Yousef Faraj

Dr. Yousef Faraj is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Chester, affiliated with the Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise. His research spans interdisciplinary fields including materials science, environmental engineering, and nanotechnology, with a focus on advanced materials for energy-efficient systems, water decontamination, and biomedical applications.

His work integrates experimental and computational approaches to develop innovative solutions for challenges in multiphase flow measurement, smart hydrogel systems, and photocatalytic remediation. Notable contributions include studies on memristor-based neural networks, ferroelectric photomemristors for artificial vision systems, and light-responsive nanochannel membranes for pesticide control.

Dr. Faraj also specializes in multiphase flow characterization using techniques like Electrical Resistance Tomography (ERT) and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), contributing to industrial applications in oil/gas/water flow measurement and sewage sludge management. His research emphasizes sustainability, energy efficiency, and scalable microfluidics for material synthesis.