Muhammad A. Ali
College of Engineering and Computer Sciences
Chemical Engineering
[email protected]
Office Hours
Monday: 14:00-16:00
Tuesday: 10:00-12:00
Wednesday: 10:00-12:00

CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ali

Professor, Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia, Email: [email protected], Mobile: +966-507961837.

Research Profiles@

http://www.researcherid.com/rid/Q-3406-2017,

http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0176-9156 (0000-0001-6322-0797);

https://publons.com/researcher/1549657/m-a-ali/publications/;

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-ashraf-ali-ph-d-98a7a311/​;

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=5nMmifIAAAAJ

EDUCATION

  1. 1987  ---  M.S.   Chemistry Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
  2. 1998  ---  Ph.D., School of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, United Kingdom.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

9 June 2024-Present --Professor, Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Jazan University, KSA.

  1. April 2017-8 June 2024__Associate Professor, Chemical Eng.  Department, College of Engineering, Jazan University, KSA.
  2. 2004-2016__Research Scientist-II (Associate Professor), Res Institute, King Fahd Univ of Petrol & Minerals Dhahran, KSA.
  3. 1998-2004__Research Scientist-III (Assistant Professor), Res Institute, King Fahd Univ of Petrol & Minerals, Dhahran, KSA.
  • April 2017 --- Present: Taught the following courses at the Jazan University

FPE103 Industrial Fire Safety*

CHE 321 Organic Chemistry**

FPE104 Human Response in Fire*

CHE 215 Materials Science**

FPE106 Standards for Fire Protection Systems*

CHE 424 Physical Chemistry**

FPE107 Fire Projection Systems*

 

CHE466 Risk Analysis and Risk Management for Chemical Engineers*

CHE 498 Graduation Projects

CHE471 Petrochemical Engineering*

CHE 499 Graduation Projects

* Developed the curriculum and methods of exams of these courses, ** upgraded the curriculum

ACHIEVEMENTS AND CAPABILITIES (BRIEF)

  1. Publications
  • Total research papers/patents published in journals and conferences

154
  • Research papers published in ISI refereed journals                                      

70
  • Research papers published in non-ISI peer-reviewed journals                 

50
  • Publication/presentation of research papers at the international conferences

43
  • Publication/presentation of research papers in national conferences

25
  • Book Chapters contribution and Book Edited with Marcel Dekker

6
  • Patent Applications published

12
  1. Patenting
  • Achieved 13 patents awarded, 12 patents published with US Patent Office/Japan Patent Office/GCC Patent Office.
  • Achieved 3 patents with Japanese, 1 with MIT, USA, 2 with Saudi Aramco, 2 single inventors, and 5 others.
  • Organized workshops on Patenting and IP Protection for KFUPM community awareness.
  1. Catalysis Research in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals
  • More than two decades of research experience in refining and petrochemicals catalysis and products
  • Developed catalysts and processes for refining and petrochemical processes including heavy oil hydrocracking, petroleum desulfurization, propane dimerization, ethylene oligomerization, etherification to produce MTBE, toluene disproportionation, heavy aromatics transalkylation, methanol to propylene, polymers for drag-reduction applications and toluene alkylation to produce p-xylene.
  • Developed photo-nano-catalysts for environmental applications including CO2 conversion into hydrocarbons, dye removal from wastewater, removal of SRB from produced water, and CO2 capture from mobile sources.
  • Developed several research laboratory facilities at KFUPM for applied research projects.
  • Managed and contributed to several research projects for SABIC, Saudi Aramco, CIBA, UOP, BASF, JCCP, JPI, etc.
  • Developed several research proposals in refining and petrochemical catalysis, drag reduction in petroleum pipeline flow, crude oil assay, petroleum products evaluation, and CO2 and wastewater treatment.
  1. Teaching, Training, and Supervision
  2. Taught Petrochemical Engineering, Risk Analysis and Management for Chemical Engineers, Material Science, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry courses at Jazan University
  3. Presented Training seminar on Petrochemicals during 2018-2021
  4. Supervised and provided training to undergraduate students for Co-op and summer training programs at KFUPM.
  5. Supervised Ph.D. and M.S. students for Thesis from KFUPM and international universities.
  6. Supervised training of chemical engineers at KFUPM.
  7. Other Activities
  • Contributed as a consultant for industry and research centers.
  • Worked as a visiting researcher & professor in Japanese universities and research organizations (2000-2006),
  • Managed-contributed to organizing more than 40 workshops in refining & petrochemicals (1990-2015).
  • Contributed as an Editorial board member of many scientific journals
  • Contributed as a reviewer of research proposals and research reports from KACST, KISR, and KFUPM
  • Contributed as a peer reviewer of refereed research papers from international ISI journals
  • Served in formulating research policy and planning and budget committees at KFUPM
  • Provided technical, marketing, and administrative support to research centers and the university.

Summary of Achievements

No.

Key Performance Indicators

Total Count
  1.  

Total US and Japanese Patents Awarded

13
  1.  

Patents Awarded as Single inventor

2
  1.  

Joint Patent Awarded with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA

1
  1.  

Joint Patent Awarded with Japan Petroleum Institute/Japan Cooperation Center Petroleum

3
  1.  

Joint Patents Awarded with Saudi Aramco

2
  1.  

Other Patents Awarded

5
  1.  

Patent Applications Published

12
  1.  

Total Research Papers Published in Journals and Conferences

142
  1.  

Research Papers Published in ISI Refereed Journals

70
  1.  

Research Papers Published in non-ISI Refereed Journals

50
  1.  

Research Papers Publication/Presentation in International Conference

43
  1.  

Research Papers Publication/Presentation in National Conferences

25
  1.  

Research Projects Contributed (SABIC-6, SA-7, Japan-2, MIT-1, CIBA-1, KAUST-1, UOP-1, KACST-NSTIP-1

25
  1.  

Books Published with Marcel Dekker, USA (Handbook of MTBE and Gasoline Oxygenates) / Chapters

1
  1.  

Book Chapters Published

6
  1.  

Citations (based on Google Scholar)

3358
  1.  

h-Index (based on Google Scholar)

26
  1.  

i10-Index (based on Google Scholar)

61
  1.  

Visiting Professor/Researcher/Consultant in Japan at Four different times and Locations

5
  1.  

Presentations and Participation in Workshops, Conferences, Symposia, and Seminars.

32

 

ACHIEVEMENTS AND CAPABILITIES (IN DETAIL)

Patents Awarded, and Applications Published

  1. M.A. Ali and S. Ahmed, “Method for forming light olefins from methanol”, US Patent 9845271, 19 Dec 2017.
  2. M.A. Ali and S. Ahmed, “Method for methanol conversion to propylene over monolithic catalyst system”, US Patent 9738570, 22 Aug. 2017.
  3. M.A. Ali and S. Ahmed, “Monolith structure loaded with metal promoted nanozeolites for enhanced propylene selectivity in methanol conversion”, US Patent 9682367, 20 June 2017.
  4. M.A. Ali and S. Ahmed, “Honeycomb monolith structure loaded with nanozeolites for enhanced propylene selectivity in methanol conversion”, US Patent 9675971, 13 June 2017.
  5. S. Ahmed, M.A. Ali ‘Modified zeolite second stage hydrocracking catalyst and use of thereof for hydrocarbon conversion’’, United States Patent 9533293, 03 January 2017.
  6. Y. Wang, C. Ercan, M.A. Ali, S.S. Alkhattaf, S.A. Ali, A.M. Aitani. Process for the production of xylenes and light olefins from heavy aromatics. GCC Patent No. GC0005412, 18 April 2017 (valid until 18 April 2037).
  7. M. A. Gondal (Dhahran, SA), X. Chang (Nanjing, China), M.A. Ali, M. A. Dastageer, S. M. Zubair, J. H Lienhard V (MIT, USA). Wastewater filtration system and method, US Patent 9505635, Awarded on 29 Nov 2016.
  8. C. Ercan and Y. Wang, M.A. Ali, S. Al-Khattaf, S.A. Ali, A.M. Aitani, “Multimetal Zeolites Based Catalyst for Transalkyl. of Heavy Reformate to Produce Xylenes/Petrochem Feedstocks”, US Patent No. 9221037, 29 Dec. 2015.
  9. M.A. Ali, “Multiple Zeolite Catalyst and Method of Using the Same for Toluene Disp.”, US Patent No. 8653315, Feb. 18, 2014.
  10. T. Inui (Japan, Deceased), M.A. Al-Saleh, H.H. Redhwi, M.A. Ali, and S. Ahmed: "Catalyst Exhibiting Hydrogen Spillover Effect", United States Patent No. 8785340, Date of Award: July 22, 2014.
  11. T. Inui, M.A. Ali, M.A. Saleh, and S.A. Ali, K. Al-Nawad, Tsutomo Okamoto, Katsuhiko Ishikawa, and Minoru Hatayama, “Multiple Zeolites Catalyst”, US Patent No. 8,329,973, Date of Award: Dec. 11, 2012.
  12. T. Inui, T. Kimura, H.H. Redhwi, M.A. Al-Saleh, M.A. Ali, S. Ahmed, and S.A. Ali, “Catalyst for hydrogenating heavy H-oil, its production method, and method for hydrogenating H-oil”, Japan Patent No. 3803732, May 19, 2006.
  13. M.A. Ali, “Synthesis of MTBE from methanol and isobutene using AlF3-modified zeolite catalysts”, US Patent No. 6,500,992 B1, Dec. 22, 2002.

Patent Applications Published by USPTO/JPO----Twelve(12):                                                                                

  1. M.A. Ali and Shakeel Ahmed, “Monolith structure loaded with metal promoted nanozeolites for enhanced propylene selectivity in methanol conversion”, USPTO Publication Application No. 20160114314 A1, dated April 28, 2016 (Registration No. 14/520,978).
  2. Gondal; M.A.; Chang; X.; M.A. Ali; Dastageer; M.A.; Zubair; S.M.; Lienhard, V; John H.; “Wastewater Filtration System and Method,  USPTO Publication Application No. 20150175444, dated June 25, 2015.
  3. Gondal; M.A.; Chang; X.; M.A. Ali; Dastageer; M.A.; Zubair; S.M.; Lienhard, V; John H.; “Hybrid Photocatalysts for Wastewater Remediation”, USPTO Publication Application No. 20150174567, dated June 25, 2015.
  4. S. Ahmed, M.A. Ali, “Modified zeolite second stage hydrocracking catalyst and use of thereof for hydrocarbon conversion’’ filed with USPTO, dated April 16, 2014. Application serial number US 14/254,107. Patent Application No. US20150298106, 22 October 2015. 
  5. T. Inui, M.A. Ali and S. A. Ali, Attorney Docket No. 18692.26, “Multiple Zeolites Catalyst”. Patent Application No. 20100029467, February 4, 2010 (Joint Saudi-Japanese Patent).
  6. M.A. Ali, “Multiple Zeolite Catalyst and Method of Using the Same for Toluene Disproportionation”. Docket No. 31500.26, 2013, U.S. Patent Application No. 20130090507, April 11, 2013.
  7. T. Inui, M.A. Ali and S. A. Ali, Attorney “Multiple Zeolites Catalyst”. Patent Application No. 20120116139, May 10, 2012 (Joint Saudi-Japanese Patent).
  8. T. Inui, M.A. Ali, M.A. Al-Saleh, S. Ahmed. “Catalyst Exhibiting Hydrogen Spillover Effect”, United States Patent Application No. 20120040820 dated February 16, 2012 (Joint Saudi-Japanese Patent).
  9. W. M. Sackinger, H. Hamid. A. Aitani and M.A. Ali, System, and method for conversion of molecular weights of fluids, filed on July 15, 2009. Docket No. 18692.11. U.S. Patent Application No. 20110011728, dated Jan. 20, 2011.
  10. T. Inui, M.A. Ali, M.A. Al-Saleh, S. Ahmed. “Catalyst Exhibiting Hydrogen Spillover Effect”, Attorney Docket No. 18692.31. U.S. Patent Application No. 20100240522, dated September 23, 2010 (Joint Saudi-Japanese Patent).
  11. T. Inui, T. Kimura, H. Hamid, M. A. Al-Saleh, M.A. Ali, S. Ahmed, and S. A. Ali, “Catalyst for hydrogenating heavy hydrocarbon oil, its production method, and method for hydrogenating heavy hydrocarbon oil using the catalyst”, Japan Patent Application No. 2001008540 dated 17 January 2001 (Joint Saudi-Japanese Patent).
  12. M. A. Gondal, A. Arfaj, M.A. Ali, Z. Yamani, “Method for the conversion of methane into hydrogen and higher hydrocarbons using UV Laser”. Patent Application number, 20050045467, Date Awarded March 3, 2005.

