUG-CAM-CAM-15/16-2	New generation of electrocatalyst and membranes for direct methanol fuel cell applications	Prof. Syed Zaidi	LPI
QUUG-CAM-CAM-15/16-1	Flexible conductive micro-pattern preparation using plasma discharge	Dr. Noora Al-Thani	LPI
QUUG-CAM-CAM-15/15-3	Crystallization behaviour and mechanical properties of PLA/PHBV blend nanocomposites with titania as nanofiller	Prof. Adriaan Luyt	LPI
QUUG-CAM-CAM-14/15-2	Development of superhydrophobic nanocomposite films on various surfaces for industrial and civil applications	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	LPI
QUUG-CAM-CAM-12\13-1	Development of low cost efficient CIS solar cell	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	LPI

QU Student Projects

Grant Ref.	Description	Researcher	Role
QUST-2-CAM-2024-118	Harnessing Quantum Dots for Sensitive Microplastic Detection in Aquatic Environment.	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	PRM
QUST-1-CAM-2021-1	Surface modification by polymeric trimethylamine-oxide analog as a zwitterionic antifouling coating	Dr. Peter Kasak	LPI
QUST-1-CAM-2022-341	Titanium Boride Reinforced Ni-P Based Nanocomposite Coatings for Corrosion Protection	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	LPI
QUST-1-CAM-2022-334	Bond strength evaluation between geopolymer repair mortar and concrete substrate	Dr. Mohammad Irshidat	LPI
QUST-2-CAM-2021-174	Effect of fibers type and content on rheological and harden properties of 3D printing concrete	Dr. Mohammad Irshidat	LPI
QUST-2021	Smart polyolefin based self-healing nanocomposite coatings for corrosion protection	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	LPI
QUST-1-CAM-2020-1	Design and application of stand-alone nanostructured photoelectrocatalyst for water treatment using co-catalyst charging effect and non-ferrous fenton reaction, QU Student Grant	Dr. Dong Shane	LPI
QUST-1-CAM-2019-1	Using different Nano additives to improve fire resistance and thermal performance of cementitious materials	Dr. Mohammad Irshidat	LPI
QUST-1-CENG-2019-26	Effect of using carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on bond strength between concrete and basalt FRP bars	Dr. Mohammad Irshidat	PI
QUST-1-CAM-2019-8	3D printed MXene based sensors for biomedical applications, Qatar University, Lead principle investigator	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	LPI
QUST-2-CAM-2019-7	Synthesis and characterization of pulse electrodeposited Ni-P-TiC nanocomposite coatings, Qatar University Student Grant	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	LPI
QUST-2-CAM-2019-5	Developing an innovative omni-hydrophobic membrane for membrane distillation to treat reverse osmosis (RO) brine, QU Student Grant	Dr. Dong Shane	LPI
QUST-2-CAM-2019-4	Hydrogel sensors for the agricultural applications	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	LPI
QUST-2-CAM-2019-1	PVDF-BT composite based CO2 gas sensors for agriculture/food industry	Dr. Zubair Ahmad	LPI
QUST-1-CENG-2019-26	Effect of using carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on bond strength between concrete and basalt FRP bars	Dr. Mohammad Irshidat	PI
QUST-1-CAM-2019-5	Development of the air-stable perovskite solar cells in inverted design	Dr. Zubair Ahmad	LPI
QUST-1-CAM-2019-3	Tailored thin-film composite membrane for improvement of the osmotically engineered desalination process, QU Student Grant	Dr. Dong Shane	LPI
QUST-1-CAM-2019-1	Using different nano additives to improve fire resistance and thermal performance of cementitious materials, QU Collaborative Grant	Dr. Mohammad Irshidat	LPI
QUST-2019	Polyelectrolyte multilayered microcapsules reinforced smart coatings for corrosion protection in the oil and gas industry	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	LPI
QUST-2-CAM-2018-5	Preparation of suitable large area printing and coating processes for scale-up of perovskite solar cells	Dr. Zubair Ahmad	LPI
QUST-2-2018-2	Development and testing of membranes for forward osmosis water desalination	Prof. Syed Zaidi	LPI
QUST-2-2018	Development of low-cost graphene oxide supported catalyst for applications of direct methanol fuel cells	Prof. Syed Zaidi	LPI
QUST-CAM-SPR\2017-4	Preparation of composite membranes for fuel cell application, QU Internal Grant	Prof. Syed Zaidi	LPI
QUST-CAM-SPR-2017-2	Corrosion inhibition of C-steel in highly corrosion medium using organic inhibitors	Aboubakr Abdullah	LPI
QUST-CAM-SPR-2017-1	Reuse of Qatalum's first cut spent pot liner in nanocomposites for corrosion protective coating of C-steel	Aboubakr Abdullah	LPI
QUST-CAM-SPR-15/16-1	Photoelectrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide to form organic compounds	Prof. Syed Zaidi	LPI
QUST-CAS-SPR-14\15-8	Synthesizing New Anodes from Qatalum’s 1st Cut SPL	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	LPI
QUST-CAS-SPR-14/15-7	Studying corrosion behavior of stainless steels in injection water using DC and AC potential measurements	n/a	n/a

