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Prof. Dr. Shaik. Feroz PhD, PGDES, PDF (Germany) Research Professor & Head CCCI Programme Manager (Process Engineering) Caledonian College of Engineering A University College in Oman P.O.BOX:2322, CPO Seeb PC 111 Sultanate of Oman E-mail:[email protected]; [email protected];[email protected] GSM: 00968-92575134 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/S_Feroz

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name Shaik. Feroz Father’s Name Late Shaik. Mohammed Rasool Date of Birth 01-06-1969 Marital Status Married Nationality Indian Place of Birth Nellore, Andhra Pradesh-India

Permanent Address S/o Shaik. Gousinnisa Begum

27-6-110, Opp: 6th Police station A.C. Nagar, Nellore-524 002 Andhra Pradesh-India

Passport Details Number: K4635893 Date of Issue: 12-11-2012 Place of Issue: Muscat, India Date of Expiry: 11-11-2022

Academic Qualification B. Tech, M. Tech, PhD (Chemical Engineering) PGDES (Environmental Studies) Post Doc Research Fellowship (Solar Photocatalytic Water Treatment and Hydrogen Production)

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/S_Feroz

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

Degree Year Major University Post Doc Research Fellowship

2015 Solar Photocatalytic Water Treatment and Hydrogen Production

Leibniz University, Germany

PhD 2004 Chemical Engineering Andhra University, India M. Tech 1998 Chemical Engineering Osmania University, India B. Tech 1992 Chemical Engineering S. V. University, India PGDES 2003 Environmental Studies Andhra University, India

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

From To Organization Designation Responsibilities 19-11-2012

Till date

Caledonian College of Engineering, Oman

Research Professor & Head (CCCI) Programme Manager (MSc Process Engg)

Overall strategic planning and coordination of CCCI department.

Research proposals submission, planning and execution of research projects, capacity building, research laboratory development.

Overall administrative management, coordination and teaching of MSc Process Engineering Program.

25-09-2010

18-11-2012


Research Professor & Programme Manager (MSc Process Engg)

Research proposals submission, planning and execution of research projects, capacity building, research laboratory development.

Overall administrative management, coordination and teaching of MSc process engineering program.

01-03-2008

25-09-2010


Dy. HoD (Chemical & Process) Programme Manager (MSc Process Engg) Programme Manager (BSc Chemical Engg)

Research proposals submission, planning and execution of research projects, capacity building.

Overall coordination of chemical & process section within M&IE department.

Overall coordination and teaching of MSc process engineering program.

Overall coordination and teaching of BSc chemical engineering program.

18-06-2005

01-03-2008


Sr. Lecturer Programme Manager (BSc POM Engg)

Overall coordination and teaching of BSc POM engineering program.

Development of chemical & process programs.

Development of chemical & process engineering laboratory facilities.

01-12-2003

13-06-2005

RVR & JC College of Engineering, India

Associate Professor

Teaching and development of laboratory facilities.

Taking charge in the absence of HoD

06-09-1999

28-11-2003

GVP College of Engineering, India

Assistant Professor

Teaching and development of laboratory facilities.

10-08-1998

25-08-1999

Sanghi Polyesters Ltd, India

Assistant Engineer

Overall coordination of shift (process sections)

Planning and scheduling of manpower, maintenance and trouble shooting.

16-10-1995

20-07-1998

Alu Fluoride Ltd, India

Assistant Engineer

Overall coordination of shift (process, mechanical, instrumentation and electrical sections).

Planning and scheduling of manpower, maintenance and trouble shooting.

09-02-1993

08-02-1994

IDPL Ltd, India

Trainee Engineer Training in process areas.

TOTAL WORK EXPERIENCE 5yrs (Industrial) + 17yrs 7 months (Teaching & Research) = 22yrs 7 months

RESEARCH CENTRE VISIT/LINKS

Research Centre Date of Visit Invited Person Purpose of Visit

Nanotechnology and Photo catalysis Centre University of Hannover, Germany

01-06-2015 to 30-09-2015

Prof. Dr. Detlef Bahnemann

Post Doc Research Fellowship.

Experimental Investigations on solar photocatalytic water treatment and solar photocatalytic hydrogen production

International Research Center on Renewable Energy (IFEED) Hannover, Germany

30-31 March 2011

Prof. Dr. El Bassam

Initiated technical discussions on solar energy applications.

Plataforma Solar de Almeria (CIEMAT) Almeria, Spain

20-25 Nov 2010 Dr. Pilar Fernandez Ibanez

Initiated technical discussions on photocatalytic applications in RO pre-treatment process.

Nanotechnology and Photo catalysis Centre University of Hannover, Germany

22-26 Nov 2009

Prof. Dr. Detlef Bahnemann

Initiated technical discussions on photocatalytic applications in water treatment process.

Planned and completed small collaborative research work through student visit.

Nanotechnology Integrated Bioengineering Centre Northern Ireland, UK (NIBEC)

22-25 Feb 2009 Dr. J. Anthony Byrne Initiated technical discussions on photocatalytic applications in RO pre-treatment process.

Planned and completed small collaborative research work through student visit.

RESEARCH INTEREST

Solar Photocatalysis & Hydrogen Production

Solar Desalination and Wastewater treatment

Nanotechnology applications in water and wastewater treatment

RESEARCH PROJECTS S.No Project Title Sponsored

Organization Duration

Role Project Budget

Status

1. Simultaneous Treatment and Production of Renewable Energy from Oil Produced Water (OPW)

The Research Council, Oman

3 years

PI

OMR 272,600

Proposal Submitted

2. Development of Green Thermoplastic Composites using Native Agro-industrial waste of Sultanate of Oman


3 years

Co-PI

OMR 224,100

Proposal Submitted

3. Treatment of Oil Produced Water using Solar Photo Oxidation and Reverse Osmosis Integrated with Nanotechnology


3 years

Co-PI

OMR 226,600

Proposal Submitted

4. Predicting Solids Deposition in a Pipeline Transportation of Waxy Crude Oils


3 years

Co-PI

OMR 134,800

Proposal Submitted

5. Modeling and experimental investigations on developing new nano coated solar photovoltaic cells for improved solar cell efficiency


3 years

Co-Principal Investigator

OMR 239, 600

Proposal Submitted

6. Design and development of towel bleaching, dyeing, drying and process management.


3 years

Co-Investigator & TTA

OMR 35,255

Proposal Submitted

7. Production of valuable calcium derivatives from Cuttle fish bones

Industrial Innovation Center

1 year Co-Investigator & TTA

OMR 45,785

Proposal Submitted

8. To investigate the effect of Lead, Mercury, Poly Chlorinated Biphenyls in home paints

Ministry of Environmental & Climate Affairs (MECA)

1 year

Principal Investigator

Completed

9. Design and development of desalination flash chamber for integrating it with concentrated type solar collectors


2014-17

Co-Investigator

OMR 146,800 ($367, 000)

In Progress

10. Application of Solar Nano photo catalyst in pre-treatment of Reverse Osmosis Process


2012-14


OMR 108,100 ($270,250)

Completed

11. Standalone Solar Photovoltaic water cooler

Industrial Innovation Center, Oman

2012-13

Co-Investigator & TTA

OMR 21,260 ($53,150)

Completed

12. Development of a National Standardization Policy for Omani Manufactured Water Coolers & Air Conditioners (Split Units)


2012-13

Principal Investigator & TTA

OMR 11,800 ($29,500)

Completed

13. Characterization and Treatment of Textile Industry Effluents using Nanotechnology


2012-13

Principal Investigator & TTA

OMR 308,000 ($770,000)

Completed

14. Removal of Toxic Organic Pollutants and By-Products Using Advanced Oxidation Processes and Nanotechnology


2011-14

Co-Investigator

OMR 133,000 ($332,500)

In Progress

15. Performance Analysis of Solar Panels Installed in CCE Campus 1


2010-11

Co-Investigator

OMR 10000 ($25,000)

Completed

16. Value Creation from Oil Production water: Pilot Production of Microalgae for the Commercial Production of High-Value Products


2009-11

Academic Researcher & TTA

OMR 62,500 ($156,250)

Completed

17. Solvent Extraction Process for the Extraction and Separation of Niobium and Tantalum

Zoom Steel Company LLC, Oman

2009-11


OMR 2800 ($7000)

Completed

18. Solar Energy Application in RO Pre-Treatment Process (Phase-I)

Middle East Desalination Center (MEDRC), Oman

2008-09


OMR 18,800 ($47,000)

Completed

19. An investigation of total composition of sea water in Oman

Middle East Desalination Center (MEDRC), Oman

2008-2009


OMR 29,000 ($72,500)

Completed

20. Critical study and analysis of existing production lines for enhancement of productivity and efficiency in NCPI-LLC


2013-14

TTA OMR 12,825 ($32,060)

Completed

21. Design and Development of a Portable Crusher Grinding Machine for Marble and Granite Waste


2012-13

TTA OMR 21,290 ($53,225)

Completed

22. Water from Air Industrial Innovation Center, Oman

2011-13

TTA OMR 85,500 ($213,750)

Completed

PUBLICATIONS

JOURNALS/CONFERENCES/ARTICLES/TEXTBOOKS/CHAPTERS

International Referred Journals:

01. Feroz, S., Ahmed Harib Al Bulushi., Murtuza Ali Syed. Nageswara Rao, L. 2017. Studies on lead content of residential paints used in Oman, International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology. 3(8), 88-93.

