Scientific Researcher
Resume:
Ahmed Taha
E-Mail: **********@*****.***
Objective
To build a career path in nanotechnology and its applications in environmental remediation, renewable energies and sustainable development.
Work Experiences:
Visiting Scholar 11/2018-11/2020
● Investigating novel electrospun materials for photo/Fenton-like catalysts and nano-filteration membranes.
Visiting Researcher 10/2017-10/2018
Beijing Forestry University
Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China
● Studies the extraction of active components, and their evaluation by nanomaterials. Researcher 03/2014-Now
Soil, Water and Environment Research Institute (SWERI), ARC, Egypt.
● Obtained an STDF fund (ID. 30202)of 650.000 EGP for capacity building. Establishing of electrospinning based lab 2016-2018
Scientific Researcher, R&D team leader 03/2014-05/2016 Nanjing University-Jiangsu Jiang Hua water treatment equipment Co., Ltd., Yi Xing, China.
● Working closely with an international team in developing two nano-based wastewater treatment technologies.
● Working closely with the engineering team to design the equipment for pilot experiments.
● Writing project proposals for grants and funding bodies. Scientific Researcher (postdoc) 03/2013-03/2014
School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
● Development of a project about porous carbon nanofiber for photocatalysis application.
● Published four peer-reviewed articles as a first author. Research Assistant 10/2003-12/2009
Environmental Research Department, Soil, Water and Environment Research Institute, ARC, Egypt.
● Developing a dual function biosystem for water treatment and biomass production.
● Carrying out an environmental assessment in surface water and soils affected by industrial activities.
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Instructor 11/2001-10/2003
Chemistry Department, Minia University, Egypt
● Teaching general chemistry course to undergraduate students Main duties
● Plan and conduct laboratory work according to experimental plans, and demonstrate a positive team-working attitude on a consistent basis.
● Take high ownership of assigned activities, independently design, plan and implement laboratory studies, data analysis and interpretation for international publication.
● Develop and optimize methods to improve efficiency and achieve high-quality results in innovative ways.
Peer Reviewed Publications
Ahmed A. Taha, Huang Libing, LiuYong Carbon nanofiber as a floating and rubst Fenton-like catalyst for wastewater treatment, submitted to Environmental Research Journal. Yan Liang, Hongyang Ma,Ahmed Aboueloyoun Taha, Benjamin S. Hsiao, High-flux anti-fouling nanofibrous composite ultrafiltration membranes containing negatively charged water channels, Jouenal of Membrane Science (just accepted).
Ahmed A. Taha, Huang Libing, Seeram Ramakrishna, LiuYong, (2020) MOF [MIL-101(Fe)] as a Powerful and Reusable Fenton-like Catalyst, Journal of Water Process Engineering 33, 101004 (IF=3.2, 1 citation). Liu, Xuanchi, Yanhui Wang, Jiachan Zhang, Linlin Yan, Shiqi Liu, Ahmed A. Taha, Jing Wang, and Chao Ma. (2020). “Subcritical Water Extraction of Phenolic Antioxidants with Improved α-Amylase and α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activities from Exocarps of Castanea Mollissima Blume.” Journal of Supercritical Fluids 158: 104747 (IF=3.74).
Wang, Yanhui, Shiqi Liu, Mengnan Yang, Ahmed A. Taha, Jing Wang, and Chao Ma. (2020). “Interaction Effects on a Gold Nanoparticle-Based Colorimetric Assay for Antioxidant Capacity Evaluation of Polyphenols.” RSC Advances 10 (25): 14705–13 (IF=3.07). Yajie Zhanga, Yu Zhanga, Ahmed A. Taha, Ying Yinga, Xiaoping Lia, Xiaoyuan Chenb, and Chao Ma.
(2018). “Subcritical Water Extraction of Bioactive Components from Red Ginseng ( Panax Ginseng C.A . Meyer ).” Industrial Crops & Products Journal 133 (February): 177–83, (IF=4.45, citation=25). LiuYong,Ahmed A. Taha, Huang Libing, Modified MOF for water treatment. Chinese Patent, (2019)
(Application No. 201**********).
Amir Hariez, Ahmed A. Taha, Xia Wenshui (2019) Simple and green synthesis of mesoporous nanofibers decorated by Ag-nanoparticles and their application as an antibacterial membrane. Adv. Nat. Sci.: Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 10. 3.
