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

Prof Dr. Ngoc Don TA, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Ngoc Don TA, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Ngoc Don TA, Hanoi University of Sciene and Techlonogy, Vietnam

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🌐Summary

  • Prof. Dr. Ta Ngoc Don is a Visiting Professor at Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) and a Senior Expert at the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), Vietnam. He serves as the General Secretary of the Vietnam Association of Catalysis and Adsorption (VINACA) and is an esteemed member of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA). Prof. Don is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Vietnam Journal of Catalysis and Adsorption (JCA).

📚 Education

  • B.S. (1987-1991),
  • M.S. (1997-1999),
  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2000-2002) from HUST, Vietnam.

👨‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Vice Faculty of Chemical Technology, HUST (2003-2008).
  • Director of Equipment Department, HUST (2008-2018).
  • Director, Department of Science, Technology and Environment, MOET, Vietnam (2019-2022).
  • Senior Expert, MOET, Vietnam (2023-Present).

🔍 Research Interests

  • Synthesis and application of mesoporous and nano-zeolite materials.
  • Catalysis and adsorption in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical chemistry.
  • Environmental protection technologies using domestic materials.

🌐 Professional Engagements

  • Editor-in-Chief of JCA, organizing committee member of multiple Vietnam Catalysis and Adsorption Conferences.
  • Collaborates with international institutions including Ghent University, Laval University, and Taiwan Catalytic Association.

🌱 Current Research Projects

  • Research on ZIF-14 and ZIF-94 materials for catalysis (2024-2027).
  • Development of multi-capillary materials for environmental applications (2021-2024).

🏆 Achievements

  • Led numerous impactful research projects funded by national and international bodies.
  • Awarded the First Prize of Vietnam Science and Technology Innovation Award in 2005 for contributions to zeolite production.

Publication Top Noted📝

  • Title: Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Based on Electrospun Ag-doped TiO2/PVA Nanofibers
    • Authors: Dan Thuy, V.-P.; Ngo Truong, N.M.; Thi, T.B.Q.; Ta, D.N.; Le, M.N.
    • Journal: Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
    • Volume: 42
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 1398–1408
    • Year: 2023
  • Title: Study on preparation of ordered mesoporous silica supported NiGaCo catalyst for conversion of carbon dioxide to methanol
    • Authors: Nguyen, H.K.D.; Tran, N.N.; Dinh, N.T.; Ta, D.N.; Dao, D.S.
    • Journal: Journal of Porous Materials
    • Volume: 28
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 313–321
    • Year: 2021
  • Title: Preparation of nano-ZIF-8 in methanol with high yield
    • Authors: Ta, D.N.; Nguyen, H.K.D.; Trinh, B.X.; Ta, H.N.; Nguyen, H.T.
    • Journal: Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
    • Volume: 96
    • Issue: 7
    • Pages: 1518–1531
    • Year: 2018
  • Title: Rubber seed oil: Properties, uses and benefits
    • Authors: Hong, N.K.D.; Toan, N.D.; Ngo, D.T.; Duc, D.S.; Don, T.N.
    • Book: Seed Oil: Production, Uses and Benefits
    • Pages: 189–214
    • Year: 2018
  • Title: Synthesis, characterization and catalytic activity of nano-zeolite Y for the alkylation of benzene with isopropanol
    • Authors: Don, T.N.; Hung, T.N.; Huyen, P.T.; Duong, L.V.; Pham, M.-H.
    • Journal: Indian Journal of Chemical Technology
    • Volume: 23
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 392–399
    • Year: 2016