Amin Abbasi

Dr. Amin Abbasi is a researcher at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, affiliated with the College of Sciences. His work focuses on polymer chemistry, sustainable materials, and environmental applications. Key research areas include developing novel polymers for wastewater treatment, biodegradable composites, and green chemical processes. His studies on inverse vulcanized copolymers and their applications in mercury removal, plasticizers, and fertilizer coatings highlight his contributions to sustainable chemistry. Collaborations with institutions like the University of Wah and Technological University of the Shannon have advanced his work in material science and environmental engineering.

Research Interests:

• Design of sulfur-based polymers for environmental remediation
• Biodegradable polymer blends and composites
• Machine learning for materials science
• Green synthesis of value-added materials from waste oils/chemicals

Recent Contributions: His 2025 study on TPS/PLA compatibilization advances biodegradable material design. The 2024 work on amine-functionalized polysulfides demonstrated breakthroughs in mercury adsorption. He also pioneered the use of inverse vulcanization for creating sustainable polymers from vegetable oils, addressing both material science and environmental challenges.

Grants & Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary projects spanning polymer engineering, environmental chemistry, and computational modeling. His work aligns with UN SDGs 6 (Clean Water) and 9 (Industry Innovation).