 

Publications in Refereed Journals, Conference Proceedings, Books, and Book Chapters

Publications - Refereed Journals

YEAR 2022-2024

  1. M.A. Ali, Ibrahim M. Maafa, Isam Y. Qudsieh (2024). Photodegradation of methylene blue using a UV/H2O2 irradiation system, Water (MDPI), 16(3), 453, 2024. https://doi.org/10.3390/w16030453. ISI, Q1, IF 3.530.
  2. M.A. Ali (2023). Synthesis and characterization of perovskite magnesium titanate for solar cells applications, Jouf University Science and Engineering Journal (JUSEJ), 2023; 10(2): 01-09. Published online December 2023, Open Access Journal, ISSN 1658-6670.Paper Link chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.ju.edu.sa/fileadmin/jouf_University_Science_and_Engineering_Journal/Journal/AUSEJ_10-22_01.pdf
  3. M.A. Ali (2023). Oxidation of cyclohexane catalyzed by potassium dichromate in the presence of oxygenated solvent and hydrogen peroxide. Jouf University Science and Engineering Journal (JUSEJ), 2023; vol 10(1): 27-32 Published online January 2023, Open Access Journal ISSN 1658-6670, Paper Link: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.ju.edu.sa/fileadmin/jouf_University_Science_and_Engineering_Journal/Journal/AUSEJ_10-1.pdf
  4. Mohd. Imran, Ahmed Abutaleb, Shahir Hussain, Afzal Husain Khan, M.A. Ali, Omer Bakather, Mohammad Ashraf Gondal, Fe3O4-multiwalled Carbon Nanotube-Bentonite as Adsorbent for Removal of Methylene Blue From Aqueous Solutions (2023), Chemosphere, ISI Impact factor 8.9
  5. M. Maafa and M.A. Ali, Enhanced Organic Pollutant Removal Efficiency of Electrospun NiTiO3/TiO2-Decorated Carbon (2023). Nanofibers , Polymer (MDPI) 15, 109. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15010109. ISI
  6. M.A. Ali, Shaker Haji, Mohammed Al-Khayyat, Ahmed Abutaleb, Shakeel Ahmed (2022). Kinetic modeling and thermodynamic analysis of toluene disproportionation reaction over ZSM-5 based catalysts, Catalysis Communications 172, 106541. ISI
  7. M.A. Ali, et al., (2022). Efficient liquefaction of lignin in methanol using ZrO2 electrospun nanofibrous catalyst, Jazan University Journal.
  8. Shahir Hussain, Md. Mottahir Alam, Mohd Imran, M.A. Ali, Tansir Ahamad, Ahmed S. Haidyrah, Sami M.A. Raji Alotaibi, Mehraj-ud-din Naik, Mohammad Shariq (2022). A facile low-cost scheme for highly photoactive Fe3O4-MWCNTs nanocomposite material for degradation of methylene blue, Alexandria Engineering Journal (2022) 61, 9107–9117. ISI

YEAR 2021

  1. Mohd Imran, Md. Mottahir Alam, Shahir Hussain, M.A. Ali, Mohd. Shkir, Tansir Ahamad, Ajeet Kaushik, Kashif Irshad (2021). Highly photocatalytic active r-GO/Fe3O4 nanocomposites development for enhanced photocatalysis application: A facile low-cost preparation and characterization, Ceramics International, 47:22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.08.083 ISI
  2. M.A. Ali and Ahmed Abutaleb (2021). An updated comprehensive literature review of phenol hydrogenation studies, Catalysis Letters,  1-27. DOI 10.1007/s10562-021-03714-5. Published online. ISI
  3. Ahmed Abutaleb and M.A. Ali, A comprehensive updated review for the oxidation of cyclohexane to produce KA oil. Reviews in Chemical Engineering. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/revce-2020-0059. ISI
  4. M.A. Ali, Ahmed Abutaleb, Mohd Imran, Ali Nasser Salhaby, Abdo Zalaei Faranti, Saeed Mohammed Ali (2021). Synthesis of Ag(0)/nanoTiO2 nanostructured catalyst using mechanical ball milling method for phenol photodegradation (in the Proceedings of Jordan Conference)

YEAR 2020

  1. Mohd Imran, Ahmed Abutaleb, M.A. Ali, Tansir Ahamad, Akhalakur Rahman Ansari, Mohammad Shariq, Dinesh Lolla, Afzal Khan, UV light enabled photocatalytic activity of α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles synthesized via phase transformation, Materials Letters, 2020, 126748, ISSN 0167-577X, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2019.126748. ISI
  2. M.A. Ali, Ahmed Abutaleb, Mahdi Abdullah Asiri, Ahmad Hassen Kariri, Abdulsalam Maeed Asiri, Designing a Photo Catalytic Reaction System for Degradation of Organic dyes in Wastewater Using Nanostructured Materials, Int. J. Nano. Chem. 6, No. 1, 21-25 (2020). http://dx.doi.org/10.18576/ijnc/060101. Date Published: January 2020

YEAR 2019

  1. M.A. Ali, S. Ahmed, N. Al-Baghli, Z. Malaibari, A. Abutaleb, A. Yousef, A comprehensive review covering conventional and structured catalysts for methanol to propylene conversion, Catal Lett, 2019, 149, 3395–3424. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10562-019-02914-4. Published: 30 July 2019. ISI
  2. A. Abutaleb, D. Lolla, A. Aljuhani, H.U. Shin, M.A. Ali, A.A.Y. Hassan, I.M.H. Maafa, G.G. Chase, Liquid Phase Selective Hydrogenation of Phenol to Cyclohexanone over Electrospun Pd/PVDF-HFP Catalyst, Fibers 2019, 7(4)  28;  https://doi.org/10.3390/fib7040028. Published: 3 April 2019.
  3. M.A. Ali, N.A. Al-Baghli, M. Nisar, Z.O. Malaibari, A. Abutaleb, S. Ahmed, Selective Production of Propylene from Methanol over Monolith-Supported Modified ZSM-5 Catalysts, Energy & Fuels 2019, 33 (2), 1458-1466, DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.8b04020, Impact Factor 3.091 (2016), (ISI). Publication Date: 2019. ISI
  4. M.A. Ali, A. Abutaleb, A.H.B. Meslem, Y.M. Alfaifi, M.M. Mohammed, A.H. Alkhtab, and S.A. Alhazmi, Synthesis of Methyl t-Butyl Ether using low cost activated carbon-based catalyst. Presented a poster paper at the 29th Annual Saudi Japan Symposium at KFUPM, Dhahran 3-4 Nov. 2019. https://catsymp.kfupm.edu.sa/pastsymp.htm. Presented: 3 Nov. 2019.

YEAR 2015-2010

  1. S. Shi, M.A. Gondal, K. Shen, M.A. Ali, Q. Xu, X. Chang. Batch and column adsorption of dye contaminants using a low-cost sand adsorbent, Research on Chemical Intermediates, Vol 41, Issue 10 (2015). Pages: 6999-7013, DOI 10.1007/s11164-014-1794-3, Impact Factor 1.22 (ISI).
  2. M.A. Randhawa, M.A. Gondal, Al-Hosain J Al-Zahrani, S.G Rashid, M.A. Ali. Synthesis, morphology, and antifungal activity of nano-particulate amphotericin-B, ketoconazole and thymoquinone against Candida albicans yeasts and Candida biofilm. J. Environ. Sci. Health, Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances & Env. Eng. 01/2015; 50(2):119-24. DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2015.975042. Impact factor  1.14.
  3. Gondal, M.A., Dastageer, M.A., Rashid, S.G., Zubair, S.M., M.A. Ali, Anjum, D.H., Lienhard, J.H., McKinley, G.H., Varanasi, K. Plasmon resonance-enhanced photocatalysis under visible light with Au/Cu-TiO2 nanoparticles: Removal Cr (VI) from water as a case of study (2013) Science of Advanced Materials, 5 (12), pp. 2007-2014. Impact Factor  2.51(ISI).
  4. M.A. Ali, S.A. Ali, K. Al-Nawad, “Disproportionation of Toluene: Enhanced Para-Xylene Selectivity Over Modified HZSM-5”, Current Catalysis, 2013, 2, 96-110.
  5. M.A. Gondal, S.G. Rashid, M.A. Dastageer, S.M. Zubair, M.A. Ali, J.H. Lienhard V, G.H. McKinley, and K.K. Varanasi, “Sol-gel Synthesis of Nanostructured Au/Cu-TiO2 Composites and their Morphological and Optical Properties”, IEEE Photonics Journal, 5(3):2201908, June 2013, 157-161. 2013 Impact Factor 2.36(ISI).
  6. M.A. Gondal, M.A. Ali, M.A. Dastageer, X.F. Chang, CO2 conversion into methanol using granular silicon carbide (α6H-SiC): A comparative evaluation of 355 nm Laser and Xenon mercury broadband radiation sources, Catalysis Letters, 143(1), 108-117, Jan. 2013. Impact Factor 2.24(ISI).
  7. M.A. Gondal, M.A. Ali, Chang X.F., Shen K, Xu Q.Y., Yamani Z.H. Pulsed laser-induced photocatalytic reduction of greenhouse gas CO2 into methanol: A value-added hydrocarbon product over SiC. J Environ Sci Health A: Tox Hazard Subst Environ Eng. 2012:47(11):1571-6. DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2012.680419 . Impact Factor 1.141(ISI).
  8. X. Chang, M. A. Gondal, A. A. Al-Saadi, M.A. Ali, Hefei Shen, Qin Zhou, Jun Zhang, Mengping Du, Yousong Liu, Guangbin Ji, Photodegradation of Rhodamine B over unexcited semiconductor compounds of BiOCl and BiOBr. Journal of Colloid & Interface Science, 377, 291-298, 2012. Impact Factor 3.368(ISI).
  9. M.A. Gondal, M.A. Ali, X.F. Chang, Kai Shen, Qing Y. Xu, Z. H. Yamani. Pulsed laser-induced photocatalytic reduction of greenhouse gas CO2 into methanol: A value-added hydrocarbon product over SiC, Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A, Volume 47, Issue 11, September 2012, pages 1571-1576 Impact Factor 1.141(ISI).
  10. M.A. Gondal, X.F. Chang, M.A. Ali, Z. H. Yamani, Q. Zhou, Guangbin Ji. “Adsorption and degradation performance of Rhodamine B over BiOBr under monochromatic 532 nm pulsed laser exposure”. Appl. Catal. A: Gen. 397, Issues 1-2,192-200, April 2011 Impact Factor 3.910(ISI).
  11. S.A. Ali, M.A. Ali, K. Al-Nawad, C. Ercan, Y. Wang, “Parametric study of dealkylation–transalkylation reactions over mordenite-based bi-functional catalysts”, Appl. Catal., A General, Volume 393, Issues 1-2, Pages 96-108, February 2011 Impact Factor 3.910(ISI).

YEAR 2010-2006

  1. A.M. Aitani, M.A. Ali, S.M. Waziri, S. Al-Khattaf, “Production of Xylenes from Toluene and 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene over ZSM-5 and Mordenite Catalysts in a Fluidized-Bed Reactor”, Chem. Eng. Technol, 33(7), pp. 1193-1202, July 2010 Impact Factor 2.442(ISI).
  2. Krejci; S.S. Al-Khattaf; M.A. Ali; M. Bejblova; J. Cejka, Transalkylation of Toluene with Trimethylbenzenes over Large-Pore Zeolites, Appl Catal. April 2010, 377, 99-106 Impact Factor 3.910(ISI).
  3. S.S. Al-Khattaf, Z. Musilova´-Pavlacˇkova´, M.A. Ali, J. Cejka, “Comparison of Activity and Selectivity of SSZ-33 Based Catalyst with other Zeolites in Toluene Disproportionation, Topics in Catalysis, 2009, 52, 140-147 Impact Factor 2.365(ISI).
  4. M.A. Ali and S. Asaoka, Ni-Mo-Titania-Alumina Catalysts with USY Zeolite for Low-Pressure Hydrodesulfurization and Hydrocracking. Petroleum Science and Technology, Volume 27, Issue 10 January 2009, pages 984 – 997.
  5. S. Al-Khattaf, M.A. Ali, A. Al-Amer, Effect of Reaction Pressure and Carrier Gas on Toluene Disproportionation over Mo-ZSM-5 Catalyst, Energy & Fuels, 2008, 22, 243–249 Impact Factor 2.790(ISI).
  6. M.A. Ali, “Comparative Evaluation of Nanoporous Hydrocracking Catalysts in Fixed-Bed and Swing-Batch Reaction Systems”, Petroleum Science and Technology, vol. 25, Issue 10,  pp. 1333-1345, 2007.
  7. M.A. Ali, S.A. Ali, and M.A.B. Siddiqui,  “An Appraisal of Hydrocarbons Conversion Reactions During Naphtha Reforming Process”, Petroleum Science and Technology, vol. 25, Issue 10, pp. 1321-1331, 2007.