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Ahmed A. Taha (2015), Direct synthesis of mesostructured carbon nanofibers decorated with silver-nanoparticles as a multifunctional membrane for water treatment. Adv. Nat. Sci.: Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 4. 6 045003 (11 citations*)
Ahmed A. Taha and Li F (2014) Porous WO3 –carbon nanofibers: high-performance and recyclable visible light photocatalysis Catal. Sci. Technol.4 3601–5. (IF=5.36, 26 citations*) Ahmed A. Taha, Amir Hariez, Yi-nan Wu, Hongtao Wang, Fengting Li (2014), Direct synthesis of novel vanadium oxide embedded porous carbon nanofiber decorated with iron nanoparticles as a low-cost and highly efficient visible-light-driven photocatalyst. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 417, 199–205. (IF=6.36, 22 citations*)
Ahmed A. Taha, Amir Hariez, Yi-nan Wu, Hongtao Wang Fengting Li (2013), One-pot/self-template synthesis of mesostructured vanadium oxide embedded carbon nanofiber as a visible-light photocatalyst. RSC Advances, 4, 5901-5905. (IF=3.04, 4 citations*) Ahmed A. Taha, Yi-nan Wu, Hongtao Wang, Fengting Li (2012), Preparation and application of functionalized cellulose acetate/silica composite nanofibrous membrane via electrospinning for Cr (VI) ion removal from aqueous solution, Journal of Environmental Management, 112, 10-16. (IF=4.17, 144 citations*)
Ahmed A. Taha, Fengting Li, Bingru Zhang (2012), The preparation and the application of amino functionalized mesoporous nanofiber membrane via electrospinning for adsorption of Cr3+ ions from aqueous solution, Journal of Environmental Science, 24(7) 610-616. (IF=3.66, 58 citations*) Minmin Teng, Fengting Li, Bingru Zhang, Ahmed A. Taha (2011), Electrospun cyclodextrin-functionalized mesoporous polyvinyl alcohol/SiO2 nanofiber membranes as a highly efficient adsorbent for indigo carmine dye, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects, 385: 229-234. (IF=3.13, 59 citations*)
*Citation number is based on Google Scholar record. Conferences and Rewards
2016, Ajman 4th International Environment Conference, AUE (Abstract) 2014, TWAS/BioVision, The World Life Sciences Forum, Lyon, France (Poster). 2013, IWA METAL, Shanghai, China (Poster).
2012, TWAS-ARO 8th Annual Meeting "The Role of Science, Engineering and Technology in Achieving Sustainable Human Development in the Arab Region”. Top 4 poster presenters. 2012, TWAS/BioVision, The World Life Sciences Forum, Alexandria, Egypt. 2012, Praxair - Tongji Environmental Scholarship Award for Excellent Individual Research Performance (First Class).
2012, Honor of the first prize “Klaus Topfer Environmental Innovation Award ” to the young researcher team. 2008, 2nd National Conference of Youth, Alexandria, Egypt. 4
Education (Canadian assessment ECA#: 2815621IMM)
Doctoral Degree in Environmental Science 02/2009-12/2013 School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China. English taught program.
Master Degree in Agricultural Microbiology 09/2002-12/2005 Minia University, Egypt.
Bachelor in Agriculture Sciences 09/1997-06/2001
Minia University, Four years average grade: Very good; Last year: Excellent “ranked the first”. Important Training:
● Project Management Professional 30th Apr.-25 May 2006 Regional IT Institute, Project Management Institute. This course is accredited from the Project Management Institute, USA.
● Basic Business Skills Acquisition program (BBSA)15th Jan. -15 Apr. 2006 By Berlitz Languages, Inc, Cairo, Egypt. Sponsored by the Future Generation Foundation (FGF) Training:
Developed Language and Computer skills.
Enhanced Presentation & Project Development Skills. Acquired Basic Business Skills including: marketing, sales, banking, accounting, business correspondence and report writing.
Completed level eight in advanced and professional English skills 5th May – 26 June 2008 By Berlitz Languages, Inc., Egypt
Spoken languages:Arabic (native), English (fluent) and Chinese (good/HSK4-2018).
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