Assoc Prof Dr. Fathi Awad | Chemistry department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura | Egypt
Dr. Fathi Samy Mohamed Awad is an Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistry at the Chemistry Department of Mansoura University, Egypt. His expertise lies at the intersection of analytical chemistry and material science, with a focus on sustainable water treatment, solar desalination, and the detection of pollutants. His pioneering research in the development of environmentally friendly adsorbents, nanocomposites, and advanced sensor technologies has positioned him as a leading figure in the field.
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🎓 Education and Training
Dr. Awad completed his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry at Mansoura University, Egypt (2014–2018), during which he participated in a Joint Supervision Mission at the College of Humanities and Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), USA (2016–2018). He earned his Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry from Mansoura University in 2014, following a Preliminary Master’s program in 2011. His academic foundation was established with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (2010), graduating Excellent with honors and ranking second in his class.
👨‍🏫Academic and Career Highlights
Dr. Awad is currently an Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistry at Mansoura University, a role he assumed in December 2023. Additionally, he serves as a Part-time Associate Professor at New Mansoura University, beginning in September 2023. His previous roles include serving as an Assistant Professor at Mansoura University from 2018 to 2023 and working as a Visiting Researcher at VCU, USA, in the group of Dr. M. Samy El-Shall (2016–2018). Earlier in his career, he was an Assistant Lecturer (2014–2018) and a Demonstrator (2010–2014) at Mansoura University.
🔬Research Interests
Fathi S. Awad’s research bridges the fields of analytical chemistry and material science, focusing on solutions to pressing environmental challenges. His work encompasses water treatment technologies, solar desalination, and the separation of organic and inorganic pollutants from wastewater. A significant aspect of his research includes developing fluorescence and electro sensors for the selective detection of heavy metals in aqueous solutions. He has also specialized in designing fast, cost-effective, and eco-friendly synthetic adsorbents with diverse functionalities. Other contributions include the fabrication of plasmonic and carbon-based nanocomposites to enhance solar water desalination efficiency, the application of dispersive liquid-phase microextraction for real-world sample analysis, and advanced optical sensor platforms for pollutant detection. His expertise extends to GC/MS and ICP/MS analytical processes and the creation of colorimetric and fluorimetric sensors for detecting metal ions.
🏆Awards and Achievements
Dr. Awad has received several prestigious awards throughout his academic journey. Notably, he was granted a Joint Supervision Mission to VCU, USA (2016–2018). In 2010, he received the Excellence Award from the Egyptian Syndicate of Science Professions, and between 2006 and 2009, he was honored with the Mubarak Award for Academic Success for his outstanding performance.
đź“šCourses Taught
Dr. Awad has taught a wide array of chemistry courses, ranging from foundational to advanced topics. These include Volumetric Analysis, Gravimetric Analysis, Spectroscopic Analysis, Chromatography, Electro-Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry and Applications of Nanomaterials, General Chemistry (I & II), Metal Corrosion and Its Protection, Catalysis, and Advanced Physical Chemistry.
Publications Top Notedđź“šÂ
Remediation of water containing lead(II) using (3-iminodiacetic acid) propyltriethoxysilane graphene oxide
Authors: Bakry, A.M., Amri, N., Adly, M.S., El-Shall, M.S., Awad, F.S.
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2024
Enhanced performance of amine and thiol chemically modified graphene oxide for effective removal of Hg(II), Pb(II), and Cr(VI) from aqueous solution
Authors: Bakry, A.M., Alamier, W.M., Abdallah, A.B., El-Shall, M.S., Awad, F.S.
Journal: Applied Water Science
Year: 2024
Chemically modified graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets for the selective turn-off fluorescence detection of Al(iii) ions in crabs (Brachyura)
Authors: El-Reash, Y.G.A., El-Awady, O., Algethami, F.K., Awad, F.S.
Journal: Analytical Methods
Year: 2024
The Role of Cobalt Ferrites Nanoparticles on Structural and Electrochemical Properties of Mesoporous Silica for Supercapacitor Applications
Authors: Salama, R.S., Alshammari, R.H., Nafady, A., Gouda, M.S., Awad, F.S.
Journal: Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials
Year: 2024
Hydrothermal synthesis of Mg/Al-layered double hydroxide modified water hyacinth hydrochar for remediation of wastewater containing mordant brown dye
Authors: Waly, S.M., El-Wakil, A.M., Abou El-Maaty, W.M., Awad, F.S.
Journal: RSC Advances
Year: 2024