YEAR 2005-2001

  1. M.A. Ali, “A novel MTBE catalyst developed at KFUPM”, Organon, Official Newsletter of Saudi Arabian International Chemical Sciences (SAICSC), Issue 1, April 2005.
  2. M.A. Ali and Shakeel Ahmed, “Propylene From Methanol-A Viable Process”, Organon, Official Newsletter of Saudi Arabian International Chemical Sciences (SAICSC), Issue 2, 2005.
  3. S.A. Ali, M.A.B. Siddiqui, M.A. Ali. “Parametric Study of Catalytic Reforming Process”, Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis Letters, vol. 87, No. 1, 199-206, 2005 Impact Factor 2.291(ISI).
  4. M.A. Gondal, Z.H. Yamani, A. Dastgeer, M.A. Ali, A. Arfaj “Photo-conversion of methane into higher hydrocarbons using 355 nm laser radiation”, Spectroscopy Letters, vol 36, pp. 313-326, 2003.
  5. M.A. Gondal, A. Dastgeer, Z.H. Yamani, M.A. Ali, A. Arfaj, “Laser-Induced Fluorescence Monitoring of Higher Alkanes Production from Pure Methane Using Non-Oxidative Processes”, TALANTA, vol. 59, pp. 295-302, 2003.
  6. M.A. Ali, “Resolution and Quantification of Ring Type Aromatics by HPLC Method Using N-Hexane Elution”, Petroleum Science and Technology, vol. 21, No. 5 & 6, pp. 963-970, 2003.
  7. E. Iwamatsu, E. Hayashi, Y. Sanada, M.A. Ali, S. Ahmed, H. Hamid, R. Sakurovs, T. Yoneda, "Proton Magnetic Resonance Thermal Analysis of Petroleum Derived Asphaltenes with Co Smectite and CoMo Alumina Based Catalysts", Journal of The Japan Petroleum Institute, vol. 45, No. 3, 135-143, 2002.
  8. M.A. Ali and A. Hassan, “Hydrocarbon Group Types Analysis of Petroleum Products: A Comparative Evaluation of HPLC and TLC Analytical Performance”. Petroleum Science & Technology, vol. 20, No. 7 & 8, pp. 751-762, 2002.
  9. M.A. Ali, A. Hassan, and M.I.M. Wazeer "NMR Characterization, Acidity, and Stability Studies of Some Modified Zeolites”, Canadian Journal of Analytical Sciences and Spectroscopy, vol. 46, no. 4, pp 111-117, 2001.
  10. M.A. Ali, J.A. Anabtawi and S.A. Ali "Hydrocarbon Transformations during Naphtha Reforming", Journal of the King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 2001.           
  11. M.A. Ali, B. J. Brisdon and W.J. Thomas, "Synthesis, Characterization and Catalytic Activity of ZSM-5 Zeolites Having Variable Silicon-to-Aluminum Ratios”, Applied Catalysis, A: General vol. 252, pp. 149-162, 2003 Impact Factor 3.910(ISI).
  12. M.A. Ali, T. Tatsumi, and T. Masuda, “Development of Heavy Oil Hydrocracking Catalysts Using Amorphous Silica-Alumina and Zeolites as Catalyst Supports”, Applied Catalysis A: General, vol. 233, pp. 77-90, 2002 Impact Factor 3.910(ISI).
  13. M.A. Ali, T. Kimura, Y. Suzuki, M.A. Al-Saleh, H. Hamid, and T. Inui, “Hydrogen Spillover Phenomenon in Noble Metal Modified Clay-Based Hydrocracking Catalysts” Applied Catalysis A: General, vol. 227, pp. 63-72, 2002 Impact Factor 3.910(ISI).
  14. M.A. Ali, “Evaluation of feedstocks for Development of Hydrocracking Catalysts for Heavy Oil”. Petroleum Science & Technology, vol. 19, No. 9 & 10, pp. 1063-1074, 2001.
  15. Hassan, S. Ahmed, M.A. Ali, H. Hamid, and T. Inui, “A Comparison Between Beta and USY Zeolite Based Hydrocracking Catalysts”. Applied Catalysis, vol. 220, pp. 59-68, 2001 Impact Factor 3.910(ISI).

YEAR 2000-1996

  1. M.A. Ali, B.J. Brisdon and W.J. Thomas, "Intrinsic Kinetics of MTBE synthesis from Methanol and Isobutene using a Synthesized MFI Type Zeolite", Applied Catalysis, A: General 197, pp. 303-309, 2000 Impact Factor 3.910(ISI).
  2. E. Hayashi, E. Iwamatsu, Y. Sanada, M.A. Ali, S.H. Hamid, D.S. Webster, T. Yoneda, "Proton Magnetic Resonance Thermal Analysis of Petroleum Derived Asphaltenes", Journal of The Japan Petroleum Institute, vol. 41, No. 2, 117-124, 1998.
  3. M.A. Ali, M.A.B. Siddiqui, and S.M.J. Zaidi, "Thermal Analysis of Crude oils and Comparison with SIMDIST and TBP Distillation Data.  J. Thermal Analysis, vol. 51, pp. 307-319, 1998 Impact Factor 2.042(ISI).
  4. Iob, M.A. Ali, B.S. Tawabini, and N.M. Abbas, "Hydrocarbon Group (PONA) Analysis of Reformates by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy", Fuel, vol. 75, No. 9, pp. 1060-1064, 1996 Impact Factor 3.520(ISI).
  5. J.A. Anabtawi, S.A. Ali and M.A. Ali, "Impact Of Gasoline and Diesel Specifications on Refining Industry".  Energy Sources, vol. 18, pp. 203-214, 1996.
  6. S.H. Hamid and M.A. Ali, "Comparative Study of Solvents for the Extraction of Aromatics from Naphtha", Energy Sources, vol. 18, pp. 65-84, 1996.
  7. F. Rahman, S. H. Hamid, and M.A. Ali, "Effect of Lower Feedstock Prices on Economics of MTBE Complex", Energy Sources, vol. 18, pp. 57-64, 1996.

YEAR 1995-1990

  1. M.M. Abdillahi, K. Alam, M.A.B. Siddiqui, and M.A. Ali, "Determination of trace amounts of Sulfur in Hydrotreated Naphthas: Comparative study using Raney Nickel, Houston Atlas, and Gas Chromatographic Methods". Analyst, Vol. 120, pp. 1577-1581, 1995 Impact Factor 4.230(ISI).
  2. J.A. Anabtawi, K. Alam and M.A. Ali, "Performance Evaluation of HDS Catalysts: Effect on Sulfur Compounds Distribution in Naphtha". Fuel, Vol. 74, No. 9, pp. 1254-1260, 1995 Impact Factor 3.520(ISI).
  3. S.H. Hamid and M.A. Ali, "Effect of MTBE Blending on the Properties of Gasoline". Fuel Science and Technology International, Vol. 13, No. 5, pp. 509-544, 1995.
  4. M.A. Ali, "A Comparative Study of Hydrocarbons Present in Narrow Boiling Range Naphtha Fractions of Saudi Arabian Crude Oils". Fuel Science and Technology International, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 345-359, 1995.
  5. A. Iob, M.A. Ali, B.S. Tawabini, and J.A. Anabtawi, "Prediction of RON of Reformates by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy", Fuel, Vol. 74, No. 2, pp. 227-231, 1995 Impact Factor 3.520(ISI).
  6. M.A. Ali and N. Kosal, "Application of Multicolumn valve Switching Gas Chromatography for the Analysis of Naphtha and Kerosene Fractions of Saudi Arabian Light Crude Oil", Fuel Science and Technology International, Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 567-580, 1994.
  7. M.A. Ali and W.A. Nofal, "Application of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography for the Determination of Hydrocarbon Group Types of Saudi Arabian Crude Oils", Fuel Science and Technology International, Vol.  12, No. 1, pp. 21-33, 1994.
  8. N. Kosal, M.A. Ali and A. Bhairi, "Simulated Distillation of Saudi Arabian Crude Oils by Gas Chromatography", Special Issue of Journal of King Abdul Aziz University Engineering Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, pp. 267-273, 1993.
  9. N. Kosal, A. Bhairi, and M.A. Ali, "Determination of Hydrocarbon Types in Naphthas, Gasolines, and Kerosenes: A Review and Comparative Study of Different Analytical Procedures", Fuel, Vol.  69, No 8, pp. 1012-1019, August 1990 Impact Factor 3.520(ISI).

YEAR 1988

  1. M.F. Ali and M.A. Ali, "Nonaqueous Potentiometric Titration and Elemental Analysis of High boiling Distillates of Saudi Arabian Crude Oils", Fuel Science and Technology International, Vol.  6, No 6, pp. 663-686, 1988. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08843758808915908.
  2. M.F. Ali and M.A. Ali, "Investigation of Nitrogen Compound Types in High-Boiling Petroleum Distillates from Saudi Arabian Crude Oils", Fuel Science and Technology International, Vol.  6, No 3, pp. 259-290, 1988.

 

