INDUSTRY RECOGNITION & PROFESSIONAL IMPACT
INDUSTRY RECOGNITION & PROFESSIONAL IMPACT
Co-Founder & Technical Director Eco Neo Metallo
UAE | 2020 Present
Co-founded Eco Neo Metallo, a UAE-based engineering startup focused on sustainable metals recovery and rare earth extraction from industrial waste and electronic scrap. Developed the core technical framework for nickel and rare earth recovery processes, combining hydrometallurgical processing with AI-driven process optimization.
Technology: Rare earth and critical materials recovery from industrial waste streams
Innovation: AI-assisted process optimization for hydrometallurgical extraction systems
Business Impact: Technology transfer and commercialization pathway developed from AARE-funded R&D
Status: Active technical development phase with industrial partner engagement
Contribution: Demonstrates direct bridge between academic R&D and real-world industrial commercialization
ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Quality Management Lead Implementer
Khalifa University | 2023-2024
Led the design and implementation of an ISO/IEC 17025-compliant laboratory quality management system for a newly commissioned $6.8M research facility. Established testing and calibration procedures, method validation protocols, and documentation systems from the ground up.
Scope: Quality management system for multi-instrument advanced characterization facility
Achievement: Full laboratory accreditation-readiness achieved within 6 months of occupancy
Systems Established: SOPs, calibration schedules, inter-laboratory testing protocols, CAPA procedures
NEBOSH IGC Occupational Health & Safety Certification
NEBOSH | 2022
Internationally recognized occupational health and safety certification, demonstrating competency in risk assessment, HAZOP methodology, safety management systems, and EHS regulatory compliance.
Qualification: NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Application: Applied to laboratory facility design, HAZOP-style safety systems, and EHS compliance frameworks
Significance: Demonstrates professional-level safety leadership aligned with international industry standards
Active Peer Reviewer 60+ Review Assignments
International Journals | 2018 Present
Regular peer reviewer for leading international engineering and science journals. Contributions include review of manuscripts submitted to journals by ACS Publications, Elsevier, Springer, and Taylor & Francis across chemical engineering, process technology, advanced materials, and environmental science.
Volume: 60+ peer review contributions for international journals
Domains: Chemical engineering, process technology, advanced materials, environmental science, energy systems
Publishers: ACS, Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis, MDPI
Editorial Board Member
Selected International Journals | 2021 Present
Invited to serve on the editorial board of international peer-reviewed journals in chemical engineering and environmental science, reflecting recognized expertise in thermochemical systems, rare earth processing, and process optimization.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS & SCIENTIFIC DISSEMINATION
7 International Conference Presentations | 2016 2023
Presented peer-reviewed research at 7 major international scientific conferences across chemical engineering, advanced materials, environmental engineering, and AI for engineering systems.
Selected Conferences:
AIChE Annual Meeting (American Institute of Chemical Engineers)
ICLR / IEEE Engineering Conferences
Materials Research Society (MRS) Symposia
UAE Research Forum & Innovation Summits
EuroMembrane & Desalination Conferences
Impact: Research disseminated across North America, Europe, and Middle East audiences demonstrating global scientific engagement and visibility in key engineering domains.