National Capacity Building Program (NCBP)

Grant Ref.	Description	Researcher	Role
NCBP-2023	Development and evaluation of natural based additives for fabrication of fouling resistant multilayered polymeric membranes for wastewater treatment applications	Dr. Maryam Al-Ejji	LPI

Other QU Grants

Grant Ref.	Description	Researcher	Role
QRDG-2020	IOT based Smart RFID Sensors for Detection of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	LPI
MCTP-CENG-2020	Off-Grid power supply solution for portable cabins using solar PV system for Qatar, QU Marubeni Grant-CTP, 2019	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	PI
QUCD-ER-CAM-2020-1	Prediction of COVID-19 using Colorimetric sensor via smartphone app	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	LPI
GCC-2017-012	Risk of microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) in GCC pipelines and possible mitigation using superhydrophobic materials	Aboubakr Abdullah	LPI

Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF)

Graduate Sponsorship Research Award

Grant Ref.	Description	Researcher	Role
GSRA10-L-2-0604-23089	Coatings for Mitigating Soiling and Enhancing Reflection for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems in Desert Climate	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	PRM

Climate Change and Environment Call (CCEC)

Grant Ref.	Description	Researcher	Role
CCEC01-1029-230101	Multifunctional self-powered nano-based unit for water pollutants filtration and monitoring	Dr. Patrik Sobolciak	LPI
CCEC01-1019-230077	Integrating Solar-Thermoelectric Power and Wastewater for a Circular Industrial Approach to Sustainable Hydrogen Production	Dr. Dong Suk Han	LPI
CCEC01-1029-23009	Investigating the influences of dust activities on the indoor and outdoor radionuclides and microplastics in the State of Qatar.	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	PI

Academic Research Grant (ARG)

Grant Ref.	Description	Researcher	Role
ARG01-0524-230330	Localized Corrosion Inhibition in Sour Media for Welded C-steel of the Oil and Gas Pipelines	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	LPI
ARG01-0530-230416	Recycled Green and Cheap Biochar-based Catalysts for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Methanation	Dr. Khouloud Jlassi	LPI
ARG01-0523-230290	Mitigation of Microbial Induced Corrosion Using Modified Eco-Friendly Polysaccharides Biocides	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	PI
ARG01-0516-230189	Advanced surface protection solutions to manage and mitigate corrosion for in-service coated steel parts (sp&cm)	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	LPI
ARG01-0524-230315	Developing efficient atomic-scale catalysts via strong metal-to-support interactions for fuel cell technologies	Dr. Peter Kasak	NA

National Priorities Research Program (NPRP)