Publications - Conference Papers

  1. M.A. Ali, Y. O. Ibrahim, M.A. Gondal, Photocatalytic Removal of Persistent Pollutant from water using Pure TiO2 and TiO2/WO3/g-C3N4 Nanocomposites, Presentation recorded for Advanced Materials and their Applications Conference (ICAMA 2021), 1-3 November 2021, at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
  2. M.A. Ali and Ahmed Abutaleb, Future Enhanced Petrochemicals Production: Catalysts and Processes Challenges, Presentation recorded for Advanced Materials and their Applications Conference (ICAMA 2021), 1-3 November 2021, at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
  3. M.A. Ali, 8th Global Conference on Polymer and Composite Materials (PCM 2021), presented online on 19 August 2021, 11:10-11:25 AM (Chinese Time) 6:10-6:25 AM, Saudi Arabian Time, Macau, China.
  4. M.A. Ali, Ahmed Abutaleb, Mohd Imran, Ali Nasser Salhaby, Abdo Zalaei Faranti, Saeed Mohammed Ali, Synthesis of Ag nanoparticles loaded on nanoTiO2 catalyst using mechanical ball milling for phenol photodegradation, Proceedings of the 9th Jordan International Chemical Engineering Conference (JICHEC9), 12-14 Oct. 2021.
  5. M.A. Ali, 29th Annual Saudi Japan Symposium on Catalysis in Refining and Petrochemicals, KFUPM, Dhahran, 3-4 Nov. 2019.
  6. M.A. Ali, S. Ahmed. “Nano-Zeolite Coated Monolith Catalysts Exhibited Enhanced Propylene Selectivity in Methanol to Propylene Conversion” Presented at “Designing New Heterogeneous Catalysts: Faraday Discussion”, London, United Kingdom, 4 - 6 April 2016.
  7. M.A. Ali, S. Ahmed.  “Zeolite Coated Monolith Based Novel Catalysts for Conversion Of Methanol To Propylene. Paper No. P3.271, Fourth International Conference on Multifunctional, Hybrid and Nanomaterials, Sitges, Spain, 9 - 13 March 2015.
  8. M.A. Ali, S. Ahmed.  “Development of novel zeolite coated monolith structured catalysts for methanol to propylene conversion,  Division: CATL: Division of Catalysis Science and Technology, Session Info: New Advances in Well-Defined Catalysts for Selective Transformations, San Francisco, USA, 10-14 August 2014.
  9. M.A. Ali, S.A. Ali, “Xylenes Production Over Metal Loaded Mordenite-Based Catalysts”, 44th IUPAC World Chemistry Congress and the 47th IUPAC General Assembly, in Istanbul, Turkey, Aug. 11-16, 2013.
  10. M.A. Gondal, S.G. Rashid, M.A. Dastageer, A. Khalil, S.M. Zubair, M.A. Ali, J.H. Lienhard, G.H. McKinley, K.K. Varanasi. “A study of morphology and Optical properties of nano-engineered (Au/Cu/TiO2) composites”, High-Capacity Optical Network and Emerging/Enabling Technologies held at Istanbul, Turkey, Dec. 12-14, 2012.
  11. M.A. Ali, M.A. Gondal, M.A. Dastageer, R.G. Siddiqui, “Synthesis of titania-silica nanoparticles for enhanced CO2 conversion photocatalytic activity. 2nd Saudi International Nanotechnology Conference, KACST, Riyadh, 10-13 November 2012.
  12. M.A. Gondal, Xiaofeng Chang, M.A. Ali, M.A. Dastageer, B. Chandbasha. Production of high-value hydrocarbons using laser enhanced photo-catalytic conversion over nanostructured SiC catalyst, SSC5'2012, College of Applied Sciences. Umm Al-Qura University.  Makkah, April 16-18, 2012.
  13. M.A. Gondal, M.A. Ali, M. Salman, B. Chandbasha, “Laser-induced photo-catalytic conversion of CO2 into high-value hydrocarbons using nanostructured metal oxide catalysts”, Proceedings of the LABTECH2011, Doha, Qatar, 08-10 October 2011.
  14. M.A. Ali, M.A. Gondal, “Emulsified fuels for highly efficient and environment-friendly combustion and resource conservation”, Proceedings of the LABTECH2011, Doha, Qatar, 08-10 October 2011.
  15. M.A. Ali, S.A. Ali, and K. AlNawad, “Hydrodealkylation and transalkylation of heavy reformate over metal loaded mordenite catalysts”, Proceedings of the LABTECH2011, Doha, Qatar, 08-10 October 2011.
  16. Wang, Y., Ali, S.A., Aitani, A.M.,  M.A. Ali., Ercan, C., Al-Khattaf, S. Conversion of heavy reformate into xylenes over mordenite-based catalysts in a fluidized-bed reactor  (Conference Paper) 20th Annual Saudi-Japan Symposium on Catalysts in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals 2010; King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Research Institute, Dhahran; Saudi Arabia; 5-6 December 2010, Pages 104-111.
  17. S.A. Ali, M.A. Ali, and K. Al-Nawad. Transalkylation of Heavy Aromatics into Xylenes using Metal-Loaded Zeolite Catalysts, Proceedings of the CHEMINDIX2010, Manama, Bahrain, October 2010.
  18. M.A. Ali, S.A. Ali, and K. Al-Nawad. Effect of toluene precursor conversion on the activity and xylene selectivity of nanoporous catalysts conversion of heavy aromatics, Paper No. PN-243, Proceedings of the PETROTECH2010, May 2010, Manama, Bahrain.
  19. M.A. Ali, S.A. Ali, T. Okamoto, and K. Ishikawa. Unfolding research program at KFUPM for value-addition of aromatic compounds, Proceedings of the Taibah International Chemistry Conference, 23-25 March 2009, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwara, Saudi Arabia.
  20. S. A. Ali, S. Al-Khattaf, M.A. Ali, K. Al-Nawad, Catalyst Development for Conversion of Heavy Aromatics into Xylenes, Proceedings of the PETROTECH2008, 26-28 May 2008, Manama, Bahrain.
  21. M.A. Ali, S. Al-Khattaf, S.A. Ali and K. Al-Nawad, Development of Nanoporous Structured Catalysts for Xylenes Production, Proceedings of the 17th Annual Symposium on Catalysts in Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals, KFUPM, Dhahran, November 2007.
  22. M.A. Ali, S. Al-Khattaf, S.A. Ali and K. Al-Nawad, Effect of zeolite type and metal concentration on the catalytic activity of nanoporous catalysts for conversion of heavy aromatics into xylenes. Proceedings of the 7th Saudi Engineering Conference at King Saud University, Riyadh, 2-5 December 2007.
  23. M.A. Ali, S. Al-Khattaf, S.A. Ali and K. Al-Nawad, Effect of zeolite and metal type on the conversion of heavy aromatics into xylenes and other light aromatics, Proceedings of the 15th International Zeolite Conference (15th IZC), 12 to 17 August 2007, Beijing, China.
  24. S. Asaoka, K. Ito, S. Minohara, M.A. Ali, and H.S. Bamufleh, “Principle Design And Trial For Hydrotreating / Hydrocracking Catalyst”, ACS Petrochemical Division 2nd International Symposium on HT/HC Technologies, San Francisco, Sept.10-14, 2006.
  25. M.A. Ali, M.A. Al-Saleh, A. Aitani, S.A. Ali, M.A.B. Siddiqui, K. Al-Nawad, K. Alam, and T. Okamoto and K. Ishikawa, Upgrading of heavy aromatics into xylenes: effect of metal type and concentration on the catalytic activity, Seventh International Conference and Exhibition on Chemistry in Industry, 26-28 March 2007, Bahrain.
  26. M.A. Ali, “Analytical Challenges in Refining and Petrochemical Research”, 9th International Symposium on Analytical and Environmental Chemistry Baragali Campus, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, 24-26 July 2006.
  27. M.A. Ali and S. Asaoka, “Novel Titania-Alumina Based Catalysts for Heavy Oil Hydrocracking”, Middle East Refining Technology Seminar, Research Institute, KFUPM, 27 September 2005.
  28. M.A. Ali, and H.H. Redhwi, “Piping Through Technologies from Laboratories to Market”, International Training Workshop On Patent System, Hyderabad, December 02-04, 2005.
  29. M.A. Ali, “Transalkylation of Heavy Aromatics for Enhanced Xylene Production”, 15th Annual Saudi-Japanese Symposium, Research Institute, KFUPM, 27-28 November 2005.
  30. H.H. Redhwi and M.A. Ali, “Out-Of-Box Refining Technologies”, 6th Annual Refining & Petrochemicals in The Middle East Conference, Dubai, UAE, 20–21 February 2005
  31. M.A. Ali, “Clay-Zeolite Mixed Catalysts for Hydrocracking: Preparation and Evaluation”, Symposium on Catalysts Applications in the GCC Countries: New Trends in the Chemistry of Catalysis, 13-15 December 2004, Sharjah, UAE.
  32. M.A. Ali and S. Asaoka, “Novel Titania-Alumina Based Catalysts Development For Heavy Oil Hydrocracking”, Proceedings of the PETROTECH 2003, Manama, Bahrain, 30 September to 1 October 2003.
  33. H.H. Redhwi, I. Hussain and M.A. Ali, “Stabilization of Plastics: R & D For Business”, Dubai Plast Pro 2003, 6th Congress, Dubai, UAE, September 1-3, 2003, Organized by Maack Business Services, Zurich, Switzerland.
  34. M.A. Ali, “MTBE Controversy”, Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference and Exhibition on Chemistry in Industry, 14-16 October 2002, Bahrain.
  35. M.A. Gondal, A. Dastgeer, Z.H. Yamani, M.A. Ali, and A. Arfaj,  “Photoinduced Coupling of Methane Using A Pulsed UV Laser”, Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference and Exhibition on Chemistry in Industry, 14-16 October 2002, Bahrain.
  36. M.A. Ali, A. Hassan, M.M. Hossain, and K. Al-Nawad, “Development of Novel Clay-Zeolite Hybrid Catalysts for HDS and Cracking Activity”, Proceedings of the 4th Tokyo Conference in Catalysis (TOCAT4), July 14-17, 2002.
  37. M.A. Gondal, A. Dastgeer, Z.H. Yamani, M.A. Ali, and A. Arfaj, “Characterization of Stimulated Raman scattering of methane”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Laser Probing, Leuven, Belgium, July 7th – 13th, 2002.
  38. M.A. Ali, M.A. Al-Saleh, A. Hassan, and M.M. Hossain, “Evaluation Of Novel Clay-Zeolite Hybrid Catalysts For HDS & Cracking Activity” Paper No. PRO-5 Process Chemistry Session, Chemistry Session, Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference and Exhibition on Chemistry in Industry, 14-16 October 2002, Bahrain.
  39. M.A. Gondal, A. Dastgeer, Z.H. Yamani, M.A. Ali, and A. Arfaj, “Photoconversion of Methane into higher hydrocarbons and hydrogen using laser”, Proceedings of the Third Jordanian International Conference of Chemistry, Yarmouk, Jordan, 22–26 April 2002.
  40. M.A. Ali, S. Ahmed, T. Kimura, A. Hassan, and H. Hamid, “Modification of Commercial USY Zeolite for Development of Hydrocracking Catalysts”, Proceedings of the PETROTECH 2001, PN104, Bahrain, 28-31 October 2001.
  41. F. Rahman, M.A. Ali, and M. Al-Zahrani, “Utilization of Petroleum Pitch to Produce Carbon Fiber – An Economic Evaluation”. Proceedings of the PETROTECH 2001, PN120, Bahrain, 28-31 October 2001.
  42. M.A. Gondal, A. Dastageer, Z.H. Yamani, M.A. Ali, and A. Arfaj, “355-nm photodissociation of CH4 and Production of Hydrogen”. Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, Baltimore Maryland, May 6-11, 2001. Published in the Technical Digest, Conference Edition, pp. 462-464, 2001.
  43. M.A. Ali, T. Kimura, M.A. Al-Saleh, T. Inui, S.H. Hamid, and Y. Suzuki, “Hydrocracking Activity of Noble Metal Modified Clay-Based Catalysts Compared With a Commercial Catalyst” Proceedings of the 4th International Conference & Exhibition on Chemistry In Industry, Bahrain, October 30 - November 1, 2000.
  44. A. Hassan, S. Ahmed, K. Alam, M.A. Ali, H. Hamid and T. Inui "Synthesis, Characterization, and Activity of Zeolite Based Hydrocracking Catalysts". Proceedings of the 10th Annual Saudi-Japanese Symposium on Catalyst in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals, Nov 2000.
  45. M.A. Al-Saleh, H. Hamid, M.A. Ali, S.A. Ali, T. Kimura, T. Inui, T. Okuhara, and T. Inui, “Status of Saudi-Japanese Joint R&D Program for the Efficient Production of Clean Transportation Fuels”. Proceedings of the OAPEC Workshop, 25 September 2000, Paris, France.
  46. M.A. Ali and A. Hassan, "Effect of Metal Substitution on Acidity, Stability and Catalytic Activity of Pentasil Type Zeolites", Proceedings of the 4th Chemistry in Industry Conference & Exhibition, Bahrain, 30 Oct. to l Nov. 2000.
  47. M.A. Ali and M.M. Abdillahi, "Development of Zeolite Catalysts for MTBE Production", Presented in Fifth Saudi Engineering Conference, Ummul Qura, Makkah AI-Mukarramah, 1-4 March 1999.
  48. S.A. Ali, J. A. Anabtawi, M.A.B. Siddiqui and M.A. Ali, "Parametric Study of Catalytic Reforming Process in a Pilot Plant”. Proceedings of the Fifth Saudi Engineering Conference, Umm ul Qura University, Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia, 1-4 March 1999, pp. 581-587.
  49. M.A. Ali and M.M. Abdillahi, "Synthesis of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether on MFI Zeolites with Varying Silica-to-Alumina Ratios". Proceedings of the PETROTECH 98, Bahrain, 13-16 September 1998, pp. 673- 688.
  50. M.A. Al-Saleh, T. Kimura, M.A. Ali, E. Iwamatsu, K. Al-Nawad, T. Yoneda, S. H. Hamid, and Y. Sanada "Thiophene Hydrodesulfurization over Metal Oxide Loaded Smectite Clay. Proceedings of the 8th Annual Proceedings of the Symposium on Catalysts in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, November 29-30, 1998.
  51. E. Iwamatsu, M.E. Biswas, E. Hayashi, S.A. Ali, T. Miura, S. Ahmed, M.A. Ali, Y. Sanada, H. Hamid, and T. Yoneda "Development of Heavy Oil Hydrocracking Catalysts: The Use of Clay Minerals". Paper No. 24, 8 pages. Proceedings of the Roundtable on Petroleum Issues, Petroleum Energy Center, Japan, and Ministry of Oil and Gas, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 25 February 1998.
  52. M.A. Ali and S.H. Hamid, "Oxygenated Gasoline Reduces Air Pollution Problem". Proceedings of the Second Specialty Conference on Environmental Progress in the Petroleum & Petrochemical Industries, Bahrain, Manama, 17-19 November 1997.
  53. S.A. Ali, J.A. Anabtawi, M.A.B. Siddiqui, and M.A. Ali, "Influence of Operating Parameters on the Performance of Pt-Re Catalyst", Paper No. 12, 7 pages. Proceedings of the 7th Annual Symposium on Catalysts in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, November 30 - December 2, 1997.
  54. H.H. Redhwi, M.A. Ali, M. Al-Saleh, E. Hayashi, E. Iwamatsu, and Y. Sanada "Studies on High-Performance Catalysts Development for Heavy Oil and Residue Hydrocracking". Proceedings of the OAPEC-IFP Joint Workshop on Improving the efficiency in refining operations and its Economical Yield, Rueil-Malmaison, France, 24-26 June 1997.
  55. M.A. Ali, J.A. Anabtawi and S.A. Ali "Hydrocarbon Transformations during Naphtha Reforming", volume v, pp. 243-249. Proceedings of the Fourth Saudi Engineering Conference, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 5-8 November 1995.
  56. M.A. Hafeez, M.A. Ali and F. Rahman "Production Economics of Manufacturing Normal Paraffins in Saudi Arabia". Vol. v, pp. 259-265. Proceedings of the Fourth Saudi Engineering Conference, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 5-8 November 1995.
  57. A. Iob, M.A. Ali, B.S. Tawabini, and N.M. Abbas, "Determination of Paraffins, Olefins, Naphthenes and Aromatics (PONA) of Reformates by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy", Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Chemistry in Industry, Bahrain, October 1994
  58. M.A. Ali and M.M. Abdillahi, "MTBE Synthesis: A Comparative Study of the Commercial Resin Catalyst and Zeolites", Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Chemistry in Industry, Bahrain, 24-26 October 1994, pp. 1036-1042.
  59. M.A. Ali and J.A. Anabtawi, "Role of Reformulated Gasolines in Air Pollution Control", Proceedings of the Industrial Air Pollution Symposium, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 15-17, 1993, pp. 35-44.
  60. M.A. Ali and M.M. Abdillahi, "Application of Multi Packed Column Gas Chromatography for Compositional Analysis of Natural and Refinery Gases", Proceedings of the Symposium on Production and Processing of Natural Gas, King Saud University, College of Engineering, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 29-2 March 1992, Vol. 1, pp. 349-361.
  61. M.A. Ali, M.M. Abdillahi and F. Rahman, "Environmental Reactivity of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether - an Octane Enhancer for Gasoline" Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Chemistry in Industry, Bahrain, 14-16 November 1992, Part 1, pp. 137-152.
  62. M.A. Ali and W.A. Nofal, "Hydrocarbon Group Type Determination of Saudi Arabian Crude Oils using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography" Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Chemistry in Industry, Bahrain, 14-16 November 1992, Part 2, pp. 711-725.
  63. M.M. Abdillahi, K. Alam, M.A.B. Siddiqui, and M.A. Ali, "Trace Sulfur determination in Hydrotreated Naphthas" Proceedings of the Ist International Conference on Chemistry in Industry, Bahrain, 14-16 November 1992, Part 2, pp. 975-989.
  64. J.A. Anabtawi and M.A. Ali, "Storage Stability of Fuels: A Comprehensive Literature Survey", Proceedings of the Third Saudi Engineering Conference, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 24-27 November 1991, Vol. 1, pp. 193-200.
  65. N. Kosal and M.A. Ali, " Hydrocarbon Type Analysis of Straight Run Naphtha and Kerosene Cuts from Arab Light Crude Oil", Proceedings of the Third Saudi Engineering Conference, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 24-27 November 1991, Vol. 1, pp. 285-290.
  66. M.A. Ali and A. Hassan, “A Comparison of Hydrocarbon Group Types Determined from HPLC and TLC”. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference & Exhibition on Chemistry In Industry, Bahrain, October 30 - November 1, 2000.
  67. M.I.M. Wazeer, M.A. Ali, and A. Hassan, “Characterization of some Modified Pentasil type Zeolites by High-Resolution Solid-State NMR”.  1st Saudi Science Conference. Dhahran. April 2001.
  68. J.A. Anabtawi, K. Alam, M.A. Ali, S.A. Ali, and M.A.B. Siddiqui (1993), Effect of Hydrodesulfurization on Sulfur Compounds Distribution in Naphtha, Proceedings of the International Conference on Chemistry and its Applications, Doha, Qatar, Dec 7-9, 1993.