02. Feroz, S., Abdulaziz Al Maqbali., Ram, G. Al Dhamr, H. 2016. Feasibility Study on spent pot lining (SPL) as raw material in cement manufacture process, International Journal of Environmental Chemistry. 2(2), 19-26. [ISSN: ; Impact Factor: NA; Google Scholar; Citations: NA]

03. Feroz, S., Ahmed Zaabi. Nageswara Rao, L 2016. Investigation of high corrosion rate in oil production carbon steel pipelines, International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing. 2(2), 1-10. [ISSN: 2455-5576; Impact Factor: NA; Google Scholar; Citations: NA]

04. Feroz, S., Dheeaa Al Deen A Aljuboury., Puganeshwary, P. Hamidi Bin Abdul Aziz. 2016. Comparison and performance of petroleum wastewater treatment using photocatalytic TiO2, photo Fenton, TiO2/Fenton and TiO2/Fenton/ZnO processes. Water Resources and Industry. 1-22. [ISSN :2212-3717; Impact Factor: 2.20; Scopus; Citations: NA]

05. Feroz, S., Dheeaa Al Deen A Aljuboury., Puganeshwary, P. Hamidi Bin Abdul Aziz. 2016. Evaluation of the solar photo-fenton process to treat the petroleum wastewater by response surface methodology (RSM), Environmental Earth Sci. J. 75 (4), 1-12. [ISSN: 1866-6280; Impact Factor: 1.765; Scopus; Citations: NA]

06. Feroz, S., Sudhir, C.V. 2016. Potential of 16 m2 solar scheffler refelctors for thermal applications-Experimental investigation. International Journal of Advances in Science Engineering and Technology. 4(2), 42-46. [ISSN: 2321-8991; Impact Factor: 0.41; Google Scholar; Citations: NA]

07. Feroz, S., Sudhir, C.V., Varghese, M.J. 2016. Challenges of seawater desalination in Oman and study of lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Nickel (Ni), Chromium (Cr) heavy metals in seawater, International Journal of Advances in Science Engineering and Technology. 4(2), 47-50. [ISSN: 2321-8991; Impact Factor: 0.41; Google Scholar; Citations: NA]

08. Feroz, S., Dheeaa Al Deen A Aljuboury., Puganeshwary, P. Hamidi Bin Abdul Aziz. 2016. Evaluating photo-degradation of COD and TOC in petroleum refinery wastewater by using TiO2/ZnO photo-catalyst, Water Science and Technology. 74.6, 1312-1325. [ISSN :2212-3717; Impact Factor: 1.064; Elsevier Biobase; Citations: NA]

09. Feroz, S., Manahel Al Araimi., Sangeetha, B.M., Shamsa Al Saadi. Nageswara Rao, L. 2016. Treatment of seawater using solar energy in a re-circulation pipe reactor. International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology, 2 (12), 422-426. [ISSN :2349-6010; Impact Factor: 3.559; Google Scholar; Citations: NA]

10. Feroz, S., Dheeaa Al Deen A Aljuboury., Puganeshwary, P. Hamidi Bin Abdul Aziz. 2016. Comparative study to the solar photo-fenton, solar photocatalyst of TiO2 and solar photocatalyst of TiO2 combined with fenton process to treat petroleum wastewater by RSM. Journal of Petroleum & Environmental Biotechnology, 7(1), 1-5. [ISSN: 2157-7463; Impact factor: 2.5; Google Scholar]

11. Feroz, S., Dheeaa Al Deen A Aljuboury., Puganeshwary, P. Hamidi Bin Abdul Aziz. 2016. Comparative study of advanced oxidation processes to treat petroleum wastewater. Hungarian Journal of Industry and Chemistry, 43 (2), 97-101. [ISSN: 0133-0276; Impact factor: NA; Google Scholar]

12. Feroz, S., Nageswara Rao, L., Prabhakar, G. Venkateswara Rao, M. 2016. Experimental study on removal of zinc metal ions from aqueous solution using Ulva Lobata Sp. an as adsorbent. International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & technology, 2 (10), 30-38. [ISSN: 2319-8753; Impact factor: 5.442; Google Scholar]

13. Feroz, S., Dheeaa Al Deen A Aljuboury., Puganeshwary, P. Hamidi Bin Abdul Aziz. 2015. Evaluating the TiO2 as a solar photocatalyst process by response surface methodology to treat the petroleum wastewater. Karbala International Journal of Modern Science, 1-8. [ISSN: 2405-609X; Impact factor: NA; Google Scholar]

14. Feroz, S., Shamsa Al Saadi, Geetha Devi, M., Murtuza Ali Syed. Varghese, M.J. 2015. Treatment of textile industry waste water using solar photo catalysis, Research Journal of Chemical Sciences, 6(10) 1-5. [ISSN: 2231-606X; Impact factor: NA; Google Scholar]

15. Feroz, S., Dheeaa Al Deen A Aljuboury., Puganeshwary, P. Hamidi Bin Abdul Aziz. 2015. New treatment of petroleum wastewater using the combination of solar photo-three catalysts ZnO, TiO2, and photo-fenton process, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 10:6-14. [ISSN: 0973-4562, Impact factor: 4.3; H-Index:5; Scopus; Google Scholar]

16. Feroz, S., Nageswara Rao, L., Jayanthi, J.L., Kamalakar, D. Venkateswara Rao, M. 2015. Experimental Studies on Removal of Reactive Red 195 dye from aqueous solution by using Activated carbon as an adsorbent, International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences. 4:1-9. [ISSN: 2277-5005; Impact factor: NA; ISI; Google Scholar]

17. Feroz, S., Nageswara Rao, L. Prabhakar, G. 2015. Biosorption of chromium from aqueous solution by using citrus reticula: equilibrium and kinetic studies, Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research. 7: 117-127. [ISSN: 2213-3437; Impact factor:0.75; ISI; Scopus; Google Scholar]

18. Feroz, S., Shamsa Al Saadi. Nageswara Rao, L. 2015. Treatment of industrial wastewater by solar nano photocatalysis, International Journal of ChemTech Research, 8:177-182. [ISSN: 0974 –4290; Impact factor 0.515; H index 17; Scopus; Google Scholar]

19. Feroz, S., Satyanarayana, S.V., Nageswara Rao, L. Varghese, M.J. 2015. Total Organic Carbon and its variation in grey water samples, International Journal of Applied Research, 1:573-575. [ISSN: 2394 –7500; Impact factor 5.2; Google Scholar]

20. Feroz, S., Nageswara Rao, L., Jayanthi, J.L. Kamalakar, D. 2015. Removal methylene red from aqueous solution by adsorption technique, Journal of Chemical. Biological and Physical Sciences. 5:601-606. [ISSN: 2249 –1929; Impact factor 0.723; Google Scholar]

21. Feroz, S., Hamed Mattar. Nageswara Rao, L. 2015. Effect of pH and total hardness on stability of crude oil water in oil emulsions, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research.15:278-281. [ISSN: 0973-4562; Impact factor: 4.3; H-Index:5; Scopus; Google Scholar]

22. Feroz, S., Widaad Al Harthy., Mahad Baawain; Shamsa Al Saadi., Varghese, M.J. Nageswara Rao, L. 2015. Experimental studies for treatment of seawater in a re-circulation batch reactor using TiO2 P25 and Polyamide. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research. 10: 259-266. [ISSN: 0973-4562, Impact factor: 4.3; H-Index:5; Scopus, Google Scholar]

23. Feroz, S., Dheeaa Al Deen A Aljuboury., Puganeshwary, P. Hamidi Bin Abdul Aziz. 2015. Treatment of petroleum wastewater using combination of solar photo-two catalyst TiO2 and photo-Fenton process. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 3: 1117-1124. [ISSN: 2213-3437; Impact factor: 1.054; Scopus; Google Scholar]

24. Feroz, S., Thuraiya Mahir Al Khusaibi., Joefel Jessica Dumaran., Geetha Devi, M. Nageswara Rao, L. 2015. Treatment of dairy wastewater using orange and banana peels. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research. 7: 385-391. [ISSN: 2213-3437; Impact factor:0.75; ISI; Scopus; Google Scholar]

25. Feroz, S., Hasna Al Jabri., Alaa Al Hudaifi., Fouzal Ameer Marikar. Mahad Baawain. 2015. Investigation the effect of TiO2 and H2O2 for the treatment of Inorganic carbon present in seawater. International Journal of Engineering and Science. 5: 50-55. [ISSN: 2319 – 1813; Impact factor: NA; Google Scholar]