Grant Ref.	Description	Researcher	Role
NPRP-14s	Multilayered hierarchically porous membranes for high-quality wastewater treatment for irrigation purposes	Dr. Maryam	LPI
NPRP13S-0205-200263	Converting salinity gradient of seawater brine and sewage effluent into energy source	Prof. Syed Zaidi	LPI
NPRP13S-0202-200228	Chemical production from industrial wastes (wastewater, brine, and CO₂) using an off-grid electrochemical process	Dr. Dong Shane	LPI
NPRP13S-0127-200177	GreenHouses for Qatari climate: energy saving smart and sustainable phase change materials (Green3SPCM)	Prof. Igor Krupa	LPI
NPRP13S-0123-200153	Plasma-enhanced nano-catalytic polyamide membrane systems that minimize fouling and concentration polarization	Dr. Anton Popelka	LPI
NPRP13S-0120-200116	Bio based smart coatings for corrosion sensing and corrosion healing	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	LPI
NPRP13S-0117-200095	New electrochemical and modeling techniques for optimization of corrosion inhibition in oil & gas pipelines	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	LPI
NPRP12S-0325-190443	From waste to wealth: eco-friendly production of super-sorbents from plastic waste	Prof. Adriaan Luyt	PI
NPRP12S-0311-190299	Development of novel polymeric adsorbent media for produced water treatment	Prof. Igor Krupa	LPI
NPRP12S-0306-190247	Block Copolymer Membranes with Highly Uniform Pores for Advanced Oil/Water Ultrafiltration	Dr. Mohammed Hassan	PI
NPRP12S-0228-190182	Smart corrosion control for ultra-high heat flux steam generators	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	PI
NPRP12S-0227-190168	Development of nano-based silicone rubber composites for high voltage insulation in Qatar environment	Dr. Mohammed Hassan	PI
NPRP12S-0227-190166	Lithium recovery from reverse osmosis brine using solar-powered membrane distillation-electrochemical capturing hybrid system	Dr. Dong Shane	LPI
NPRP12S-0131-190030	The sunflower effect: a bio-inspired approach for heat-seeking 4D/3D printed solar cells	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	PI
NPRP11S-1229-170145	Qatar robotic printing	Dr. Mohammad Irshidat	PI
NPRP11S-1226-170132	Smart single layer polyolefine coatings for corrosion protection of steel parts (S2Coat)	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	PI
NPRP11S-1225-170128	Optimization of high voltage cathodes and electrolytes of lithium ion batteries for grid applications in Qatar climate conditions	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	LPI
NPRP11S-1221-170116	Functionalized 2D graphene and MXene nanocomposites-based prototype for CO2-to-C2 fuels electro-conversion with smart online monitoring sensor system	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	LPI
NPRP11S-1211-170085	Self-healing bio-concrete for sustainable and resilient civil infrastructure	Dr. Nasser Alnuaimi	LPI
NPRP11S-1210-170080	Development of perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells with ‹25% efficiency and long-term operational stability: Acronym: DSP25	Dr. Zubair Ahmad	LPI
NPRP11S-0110-180247	A noninvasive monitor to predict hypoglycemia in diabetes patients	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	PI
NPRP11S-0110-180245	Sustainable bioplastics production from industrial wastewaters using photosynthetic microbial production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs)	Prof. Adriaan Luyt	PI
NPRP10-1210-160019	Solar-powered desalination process accompanying CO2 conversion and water purification	Dr. Dong Shane	LPI
NPRP10-0205-170349	Novel thermally enhanced polymer heat exchanger for multi effect distillation (MED) desalination plants	Prof. Igor Krupa	PI
NPRP10-0127-170269	Nanostructured membranes for oil-water separation	Dr. Mohammed Hassan	LPI
NPRP10-0126-170257	Design, synthesis and evaluation of new UV-curable polymeric membranes for energy-efficient gas separations in natural gas processing and exploitation	Dr. Mohamed Hassan	LPI
NPRP10-0125-170252	New sensor technology for online monitoring of under deposit corrosion risk in wet sour gas pipelines	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	LPI
NPRP10-0117-170176	Forward osmosis seawater pretreatment for high performance thermal desalination plants	Prof. Syed Zaidi	PI
NPRP9-219-2-105	Design, synthesis and evaluation of low cost and highly activity fuel-cell catalysts for direct methanol fuel cells	Dr. Peter Kasak	LPI
NPRP9-161-1-030	Value-added green polyolefin formulations with extended service lifetime	Dr. Adriaan Luyt	LPI
NPRP9-110-2-052	Sustainable Concrete using Seawater, Recycled Aggregates, and Non-corrosive Reinforcement	Dr. Nesibe Gozde Ozerkan	PI
NPRP9-080-2-039	Smart corrosion protection strategies for steel materials in the oil and gas industry, QNRF, NPRP9th	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	LPI
NPRP9-052-2-020	Air pollution cleanup-based water-energy-food nexus technology	Dr. Dong Shane	LPI
NPRP8-1212-2-499	Development of new generation electroless Ni-based nano-composite coating for oil and gas pipelines	Dr. Mohamed Hassan	LPI
NPRP8-878-1-172	Rational design of environmentally-friendly polymer-carbon dot composite color light emitting diodes for displays and solid state lighting	Prof. Igor Krupa	LPI
NPRP8-418-2-175	Guidelines for enhancing the performance of FRP-strengthened concrete beams under fire and harsh environment exposures	Dr. Nasser Alnuaimi	Co-LPI
NPRP7-1724-3-438	Innovative electrospun conductive spider silk nanofibers for human nerve regrowth	Prof. Igor Krupa	LPI
NPRP7-410-2-169	Durability and corrosion behavior of high-performance concrete and reinforcing steels for infrastructure applications in Qatar	Dr. Nasser Alnuaimi	PI
NPRP7-159-2-076	Development of high performance metastable aluminium composites using microwave sintering approach, QNRF, NPRP7th	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	LPI
NPRP7-146-2-072	In-situ synchrotron study for the effect of alloying elements and steel microstructure on developing carbon dioxide corrosion under hydrodynamic conditions in presence and absence of H2S	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	LPI
NPRP6-381-1-078	Preparation, characterisation and application of lectin biochips in cancer diagnosis and in discovery of cancer biomarkers	Dr. Peter Kasak	LPI
NPRP6-027-2-010	Mechanical properties and erosion‐corrosion of high strength steels for oil and gas transmission pipelines in H2S environment	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	Co-LPI
NPRP5-366-2-143	De-watering of water-in-oil emulsions by electro-coalescence and development of compact electro-coalescers	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	Co-LPI
NPRP4-465-2-173	New phase change materials with improved heat transfer properties	Prof. Igor Krupa	PI