Publications - Book and Book Chapters

  1. S. Al-Khattaf, M.A. Ali, and Jirı Cejka. Recent Development in Transformations of Aromatic Hydrocarbons over Zeolites, in Zeolites and Catalysis, vol.2. Synthesis, Reactions, and Applications. p 235. April 2010, Edited by Jiri Cejka, Avelino Corma, and Stacey Zones, Published by WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, (http://www.wiley-vch.de/publish/en/books/specialOffer/3-527-32514-X/ Table of Content: http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reportinfo.asp?report_id=1267376&t=t&cat_id=).

This indispensable two-volume handbook titled Zeolites and Catalysis covers everything on this hot research field. The first part deals with the synthesis, modification, characterization, and application of catalytic active zeolites, while the second focuses on such reaction types as cracking, hydrocracking, isomerization, reforming, and other industrially important topics. Edited by a highly experienced and internationally renowned team with chapters written by the "Who's Who" of zeolite research.

  1. M. Bejblová, S. Al-Khattaf, M.A. Ali, David Kubička and Jiří Čejka, Zeolites as catalysts in petrochemistry, biomass upgrading, and fine chemical synthesis, in Silica and Silicates in Modern Catalysis, Edited by Istvan Halasz, Transworld Research Network, 37/661 (2), 2010. [http://www.ressign.com/UserBookDetail.aspx?bkid=1050&catid=235].
  2. H.H. Redhwi and M.A. Ali, (Editors) “Handbook of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether and Other Gasoline Oxygenates” published by Marcel Dekker Inc. USA, 2004.

Summary

This handbook presents the outlook for future production and consumption of MTBE and other oxygenates worldwide and studies new catalytic systems and modern methods for the synthesis and commercial production of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) and related ethers. The scope of this sophisticated guide extends from process chemistry fundamentals and reaction kinetics to environmental remediation technologies and industry responses to conflicting calls for MTBE phase-out and higher-octane products. Well-illustrated with over 200 figures and tables, this authoritative Handbook details bioremediation, air stripping, and oxidation and adsorption processes for MTBE removal.

Features

  • Includes conclusions drawn from an independent Stanford Research Institute review of the University of California, Davis, report on MTBE.
  • Discusses the outlook for future production and consumption of MTBE and other oxygenates worldwide.
  • Examines recent shifts in MTBE stance assumed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  1. M.A. Ali and H.H. Redhwi, “Properties of MTBE and other Oxygenates”, Chapter 2 in Handbook of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether and Other Gasoline Oxygenates, published by Marcel Dekker Inc. USA, 2004.
  2. M.A. Ali and H.S. Hamid, “Blending Properties of MTBE and other Oxygenates in Gasoline”, Chapter 3 in Handbook of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether and Other Gasoline Oxygenates, published by Marcel Dekker Inc. USA, 2004.
  3. M.A. Ali, “Analytical Methodology of Full Range Crudes”, in Encyclopedia of Analytical Chemistry, published by John Wiley & Sons, United Kingdom, 2001.
The most comprehensive one-stop reference for analytical chemistry

The highly-acclaimed Encyclopedia of Analytical Chemistry provides a much-needed professional-level reference work for the 21st Century. Updating 4x per year, the Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive analytical chemistry reference available and covers all aspects from theory and instrumentation through to applications and techniques.

The Encyclopedia of Analytical Chemistry is an essential cross-disciplinary reference work for all analytical chemists in academia and industry. All fields of chemical research are covered: analytical, organic, physical, polymer, inorganic biomedical, environmental, pharmaceutical, industrial, petroleum, forensics, and food science.

  • All articles have been written by specialists in the field, and peer-reviewed by experts, ensuring both accuracy and clarity.
  • Over 6500 illustrations – many in color
  • Extensive cross-referencing to facilitate navigation between articles

 

  1. M.A. Ali, “Analytical Methodology of Full Range Crudes”, Revised and Expanded version, in Encyclopedia of Analytical Chemistry, published by John Wiley & Sons, United Kingdom, 2015.

 

 

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Patent Applications Published by USPTO/JPO----Twelve(12):                                                                                 

  1. M.A. Ali and Shakeel Ahmed, “Monolith structure loaded with metal promoted nanozeolites for enhanced propylene selectivity in methanol conversion”, USPTO Publication Application No. 20160114314 A1, dated April 28, 2016 (Registration No. 14/520,978).
  2. Gondal; M.A.; Chang; X.; M.A. Ali; Dastageer; M.A.; Zubair; S.M.; Lienhard, V; John H.; “Wastewater Filtration System and Method,  USPTO Publication Application No. 20150175444, dated June 25, 2015.
  3. Gondal; M.A.; Chang; X.; M.A. Ali; Dastageer; M.A.; Zubair; S.M.; Lienhard, V; John H.; “Hybrid Photocatalysts for Wastewater Remediation”, USPTO Publication Application No. 20150174567, dated June 25, 2015.
  4. S. Ahmed, M.A. Ali, “Modified zeolite second stage hydrocracking catalyst and use of thereof for hydrocarbon conversion’’ filed with USPTO, dated April 16, 2014. Application serial number US 14/254,107. Patent Application No. US20150298106, 22 October, 2015. 
  5. T. Inui, M.A. Ali and S. A. Ali, Attorney Docket No. 18692.26, “Multiple Zeolites Catalyst”. Patent Application No. 20100029467, February 4, 2010 (Joint Saudi-Japanese Patent).
  6. M.A. Ali, “Multiple Zeolite Catalyst and Method of Using the Same for Toluene Disproportionation”. Docket No. 31500.26, 2013, U.S. Patent Application No. 20130090507, April 11, 2013.
  7. T. Inui, M.A. Ali and S. A. Ali, Attorney “Multiple Zeolites Catalyst”. Patent Application No. 20120116139, May 10, 2012 (Joint Saudi-Japanese Patent).
  8. T. Inui, M.A. Ali, M.A. Al-Saleh, S. Ahmed. “Catalyst Exhibiting Hydrogen Spillover Effect”, United States Patent Application No. 20120040820 dated February 16, 2012 (Joint Saudi-Japanese Patent).
  9. W. M. Sackinger, H. Hamid. A. Aitani and M.A. Ali, System and method for conversion of molecular weights of fluids, filed on July 15, 2009. Docket No. 18692.11. U.S. Patent Application No. 20110011728, dated Jan. 20, 2011.
  10. T. Inui, M.A. Ali, M.A. Al-Saleh, S. Ahmed. “Catalyst Exhibiting Hydrogen Spillover Effect”, Attorney Docket No. 18692.31. U.S. Patent Application No. 20100240522, dated September 23, 2010 (Joint Saudi-Japanese Patent).
  11. T. Inui, T. Kimura, H. Hamid, M. A. Al-Saleh, M.A. Ali, S. Ahmed, and S. A. Ali, “Catalyst for hydrogenating heavy hydrocarbon oil, its production method, and method for hydrogenating heavy hydrocarbon oil using the catalyst”, Japan Patent Application No. 2001008540 dated 17 January 2001 (Joint Saudi-Japanese Patent).
  12. M. A. Gondal, A. Arfaj, M.A. Ali, Z. Yamani, “Method for the conversion of methane into hydrogen and higher hydrocarbons using UV Laser”. Patent Application number, 20050045467, Date Awarded March 3, 2005.

