Dr. Fatin Samara | American University of Sharjah

Profile

College / Department

Teaching areas

Environmental Sciences, Environmental Chemistry, Soil and Water Chemistry, Environmental Toxicology, Forensic Chemistry, Climate Change

Research areas

Chemical and toxicological assessment of persistent organic pollutants in marine organisms, sediment/soil, water and air. Conversion of waste biomass to adsorbent materials for the removal of heavy metals, pesticides and organic pollutants. Photodegradation of toxic compounds (dioxins and furans) using zeolites and titanium based catalysts. Chemical, environmental and health impact of smoking midwakh, e-cigarettes and other alternative tobacco products.

Education

PhD, Environmental And Analytical Chemistry, The State University of New York- University at Buffalo, United States, 2007
BS, Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico-Cayey, United States, 2002

Professional experience

Professor, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2021 - Present
Associate Professor, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2015 - 2021
Assistant Professor, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2009 - 2015
Research Chemist ( Post-doctorate), 2007 - 2009

Memberships

Climate Change Research Network-Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (UAE), CCRN, Regional, Climate Change Research Network-Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (UAE), 2021
American Chemical Society, ACS, International, August 2018
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Arabian Gulf Branch- Board Member, May 2016
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Europe Chapter, March 2007
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Arabian Gulf Branch, Vice-President, December 2013 - May 2016
American Chemical Society, March 2007 - January 2016
American Society for Mass Spectrometry, January 2006 - December 2007
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, January 2003 - February 2007
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