The Junior Scientists Research Experience Program (JSREP)

Grant Ref.	Description	Researcher	Role
JSREP07-022-3-010	Anti-biofouling modification of polymer surfaces using liquid-infused natural oils	Dr. Anton Popelka	LPI

Joint call on Food Security Call (QNRF-MME Joint Funding)

Grant Ref.	Description	Researcher	Role
MME01-0906-190024	Hydrogel agriculture to support food security in Qatar	Prof. Syed Zaidi	PI

Rapid Response Call (RRC)

Grant Ref.	Description	Researcher	Role
RRC-2-063	Manipulating reusable and self-disinfecting gloves to prevent COVID-19 transmission and designing an e-dustbin for gloves and masks	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	LPI

High School Research Experience Program (HSREP)

Grant Ref.	Description	Researcher	Role
HSREP04-1115-220071	Smart super hydrophobic antifouling coatings for seawater systems.	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	LPI
HSREP06-0323-240006	Green Energy Revolution: Sustainable Approaches for Converting Biomass and Food Waste to Biofuels.	Dr. Noora AL-Qahtani	LPI
HSREP06-0505-240040	Investigating the role of Copper (Cu) in improving energy density of Sodium-Ion batteries for EV Applications	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	LPI
HSREP05-1029-230079	A Sustainable Future: Utilizing Waste Materials in Thermoelectric Power Generation	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	RM
HSREP02-1227-190017	Fabrication of the heart rate sensor using photopolymer resin with 3D printing technology	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	PRM
HSREP01-0425-190067	Design and device fabrication of photosensor based on conducting polymer composites (Polyaniline/titanium nanorods)	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	PRM
HSREP01-0422-190054	Development of dye-sensitized solar cells and their performance evaluation in Qatar environment	Dr. Zubair Ahmad	LPI

Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP)