Presented and Participated in Workshops, Conferences, Symposia, and Seminars

  1. Annual Symposium on Catalysts in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1990 to 2015.
  2. Petrochemicals Training Seminar for Students, College of Engineering, Jazan University, 10 Feb 2020 (online).
  3. Petrochemicals Training Seminar for Students, College of Engineering, Jazan University, 20 Sept. 2020 (1-3 pm).
  4. Petrochemicals Training Seminar for Students, College of Engineering, Jazan University, 12 Feb 2019, 1-3 pm.
  5. First Water Symposium at Jazan, was inaugurated by the Prince and Governor of Jazan Region, Jazan University Conference Hall, 20 March 2019, from 9 am to 2 pm.
  6. Seminar to Jazanu Chem. Eng. Faculty titled Development of Structured Catalysts for Methanol to Propylene Conversion, College of Engineering, Jazan University, 23 January 2019, 8 am.
  7. Siemens Renewable Energy Seminar at Jazan University, by Prof Dr. Rainer Speh, Jazan University Conference Hall, 7 March 2019, Thursday, 10 to 12 noon
  8. First Gulf Chemist Union Symposium, Meridian Hotel Al-Khobar, KSA, 25 April 2018.
  9. Fourth International Conference on Multifunctional, Hybrid, and Nanomaterials, March 09-13, 2014, Sitges (near Barcelona), Spain.
  10. Graphene 2014 Conference, May 06-09, 2014, Toulouse, France.
  11. 44th IUPAC World Chemistry Congress and the 47th IUPAC General Assembly, in Istanbul, Turkey, August 2013.
  12. Taibah International Chemistry Conference, 23-25 March 2009, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwara, Saudi Arabia.
  13. Zero Flare in Petrochemical Industries, Sabic Beach Camp, Jubail, 21 April 2008.
  14. 15th International Zeolite Conference (15th IZC), 12 to 17 August 2007, Beijing, China.
  15. Seventh International Conference and Exhibition on Chemistry in Industry (CHEMINDIX2007), 26-28 March 2007, Bahrain.
  16. 9th International Symposium on Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, Baragali Campus, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, 24-26 July 2006.
  17. Middle East Refining Technology Seminar, Research Institute, KFUPM, 27 September 2005.
  18. International Training Workshop on Patent System, Hyderabad, December 02-04, 2005.
  19. 6th Annual Refining & Petrochemicals in The Middle East Conference, Dubai, UAE, 20–21 February 2005
  20. PETROTECH 2003, Manama, Bahrain, 30 September to 1 October 2003.
  21. Dubai Plast Pro 2003, 6th Congress, Dubai, UAE, September 1-3, 2003, Organized by Maack Business Services, Zurich, Switzerland.
  22. Fifth International Conference and Exhibition on Chemistry in Industry, 14-16 October 2002, Bahrain.
  23. 4th Tokyo Conference in Catalysis (TOCAT4), July 14-17, 2002.
  24. PETROTECH 2001, Gulf Hotel, Bahrain, 28-31 October 2001.
  25. Fourth International Conference & Exhibition on Chemistry In Industry, Bahrain, October 30 to November 1, 2000.
  26. Fifth Saudi Engineering Conference, Umm ul Qura University, Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia, 1-4 March 1999.
  27. PETROTECH 98, Manama, Bahrain, 13-16 September 1998.
  28. Second Specialty Conference on Environmental Progress in the Petroleum & Petrochemical Industries, Bahrain, Manama, 17-19 November 1997.
  29. International Conference on Development and Environmental Impact, Ministry of Municipality & Rural Affairs, Riyadh, 21-23 September 1997.
  30. Eleventh Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Annual Refiners Meeting, Gulf Meridien Hotel, Kuwait, May 20-22, 1996.
  31. Fourth Saudi Engineering Conference, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 5-8 November 1995.
  32. Second International Conference on Chemistry in Industry, Bahrain, October 1994.
  33. First International Conference on Chemistry in Industry, Bahrain, 14-16 November 1992
  34. Industrial Air Pollution Symposium, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA, November 15-17, 1993.
  35. Production and Processing of Natural Gas, King Saud University, College of Engineering, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 29-2 March 1992.
  36. Third Saudi Engineering Conference, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA, 24-27 November 1991.
  37. First Saudi Symposium on Energy, Utilization and Conservation, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 4-7 March 1990.
  38. Second Saudi Symposium on Energy, Utilization, and Conservation, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 5-7 November 1994.

 

Laboratory Facilities Developed and Contributed

  1. Aromatics Alkylation, toluene disproportionation, and transalkylation of heavy aromatics to produce xylenes.
  2. Synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of zeolite-based heterogeneous catalysts and porous materials.
  3. Heterogeneous catalysis for oligomerization of ethylene to produce alpha-olefins (SABIC).
  4. Joint Saudi-Japanese heavy oil hydrocracking research project (Nippon Oil Research Institute).
  5. Naphtha hydrotreating and naphtha reforming projects (Saudi Aramco Ras Tanura refinery and Riyadh Refinery).
  6. Extraction of polymer additives and their characterization (CIBA/BASF).
  7. Developed a system for VCM migration from PVC pipes into drinking water, extraction, and quantification (SABIC).
  8. Crude oil distillation and petroleum products evaluation (Support to other Projects, in-House Research Activity).
  9. Synthesis of Drag reduction polymers and testing in petroleum products flow in pipelines (Saudi Aramco)

 

Research Projects Managed and Contributed

  1.  “Conversion of Methanol to Propylene (MTP)” funded by NSTIP-KACST, 2014-2016. (M.A. Ali, Shakeel Ahmed, Nadheer Baghli, Z.O. Malaibari). 1.9 million.
  2. “Alkylation of toluene with methanol to paraxylene”, industry-KFUPM joint R&D Project, 2011-2016.
  3. “Development of Novel Catalyst System for Toluene Transformation Reactions (REPR2008)”, funded by Center of Excellence in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Higher Education, Saudi Arabia, 2008-2010.
  4.  “Enhanced Production of Para-xylene via Transalkylation of Heavy Aromatics”, funded by Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 2009-2012.
  5.  “Enhancement of Aromatic Production”, Joint Saudi-Japanese Research Project Sponsored by KFUPM and JCCP. 2005-2009
  6.  “Development of novel polyalphaolefin-based drag-reducing agents for Saudi Aramco oil and refinery products”, funded by Saudi Aramco, 3.2 Million Saudi Riyals, 2012-2015.
  7. “Remediation of Water Produced in Resource Extraction”, joint KFUPM-MIT project, 2012-2015.
  8.  “Development of Improved and Novel Catalysts for Producing Styrene/Ethylbenzene by Side-Chain Alkylation of Toluene with Methanol”, Proposal No. ARP-30-253, funded by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, 2010-2012.
  9.  “Photo-catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide into methanol using nanocatalysts”, DSR project, 2010-2012.
  10.  “High-Performance Catalyst Development for Heavy Oil Hydrocracking”, Joint Saudi-Japanese Research Project Sponsored by KFUPM and JCCP. 1995-2007.
  11. “Synthesis of Zeolites for Catalytic Applications", funded by Research Institute, KFUPM, 1992-1995.
  12. "Linear Alpha Olefins by Ethylene Oligomerization, Phase II", funded by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1995-1996.
  13. “Assessment of zero flaring technologies for SABIC affiliates” funded by SABIC-Engineering & Project Management (E&PM), Jubail, Saudi Arabia, 2008.
  14. “Development of Catalysts for Propylene Dimerization", funded by Research Institute, KFUPM, 1997-2000.
  15. "Linear Alpha Olefins by Ethylene Oligomerization" Phase I, funded by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1992-1994.
  16. “Pilot Plant Testing of Naphtha Reforming Catalysts", funded by Saudi Aramco for Riyadh Refinery Company, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1993-1994.
  17. “Pilot Plant Testing of Competitive Naphtha Hydrotreating Catalysts for Plant 488/493 Naphtha Hydrotreaters/Rheniformers, Ras Tanura refinery", funded by Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1990-1992.
  18. “Pilot Plant Testing of Naphtha Hydrotreater Catalysts”, funded by Saudi Armco for Riyadh Refinery Company, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1991-1992.
  19. "Screening of Commercial Hydrocracking Catalysts", funded by Saudi Aramco, September 1999 to March 2000 (400,000 SR).
  20. “CIBA Technical Development Center”, funded by Ciba Specialty Chemical, Switzerland.  April 2002 to 2014.
  21. “Study on Migration of Vinyl Chloride Monomer from PVC pipes to Static Water”, funded by SABIC R&T, Riyadh, October 2002 to April 2004.
  22. "Consulting and Technical Services to Refineries: Catalysts and Petroleum Products Tests" 1997 to 2006.
  23. “Development of Heterogeneous Metallocene Catalyst for Ethylene Polymerization", funded by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1995-1996.
  24. “Review of MTBE as a Fuel Additive" (PN 21097), funded by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), 1990-1991.
  25. “Hydrotreating of Middle Distillates for Cetane Improvement", funded by Research Institute, KFUPM, 1989-1990.

