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Olivia Soliman serves as Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Hartford. She holds professional designations including Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC), Chartered Scientist (CSci), and Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Her academic foundation includes:
- PhD in Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry from Cairo University, Egypt
- Postdoctoral training in Polymer Chemistry and Engineering in Ireland
Prof. Soliman's research pioneers green chemistry applications for environmental sustainability, with chemical recycling of plastic waste as her central focus to advance UN Sustainable Development Goal 12. Her interdisciplinary work integrates pharmaceutical formulation expertise with polymer engineering to develop sustainable plastics, polymeric nanocomposites for drug delivery, and advanced analytical assays. She has maintained an active research trajectory in environmentally oriented chemistry since 2010, committed to engineering pollution-mitigating technologies and next-generation sustainable materials.
Her professional recognitions include:
- Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC)
- Chartered Scientist (CSci)
- Chartered Chemist (CChem)
Prof. Soliman secures significant research funding through international collaborations, most notably as leader of the chemical recycling component in the EU-China flagship Horizon 2020 project 'Bio Innovation of a Circular Economy for Plastic'. Her teaching portfolio spans foundational Chemistry courses to advanced quantitative analysis and instrumentation, directly supporting her research domain. While specific lab structure details aren't provided, her research track demonstrates leadership in sustainable chemistry through collaborative international projects addressing plastic waste challenges with green engineering solutions.
