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Dr. Yassir Makkawi

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2024
  • BSCRG PhD student, Eman Bashier, published a new paper titled “Management and potential application of desalination brine reject in CO2 capture and catalytic conversion processes” in the Journal of Water Process Engineering (IF 6.3, CS 10.7). See the paper here
  • A group of high school students from Pristine Private School visited the BSCRG labs in Feb 2024, where they enjoyed a lecture by Researcher Baraa and gained hands-on experience with algae culturing and analysis. See the photos here
  • BSCRG published a new review paper discussing the potential of solar thermal conversion and its application in bioenergy. The paper was published in Fuel Processing Technology (IF 7.2, CS 13.2) with the title “Solar-thermal conversion of biomass: Principles of solar concentrators/reactors, reported studies, and prospects for large-scale implementation“. See the paper here
  • Dr. Makkawi presented a talk at Ajman 7th International Environmental Conference held in UAE Dubai on 5-6 March 2024. The title of the talk was “Bioenergy and its potential for mitigating climate change and improving soil quality in the UAE. (Photos)
  • In February 2024, the BSCRG visited the Khor Fakkan desalination plant to explore research collaboration opportunities and discuss the potential for recycling and utilizing desalination brine reject in the chemical engineering industry. See the photos here
  • BSCRG introduced a new research exhibit located in the Engineering Building (EB2), at the entrance of the thermochemical conversion laboratory (EB2-040). Click here to read more, Click here to read more
  • BSCRG researcher Bara Mohamed and Dr. Makkawi published a new paper in the prestigious Renewable Energy Journal (IF 8.7, CS 16.1). The peper title is “CFD modeling of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) waste fast pyrolysis in a fluidized bed- including experimental kinetics, validation, and remarks on the modeling approach”. Click here to read more
  • Dr Makkawi presented a talk entitled: Potential for bauxite residue amendment and climate change mitigation at the 12th International Alumina Workshop (AQW), 22-25 April 24, Dubai, UAE. See the photos here
  • A new MS student, Mohamed Omar, has joined the BSCRG group to work on a project on “heat-tolerant microalgae and its potential for biofuel production and mitigation of climate change in hot climate regions.
  • BSCRG group member and PhD candidate Eman Bashier presented a talk at the Int. Conference: Frontiers in Materials Science and Engineering (FMSE) on 13 February 2024. The title of the talk was “Potential Applications of Desalination Brine Reject in CO2 Capture and Catalytic Conversion”. (Photos)
2023
  • Dr Makkawi presented a talk at the Bio-Char III conference held in Portugal from 17-22 Sep 2023. The title of the talk was “Characteristics of sewage sludge biochar produced at a wide range of pyrolysis temperatures”.
2022
  • Dr. Makkawi was a guest speaker at Sharjah TV to present the latest developments in waste-to-energy technology and collaboration between AUS and the industry. (Video)

  • BSCRG group members, Ayman El-Khair and Feras Kordi, present papers at “ACS Research Conference: Chemistry and Chemical Engineering in MENA”, held in Doha (Qatar), during 9-11, 2022. See photos (Photos)

  • BSCRG was awarded a major industrial collaboration project with EGA. Click here for more information.

2021
  • News about a breakthrough finding on biofuels from a locally grown plant (halophyte) has been featured on the AUS website and several news media. Click here for more information, Click here to read more
  • Dr Makkawi, along with a group of AUS students, visited Bee'ah landfill and recycling center on Dec 2021 as a part of a field trip organized by the AUS sustainability team. Bee'ah is a leading UAE based company, primarily concerned with environmental and waste management.
2020
  • Dr. Makkawi was a guest speaker on Abu Dhabi TV discussing the future of energy and industry. The program titled “towards the future” was broadcasted on 10 Dec 2020. Click here to read more.

  • Muhammad Khan, BSCRG longest-serving researcher, has left the group to pursue a Ph.D. study at the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) - Aston University (UK). See photos of Muhammad’s farewell dinner. (Photos)

2019

  • Dr. Makkawi was a member of a discussion panel at the Global Forum on Innovations in Marginal Environments held in Dubai during 20-21 November 2019. Dr. Makkawi discussed the potential of halophytes as a source of clean energy in the UAE. (Photos)

  • BSCRG members visited Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) Refinery and laboratory in Abu Dhabi on 4 Dec 2019. (Photos)

  • Workshop: a workshop under the title of “Current Trends and Developments in Biomass Energy and Water Desalination” at AUS on the 3rd and 4th of February 2019. (workshop program and Photos) 

  • Visit Al Wathba Sewage Treatment Plant: a group of researchers from AUS BSCRG and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA- Dubai) visited Al Wathba sewage treatment plant in Abu Dhabi. A selection of photos from the event can be found via (Photos)

  • BSCRG awarded AED 700 FRG project to develop a novel solar-biomass hybrid bioenergy system.
2018

  • BSCRG members, Muhammed Khan and Fatemeh Pour, presented at the 3rd AUE Student Research Competition on 26 March 2018. (Photos) 

  • Visit ICBA: a team from AUS BSCRG and UK (Birmingham and Aston Universities) visited The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) in Dubai. (Photos) 

  • AUS researcher leads team to develop novel solar-thermal conversion technologies. (Click here to read more), (Click here to read more)

  • Sharjah TV interview in Arabic discussing waste to energy projects in AUS and noting the collaboration with UK Universities (Heriot-Watt and Edinburgh Universities. (Video)

  • AUS research team to convert organic wastes into soil amendments. (Click here to read more)

  • Date palms 'can help save the world from climate change'. (Click here to read more)

 

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