Research Proposals Contributed

  1. M.A. Ali, Dr. Shakeel Ahmed, Dr. Ahmed Abutaleb, Prof. Dr. M. Ishaque Khan, Development of solid acid catalysts for C4s alkylation into high molecular weight alkanes having high octane rating, MOE, October 2018.
  2. M.A. Ali, Dr. Shakeel Ahmed, Dr. Ahmed Abutaleb, Dr. Aymen, Development of nanostructured catalysts for deep sulfur removal from petroleum distillates for diesel production, KACST, September 2017.
  3. Ahmed Al-Hassan Abutaleb, Aymen Yusuf, Khalil Abdelrazik Khalil, M.A. Ali, Z-scheme solid-state electrospun nanofibers photocatalysts for effective and low-cost hydrogen production from water splitting. Submitted to KACST, Proposed Budget 750,000 Saudi Riyals, February 2018.
  4. Ahmed Al-Hassan Abutaleb, M. Halwani, M.A. Ali, Aymen Yusuf, Ibrahim Maafa, Mohammad Otaif.  Applications of Electrospun Nanofibers in Catalysis and Filtrations”, Project signed with SABIC, 500,000 SR. March 2018.
  5. M.A. Ali, Shakeel Ahmed, Ahmed Al-Hassan Abutaleb, Aymen Yusuf.  “Development of nanostructured catalysts for deep sulfur removal from petroleum distillates for diesel production”. Submitted to KACST, June 2017. Proposed Budget 750,000 Saudi Riyals.
  6. M.A. Gondal, M.A. Randhawa, H.A. Bukhari, M.A. Ali, M.A. Dastageer,  “Antifungal potential of doped and un-doped nano-structured metal oxides for water purification using laser and lamp radiations”, a proposal submitted to NSTIP, September 2012.
  7. M.A. Gondal, M.A. Ali, M.A. Dastageer, Z.H. Yamani, “Development of nano-engineered materials and photocatalytic process for removal of sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) from produced water”, a proposal submitted to NSTIP, September 2012.
  8. M.A. Ali, Shakeel Ahmed, Z.O. Malaibari “Catalytic Synthesis of Dimethyl Carbonate from Carbon Dioxide and Methanol” proposal was submitted to NSTIP on April 2013.
  9. M.A. Ali, Shakeel Ahmed, Nadhir Baghli, Z.O. Malaibari. “Conversion of Methanol to Propylene (CMP)” proposal was submitted to NSTIP, on September 2012. The proposal was submitted through a website on 26 Feb. 2013.
  10. M.A. Gondal, M.A. Ali, Z.H. Yamani, M.A. Dastageer, “Photocatalytic conversion of CO2 into value-added hydrocarbons (formic acid and methanol) over highly active nano-photo-catalysts”. The proposal was submitted to Saudi Aramco on 15 August 2013. Discussion on the proposal was held with the Saudi Aramco Carbon Management Team on August 28, 2013.
  11. M.A. Ali and Z.H. Yamani, Sustainable Research Program Proposal in Petroleum Fuel Formulation consists of eight research ideas “Designing and development of new petroleum-based fuel formulations through additive blending, studying fuel chemistry, modeling and evaluating combustion behavior and exhaust and evaporative emissions” submitted to Saudi Aramco, under Petroleum Fuel Formulation (PFF) Bilateral Strategic Program, May 2011.
  12. M.A. Ali, “Development of highly efficient clean combustion diesel fuels”, submitted to Saudi Aramco, University Collaboration Program (UCP), February 2011.
  13. M.A. Gondal, M.A. Ali, Z.H. Yamani, M.A. Dastageer, “Carbon dioxide conversion into value-added hydrocarbons over highly active and economic catalysts in photochemical and/or electrochemical reduction process enhanced by photo-catalysis” submitted to Saudi Aramco, for KFUPM-Saudi Aramco-KAIST Trilateral Collaboration Program, May 2011.
  14. “Development of an adsorptive system for CO2 emissions reduction of mobile sources”, submitted to NSTIP Program 6th Cycle, January 2012.
  15. M.A. Gondal, M.A. Ali, Z.H. Yamani, M.A. Dastageer, “CO2 conversion into hydrocarbons using nano-structured multi-metallic catalysts”, submitted to NSTIP Program 6th Cycle, January 2012.
  16. M.A. Gondal, M.A. Ali, Z.H. Yamani, M.A. Dastageer,  “Synthesis of N- and F-doped TiO2 photo-catalyst for hydrogen production under visible light irradiation”, submitted to NSTIP, September 2010.
  17. M.A. Gondal, M.A. Ali, Z.H. Yamani, M.A. Dastageer,  “Synthesis of nanostructured metal oxides films using Pulsed Laser Deposition Technique for various applications in wastewater treatment and CO2 conversion into chemicals”, submitted to 4th Cycle NSTIP, September 2010.
  18. M.A. Gondal, M.A. Ali, Z.H. Yamani, M.A. Dastageer, “A Comparative Study of Carbon dioxide Conversion into high-value hydrocarbons using nanostructured materials by laser and solar irradiation”, submitted to 4th Cycle NSTIP, Sept 2010.
  19. M.A. Gondal, M.A. Ali, Z.H. Yamani, M.A. Dastageer, “Photocatalytic Splitting of Water over mixed metal Oxides/Oxyhalides based catalyst using laser radiation”, submitted to 4th Cycle NSTIP, Sept 2010.
  20.  M.A. Gondal, M.A. Ali, Z.H. Yamani, M.A. Dastageer, “Production of biohydrogen/biohydrocarbons from biomass decomposition using self-synthesized nano-structured photo-catalysts”, submitted to KACST, Saudi Arabia, 2011.
  21.  “KFUPM-UOP Collaborative Project Alkylation of Toluene with Methanol to paraxylene”, Joint UOP-KFUPM research proposal, November 2010.
  22. “Photo-catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide into methanol using nanocatalysts”, submitted to Deanship of Scientific Research, KFUPM, November 2009.
  23. “Development of enhanced catalysts for selective ethylene epoxidation to ethylene oxide”, Proposal No. ARP-29-76 submitted to KACST, Saudi Arabia, 2008.
  24. “Development of Catalysts for Alkylation of Aromatics using Alcohols”, for First National Science and Technology Plan (NSTP), submitted to KACST, Saudi Arabia, 2008.
  25. “Development of novel catalyst system for toluene transformation reactions”, for Center of Research Excellence in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals (CoRE-PRP), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Saudi Arabia, 2008
  26. “Methylation of Aromatics, for King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, 2008
  27. “Alkanes Aromatization”, for King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, 2008
  28. “Assessment of zero flaring technologies for SABIC affiliates, for SABIC-E&PM, Jubail, August 2005
  29. “Novel catalysts for LPG to xylenes, for SABIC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 2006.
  30. “Toluene Disproportionation to p-xylenes over ZSM-5 based catalysts, for SABIC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2007
  31. “Zeolite based catalysts for MTBE Production, for Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Riyadh, 2007
  32. “Plasma Conversion of Hydrocarbons”, for Saudi Aramco, September 2004.
  33. “Development and Commercialization of Hydrocracking Catalysts”, for Saudi Aramco, 2003.
  34. “Screening of Commercial Hydrocracking Catalysts (CRP2204), for Saudi Aramco, 2000 (400,000 SR).
  35. “Development of Catalysts for Propylene Dimerization" (PN 11155), for Research Institute, KFUPM, 1997.
  36. “Linear Alpha Olefins by Ethylene Oligomerization, Phase II" (PN 21149), for SABIC, Riyadh, 1996 (338,785 SR).
  37. “Development of Heterogeneous Metallocene Catalyst for Ethylene Polymerization" (PN 21141), for Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1995 (145,600 SR).
  38. “High-Performance Catalyst Development for Heavy Oil Hydrocracking (PN 21151). Joint Saudi-Japanese Research Project of KFUPM and JCCP, 1995.
  39. “Pilot Plant Screening & Evaluation of Naphtha Reforming Catalysts" (PN 21120), for Saudi Aramco for Riyadh Refinery Company, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1994 (498,075 SR).
  40. "Linear Alpha Olefins by Ethylene Oligomerization" Phase-I (PN 21102), for Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1994 (1,890,102 SR).
  41. “Pilot Plant Screening & Evaluation of Competitive Naphtha Hydrotreating Catalysts for Plant 488/493 Naphtha Hydrotreaters/Rheniformers, Ras Tanura refinery" (PN 21092), for Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1992 (1,387,492 SR).
  42. “Pilot Plant Screening & Evaluation of Naphtha Hydrotreater Catalysts” (PN 21101), for Saudi Aramco Riyadh Refinery, 1992 (248,051 SR).
  43. “Study on Migration of VCM from PVC pipes to Static Water” (CRP2212), for SABIC R&T, Riyadh, 2001.
  44. “Techno-economic Evaluation of n-Paraffins Manufacture in Saudi Arabia" (PN 11107), for RI-KFUPM, 1992.
  45. “Synthesis of Zeolites for Catalytic Applications" (PN 11105), for Research Institute, KFUPM, 1992.
  46. "Qatar Crude Oils and Gas Condensate Assays" (PN 21113), for Umm Said Refinery, Doha, Qatar, 1992.
  47. "Oman Crude Oil & Bukha Gas Condensate Assays" (PN 21116), for Oman Refinery Company, Ruwi, Oman, 1992.
  48. "Arab Light Crude Oil Assay" (PN 11121), for Research Institute, KFUPM, 1992.
  49. "Review of MTBE as a Fuel Additive" (PN 21097), for SABIC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1991.
  50. "Characterization of MTBE & MTBE-Gasoline Blends" (PN 21086), for SABIC R&T, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1990.
  51.  “Hydrotreating of Middle Distillates for Cetane Improvement" (PN 11171), for Research Institute, KFUPM, 1990.

Research Projects and Technical Proposals Industry-wise

Research Projects and Proposals with SABIC

  1. "Linear Alpha Olefins from Ethylene by catalytic Oligomerization, Phase I”, funded by SABIC, 1992-1994.
  2. "Linear Alpha Olefins from Ethylene by catalytic Oligomerization, Phase II", funded by SABIC, 1995-1996.
  3. “Development of Heterogeneous Metallocene Catalyst for ethylene Polymerization", funded by SABIC, 1995-96.
  4. “Novel catalysts development for LPG conversion to xylenes, for SABIC, 2006.
  5. “Toluene Disproportionation to p-xylenes over ZSM-5 based catalysts, for SABIC, 2007
  6. “Zeolite based catalysts for MTBE Production, for SABIC, 2007.
  7. “Study on Migration of Vinyl Chloride Monomer from PVC pipes to Static Water”, funded by SABIC, Riyadh, 2002-2004.
  8. “Assessment of zero flaring technologies for SABIC affiliates” funded by SABIC-E&PM, Jubail, 2008.
  9. "Review of MTBE as a Fuel Additive" (PN 21097), for SABIC, Riyadh, 1991.
  10. "Characterization of MTBE & MTBE-Gasoline Blends" (PN 21086), for SABIC R&T, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1990.
  11. “Study on Migration of VCM from PVC pipes to Static Water” (CRP2212), for SABIC R&T, Riyadh, 2001.

Research Projects and Proposals with SAUDI ARAMCO

  1. “Development of novel polyalphaolefin-based drag-reducing agents for Saudi Aramco oil and refinery products”, funded by Saudi Aramco, 2012-2015.
  2.  “Enhanced Production of Para-xylene via Transalkylation of Heavy Aromatics”, funded by Saudi Aramco, 2009-2012.
  3. “Pilot Plant Testing of Naphtha Reforming Catalysts", funded by Saudi Aramco for Riyadh Refinery Company, 1993-1994.
  4. “Pilot Plant Testing of Competitive Naphtha Hydrotreating Catalysts for Plant 488/493 Naphtha Hydrotreaters/Rheniformers, Ras Tanura refinery", funded by Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1990-1992.
  5. “Pilot Plant Testing of Naphtha Hydrotreater Catalysts”, funded by Saudi Armco for Riyadh Refinery Company, 1991-1992.
  6. "Screening of Commercial Hydrocracking Catalysts", funded by Saudi Aramco, September 1999 to March 2000.
  7. “Photocatalytic conversion of CO2 into value-added hydrocarbons (formic acid and methanol) over highly active nano-photo-catalysts”. The proposal was submitted to Saudi Aramco on 15 August 2013. Discussion on the proposal was held with the Saudi Aramco Carbon Management Team on August 28, 2013.
  8. Sustainable Research Program Proposal in Petroleum Fuel Formulation consists of eight research ideas “Designing and development of new petroleum-based fuel formulations through additive blending, studying fuel chemistry, modeling and evaluating combustion behavior and exhaust and evaporative emissions” submitted to Saudi Aramco, under Petroleum Fuel Formulation (PFF) Bilateral Strategic Program, May 2011.
  9. “Development of highly efficient clean combustion diesel fuels”, submitted to Saudi Aramco, UC Program, February 2011.
  10. “Carbon dioxide conversion into value-added hydrocarbons over highly active and economic catalysts in photochemical and/or electrochemical reduction process enhanced by photo-catalysis” submitted to Saudi Aramco, for KFUPM-Saudi Aramco-KAIST Trilateral Collaboration Program, May 2011.
  11. “Plasma Conversion of Hydrocarbons”, for Saudi Aramco, September 2004.
  12. “Development and Commercialization of Hydrocracking Catalysts”, for Saudi Aramco, 2003.
  13. “Screening of Commercial Hydrocracking Catalysts, for Saudi Aramco, 2000.

Research Projects and Proposals with KACST

  1. “Development of Improved and Novel Catalysts for Producing Styrene/Ethylbenzene by Side-Chain Alkylation of Toluene with Methanol”, funded by KACST, 2010-2012.
  2. “Novel Catalytic Conversion of Methanol to Propylene (MTP)” funded by NSTIP-KACST, 2014-2016.
  3. “Antifungal potential of doped and un-doped nano-structured metal oxides for water purification using laser and lamp radiations”, a proposal submitted to NSTIP-KACST, September 2012.
  4. “Development of nano-engineered materials and photocatalytic process for removal of sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) from produced water”, a proposal submitted to NSTIP-KACST, September 2012.
  5. “Catalytic Synthesis of Dimethyl Carbonate from Carbon Dioxide and Methanol” proposal to NSTIP-KACST on April 2013.
  6.  “Conversion of Methanol to Propylene (CMP)” proposal was submitted to NSTIP-KACST, on September 2012.
  7. “Development of an adsorptive system for CO2 emissions reduction of mobile sources”, submitted to NSTIP. 6-Cycle, Jan. 2012.
  8.  “CO2 conversion into hydrocarbons using nano-structured multi-metallic catalysts”, submitted to NSTIP. 6-Cycle, Jan. 2012.
  9.  “Synthesis of N-doped and F-doped TiO2 photo-catalysts for H2 production under visible light irradiation”, NSTIP-KACST, Sept. 2010.
  10.  “Synthesis of nanostructured metal oxide films using Pulsed Laser Deposition Technique for various applications in wastewater treatment and CO2 conversion into chemicals”, submitted to 4th Cycle NSTIP-KACST, September 2010.
  11.  “A Comparative Study of Carbon dioxide Conversion into high-value hydrocarbons using nanostructured materials by laser and solar irradiation”, submitted to 4th Cycle NSTIP-KACST, Sept 2010.
  12. “Development of enhanced catalysts for selective ethylene epoxidation to ethylene oxide”, submitted to KACST, 2008.
  13. “Development of Catalysts for Alkylation of Aromatics using Alcohols”, for 1st cycle of NSTP, submitted to KACST, 2008.
  14. “Photocatalytic Splitting of Water over mixed metal Oxides/Oxyhalides based catalyst using laser radiation”, submitted to 4th Cycle NSTIP-KACST, Sept 2010.
  15.  “Production of biohydrogen/biohydrocarbons from biomass decomposition using self-synthesized nano-structured photo-catalysts”, submitted to KACST, 2011.

Research Projects and Proposals with JAPANESE (JCCP, JPI, NORI)

  •  “Enhancement of Aromatic Production”, Joint Saudi-Japanese Research Project Sponsored by JCCP, 2005-2009.
  • “High-Performance Catalyst Development for Heavy Oil Hydrocracking”, Joint Saudi-Japanese Research Project, 1995-2007.