26. Feroz, S. Hasna Al Jabri. 2015. Studies on the effect of TiO2 nano photocatalysis in the pretreatment of seawater reverse osmosis desalination. International Journal of Environmental Science and Development, 6: 543-546. [ISSN: 2010-0264; Impact factor: NA; Chemical Abstracts Services]

27. Feroz, S., Karunya., Sheikha Al Harassy. Kishore. 2015. Treatment of Oman Pharmaceutical Industry Wastewater Using Low Cost Adsorbents. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology. 2: 339-341. [ISSN: 2458-9403, Impact factor: 1.27; Google Scholar]

28. Feroz, S., Anna, C., Mahad. Sarkar, J.P. 2015. A Study on removal of contaminants from secondary treated municipal wastewater by solar photocatalysis. Environmental Engineering and Management, (accepted). [ISSN: 1582-9596; Impact factor: 1.258; H: 14; SJR index/2014: 0.311; SNIP index/2014: 0.640; Scopus; Thomson Reuters JCR]

29. Feroz, S., Saeed Hamed, Merlin Thomas. L. N. Rao. 2015. A study on the separation of lipids with dual solvent system using liquid extraction, International Journal of Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Biological Sciences. 5: 437-439. [ISSN: 2249-9504, Impact Factor: 0.478, ISI, Google Scholar]

30. Feroz, S. Hasna Al Jabri. 2015. The effect of combining TiO2 and ZnO in the pretreatment of seawater reverse osmosis process, International Journal of Environmental Science and Development, 6: 348-351. [ISSN: 2010-0264; Impact factor: NA; Chemical Abstracts Services]

31. Feroz, S., Geetha Devi., Al Kindi Rahma Salim., Chandrasekar. Ali Syed Murtuza. 2014. Treatment of textile mill efluent using low molecular weight crab shell chitosan. Desalination and Water Treatment. 52:1-7. [ISSN No: 2250-2491; Impact factor: 1.173; Scopus; Web of Science and Current Contents]

32. Feroz, S., Geetha Devi., Dutta, Susmita. Al-Hinai, Ashraf Talib. 2014. Studies on encapsulation of Rifampicin and its release from chitosan-dextran sulfate capsules. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering. 5: 1-6. [ISSN: 0256-1115; Impact factor: 1.241; Scopus; Google Scholar]

33. Feroz, S., Nageswara Rao, L., Kamalakar, D. Venkateswara Rao, M. 2014. Equilibrium, Kinetic and Thermodynamics studies of Methylene blue dye from aqueous solution by using Natural adsorbent. International Journal of Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Biological Sciences. 4: 960-967. [ISSN: 2249-9504, Impact Factor: 0.478; ISI; Google Scholar]

34. Feroz, S., Nageswara Rao. L. Kamalakar, D. 2014. E-waste supervision-Need of the hour, Journal of Chemical. Biological and Physical Sciences. 4: 3809-3818. [ISSN: 2249 –1929; Impact factor 0.723; Google Scholar]

35. Feroz, S., Dheeaa Al Deen A Aljuboury., Puganeshwary, P. Hamidi Bin Abdul Aziz. 2014. Organic pollutants removal from petroleum refinery wastewater with nanotitania photocatalyst and solar irradiation in Sohar oil refinery. Journal of Innovative Engineering. 2: 5. [ISSN: 2347-7504; Impact factor: 0.416; ASI]

36. Feroz, S., Al Siyabi Fahad., Dumaran Joefel Jessica., Shamsa Al Saadi. Baawain Mahad. 2014. Application of Solar Nano Photocatalysis in Treatment of Seawater. International Scientific Journal Architecture and Engineering. 2: 14-17. [ISBN-13: 978-1502819499; Impact factor: NA]

37. Feroz, S., Dheeaa Al Deen A Aljuboury., Puganeshwary, P. Hamidi Bin Abdul Aziz. 2014. A review on the Fenton process for wastewater treatment. Journal of Innovative Engineering. 2:4. [ISSN: 2347-7504; Impact factor: 0.416; ASI]

38. Feroz, S. Nageswara Rao. L. 2014. Studies on removal of methylene blue color using waste tea powder as adsorbent. International Journal of Engineering Sciences and Research Technology. 3: 882-889. [ISSN :2277-9655; Impact Factor:3.449; Google Scholar]

39. Feroz, S., Geetha Devi, M., Susmita Dutta. Ashraf Al Hinai. 2014. Surface Morphology Study of Chitosan-Dextran Sulphate Multilayer Thin Films. Journal of chitin & chitosan science. 2:245-258.

[ISSN: 2328-7519; Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI); Web of Science (Thomson Reuters)] 40. Feroz, S. Nageswara Rao, L. 2014. A case study on reduction of BOD and COD from dairy

effluents. International Journal of Green and Herbal Chemistry. 3: 536-549. [ISSN: 2278-3229; Impact factor:1.839; ISI; Thomson Reuters]

41. Feroz, S., Anna, C., Mahad. Sarkar. J.P. 2014. Studies on wastewater treatment using photo catalysis in Oman. Applied Mechanics and Materials. 535: 106-109. [Impact factor: NA; Scopus; Google Scholar]

42. Feroz, S. Nageswara Rao. L. 2013. Removal of zinc from aqueous solution by adsorption using Citrus Reticulata: Equilibrium and Kinetic studies. Caled. j. eng. 9:23-30. [ISSN: 1999-9496; Impact factor: NA]

43. Feroz, S., Ahmed Al Azizi. Ramachandran, K.P. 2013. Experimental studies on the effect of injecting de-oiler chemical in the induced gas flotation (IGF) unit. Caled. j. eng. 9:60-65. [ISSN: 1999-9496; Impact factor: NA].

44. Feroz, S., Geetha Devi, M., Susmita Dutta. Ashraf Talib Al- Hinai. 2013. Encapsulation and Release of Moxifloxacin hydrochloride from chitosan dextran sulphate microcapsules. Indian Chemical Engineer. 55: 258-270. [ISSN 0019-4506; Impact factor: NA].

45. Feroz, S., Anna, C. Mahad. Sarkar, J.P. 2013. Photo catalytic Degradation of Organics in Municipal Treated Wastewater in a Re-Circulation Reactor. Journal of Environmental protection. 4:1449-1452. [ISSN : 2152-2197; Impact factor 0.91; Google Scholar]

46. Feroz, S., Geetha Devi, M. Suhail Suroor Said Al Hamimy. 2013. A Comparative Study on Adsorption of Chromium (VI) Using High Molecular Weight Crab Shell Chitosan and Date Seed Carbon. Journal of chitin & chitosan science. 1:111-115. [ISSN: 2328-7519; Emerging Sources

Citation Index (ESCI); Web of Science (Thomson Reuters)] 47. Feroz, S., Geetha Devi, M., Susmita Dutta. Ashraf Talib Al- Hinai. 2013. Synthesis and

characterization of monodisperse silica particles for pharmaceutical applications. Int. J. Eng. Research & Technol. 2:628-631. [ISSN 2278-0181; Impact factor 1.76; Google Scholar]

48. Feroz, S., Geetha Devi, M., Khadija Ali Said Al Omairi. Syed Murtuza Ali. 2013. Treatment of textile effluent using multi-layer thin films. Int. J. Eng. Research & Technol. 2: 702-706. [ISSN 2278-0181; Impact factor 1.76; Google Scholar]

49. Feroz, S., Anna, C., Mahad. Sarkar. 2013. Photo catalytic removal of contaminants from secondary treated municipal waste water in a continuous re-circulation reactor. International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences, 8:113-128. [ISSN 0973-6077; Impact factor: NA; Scopus; Google Scholar]

50. Feroz, S., Geetha Devi, M. Joefel. 2013. Dairy Wastewater Treatment Using Low Molecular Weight Crab Shell Chitosan. J. Inst. Eng. India. 93: 9-14. [ISSN: 2250-2483; Impact factor: NA; Google Scholar; ProQuest]

51. Feroz, S., Nageswara Rao, L. Prabhakar, G. 2012. Bio sorption of Chromium ions from aqueous solution by using Citrus Reticulata: Equilibrium and kinetic studies. Caled. j. eng. 8:20-28. [ISSN: 1999-9496; Impact factor: NA]

52. Feroz, S., Saravanan, A.M. Senthil kumar. R. 2012. Experimental investigations on two-phase flow for air-water system. Caled. j. eng. 8:45-52. [ISSN: 1999-9496; Impact factor: NA]

53. Feroz, S., Shah Jahan. Rajnarayan Saha. 2012. Analysis of Seasonal Variations of Hydro-Meteorological, General and Particulates In Sea Water Along The Coastline Of Sultanate Of Oman. International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology. 1:1-7. [ISSN 2278-0181; Impact factor 1.76; Google Scholar]

