Sahar Daer

Dr. Sahar Daer is an Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellow at the Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology, affiliated with the University of Queensland's Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology. Her research focuses on advanced water treatment technologies, particularly addressing PFAS contamination and microbial resistance in water reuse systems.

• PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Iowa State University
• Masters by Research in Water and Environmental Engineering from Masdar Institute (now Khalifa University)
• Masters in Environment and Sustainability from The University of Western Ontario

Dr. Daer's research bridges environmental chemistry and microbiology, developing innovative solutions for:

• PFAS removal from water sources
• Advanced oxidation processes for contaminant degradation
• Microbial resistance mechanisms in disinfection
• Polymeric membrane optimization for desalination
• Sustainable water reuse strategies

Her recent publications highlight trends in:

• Electrochemically activated iron for PFAS degradation
• Comparative analysis of disinfectant mechanisms
• Nanomaterial applications in membrane technology
• Biological responses to oxidative stress

Current research funding includes:

• 2025–2026: Electrochemically Activated Iron for PFAS Remediation
• 2025–2027: Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship