Enas M. Nashef

Prof. Enas M. Nashef is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at Khalifa University of Science and Technology. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Carolina (2004) and BSc from Jordan University (2004). Previously, he served as Associate Professor at Masdar Institute and King Saud University, establishing international research collaborations.

Education:

• PhD Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina, USA (2004)
• BSc Chemical Engineering, Jordan University (2004)

Research Focus:
Prof. Nashef leads research in Green Chemical Engineering with emphasis on sustainable water/wastewater treatment, extraction technologies, and novel solvent systems. His work focuses on deep eutectic solvents for environmental applications including pollutant removal, resource recovery, and CO₂ capture. He directs projects at the Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology and CO₂/Hydrogen Research Center.

Publications Overview:
With over 140 peer-reviewed publications, his recent work demonstrates strong focus on ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents for environmental remediation. Research themes include sustainable separation processes, waste valorization, green solvent design, and electrochemical applications. Publications frequently combine experimental studies with computational modeling.

Awards and Honors:

• Custodian of the two holy mosques Award (2013)
• Gold Medal, Geneva Exhibition of Inventions (2014)
• Multiple gold/silver medals at Malaysia Technology Expo (2011-2012)
• King Saud University Distinguished Inventor Award (2011)
• American Electrochemical Society Student Achievement Award (2004)

Student Advising:
Supervises 12+ graduate students including PhD candidates Hussein Amusa and Mujeeb Kareem. Recent graduates include Dr. Idowu Adeyemi (PhD) and MSc graduates Rawan Abu Alwan, Narjis Awaja, and Reyihangu Sulaiman working on solvent applications.

Research Leadership:
Leads teams at Khalifa University's Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology and CO₂/Hydrogen Research Center. Holds 9 US/EU patents on green chemical processes including methods for pollutant destruction, biodiesel purification, and superoxide generation systems.