Grant Ref.	Description	Researcher	Role
UREP31-066-2-020	Facile Synthesis of CuNi Nanoalloy Coated Mesoporous Carbon for Electrosynthesis of Ammonia	Dr. Ahmed Bahgat Radwan	LPI
UREP31-068-1-014v	CRYSTAL-Q: Investigating Novel Fluorophosphate Crystal Structures for High-Performance Lithium-ion Batteries	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	LPI
UREP31-074-1-016	Assessment of Microplastic, Phthalate Acid Esters, and Heavy Metal Leaching from Disposable Cups with Hot Beverages: Impact on Human Health and the Environment	Dr. Noora AL-Qahtani	LPI
UREP27-091-2-022	Easy preparation of N-S Co-doped graphene quantum dots (GQDs) from graphite waste for efficient Humidity Sensing	Dr. Khouloud Jlassi	LPI
UREP30-099-2-036	Treatment of hydroponic wastewater solution by electrocoagulation technique	Dr. Khalid Bani-Melhem	LPI
UREP30-147-1-035	Stimuli-responsive 4D-printed innovative materials for water treatment	Dr. Anton Popelka	LPI
UREP28-059-2-023	Forward osmosis (FO) based concentration of fresh fruit juices for preservation of food quality and safety	Dr. Dong Suk Han	LPI
UREP28-028-2-011	Microwave assisted chemical co-precipitation synthesis of LiMn2O¬4–MXene (Ti3C2) nanocomposite cathodes for energy storage applications	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	PRM
UREP28-137-1-038	Selective plasma patterned polymeric surfaces for water vapor harvesting bio-mimicking Namib Desert beetle	Dr. Anton Popelka	PFM
UREP27-004-2-003	Smart Multilayered Polymeric Coatings for Corrosion Protection of Steel)	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	PRM
UREP27-091-2-022	Easy preparation of N-S Co-doped graphene quantum dots (GQDs) from graphite waste for efficient humidity sensing	Dr. Khouloud Jlassi	LPI
UREP27-044-3-016	Quantifying reactive oxygen species (like nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide) in exhaled breath as bio fingerprints for detection of coronavirus	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	PFM
UREP27-042-3-015	Scalable design of dandy easy-made multifunctional eco-friendly facemask with antiviral efficient antibacterial and antifungal merits for commercial usage	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	PFM
UREP27-041-2-015	Off-grid and stand-alone photo-electrochemical system for green energy production using Pt free Ir-Ni alloy catalyst	Dr. Dong Shane	PFM
UREP25-091-2-034	Preparation of water-soluble carbon dots based chitosan composites: as efficient ion-exchange membranes for cd2+ and pb2+ removal	Dr. Khouloud Jlassi	LPI
UREP25-007-2-005	Development of MXene based high capacity anode materials for lithium ion batteries (LIBs	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	PFM
UREP24-133-2-036	An integrated NFC sensor for monitoring of concrete structures life span and oil/ gas pipeline leakage	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	PFM
UREP24-130-2-033	Dye adsorption performance analysis of functionalized electrospun PAN and PAN/Graphene oxide composite membranes	Dr. Zubair Ahmad	PI
UREP24-087-1-019	Engineering multi-dimensional carbon-based nanoarchitectures for efficient electrochemical reduction of CO2	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	PFM
UREP23-116-2-041	Highly selective e-nose as VOC biomarkers in breath based on sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) [SPEEK]/2D metal carbide MXenes nanocomposites	Dr. Kishor Sadasivuni	PFM
UREP22-076-1-011	Development of medical scaffolds with enhanced infection resistance using electrospinning/plasma technology	Dr. Anton Popelka	PFM
UREP22-008-2-004	Novel high potential cathode materials for next generation lithium ion batteries	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	PFM
UREP21-144-2-056	Fabrication of thermo-electric generator (TEG) and integration with photovoltaic (PV) module for enhanced efficiency in Qatar environment	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	PFM
UREP21-119-2-050	To study the charge transport properties and physical variables affecting the performance of polymer solar cells	Dr. Zubair Ahmad	PFM
UREP21-108-2-047	Development of Ni-P-ZrO2 nanocomposite coatings through pulse electro-deposition process	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	PFM
UREP21-043-6-004	Chemical analysis-based archaeological historical study for different coins discovered at different locations in the State of Qatar	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	PFM
UREP21-033-2-011	Flexible organic photo-thermo-galvanic cells for low power generation and gradient of temperature measurement	Dr. Zubair Ahmad	PFM
UREP20-132-1-023	Effect of nickel oxide nanoparticles' shape on the supercapacitance behavior of carbon fiber/nickel oxide nanocomposite	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	PFM
UREP-18-087-2-033	Utilization of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash in cement mortars and leaching behavior	Dr. Nesibe Gozde Ozerkan	PI
UREP18-002-1-001	Reinforcement of biodegradable polymers with electrospun nanowhisker containing nanofibers	Prof. Adriaan Luyt	PFM
UREP16-156-1-024	Metallic nanoparticles/organic inhibitors as a corrosion inhibition system	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	PFM
UREP16-078-2-022	Preparation and characterization of a low-cost high efficient copper indium sulfide (CIS) thin film solar cell by sol-gel technique	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	PFM
UREP15-071-2-025	Improvement of Tetra Pak containers production by plasma discharge	Dr. Anton Popelka	PFM
UREP12-051-2-019	Investigation of the effect of adding aluminum waste from qatalum into concrete on mechanical and chemical properties	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	FM
UREP07-164-2-045	Wireless sensors for corrosion detection of post-tension tendons in bridges	Dr. Nasser Alnuaimi	FM