Research Projects / Proposals with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

  •  “Catalytic Methylation of Aromatics, for KAUST, 2008
  • “Catalytic Aromatization of Alkanes”, for KAUST, 2008

Research Projects and Proposals with KFUPM Fundings

  • “Photo-catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide into methanol using nano-catalysts”, DSR project, 2010-2012.
  •  “Synthesis of Zeolites for Catalytic Applications", funded by KFUPM, Research Institute, KFUPM, 1992-1995.
  •  “Development of Catalysts for Propylene Dimerization", funded by Research Institute, KFUPM, 1997-2000.
  • “Hydrotreating of Middle Distillates for Cetane Improvement", funded by Research Institute, KFUPM, 1989-1990.
  • "Arab Light Crude Oil Assay", for Research Institute, KFUPM, 1992.
  • “Hydrotreating of Middle Distillates for Cetane Improvement", for Research Institute, KFUPM, 1990.
  • “Synthesis of Zeolites for Catalytic Applications", for Research Institute, KFUPM, 1992.
  • “Techno-economic Evaluation of n-Paraffins Manufacture in Saudi Arabia", for RI-KFUPM, 1992.
  • “Development of Catalysts for Propylene Dimerization", for Research Institute, KFUPM, 1997.
  • “Photo-catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide into methanol using nano-catalysts”, submitted to DSR, KFUPM, Nov. 2009.

Research Proposals for Oman and Qatar Refineries

  • "Qatar Crude Oils and Gas Condensate Assays" (PN 21113), for Umm Said Refinery, Doha, Qatar, 1992.
  • "Oman Crude Oil & Bukha Gas Condensate Assays" (PN 21116), for Oman Refinery Company, Ruwi, Oman, 1992.

Projects completed with Center of Research Excellence, Ministry of Higher Education

  • “Development of Novel Catalyst System for Toluene Transformation Reactions, funded by Center of Excellence in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Higher Education, 2008-2010.

Research Project with CIBA, Switzerland

  •  “CIBA Technical Development Center”, funded by Ciba Specialty Chemical, Switzerland.  April 2002 to 2014.

Joint KFUPM-UOP Research Project

  •  “Catalytic Alkylation of toluene with methanol to paraxylene”, UOP-KFUPM joint R&D Project, 2011-2016.

Joint KFUPM-MIT Research Project

  • “Remediation of Water Produced in Resource Extraction”, joint KFUPM-MIT project, 2012-2016.

Contributed in the Technical Report Preparation for AlMarai Prize for the Center

  •  “AlMarai Prize for Scientific Innovation-Research Unit Prize”, prepared for King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), General Department of Scientific Awareness and Publishing, November 2010.

Contributed to the Organization of Symposia, Workshops, Conferences, and Seminars

  1. Joint KFUPM-Saudi Aramco Workshop on Petroleum Fuel Formulation, 4th Oct. 2011.
  2. Zero Flare in Petrochemical Industries, SABIC Beach Camp, Jubail, 21 April 2008.
  3. Workshop on Center of Research Excellence in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 23-25 April 2007.
  4. Second Workshop on Contract Research, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, December 20, 2005.
  5. Middle East Refining Technology Seminar on Gas to Liquid Technologies, in support of JCCP, Feb 7-8, 2006.
  6. DEVcorp/UMass Meeting on April 2006 at RI. Presentations were made by Stephen Burke Driscoll, Professor Nick Schott, Department of Plastics Engineering, and James B. Francis College of Engineering, and the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
  7. Workshop on Improving the Research Quality at KFUPM, Tuesday, Jan 3, 2006, KFUPM.Workshop on Patenting and Intellectual Property, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 11 May 2004.
  8. Presentation of Seminar entitled “Plasma / Photonic Desulfurization of Heavy Crude Oils” at Saudi Aramco R&D Center, Dhahran, 2004                                                                                                                                                            
  9. Ciba TDC Project Analytical Trainings and Technical Exchange Meetings, Jointly organized by Research Institute-KFUPM, and CIBA Specialty Chemicals, Switzerland, 2002-2006.
  10. Annual Symposium on Catalysts in Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals organized by Research Institute-KFUPM, 1990 to 2014 (Total 23 Symposiums).
  11. Joint KFUPM-JCCP Middle East Refining Technology Seminars at Research Institute-KFUPM (1995 to 2006,  biannual).
  12. Joint KFUPM-TECHNIP Technical Seminar on Information Technology and Plant Management in Refining and Petrochemicals, 6 February 2000, KFUPM-Research Institute. SPEAKER: Marc M. Valleur, MIS Expert and Manager, Advanced Systems Engineering, TECHNIP, France.
  13. Milestone, Italy, Seminar at KFUPM-Research Institute, 8 Feb 2000, on the topic “Microwave Utilization for Extraction, Ashing, and Digestion”.

Honors and Awards

  1. Distinguished Researcher Award: Received KFUPM Rector’s Distinguished Researcher for the Research Institute for the Academic Year 2002-2003.
  2. Best Research Paper Award: JPI Distinguish Paper 2002 in recognition of Best Paper published in JPI Journal.
  3. KFUPM Patents Awards: Received for KFUPM Patent from His Excellency, The Rector, KFUPM, in recognition of my thirteen(13) patents awarded by USPTO and JPO.
  4. Advisory Board Member Award: International Advisory Board of the “Pakistan Journal of Analytical Chemistry” published by National Center of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh, Pakistan, August 2005.
  5. Visiting Professor Award: National Center of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, Univ. of Sindh, Pakistan.
  6. Technical Committee Award: CHEMINDIX2009, for contribution as a Conference Technical Committee member. Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
  7. Technical Committee Award: LABTECH2011, for contribution as a Conference Technical Committee member. Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
  8. Earned Outstanding Record of achievement and distinct member of Marquis Who's Who family for 5 years.
  9. Long Service Award: Received 20 and 30 years of service awards at KFUPM.

Teaching, Training, and Supervision Experience

  1. Courses Taught to Undergraduates: Physical Chemistry, Material Science, and Organic Chemistry for Chemical Engineers.
  2. Crude assay and petroleum products production and characterization.
  3. Conventional gasoline, reformulated gasoline, and types of antiknock additives.
  4. Catalysts design, characterization, and evaluation.
  5. Supervised and trained several undergraduates and graduate students from Chemistry and Chem Eng Departments for Co-op / Summer Training program, and thesis research work. Some of the specific topics include the following:
  • Preparation and catalytic screening of zeolite-based catalysts for MTBE synthesis.
  • Preparation and screening of propylene dimerization catalysts.
  • Development of clay-based catalysts for heavy oil hydrocracking.
  • Methanol to propylene conversion over honeycomb structured catalysts.
  • Catalysts materials identification, and synthesis characterization.
  • Evaluation of active catalytic materials for chemical and physical characteristics.
  • Learning and operation of batch and flow reaction systems.
  1. Training of Saudi Technical Staff at KFUPM for crude assay, product evaluation, and operation of equipment related to crude oil distillation and petroleum products characterization.

Supervision for International Students

  1. External Advisor, Ph.D. Dissertation, Ahsan Siddiqui, Center of excellence in analytical chemistry, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan January 2006.
  2. External Advisor, Ph.D. Dissertation, Rizwan Alam, University of Peshawar, Pakistan. September 2012.
  3. Students from Chem. Eng. and Chemistry Dept. were provided training during Co-op / Summer Training programs.
  4. Two Students from Chem. Eng. was provided supervision during M.S. thesis research work at KFUPM.

Short Courses, Training, and Awareness Lectures

  • Short Course on “Crude Oil and Petroleum Products Characterization”, National Center of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry (NCEAC), University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan, July 2008.
  • Short Course on “Crude Oil Assay, Properties, and Methodology”, Chemical Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 2007 to 2012 (Twice a year).
  • Lecture Series Program entitled Crude Oil Properties and Crude Assay, Institute of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (IPNGE), Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro, Pakistan, 11 August 2008.

University Community Services

  • Support the Research Institute Management in achieving the organizational objectives.
  • Technical Supports to the researchers & teaching faculty for their research projects since 1988.
  • Technical and Research Support and guidance to the students.
  • Successful record of participation and contribution in marketing and other administrative committees at the Research Institute from 1990 to 2016.
  • Contributed to the organization of Annual Symposiums and Seminars on catalysis at the University and Research Institute from 1990 to 2016.

Served as Editorial Board Member, Advisor, Supervisor, Coordinator, Reviewer, Scientific Journals, and Member of Technical and Administrative Committees at KFUPM.

  1. Member:
  • Establishment Committee, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology-Center in Development (KACST-CID), Saudi Arabia, 2007.
  • Establishment Committee, Center of Excellence in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals (CoRE-PRP), Ministry of Higher Education, Saudi Arabia, 2007.
  • Conference and Publication Committee, Research Institute, 2008.
  • Conference and Publication Committee, Research Institute, 2005.
  • Marketing Committee of Center for Refining & Petrochemicals, 2002.
  • Committee on Laboratory Services Fee and Procedures Development, 2001.
  • Equipment Selection Committee, 2004.
  • Ad hoc committee/Reward system for researchers, 2011.
  • Editorial Advisory Board, Recent Patents on Catalysis, Bentham Science Publishers,  2012-2014.
  • International Advisory Board, “Pakistan Journal of Analytical Chemistry” Published by University of Sindh, Pakistan, 2005 to 2010.
  • Catalysts Symposium Committee, CRP,
  1. Supervisor, Students coop training and summer training program, 2001-2006.
  2. Coordinator, Marketing Planning Committee, Center for Refining and Petrochemicals 2002-2004.
  3. Coordinator, Monthly Activity reports, Center for Refining & Petrochemicals, 2002-2011.
  4. Reviewer of Research Proposals, Project Reports, and Journal Research Papers:
  • Proposals/Project Reports, from KACST, KISR, KFUPM, HEC, & other Universities.
  • Journal of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, USA.
  • Journal of Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, USA.
  • Process Safety and Environmental Protection
  • Fuel Processing Technology
  • Applied Catalysis A
  • Energy and Fuels
  • Catalysis Today
  • Catalysis Communications
  • Chemical Engineering Research and Design
  • Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers
  • Chemical Engineering Journal
  • Journal of Chemical Society of Pakistan, HEJ Research Institute, Karachi University, Pakistan.
  • Pakistan Journal of Analytical & Environmental Chemistry, University of Sindh, Pakistan.

Visiting Professor / Researcher/ Consultant

  • Visiting Researcher in Japan during Aug-Sept 2000 (6 weeks). Researched with Professor Tatsumi at Yokohama National University, and with Dr. Yoshimoto at the Kanagawa Science Park, and developed several Hydrocracking Catalysts based on Silica-Alumina and zeolites for Vacuum Gas oil.
  • Visiting Professor in Japan during July-Aug 2002 (4 weeks). Researched with Prof. Sachio Asaoka at the University of Kitakyushu, and developed several Catalysts based on Titania-Alumina and Zeolite for deep HDS of Heavy oil.
  • Visiting Professor in Japan during July-Aug 2003 (4 weeks). Researched with Professor Sachio Asaoka and his research group at the University of Kitakyushu, Evaluated catalytically a series of Catalysts for Hydrodesulfurization and Hydrocracking of thiophenic sulfur compounds and vacuum gas oils.
  • Visiting Researcher in Japan during August 2004 (4 weeks). Researched at Nippon Oil Research Institute Co. Ltd. Yokohama, Developed Novel Transalkylation Catalysts.
  • Visiting Professor and Consultant, Center of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh, Pakistan, 2000-2005.

Membership - Professional Societies

  • International Zeolite Association.
  • British Alumni Association (BAA), Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.
  • Royal Society of Chemists.
  • University of Bath Alumni, Middle Eastern Chapter.
  • Saudi Chapter of the International Society of Chemical Sciences-ACS (SAISCS-ACS).

Selected International Colleagues, Co-workers, and Collaborators (Research and Patenting):

JAPAN:

  • Prof. Sachio Asaoka, Visiting Lecturer, University of Kitakyushu, Japan.
  • Professor Emiritus, Dr. Hidesan Hattori, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.
  • Professor Dr. T. Tatsumi, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama, Japan.
  • Dr. Eiji Hayashi, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan, Japan.
  • Mr. Toshihiko Masuda, Fuel Testing Group, Fuel Cell R&D, Nippon Oil Corporation, Japan.
  • Dr. Yoshimoto, Idemitsu, Japan.
  • Dr. T. Kimura, Idemitsu, Japan.
  • Dr. Eiji Iwamatsu, Idemitsu, Japan.

USA:

  • Helen H. Lou, Ph.D., P.E. Associate Professor, Graduate Program Advisor, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, P.O. Box 10053, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710,
  • Dr. Barteau, Professor of Chemistry and Chairperson, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Delaware, USA, Professor of Chemistry and Associate Director, Center for Catalytic Science and Technology Associate Director.

UNITED KINGDOM:

  • Prof. Thomas, Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, United Kingdom.
  • Professor Brian Brisdon, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, University of Bath, United Kingdom.

GERMANY

  • Dr. Hartmut Weyda, Managing Director, weydaconsulting GmbH. Germany.
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