54. Feroz S., Geetha Devi M., Susmita Dutta. Ashraf Al Hinai, 2012. Preparation and Characterization of Natural Degradable Microcapsules. International Journal of Computational Engineering Research. 2:108-111. [ISSN 2250-3005; Impact factor 1.145; Google Scholar]

55. Feroz, S. Anna, C. 2012. Treatment of Organic Pollutants by Heterogeneous Photo catalysis. J. Inst. Eng. India. 93: 45-48. [ISSN: 2250-2483; Impact factor: NA; Google Scholar; ProQuest]

56. Feroz S., Anna Jesil, Baqir Al Lawati, Ahmed. Nageswara Rao, L., 2012. Kinetic and degradation studies of organic compound in photo catalytic reactors. Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences. 2:140-146. [E- ISSN: 2249 –1929,Impact factor 1.310; ISI; Google Scholar]

57. Feroz, S. Shah Jahan. 2011. Evaluation of Crude Oil Desalting Methods. Caled. j. eng. 7: 49-53. [ISSN: 1999-9496; Impact factor: NA]

58. Feroz, S., Ravinder Kumar., Ragavesh, D. Resel. 2011. Performance analysis of solar installation at CCE. Caled. j. eng. 7:25-34. [ISSN: 1999-9496; Impact factor: NA]

59. Feroz, S., Raut, N.B. Reham Mahmood Saleh Al-Maimani. 2011. Utilization of solar energy in degrading organic pollutant-A case study. International Journal of COMADEM. 14: 33-37. [ISSN: 13637681; Impact factor 0.16; H index 6; Scopus]

60. Feroz, S. Nageswara Rao, L. 2011. Build resources against future uncertainty-A review on alternative resources in Oman. Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences. 1:229-240. [E- ISSN: 2249 –1929; Impact factor: 1.310; ISI; Google Scholar]

61. Feroz, S. Suleiman, T. 2011. Study the effect of photocatalyst in the desalination of seawater by solar energy Caled. j. eng. 7: 43-48. [ISSN: 1999-9496; Impact factor: NA]

62. Feroz, S., Suleiman Mohammed Al Abry. Nageswara Rao, L. 2011. Residence time distribution studies in miniature pipes. Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences. 1: 363-377. [E- ISSN: 2249 –1929; Impact factor 1.310; ISI; Google Scholar].

63. Feroz, S., Nageswara Rao, L. Rao, M. V. 2010. Sea Water Desalination and its Environmental Impact in Oman- A Review. ANU Journal of Engineering and Technology. 2:29-32. [ISSN 0976-3414; Impact factor: NA]

64. Feroz, S., Nageswara Rao, L. Prabhakar, G. 2010. Adsorption of lead and zinc from aqueous solution using Ficus Benghalensis L. as adsorbent, International Journal of Engineering Studies. 2: 231–246. [ISSN 0975- 6469; Impact factor: NA]

65. Feroz, S., Nageswara Rao, L. Venkateswara Rao, S. 2009. Biological treatment of industrial wastewaters using up-flow anaerobic contact filter. J. Inst. Eng. India. 89:3-7. [ISSN: 2250-2483; Google Scholar; ProQuest]

66. Feroz, S. Prasad, VSRK. 2008. Average mass transfer coefficients in electrolytic cells. J. Inst. Eng. India. 88:11-17. [ISSN: 2250-2483; Google Scholar; ProQuest]

67. Feroz, S. Shah Jahan. 2008. Removal of Copper Ions from Effluents using coconut Shell Coke in a Fixed Bed Adsorber. Caled. j. eng., 4:7-14. [ISSN: 1999-9496; Impact factor: NA]

68. Feroz, S., Prasad, VSRK., Bhaskarsarma, C.B. Lakshman Rao. 2008. Mass transfer studies with submerged impinging jets in closed cylindrical cell in the presence of solids. Journal of Engineering Research. 5:30-36. [ISSN: 1726-6009; H Index: 2; Impact factor 0.114; Scopus]

69. Feroz, S. Prasad, VSRK. 2007. Variation of mass transfer coefficients in the radial direction for submerged impinging multi-jet flow of fluid electrolyte. Turkish J. Eng. Env. Sci. 31:235-242.

[ISSN: 13000160; H Index 19; Impact factor 0.17; Scopus] 70. Feroz, S. Reham Mahmood Saleh Al-Maimani., 2007. Performance of Photo-Catalytic Reaction in

Pipe Reactor. Caled. j. eng. 3:27-32. [ISSN: 1999-9496; Impact factor: NA] 71. Feroz, S. 2006. Studies on mass transfer with impinging multi-jets-A Review. J. Inst. Eng. India.

86: 47-50. [ISSN: 2250-2483, Google Scholar, ProQuest] 72. Feroz, S., Nageswara Rao, L. Kesava Rao. 2006. Compressible fluid flow measurement using

square edge orifice – sizing and validation. Caled. j. eng. 2:7-11. [ISSN: 1999-9496; Impact factor: NA]

73. Feroz, S. Prasad, VSRK. 2006. Mass transfer coefficients at the stagnation point with submerged impinging multi-jet flow of fluid electrolyte. Turkish J. Eng. Env. Sci. 30:221-229.

[ISSN: 13000160; H Index 19; Impact factor 0.17; Scopus] 74. Feroz, S. Prasad, VSRK. 2006. Comparative studies on removal of zinc using activated charcoal

and coconut shell coke. Caled. j. eng. 2:17-21. [ISSN: 1999-9496; Impact factor: NA] 75. Feroz, S. 2006. Electrochemical treatment of industrial effluents – An overall view. Caled. j. eng.

2:13-16. [ISSN: 1999-9496; Impact factor: NA] 76. Feroz, S. Prasad, VSRK. 2005. Momentum transfer studies with submerged impinging multi-jet

flow of fluid electrolyte in closed cylindrical cells. Caled. j. eng. 1:5-13. [ISSN: 1999-9496; Impact factor: NA]

77. Feroz, S., Prasad, VSRK. King, P. 2005. A study on treatment of metallic effluents using activated charcoal. J. Inst. Eng. India. 86:12-15. [ISSN: 2250-2483; Impact factor: NA; Google Scholar; ProQuest]

78. Feroz, S., Prasad, VSRK. King, P. 2005. Treatment of metallic effluents using coconut shell coke. Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering. 47: 109-114. [ISSN 0367-827X; Impact factor: 0.11; H-Index: 11; Scopus]

79. Feroz, S., Rao, JM. Prasad, VSRK. 2005. Mass transfer studies in plate extraction tower - individual and mixed solutes. J. Inst. Eng. India. 85:59-63. [ISSN: 2250-2483; Impact factor: NA; Google Scholar; ProQuest]

80. Feroz, S., Pramod, Z., Ravikumar, PV. Prasad, VSRK. 2004. Study on axial mixing in open and packed columns with and without pulsation. Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research. 63:672-

676. [ISSN: 0022-4456; Impact Factor of JSIR is 0.500;Thomson Reuters citation; Scopus]

Articles:

81. Feroz, S. 2010. Drive young Omani minds towards research. An article was published by The Times of Oman on 22nd April 2010.

82. Feroz, S. Nitin Raut. 2008. Significant increase in waste incineration-Concerns over pollution. Pharma Bio World (Insight into the pharmaceutical and biotech industries).

83. Feroz, S. 2006. Chemical Engineering = chemistry?. An article was published by The Times of Oman (Weekend magazine), August 10-16, 2006. pp. 17-18.

84. Feroz, S. 2005. The Universal Engineer. An article on Scope of Chemicals Engineering in Oman was published by The Times of Oman on 23rd August 2005.

Contributory Chapters in books:

85. “Application of solar nano photocatalysis in reverse osmosis pre-treatment processes”, S. Feroz, “Renewable energy technologies for water desalination”, Ed Professor Bundschuh, CRC press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016.

86. “Processing of Dates by dehydration and Microwave Drying”, D G Rao, T Hariharan and S. Feroz, in “Dates the genus Phoenix – Production, Processing, Food and Medicinal values”, Eds. Manickavasagan, Essa and Sukumar, CRC press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2013.

87. “Introduction”, D.G. Rao, R. Senthil Kumar, J.A. Byrne, and S. Feroz, in “Wastewater Treatment: Advanced Processes and Technologies”, Eds D.G. Rao, R. Senthil Kumar, J.A. Byrne, and S. Feroz, CRC press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2013.

88. “Treatment of Effluent waters in food processing industries”, D.G. Rao, N. Meyyappan, and S. Feroz, “Wastewater Treatment: Advanced Processes and Technologies”, Eds D.G. Rao, R. Senthil Kumar, J.A. Byrne, and S. Feroz, CRC press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2013.

89. “Removal of heavy metals by seaweeds in wastewater treatment”’ R. Senthil kumar, M. Velan and S. Feroz, “Wastewater Treatment: Advanced Processes and Technologies”, Eds D.G. Rao, R. Senthil Kumar, J.A. Byrne, and S. Feroz, CRC press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2013.

