Dr. Sarah kareem Al-Saudi | geopolymer | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sarah kareem Al-Saudi | geopolymer | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Miskolc, Hungary

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🎓 Academic and Professional Background

Sarah Kareem Mohammed Al-Saudi holds a Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, where she gained in-depth knowledge of materials utilized in manufacturing, focusing on their properties and methods to optimize them for diverse industrial applications. In 2011, she pursued a Master's in Materials Engineering Technology, emphasizing corrosion control for buried petroleum tanks. Her research involved isolating these tanks with high-resistivity media to mitigate corrosion rates effectively. Since 2014, Sarah has been an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Building and Construction Technologies Engineering at Al-Esraa University College in Baghdad. In 2021, she began her PhD journey at the University of Miskolc in Hungary, focusing on recycling materials to develop eco-friendly construction solutions, including geopolymers and foam glass derived from recycled glass waste.

🔬Areas of Research

Lightweight Concrete
Lightweight concrete stands out for its energy-efficient properties in construction. It offers superior thermal insulation and reduces load-bearing demands, making it an ideal material for modern sustainable architecture.

Geopolymer
Produced from industrial waste, geopolymers are an eco-friendly alternative to traditional Portland cement. They help reduce carbon emissions while maintaining exceptional durability and chemical resistance, driving sustainability in construction practices.

Foam Glass
Foam glass, known for its lightweight structure and thermal insulation, is crucial in both construction and industrial applications. It supports sustainable practices by utilizing recycled glass waste, aligning with eco-friendly innovations.

Composite Ceramics
Composite ceramics are renowned for their exceptional heat resistance, strength, and durability. These properties make them indispensable in high-performance industries, such as aerospace and automotive, ensuring reliable and efficient material solutions.

Publications Top Noted📝

Production of lightweight geopolymer concrete with foam glass aggregate derived from cathode-ray glass waste

Authors: Mohammed Al-Saudi, S.K., Géber, R.

Journal: Case Studies in Construction Materials

Year: 2024

Effect of liquid-solid ratio on metakaolin-based geopolymer binder properties

Authors: Mohammed, A.-S.S.K., Géber, R.

Journal: Pollack Periodica

Year: 2024

Comparative study of metakaolin-based geopolymer characteristics utilizing different dosages of water glass in the activator solution

Authors: Sarah Kareem Mohammed, A.-S., Géber, R., Simon, A., Kurovics, E., Hamza, A.

Journal: Results in Engineering

Year: 2023

Effect of adding ceramic powder particles on the mechanical properties of fiber reinforced epoxy matrix (Al2O3-TiO2(97-3%)/laboratory study)

Authors: Hilmi, S.A., Mohammed, S.K., Znad, R.S.

Journal: AIP Conference Proceedings

Year: 2023

Preparation of an Aluminum Titania/Mullite Composite from the Raw Materials Alumina, Titania and Silica Fume

Authors: Mohammed, A.-S.S.K., Kurovics, E., Ibrahim, J.-E.F.M., Simon, A., Géber, R.

Journal: Revue des Composites et des Materiaux Avances

Year: 2022

Mr. Endar Hidayat, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Endar Hidayat, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Endar Hidayat, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Japan

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Summary

🎯 Dedicated Researcher: Proven track record in life and environmental sciences, specializing in biomass waste recovery, slow-release fertilizers, polymer encapsulation, soil and plant analysis, and wastewater treatment. Strong collaboration skills and experience in interdisciplinary teams.

Education🎓

🎓 Ph.D. in Biological System Science (Life System Science) - Expected 09/2024
Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Shobara, Japan

  • Dissertation: Evaluation of Polymer and Biochar Composite Characteristics as Adsorbents for Soil Conditioning

🎓 M.Sc. in Biological System Science (Life and Environmental Science) - 10/2019 - 09/2021
Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Shobara, Japan

  • Thesis: Utilization of Biomass Waste and Wastewater as Fertilizers

🎓 B.Sc. in Management and Land Resources Environment - 07/2012 - 02/2018
Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia

  • Thesis: Land Suitability Evaluation of Arabica Coffee (Coffea Arabica L) Plantation

Professional Experience🔬

🔬 Research Assistant - 10/2021 to 03/2024
Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Shobara, Japan

  • Assessed student knowledge, supervised projects, developed research skills, mentored students, and presented at international conferences.

🌱 Head of Soil and Land Mapping - 08/2015 to 06/2018
Cooperative of Solok Radjo, Solok, Indonesia

  • Collaborated with local government for land suitability analysis, facilitated exports, and conducted sessions on the economic potential of Arabica coffee.

Research Interests

🌿 Environmental Sciences: Biomass waste recovery, biochar composite
🧪 Material Sciences: Polymer encapsulation, composite materials
💧 Water Treatment: Inorganic precipitation, crystallization, wastewater treatment
🌱 Agriculture: Soil and plant analysis, slow-release fertilizers

Skills🧠

  • Experimental Techniques: SEM-EDS, DLS, FTIR, UV-Vis, ICP, AAS, ion chromatography
  • Data Analysis: MINITAB, Origin, SPSS, ArcGIS, Global Mapper
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal skills, demonstrated through publications and presentations

Awards🏆

🏅 Research Internship (Innoqua Inc, Tokyo) - 03/2024
🏅 NIMS Internship Program (National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba) - 07/2023
🏅 Excellence Student Award (Prefectural University of Hiroshima) - 07/2022
🏅 Best Presenter (Andalas University, Indonesia) - 11/2021
🏅 MEXT Graduate Scholarship (Japan) - 10/2018 - 09/2024

Professional Membership👥

  • The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan
  • Indonesian International Scholars Association
  • Indonesian Students Association in Japan

Notable Publication📰

Paper Title: Porous sodium alginate/poly (acrylic acid) composites cross-linked with FeCl3 for acid black 1 dye removal from aqueous solution
  •                           Authors: Torabinejad, M., Massana Roquero, P., et al.
  •                           Journal: Polymers
  •                           Year: 2022
Paper Title: Effects of sodium alginate-poly(acrylic acid) cross-linked hydrogel beads on soil conditioner in the absence and presence of phosphate and carbonate ions 
  •                          Authors: Hu, Z., Chen, X., et al.
  •                          Journal: ACS Omega
  •                          Year: 2018
Paper Title: Performance of hydrogel beads composites derived from sodium alginate-cetyltrimethylammonium bromide toward congo red dye adsorption from aqueous solution
  •                          Authors: Frent, A., et al.
  •                          Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  •                          Year: 2022

 

Paper Title: Simultaneous removal of ammonium, phosphate, and phenol via self-assembled biochar composites CBCZrOFe3O4 and its utilization as soil acidity amelioration
  •                         Authors: Hidayat, M., et al.
  •                         Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  •                         Year: 2023
Paper Title: Cr (VI) and Pb (II) Removal Using Crosslinking Magnetite-Carboxymethyl Cellulose-Chitosan Hydrogel Beads
  •                        Authors: Mohamad Sarbani, N. A., et al.
  •                        Journal: Gels
  •                        Year: 2023