Elsayed Zahran

Elsayed Zahran is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, Ball State University, within the College of Sciences and Humanities. His research focuses on developing novel nanostructured materials for environmental contaminant detection and remediation, including photocatalytic degradation of pollutants and sensor development. He teaches courses in environmental and general chemistry.

Education: PhD in Chemistry from the University of Kentucky. Prior employment included the University of Miami.

Research Interests: Zahran’s work integrates nanotechnology and catalysis to address environmental challenges. Key areas include designing heterojunction nanocomposites for pollutant degradation, studying microplastic transport in water-sediment interfaces, and developing biosensors using protein-engineering techniques. His research bridges fundamental material science and applied environmental solutions.

Recent Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes photocatalytic systems (e.g., BiOBr/Cu2O nanocomposites for glyphosate degradation) and phytoremediation strategies using aquatic plants. Studies also explore halide effects in photocatalysts and the persistence of pesticides like naled in coastal environments.

Awards/Grants: No awards listed. Active grants or funding sources not specified.

Teaching and Advising: Teaches advanced chemistry courses (e.g., Research in Chemistry, Thesis). No listed advisees.

Labs/Teams: Research conducted in the Department of Chemistry’s labs, focusing on nanomaterial synthesis and environmental applications. Collaboration networks include interdisciplinary projects in analytical and environmental chemistry.