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Dr. Hanifa AlBlooshi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering at Khalifa University. She holds a PhD (2014) and MSc in Chemical Engineering from UAE University, with additional experience as a graduate teaching assistant and researcher. She was a visiting scholar at Virginia Commonwealth University (USA) and is affiliated with the Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen at Khalifa University.
- Education: PhD & MSc in Chemical Engineering, UAE University
Research Interests span biochemical engineering, focusing on enzyme technology, green solvents, and microalgae for sustainable applications. Her work addresses:
- Biodiesel production from lipids
- Oil spills remediation
- Waste valorization for circular bioeconomy
- Photothermal heavy metals removal
- CO2 and hydrogen management
Scientific Awards include:
- International Raising Talents for Women in Science Award
- LOREAL-UNESCO Fellowship
- Young Emirati Researcher Prize
- Innovation Award (MOE)
She has published over 45 refereed journal articles (Scopus h-index 18), authored a patent, and contributed to two books and four book chapters. Dr. AlBlooshi actively reviews for journals such as Biomass and Bioenergy, Fuel, and Journal of Supercritical Fluids.