Books:

90. “Wastewater Treatment: Advanced Processes and Technologies”, Ed. S Feroz, Senthil kumar, D. G. Rao, and J. Anthony Bryne, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2013.

International & National Conference Proceedings:

91. Feroz, S., Sudhir, C.V. 2016. Potential of 16 m2 solar scheffler refelctors for thermal applications-Experimental investigation. Proceedings of Research Word International Conference, Dubai, UAE.

92. Feroz, S., Sudhir, C.V., Varghese, M.J. 2016. Challenges of seawater desalination in Oman and study of lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Nickel (Ni), Chromium (Cr) heavy metals in seawater, Proceedings of Research Word International Conference, Dubai, UAE

93. Feroz, S., Sudhir, C.V. 2016. Design concepts of decentralized solar thermal desalination systems using Scheffler Concentrators. Global Symposium on Engineering and Applied Science (GSEAS 2016), 8-10 March 2016, Bangkok, Thailand

94. Feroz, S., Sudhir, C.V., Varghese, M.J. 2016. Trace-metals in seawater of Oman and its impact on desalination. Global Symposium on Engineering and Applied Science (GSEAS 2016), 8-10 March 2016, Bangkok, Thailand

95. Feroz, S., Karunya., Sarkar, J.P. 2016. A study on treatment of industrial wastewater using low cost adsorbent method. International Conclave on Innovations in Engineering & Management (ICIEM-16), Muscat Oman

96. Feroz, S., Shah Jahan., Rajnarayan Saha. 2016. Seasonal variations of major ions along the coastline of Oman. International Conclave on Innovations in Engineering & Management (ICIEM-16), Muscat Oman

97. Feroz, S., Shah Jahan., Rajnarayan Saha. 2016. Seasonal variations of minor ions along the coastline of Oman. International Conclave on Innovations in Engineering & Management (ICIEM-16), Muscat Oman

98. Feroz, S. 2016. Research and Development @ CCE. National Symposium on Scientific Research in Omani Private Universities and Colleges: Challenges and Prospectus, 24th March, Al Buraimi, Oman

99. Feroz, S. 2016. Application of nanotechnology for efficient utilization of energy. National Symposium on Efficient Utilization of Resources and its Economic Impacts (EUREI’16), 26th-27th April, CAS, Sohar, Oman.

100. Feroz, S., Dheeaa Al Deen A Aljuboury., Puganeshwary, P. Hamidi Bin Abdul Aziz. 2015. New treatment of petroleum wastewater using the combination of solar photo-three catalysts ZnO, TiO2, and photo-fenton process. 1st International Conference on Green and Environmental Technology (ICGET 2015) Conference, 11th-12th September 2015. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

101. Feroz, S., Varghese, M. J., Ali Syed Murtuza., L. N. Rao. 2015. Treatment of organic pollutants present in seawater by solar nano photocatalysis. Nanotechnology for Water Treatment and Solar Energy Applications, Muscat 15-16, December 2015.

102. Feroz, S. Nageswara Rao, L. 2014. Innovative methods to control of water pollution-A study on green chemistry. APAS Golden Jubilee Science Congress, 13-15 November 2014, India.

103. Feroz, S., Nageswara Rao, L. P. Suresh Babu. 2014. Experimental study on bio sorption of zinc metal by C. Reticulata waste powder. APAS Golden Jubilee Science Congress, 13-15 November 2014, India.

104. Feroz, S., Nageswara Rao, L. P. Suresh Babu. 2014. Equilibrium studies for the sorption of lead and zinc from aqueous solution using C. Reticulata as an adsorbent. International Conference on Environmental and Energy, IICT, 15-17 December 2014, Hyderabad, India.

105. Feroz,S., Thuriya Mahir Al Khusaibi., Joefel. Nageswara Rao, L. 2014. Treatment of dairy wastewater using orange peels. International Conference on Environmental and Energy, IICT, 15-17 December 2014, Hyderabad, India.

106. Feroz, S. Nageswara Rao, L. 2014. Innovative methods of Nanotechnology in wastewater treatment. DST sponsored national conference on Recent Challenges on chemical and biological sciences, organized by VFSTR University, 28-29 July 2014, India.

107. Feroz, S. Hasna Al Jabri. 2014. Studies on the effect of Nano Photo Catalysis in the pretreatment of seawater reverse osmosis desalination. 2nd International Conference on Renewable energy and Environment (ICREE 2014), 27-28, September 2014, Bali, Indonesia.

108. Feroz, S., Fahad Al Siyabi., Joefel., Shamsa Al Saadi., Mahad Baawain. 2014. Application of Solar Nano Photocatalysis in Treatment of Seawater, ICAEE, 24-25th September 2014, Nice,

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France. 109. Feroz, S., Murtuza. Asma. 2014. Solar photo catalytic degradation of seawater organic matter

using lead (II) oxide, ACLSE, 13-15, September 2014 Shanghai, China. 110. Feroz, S. Hasna Al Jabri. 2014. Studies on effect of combining TiO2 and ZnO in the pretreatment

of seawater reverse osmosis process. International Conference on Substantial Environmental Technologies (SCIEI), 22-23, August 2014, Dubai, UAE.

111. Feroz, S., Anna., Mahad. Sarkar. 2014. Solar Photo catalyst Coating and Its Performance in Wastewater Treatment. Asia Symposium on Engineering and Information (ASEAI), 11-13 April 2014. Bangkok, Thailand.

112. Feroz, S. 2014. Solar Energy Perspectives in Gulf Country, International Conference on Energy Engineering and Environmental Engineering (ICEEEE 2014), 11-12 January 2014, Hong Kong, China.

113. Feroz, S., Anna., Mahad. Sarkar. 2014. Studies on wastewater treatment using photo catalysis in Oman, International Conference on Energy Engineering and Environmental Engineering (ICEEEE 2014), 11-12 January 2014, Hong Kong, China.

114. Feroz, S., Ahmed Al Bulushi., Ramachandran, K.P. Varghese, J. 2013. Entrepreneurial Development Activities at CCE along with feedback to TRC report, National workshop on Entrepreneurial Higher Education for Sustainable Development: The role of higher education institutions, MoHE, 25 -26, March 2013, Sultanate of Oman.

115. Feroz, S, Widaad Al Harthy. Hasna Al Jabri. 2013. Prospectus and Challenges for Solar Desalination in Oman-A Review. International Conference on Harnessing Technology (ICHT 2013), Grand Hyatt, 2-3 December, 2013, Muscat, Oman.

116. Feroz, S. Nageswara Rao, L. 2013. Removal of zinc from aqueous solution by adsorption using Citrus Reticulata: Equilibrium and Kinetic studies. International Conference on Harnessing Technology (ICHT 2013), Grand Hyatt, 2-3 December, 2013, Muscat, Oman.

117. Feroz, S. Nageswara Rao, L. 2012. Bio-filtration: An alternative control of Air Pollution. AP Science Congress 2012, Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences and Acharya Nagarjuna University, 14-16 November 2012, Guntur, A.P, India.

118. Feroz, S. 2012. Wastewater and Solid Waste Scenario in Sultanate of Oman. International symposium on Environmental Impacts, Health Implications and Therapeutic Approaches 2012 (ISEHT 2012), organized by Vikram Shimapuri University in Hotel Leo, 15-17 July 2012, Nellore-India.

119. Feroz, S. Ramakrishna, M. 2012. Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives in Oman Organizations-A review, The first international conference on corporate social responsibility, business and human rights (ICCSRBHR 2012), organized by International association of Indonesian post graduate student in Bidakara Hotel, 13-15 May 2012, Jakarta, Indonesia.

120. Feroz, S. Shah Jahan., Rajnarayan Saha. Das, S. B. 2012. An Investigation on Seasonal Variations of Sea Water Composition Parameters along the coastline of Oman. International Conference on Knowledge Management and Resource Sharing at Waljat College of Applied Sciences, 27-28 February 2012, Oman.

121. Feroz, S. Anna. 2011. Solar photocatalysis to remove organics in a flat plate reactor. ICHT 2011, Crowne Plaza, 13-14 Feb 2011, Oman.

122. Feroz, S., Ravinder Kumar., Ragavesh, D. Resel. 2011. Performance analysis of solar installation at the Caledonian College of Engineering, Oman, ICHT 2011, Crowne Plaza, 13-14 Feb 2011, Oman.

123. Feroz, S. Suleiman, T. 2011. Study the effect of photocatalyst in the desalination of seawater by solar energy. ICHT 2011, Crowne Plaza, 13-14 Feb 2011Oman.

124. Feroz, S. Mayyappan, N. 2011. Bio electrochemical fuel cells-A Review. ICHT 2011, Crowne Plaza, 13-14 Feb 2011, Oman.

125. Feroz, S. Nageswara Rao, L. 2010. Nanotechnology for Human Health. Indian Chemical Engineering Congress, CHEMCON 2010, 27-29 December 2010, Annamalainagar, Tamilnadu, India.

126. Feroz, S. Nageswara Rao, L. 2010. Biofiltration for control of air pollution. Indian Chemical Engineering Congress, CHEMCON 2010, 27-29 December 2010, Annamalainagar, Tamilnadu, India.

127. Feroz, S., Nageswara Rao, L., Venkateswara Rao, M, Prabhakar, G. 2010. Removal of zinc ions from aqueous solutions by Ficus benghalensis. Indian Chemical Engineering Congress, CHEMCON 2010, 27-29 December 2010, Annamalainagar, Tamilnadu, India.

128. Feroz, S., Nageswara Rao, L., Venkateswara Rao, M. Prabhakar, G. 2010. Treatment of industrial dairy wastewater, Indian Chemical Engineering Congress, CHEMCON 2010, 27-29 December 2010, Annamalainagar, Tamilnadu, India

129. Feroz, S. Nageswara Rao, L.. 2010. Fluoride removal from drinking water by adsorption-A theoretical review using bone char as a biosorbent. Indian Chemical Engineering Congress, CHEMCON 2010, 27-29 December 2010, Annamalainagar, Tamilnadu, India

130. Feroz, S., Nageswara Rao, L., Venkateswara Rao, M. Prabhakar, G. 2010. Adsorption of lead and zinc ions from aqueous solutions by Ficus benghalensis as adsorbent. Indian Chemical Engineering Congress, CHEMCON 2010, 27-29 December 2010, Annamalainagar, Tamilnadu, India

131. Feroz, S., Nageswara Rao, L., Venkateswara Rao, M. Prabhakar, G. 2010. Removal of lead ions from aqueous solutions by Ficus benghalensis. Indian Chemical Engineering Congress, CHEMCON 2010, 27-29 December 2010, Annamalainagar, Tamilnadu, India.

132. Feroz, S., Prasad, VSRK. Nageswara Rao, L. 2010. Comparative studies on removal of cadmium metal ions from effluents using coconut shell coke and commercial activated charcoal. Proceedings of ICEM’10, 2nd International Conference on Environmental Management (Climate change mitigation technologies – Policies and regulations to mitigate climate change, pp. 1006-1013). 25-28 October 2010, India.

133. Feroz, S. Aniyankunju, CM. 2009. Palm date seeds and its application as activated carbon – A review. Proceedings of International Conference on Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering (CBEE 2009), 9-11 October 2009, Singapore, pp. 344-349.

134. Feroz, S. 2009. Sea Water Desalination and its Environmental impact in Oman. International symposium on Environmental Pollution, Ecology and Human Health, S.V. University, 25-27 July 2009. Tirupathi, India.

135. Feroz, S. Nageswara Rao, L. 2008. Application of tapered fluidized bed bioreactors for waste water treatment, IICHE-CHEMCON 2008, 27-30 December 2008, Chandigarh, India.

136. Feroz, S. Mustafa, M. 2008. Quality management in education-A case study. The first National Conference for quality, promoted by Oman Quality Network in association with Ministry of Higher Education and Oman Accreditation Council, Oman.

137. Feroz, S., Nitin Raut. Reham Mahmood Saleh Al-Maimani. 2008. Utilization of solar energy in degrading organic pollutant- A case study. The International Conference on Harness Technology, 12-13 October 2008, Sultanate of Oman.

138. Feroz, S. Nitin Raut. 2008. Environmental safety and health concerns of the application of Nanomaterials. Proceedings of National conference on Environmental Engineering and Management (NCEEM 2008), 15-16 Febraury 2008. Warananagar, India.

139. Feroz, S., Nageswara Rao, L. Venkateswara Rao, S. 2007. Studies in biological treatment of industrial wastewaters using up-flow anaerobic contact filter. Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling and Simulation (Emerging methods towards frontier technologies in chemical and physical sciences), 27-29 August 2007, Coimbatore, India.

140. Feroz, S. 2007. Significance of Chemical Engineering Research in Oman Engineering Colleges. Proceedings of Regional Symposium, The role of human resources management in enhancing quality of educational institutions in the gulf countries, 13-15 March 2007, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman.

141. Feroz, S. Chemical Engineering through e-Learning, Distance and Open Education – its significance in Oman. Proc. International Conference on Distance Education, ICODE 2006, 26-29 March 2006, Oman.

142. Feroz, S. Anisuddin, S. 2006. Engineering Education at work place through in-plant training using simulation software. Proc. 9th UICEE Annual Conference on Engineering Education, 11-15 February 2006, Muscat, Oman.

PRESENTATIONS

1. Invited: Research Proposal Submission, Workshop at International College of Engineering & Management (ICEM), 06th June 2016, Oman.

2. Plenary: Nano photocatalyst and its application in water treatment/H2 production, International conference on advanced material and Technology (ICMAT-16), 26th -28th May 2016,Mysuru, India

3. Invited: Application of nanotechnology for efficient utilization of energy, National Symposium on Efficient Utilization of Resources and its Economic Impacts (EUREI’16), 26th-27th April 2016, CAS, Sohar, Oman

4. Research and Development @ CCE, National Symposium on Scientific Research in Omani Private Universities and Colleges: Challenges and Prospectus, 24th March 2016, Al Buraimi, Sultanate of Oman

5. Trace-metals in seawater of Oman and its impact on desalination. Global Symposium on Engineering and Applied Science (GSEAS 2016), 8-10 March 2016, Bangkok, Thailand

6. Challenges of seawater desalination in Oman and study of lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Nickel (Ni), Chromium (Cr) heavy metals in seawater, Proceedings of Research Word International Conference, Dubai, UAE, 16 Feb 2016

7. Treatment of organic pollutants presents in seawater by solar nano photocatalysis. Nanotechnology for Water Treatment and Solar Energy Applications, Muscat 15-16, December 2015.

8. Solar Photocatalytic Water Treatment, Leibniz University, July, 2015. 9. Water Desalination Sub themes, The Research Council Renewable Energy Strategic Program

Workshop, 8-9th April 2015, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. 10. Application of Solar Nano Photocatalysis in Treatment of Seawater, ICAEE, 24-25th September

2014, Nice, France. 11. Solar photo catalytic degradation of seawater organic matter using lead (II) oxide, ACLSE, 13-15,

September 2014Shanghai, China. 12. Solar Photo catalyst Coating and Its Performance in Wastewater Treatment, Asia Symposium on

Engineering and Information (ASEAI), Bangkok, Thailand, 11-13 April 2014.


13. Keynote: Solar Energy Perspectives in Gulf Country, International Conference on Energy Engineering and Environmental Engineering (ICEEEE 2014), Hong Kong, China, 11-12 January 2014.

14. Studies on wastewater treatment using photo catalysis in Oman, International Conference on Energy Engineering and Environmental Engineering (ICEEEE 2014), Hong Kong, China, 11-12 January 2014.

15. Removal of zinc from aqueous solution by adsorption using Citrus Reticulata: Equilibrium and Kinetic studies, International Conference on Harnessing Technology (ICHT 2013), Grand Hyatt, Muscat, Oman, 2-3 December, 2013.

16. Invited: Role of the private sector in support of research, invited speaker at the round table discussions, organized by The studies & research centre of the OEPPA, Ministry of Information, Oman on 1st April 2014.

17. Entrepreneurial Development Activities at CCE along with feedback to TRC report, National workshop on Entrepreneurial Higher Education for Sustainable Development: The role of higher education institutions, 25th -26th March 2013, MoHE, Sultanate of Oman.

18. Invited: Wastewater and solid waste scenario in Sultanate of Oman, a plenary lecture at International symposium on Environmental Impacts, Health Implications and Therapeutic Approaches 2012 (ISEHT 2012), organized by Vikram Shimapuri University in Hotel Leo, Nellore-India, 15-17 July 2012.

19. Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives in Oman Organizations-A review, at International Conference on CSR, Business and Human Rights (Iccsrbhr 2012), 13-15 May 2012, Jakarta, Indonesia.

20. Invited: “Water resources and its re-use in Oman” plenary talk at International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Water Conservation and Health" (ICEPWCH2010), 29-31st July 2010 at Bangalore University, Bangalore, India.

21. Invited: “Significance of desalination in Mena Region” invited talk at RVR&JC College of Engineering, India on 6th July 2010.

22. “Reuse of Oman Municipal Treated Waste Water by Using Solar Photocatalytic Technique”, International Conference on Capacity Building in Urban Water Management under water scarcity Conditions, 13-15 December, 2009.

23. Invited: “Sea Water Desalination and its Environmental impact in Oman” International symposium on Environmental Pollution, Ecology and Human Health, July 25-27, 2009, S.V. University, Tirupathi, India.

24. “Quality management in education-a case study”, The first national conference for quality, promoted by Oman Quality Network in association with Ministry of Higher Education and Oman Accreditation Council, Oman.

