Doctoral candidate | Research Assistant
Masdar Institute, Khalifa University of Science and Technology
Total years of experience :14 years, 10 Months
• Developed novel membranes for desalination processes such as reverse osmosis and membrane distillation
• Applied carbon nanostructured membranes for in situ fouling control
• Innovated novel techniques for early detection of fouling in desalination using conductive membranes
• Authored one book chapter and seven peer-reviewed journal articles to date
• Presented at five conferences to date including in Singapore and France
• Introduced innovative ways of involving students and allowing them to construct knowledge
• Developed courses with alignment of learning outcomes, teaching/learning activities and assessment tasks
• Regularly conducted lectures and laboratory sessions for graduate students
• Devised assessment and grading criteria to evaluate student performance in assignments, exams and projects
• Used e-learning tools such as Moodle to enhance student experience
• Managed two initiatives - GATE pilot training conference and Future’s Day to involve universities at the airshow
• Handled delegate queries and liaised between airline representatives and event officials
• Promoted first flight crew training conference held at Dubai Airshow 2011 (GATE pilot training conference)
• Communicated with university officials and students as part of managing a new initiative (Future’s Day)
• Operated F&E Aerospace stand during airshow, promoting services.
• Managed bookings for future events (MEBA 2012, Dubai Airshow 2013, etc.)
• Provided academic assistance to students at K-12 and university levels
• Identified and worked through weak points in Math, Science as well as Writing
• Delivered instruction in both one-on-one and small group settings - designed lessons, assessments and assignments regularly
• Constantly improved teaching techniques and adapted new strategies according to age group and learning ability
• Enforced the use of a strategic study plan and other essential learning skills
Thesis title: “Electrically conductive membranes for water treatment”
Thesis title: "Fabrication and characterization of cellulose/electrospun PVDF-HFP nanocomposite membranes"
Provost's Honor List for two consecutive quarters preceding graduation
