Mohammad Issa Mousa Al-Zeer

Mohammad Issa Mousa Al-Zeer serves as a University Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Helsinki and is affiliated with the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS). His academic role focuses on sustainable chemical research within interdisciplinary environmental frameworks, emphasizing practical applications for global sustainability challenges.

His research centers on nanoporous materials, carbon capture and utilisation, heterogeneous catalysis, and circular economy principles. Al-Zeer investigates mineral dissolution mechanisms under varying pH conditions, develops catalysts from industrial waste streams, and stabilizes carbonates for carbon sequestration. His work bridges geochemistry and chemical engineering to create resource-efficient solutions for environmental remediation and industrial decarbonization, with strong emphasis on waste valorization and sustainable material design.

Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals concentrated expertise in mineral-based carbon capture technologies and catalytic CO2 conversion processes. Key trends include studying phlogopite dissolution with organic ligands and ultrasound, developing side-stream-derived catalysts for methanation, and stabilizing nesquehonite for carbon storage. These studies demonstrate an integrated approach combining experimental geochemistry with chemical engineering to advance circular economy applications in industrial settings.

Al-Zeer currently leads two major research initiatives: the €585,451 Business Finland-funded project "BF R2B Al-Zeer" (2025-2027) developing industrial side-stream catalysts for CO2 methanation, and the Una Europa Seed Funding project (2025) fostering European academic collaboration. These grants highlight his success in securing competitive funding and driving transnational research in sustainable chemical technologies.