25. “Solar Energy utilization in degrading organic pollutant-case study”, The International Conference on Harness Technology, 12-13, Oct 2008, Sultanate of Oman.

26. “Significance of Chemical Engineering Research in Oman Engineering Colleges” at Regional Symposium, The role of human resources management in enhancing quality of educational institutions in the gulf countries- March 13-15, 2007-Salalah, Sultanate of Oman.

27. “Engineering Education at work place through in-plant training using simulation software” at 9th UICEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON ENGINEERING EDUCATION, organized by UICEE & Caledonian College of Engineering, Sultanate of Oman, 11-15, Feb, 2006.

ATTENDED

1. 1-day Conference on Energy Solutions-Made in Germany, Organized by German industry and commerce AHK Oman, 12th Arpil 2016, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

2. 1-day National Symposium on Scientific Research in Omani Private Universities and Colleges: Challenges and Prospectus, 24th March 2016, Al Buraimi, Sultanate of Oman

3. 3-day Global Symposium on Engineering and Applied Science (GSEAS 2016), 8-10 March 2016, Bangkok, Thailand.

4. 2-day Conference on nanotechnology for water treatment and solar energy applications, 15-16th December, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

5. 2-day The Research Council Researchers Annual Forum, 26th-27th October 2015, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

6. 5-day training on the operation and applications for Induced Coupled Plasma (ICP), Shimadzu Sanjo Works, 19th – 23rd, October 2015, Kyoto, Japan

7. 1-day workshop on “Combating the emerging impacts of harmful algal blooms (HABs) on desalination plants: Bloom detection, forecasting, and strategies for impact, MEDRC, 7th May 2015, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

8. 2-day workshop on “The Research Council Renewable Energy Strategic Program Workshop, 8-9th April 2015, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

9. 2-day workshop on “Integration of higher education institutions and industry to encourage innovation”, 24-25 March 2014 organized by College of Applied Science, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman.

10. 1-day workshop on “Introduction of Japanese Technology on Absorption Chiller to Oman”, 29 January 2014 organized by Kawasaki Thermal Engineering, Mitsubishi Corporation and Al-Hassan Group of Companies, Sultanate of Oman.

11. 1-day workshop on “Introducing a module for Entrepreneurship and Student Activities in Higher Education Institutions in Oman”, 17 December 2013 organized by Ministry of Higher Education, Sultanate of Oman.

12. 1-day national workshop on “Science, Technology and Innovation Policy review of Oman”, 10 December 2013 organized by The Research Council, Sultanate of Oman.

13. 2-week Faculty Development Programme in Entrepreneurship held at Techno park, Trivandrum, India, organized by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India (NSTEDB) and National Centre for Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship, Trivandrum, 10-21 December 2012.

14. 3-day International symposium on “Environmental Impacts, Health Implications and Therapeutic Approaches 2012”, (ISEHT 2012), organized by Vikram Shimapuri University in Hotel Leo, Nellore-India, 15-17 July 2012.

15. 1-day workshop on “Oman Research Education Network Project (OMREN)”, 22 April 2012 organized by The Research Council, Sultanate of Oman.

16. 3-day workshop on “Fourth ICPC NanoNet”, 2-4 April 2012, organized by JNCASR, at Goa, India. 17. 3-day symposium on "Environmental Problems in the Arab World: Meeting the Challenges of

Sustainable Development", 26-28 Feb 2012, organized by CESAR in association with Geography department (College of Arts and Social Sciences), Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman.

18. 2-day OQNHE conference on “Quality Management & Enhancement in Higher Education”, 20-21 Feb 2012, organized by Oman Quality Network in Higher Education, Sultanate of Oman.

19. 3-day workshop on “Energy Efficient Buildings”, 15-17 Oct 2011 organized by The Research Council, Sultanate of Oman.

20. 3-day symposium on “The Grant Writing & Research Management”, 24-26 Jan 2011 organized by Nizwa University, Sultanate of Oman.

21. 3-day third SQU – JCCP joint symposium on “Environmental Challenges and Mitigation Approaches for Sustainable Development in Oil & Gas Industry”, 19-21 December 2010.

22. 2-day workshop on “INCONET-GCC roundtable” Organized by The Research Council, Oman, 6-7 December 2010.

23. 2-day workshop on “Internet2 Middle East Regional Interest Group Meeting” Organized by The Research Council, Oman, 30 November – 1 December 2010.

24. 3-day conference on “HM Sultan Bin Qaboos Research Chairs” Organized by SQU 25. 4-day workshop on “Water Chemistry in Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration”, Organized by

Middle East Desalination Research Center, Muscat, Oman, December 20-23, 2008. 26. 2-day workshop on “Brine Disposal Management Systems”, Organized by Middle East Desalination

Research Center, Muscat, Oman, November 3-4, 2008. 27. 2-day“The First National Quality Conference”, organized by Oman Quality Network in association

with Oman Accreditation Council, 28-29, October 2008. 28. 2-day “International Conference on Harness Technology”, organized by Caledonian College of

Engineering, Sultanate of Oman, 12-13, October 2008. 29. 3-day intensive course on “Membrane desalination technologies in practice”, Organized by Middle

East Desalination Research Center & Water Research Center SQU, Muscat, Oman, November 11-13, 2007.

30. 1-day seminar on “Quality management systems, testing, certification and trainings”, organized by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Oman – October 21, 2007 Grand Hyatt Hotel, Sultanate of Oman.

31. 3-day regional symposium “The role of human resources management in enhancing quality of educational institutions in the gulf countries”- March 13-15, 2007-Salalah, Sultanate of Oman.

32. 4-day “INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DISTANCE EDUCATION, ICODE 2006”, organized by Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman, 26-29, March, 2006.

33. 5-day “9th UICEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON ENGINEERING EDUCATION”, organized by UICEE & Caledonian College of Engineering, Sultanate of Oman, 11-15, Feb, 2006.

34. 1-day conference on “Recent trends in Maintenance Management” organized by Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Caledonian College of Engineering, Sultanate of Oman, on 2nd August, 2005.

35. 2-day workshop on “Industrial Safety” organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, St. Joseph College of Engineering, Chennai, India, on 27th and 28th February 2004.

36. 2-day seminar on “Fly ash Utilization” jointly organized by Department of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh and NTPC, Simhadri, Visakhapatnam, India, on 19th and 20th December 2000.

AWARDS

THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS (INDIA) AWARDED THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS PRIZE 2006 to the paper entitled “A study on treatment of metallic effluents using activated charcoal” published in the Journal of Institution of Engineers (India), Vol.86, September 2005, pp 12-15.

CCE INAUGURAL BEST RESEARCHER AWARD for 2014 in recognition of excellent contributions towards research and development at CCE in last five years. This award carries a cash prize of OMR 3000.

RESEARCH SUPERVISION

PhD 1. Treatment of Saline Water Pollutants by Solar Nano Photo Catalysis (In progress) 2. Fluidized bed treatment of Oman Industrial Effluent Using Low Cost Adsorbent (In progress) 3. Treatment of Sohar refinery wastewater by advanced oxidation methods (Awarded). 4. Treatment of municipal treated waste water by photo oxidation utilizing solar energy

(Awarded). 5. Investigation on composition of seawater and its corrosion effects on metals (Awarded). 6. Preparation and characterization of natural degradable nano and micro capsules using layer-

by-layer method (Awarded). PG

1. Study the effect of photo catalysts in desalination of salt water by using solar energy. 2. Study on the effect of hydrodynamics on reaction kinetics of CSTR 3. Study the extraction of water from air. 4. Rate of silica scale (deposition) and its behavior at different operating conditions. 5. Performance studies of de-emulsifiers on standard crude oil sample. 6. Solar photo catalytic degradation of pollutants in different wastewaters from Oman using ZnO

and TiO2 nanoparticles. 7. Application of solar nano photocatalysis in reverse osmosis pretreatment process. 8. Asset management of onshore pipeline under internal/external corrosion process in Oman

oil/gas field. 9. Optimization of ANPS site NORM contaminated produced water system. 10. An assessment of ground water quality and contamination at Samil-Oman. 11. Investigations on the effect of nano photocatalysis in the pre-treatment of seawater

desalination process. 12. Studies on the effect of nano photocatalysis in seawater reverse osmosis pretreatment process

using solar energy. 13. Control the quality of treated sewage effluent from helminthes ova using optimized sand filter. 14. Feasibility study on spent pot lining (SPL) as raw material in cement manufacture process. 15. An evaluation of lead levels in paints for residential use sold in Oman market. 16. Recycle of used lubricating oil and study the properties of used oil. 17. Study of ground water contamination near Al Seeb dumpsite. 18. Design and experimental studies on single stage solar thermal desalination system. 19. Experimental studies on oil filed scales formation under influence of high silica and sulfate in

produced water. 20. Study of corrosion rate in water treatment plant in oil field.