Others Grants

Industrial Projects

Grant Ref.	Description	Researcher	Role
QPH3P-2021-449	MXene Decorated Cathode Materials for High-Performance Energy Storage Applications	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	PI
QAFCO (QUEX-CAM-QAFCO-20/21-1)”	Energy-saving membrane-based desalination hybrid process for zero liquid discharge (ZLD) in QAFCO Plant	Dr. Dong Shane	LPI
QUEX-CAM-QAPCO-20/21	Improvement of interfacial adhesion between QAPCO LDPE packaging grades and aluminum foil	Prof. Igor Krupa	LPI
QUEX-CAM-QSRTC-QSTP-18/19-1	Early detection of corrosion in sour media	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	LPI
MAERSK-CAM-2015-4	Monitoring of biofouling and corrosion in Qatar coastal areas on modified metal, alloys and polymers, Maersk Oil R&TC Qatar	Dr. Peter Kasak	LPI
M037	Study on corrosion, welding and electrical properties of aluminum alloys, Qatalum/Hydro	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	LPI
M034	Improve microstructure for proper thermo-mechanical treatment of 6061 alloys, Qatalum/Hydro	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	PI
M029	Investigating corrosion performance of Q-Coat epoxy coated rebars in Gulf environments, Qatar Steel	Dr. Abdul Shakoor	PI
M027	Characterization and applications for Qatalum's first cut spent pot liner	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	LPI
M017	Establishing corrosion atlas for Qatar Petroleum	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	LPI
QUEX-CAM-QSRTC-QSTP-14/15-1	Understanding scaling and corrosion in sour gas pipelines	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	LPI

External Projects

Grant Ref.	Description	Researcher	Role
AFOSR FA-9550-13-1-0103	Optimizing glassy polymer network morphology for enhanced nano-particle dispersion, stabilization and performance	Dr. Mohammed Hassan	PI
HS-1704	Heterogeneous photocatalytic studies of 2D carbon materials loaded on TiO2 nanoparticles, funded by PAAET, Kuwait	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	PI
HS-1501	Photocatalytic activity of WO3-loaded TiO2 and graphene/WO3-loaded TiO2 nanoparticles towards the degradation of phenolic compounds – contaminated wastewater, funded by PAAET, Kuwait	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	PI
HS-12-02	Photocatalytic oxidative removal of phenolic compounds from wastewater using ozone and hydrogen peroxide produced by advanced electrodes, funded by PAAET, Kuwait	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	PI
2012-1405-01	Polyphenolic compounds – contaminated wastewater treatment, funded by KFAS and PAAET, Kuwait	Dr. Aboubakr Abdullah	PI