Fawzi Banat

Prof. Fawzi Banat serves as Professor in the Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Department at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE, and directs the Food Security and Technology Center. He previously held academic positions at Jordan University of Science and Technology, University of Bahrain, German Jordanian University, and McGill University, while occupying key administrative roles including Department Head, Dean of Research, and Dean of Graduate Studies.

Education:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, McGill University, Canada (1995)
• MSc in Chemical Engineering, University of Jordan, Jordan (1991)
• BSc in Chemical Engineering, University of Jordan, Jordan (1988)

Research Leadership: An internationally recognized pioneer in desalination and sustainable resource technologies, Prof. Banat's work spans membrane distillation, solar desalination, food packaging films, biofuel upgradation, and electromagnetic salt separation. His research integrates chemical engineering principles with food security applications, emphasizing practical solutions for water scarcity and renewable energy through nanocomposites, supercritical extraction, and capacitive deionization.

Scientific Recognition:

• Top 2% scientist globally (Stanford University 2020-2021)
• Khalifa Award for Education - Distinguished Research Professor (2014)
• ADNOC R&D Science Lantern Faculty Award (2014)
• Shoman Prize for Young Arab Researchers (2000)
• Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education Exceptional Researcher Award (2006)

Academic Leadership: Supervised 50+ graduate theses and 10+ postdocs while mentoring 10+ faculty members now leading research globally. Serves on editorial boards of major journals and the Emirates Scientist Council. His international collaborations include plenary talks and joint projects across five continents.

Research Infrastructure: Leads the Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology Research and Food Security and Technology Center, driving innovation in water treatment membranes and food preservation technologies through industry-academia partnerships.