CONSULTANCY

Involved in consultancy work for evaluating the beach well water quality for Middle East Desalination Research Center, Sultanate of Oman.

Involved in consultancy service on pollution control for M/s Delight Chemical (P) Ltd, Piduguralla, Guntur Dist, A.P – India.

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Life Member: Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, India (IIChE)

Life Member: Institute of Engineers, India (IEI)

Member: Oman Society of Engineers (OSE), Sultanate of Oman.

Member: Environmental Society of Oman

PROFESSIONAL & SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

Synthesis and Catalysis – Open Access Journal (Editor)

Oman’s Flagship SME Mentoring Programme, helping to advance the SME culture in Oman, PASMED, Sultanate of Oman (Specialist Volunteer/Business Volunteer).

Oman National Innovative Projects Evaluation Committee, The Research Council, Sultanate of Oman (Member).

Innovation Fair Oman Projects Evaluation Committee, The Industrial Innovation Center, Sultanate of Oman (Member).

Employees Performance Evaluation, Oman Methanol Plant, Sohar, Sultanate of Oman (External Assessor).

Plant Operators City & Guilds Training, Oman Methanol Plant, Sohar, Sultanate of Oman (Trainer).

The Industrial Innovation Center, Sultanate of Oman (Technology Transfer Agent).

Reviewer for Master Program, Ministry of Higher Education, Sultanate of Oman (External Reviewer).

Reviewer for Open Research Grant Proposals, The Research Council, Sultanate of Oman (External Reviewer).

Reviewer for Internal Grant Research Proposal, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman (External Reviewer).

PhD Thesis: Acharya Nagarjuna University, India (Foreign Examiner).

PhD Thesis: Andhra University, India (Foreign Examiner).

PhD Thesis: National Institute of Technology, Durgapur (Foreign Examiner).

PG Thesis: Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman (External Examiner).

Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Elsevier Publication (Guest Editor).

Renewables: Wind, Water and Solar, published by Springer Journal (Assistant Editor).

International Journal of Pharma and Biological Sciences, published by consortium of scientists from the field of Pharmaceuticals and Biological Sciences, India (Advisory Editor)

Caledonian Journal of Engineering, Caledonian College of Engineering, Sultanate of Oman (Ex-Editor).

Research Bulletin of Caledonian College of Engineering, Sultanate of Oman (Editor–in-Chief).

Handbook of Research on Hydro informatics: Technologies, Theories and Applications; Publication by Idea Group Publishing (Editorial Advisory Board).

Member of Scientific Committee

1. International Advisory Board, Emerging Science and Technologies: Impact on Environment and Human Health, August 1-3, 2014, Vikrama Simhapuri University, India.

2. International Advisory Board, 7th Annual Convention of ABAP & International Conference on “Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Medicine & Human Health, October 18-20, 2013, University of Delhi, India.

3. International Advisory Board, 1st International Conference on Oil & Gas Engineering (ICOGE), 21-22 March 2013 at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

4. International Advisory Board, International Conference on Environmental impacts on human health and therapeutic challenges (ICEHT 2012), 20-22 Dec 2012 at S. V. University, Tirupathi, India.

5. International Advisory Board, International Symposium on Environmental impacts, health implications and therapeutic approaches (ISEHT 2012), 15-17th July 2012 at Vikram Simhapuri University, Nellore, India.

6. The 5th International Conference on the Challenges in Environmental Science and Engineering CESE-2012, 9-13, September 2012, Melbourne, Australia

7. Editorial Group, Current trends in biotechnology and pharmacy Journal. 8. Chair: Programme Board for Vellore Institute Technology University Programmes, Caledonian

College of Engineering, Sultanate of Oman 9. Academic Council, a supreme body for academic affairs, Caledonian College of Engineering,

Sultanate of Oman. 10. International Advisory Board, International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Water

Conservation and Health" (ICEPWCH2010), 29-31st July 2010 at Bangalore University, Bangalore, India.

11. International Advisory Board, International Symposium on Emerging Trends in Biomedical and Nanotechnology: Relevance to Human Health, 19-12 December 2009, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, India.

12. International Advisory Board, Symposium on Environmental Pollution, Ecology and Human Health, jointly sponsored by SV University, Tirupathi, Savannah State University, USA, DRDO, Gwalior and USEPA.

13. The first national conference for quality, promoted by Oman Quality Network in association with Ministry of Higher Education and Oman Accreditation Council.

14. Research & Development Committee (Chemical & Process Core Group), Caledonian College of Engineering, Sultanate of Oman.

15. Board of Studies (Chemical Engineering), Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh –India.

16. The International Conference on Harness Technology 2011 (Renewable Energy Resources), Oman.

Conference/Seminars/Workshop Organized:

The International Conference on Harness Technology 2013 (Alternative Energy)

The national workshop on Entrepreneurship Education and SME Development.

The International Conference on Harness Technology 2011 (Renewable Energy Resources)

The International workshop on waste to energy (IWEE 2012)

OQNHE conference on “Quality Management & Enhancement in Higher Education”, 20-21st Feb 2012, organized by Oman Quality Network in Higher Education, Sultanate of Oman.

Technical Sessions Chaired:

IWA conference on 12th Specialized Conference on Small Water and Wastewater Systems & 4th Specialized Conference on Resources Oriented Sanitation 2 – 4, November, 2014 Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

International Conference on Energy Engineering and Environmental Engineering (ICEEEE 2014), Hong Kong, China.

The 3rd International conference for Harnessing Technology, Oman.

The first national conference for quality, promoted by Oman Quality Network in association with Ministry of Higher Education and Oman Accreditation Council.

International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Water Conservation and Health (ICEPWCH2010), 29-31st July 2010 at Bangalore University, Bangalore, India.

International Symposium on Environmental Pollution, Ecology and Human Health, jointly sponsored by SV University, Tirupathi, Savannah State University, USA, DRDO, Gwalior and USEPA.

Peer Reviewer: Desalination (Elsevier)

Journal of Water Process Engineering (Elsevier)

Journal of Ocean and Coastal Management ((Elsevier)

International Journal of Modeling and Simulation (Accta Press).

International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering (bepress)

International Journal of Bioprocess and biosystem engineering (Springer)

International Journal of Current Trends in Biotechnology.

International Journal of Biotechnology and Molecular biology.

International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management (IJETM)

Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research (ACS)

Journal of Thermo Plastics Composite Materials (Wiley)

Polymer Composites (Wiley)

Renewables: Wind, Water, and Solar (Springer)

COURSES TAUGHT

Mass Transfer Operations (Separation Process)

Energy and Environmental Engineering

Applied Process Design

Chemical Reaction Engineering (Kinetics & Reactor Design)

Environmental Engineering

Fluid Mechanics

Heat Transfer

Chemical Principles & Process Calculations

Safety & Safety Management

Mechanical Separations

Process Equipment & Plant Design

Fluid Mechanics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Chemical Reaction Engineering, and Mechanical Separation Laboratory.

DEVELOPMENT OF LABORATORIES

Development of Solar Water Research laboratory for water research with advanced analytical equipment like TOC, ICP etc.

Development of a) Heat Transfer b) Mass Transfer c) Fluid Mechanics d) Mechanical Operations e) Instrumental Analysis. Completed the job starting with planning, calling quotations and preparing comparative statements etc., resulting finally in purchase of equipment.

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE C, Aspen plus12.1, HYSIS 3.4

REFERENCES

Prof. Dave Pritchard University of Teesside, Borough Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3BA, UK Telephone:+44(0) 1642 815894 E-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Ammar Darwish Al Obaidani Research Director for Industry & Energy P.O. Box 1422, PC: 130 Al-Athaiba-Muscat Sultanate of Oman Phone: (+968) 24343334; (+968) 94117228

E-mail: [email protected] Dr. Mushtaque Ahmed Associate Professor Dept. of Soils, Water & Agricultural Engineering College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences Sultan Qaboos University PO Box 17 Al-Khod 123 OMAN Tel: +968 2414 3122, +968 24141 1245 (office), +968 2441 4484 (home) Mobile: (+968) 9217 1834, Fax: (+968) 24414012 E-mail: [email protected]

Prof. Dr. Detlef Bahnemann, "Photocatalysis and Nanotechnology" (Head), Institut fuer Technische Chemie, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universitaet Hannover, Callinstrasse 3, D-30167 Hannover, GERMANY, Tel.: +49-511-762-5560, Fax: +49-511-762-2774, E-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Mahad Baawain Director, Center for Environmental Studies and Research (CESAR) Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering Sultan Qaboos University P.O. Box 33 Al-Khoud, PC 123 Sultanate of Oman Phone: (+968) 24142509, (+968) 92823999 Fax: 24141331 E-mail: [email protected]

Prof. C. V. Sudhir Head (M&IE) Caledonian College of Engineering

POBOX 2322 CPO Seeb 111, Muscat Sultanate of Oman Phone (+968) 24536165 ext 500

(+968) 97375282 E-mail: [email protected]


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