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About Hany El-Azab

Dr. Hany El-Azab is a Faculty Member at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He is a Research Fellow of University of California San Diego (UCSD) and he was awarded his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in the USA. He has a significant contribution in several research projects in Nanotechnology, Catalysis, and Micro Reactor Technology funded from EGYPT, UK, and USA. He has published several research contributions to international journals, proceedings and international conferences. He is also participating as a certified reviewer and editorial board member in several international journals in catalysis, nanotechnology, chemical and environmental engineering as an experienced Researcher with a demonstrated history of working in higher education and industry. His research interests are focused on Nanotechnology, Graphene, Heterogeneous catalysis, Magnetic Nanoparticles, Microwave-assisted Synthesis, Micro Reactor Technology, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Chemical Kinetics, Flow Chemistry, Metal Oxides, Cross-coupling Reactions, Carbon Management.

New Faculty2023-2024

Positions

August 2023 - Present Assistant Professor, Missouri University of Science and Technology
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Present Faculty Member, Research Investigator, Missouri University of Science and Technology ‐ Center for Research in Energy and Environment (CREE)
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Present Faculty Member, Research Investigator, Missouri University of Science and Technology ‐ Materials Research Center (MRC)
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Present Faculty Member, Faculty Researcher, Missouri University of Science and Technology ‐ Center for Science, Technology, and Society (CSTS)
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Present Faculty Member, Research Investigator, Missouri University of Science and Technology ‐ Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies (CIES)
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2022 - 2023 Acting-Head of Chemical Engineering Department, The British University in Egypt ‐ BUE, Cairo, EGYPT.
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2022 - 2022 Research Fellow, University of California, San Diego ‐ UCSD, CA, USA.
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2015 - 2022 Program Director of Chemical Engineering Department, The British University in Egypt ‐ BUE, Cairo, EGYPT.
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2013 - 2015 Faculty Member, M.T.C ‐ M.T.C, Cairo, EGYPT.
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December 2010 - December 2013 Ph.D in Chemical Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University ‐ VCU, VA, USA.
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March 2007 - December 2010 Assistant Lecturer, M.T.C ‐ Cairo, EGYPT.
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September 2006 - September 2008 Head of Quality Assurance Unit, Production Quality Assurance Office ‐ Cairo, EGYPT.
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July 1999 - March 2007 Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) - Graduate Research Assistant (GRA), M.T.C ‐ Cairo, EGYPT.
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Disciplines

Research Interests

Grants

2021 - 2024 Development of a comprehensive and unique waste cooking oil management strategy in Egypt
British Council and Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT)
International Newton – Mosharafa Fund
Role: Co-PI
2020 - 2022 Development of Cost-Eff ective New Catalyst Technologies for High Performance Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells
Department of Science & Technology
India and Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT)
Role: Co-PI
2015 - 2022 International Conference Grant
The British University in Egypt (BUE)
2019 - 2020 Facilities Access Scheme Grant
The British University in Egypt (BUE)-Nanotechnology Research Center (NTRC) - (NTRC-FAS 2019)
Role: PI
2018 - 2019 Egypt Initiative Grant program
Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) - (project No. 1283)
Egypt Initiative Grant program
Role: Co-PI
2016 - 2018 Young Investigator Research Grant (YIRG)
The British University in Egypt, BUE, Cairo, EGYPT.
Young Investigator Research Grant (YIRG)
Role: PI
2015 - 2016 LOTUS Scholarship Program
US AID - Institute of International Education
LOTUS Scholarship Program
Role: Supervisor
2010 - 2013 Metal-Organic Frameworks for Nano-catalysis and Removal of Mercury-Containing Compounds from Wastewater and Gas Condensates
National Science Foundation (NSF), USA. - OISE-10029706
National Science Foundation (NSF), USA.
Role: Research Team Member
2010 - 2013 Polymerization and Growth Mechanisms of Volatile Organics in Gas Phase and on Supported Nano-catalysts
National Science Foundation (NSF), USA. - CHE-0911146
National Science Foundation (NSF), USA.
Role: Research Team Member
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Professional Service and Affiliations

Member, American Chemical Society (ACS), USA.
Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, (AIChE)
Member, Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers, Cairo, EGYPT.
Member, Engineering Alumni Association, VCU, USA.
Member, Golden Key International Honor Society, USA.
Affiliate Member, Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
Member, International Association of Chemical Engineers, (IACE), USA.
Member, International Association of Engineers, (IAE), USA.
Member, North American Catalysis Society, (NACS), USA.
Member, Phi Kappa Phi International Honor Society (PKP), USA.
Member, RVA GOLD Chapter, VCU, USA.
Member, VCU Alumni Life Member, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA.
Member, Virginia Academy of Science, USA.
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Honors and Awards

  • BUE Scopus Author Award, The British University in Egypt, BUE, Cairo, EGYPT, 2023.
  • Distinguished Research Award, The British University in Egypt, BUE, Cairo, EGYPT, 2020.
  • Early Research Career Award (RAW2), The British University in Egypt, Cairo, EGYPT, 2019.
  • High Impact Research Award (RAW3), The British University in Egypt, Cairo, EGYPT, 2018.
  • Golden Key International Honor Society, USA, 2012.
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, USA, 2011.
  • Full Graduate Scholarship, 2010 - 2013.
  • Distinguished Scholar, (M.T.C), Egypt, 2006.
  • Undergraduate Full scholarship, (M.T.C), Cairo, Egypt, 1994-1999.
  • Distinguished Scholar, (M.T.C), Cairo, Egypt, 1994-1999.

Courses

  • Catalysis.
  • Transport Phenomena.
  • Chemical Engineering Research Projects.
  • Chemical Engineering Design Projects.
  • Mass Transfer
  • Heat Transfer
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics.
  • Engineering Thermodynamics.
  • Introduction to Chemical Engineering.
  • Chemical Reaction Engineering and Kinetics.
  • Petrochemical Production Processes.
  • Carbon Management.

Education

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2022 - 2022 Research Fellow (Staff Research Associate), University of California - San Diego ‐ CA, USA.
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2010 - 2013 Ph.D in Chemical Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University ‐ Richmond, VA, USA.
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2003 - 2007 M. Sc. in Chemical Engineering, M.T.C ‐ Cairo, EGYPT.
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1994 - 1999 B. Sc. in Chemical Engineering, M.T.C ‐ Cairo, EGYPT.
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Links

Contact Information

Missouri University of Science and Technology
1101 North State Street, 110 Bertelsmeyer Hall, Rolla, MO, 65409
Office: 210G
Phone:  (573) 341-4416  


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