Dr. Mohamed El Ouardi is a PhD student at Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco, and Toulon University, France, specializing in materials chemistry with a focus on nanomaterials for environmental applications. His doctoral research, titled “Role of nanostructuring/hierarchisation of catalytic oxides: application to the conversion and recovery of pollutants by electro-photocatalytic processes,” explores innovative approaches to pollutant conversion and recovery. Dr. El Ouardi holds a Masterās degree in Physical Chemistry and Materials Analysis from Hassan II University and a Bachelorās degree in Chemistry of Materials Sciences from the University of Ibn Zohr. His professional experience includes teaching roles at Toulon University and significant contributions to research publications on photocatalysis and nanomaterials. His skills encompass electrochemical measurements, heterogeneous catalysis, and advanced spectroscopy techniques.
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Research Background and Expertise: Mohamed El Ouardi is a PhD student specializing in applied materials chemistry with a focus on environmental applications. His research primarily revolves around the synthesis of materials and nanomaterials for catalytic processes aimed at pollutant conversion and recovery. His thesis, conducted under a cotutelle agreement between Mohammed V University and Toulon University, investigates the role of nanostructuring in catalytic oxides for electro-photocatalytic processes.
šEducation:
Dr. Mohamed El Ouardi is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry through a cotutelle program at Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco, and Toulon University, France. His research focuses on the “Role of Nanostructuring/Hierarchisation of Catalytic Oxides: Application to the Conversion and Recovery of Pollutants by Electro-Photocatalytic Processes.” He holds a Master of Science in Physical Chemistry and Materials Analysis from the Faculty of Science and Technology at Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco (2019), and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry of Materials Sciences from the University of Ibn Zohr, Faculty of Science, Agadir, Morocco (2017). Dr. El Ouardi completed his High School Diploma in Physical Sciences at Ibn Batouta High School, Tan-Tan, Morocco, in 2014.
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Dr. Mohamed El Ouardi is a Ph.D. student at Toulon University, France, where he also holds a part-time teaching position. Since 2023, he has been responsible for teaching practical work in Chemistry of Liquid Compartments. In 2022, he conducted tutorials and practical work in the same field. Additionally, he participated in supervising end-of-studies master’s projects at Toulon University during that year.
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Dr. Mohamed El Ouardi has authored several notable research papers published in leading journals. His contributions include the article “MXenes as Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion Applications: Advances and Prospects” in Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research. He has also co-authored “Current Advances on Nanostructured Oxide Photoelectrocatalysts for Water Splitting: A Comprehensive Review” in Surfaces and Interfaces, and “Review of Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting: From Quantitative Approaches to Effects of Sacrificial Agents” in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. Additionally, his work on “Synthesis of ZnV2O6 Nanosheet Photocatalysts for Efficient Photodegradation of Rhodamine B” was featured in the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering.
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“Synthesis of ZnV2O6 Nanosheet Photocatalysts for Efficient Photodegradation of Rhodamine B: Experimental and RSM Modeling”
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“Polyester Fabric Supported Graphene Oxide/Cu-Ag Bimetallic Nanoparticles as a ‘Dip Catalyst’ for the Reduction of p-Nitrophenol and Organic Dyes”
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“An Innovative Diatomite-Polypyrrole Composite for Highly Efficient Cr (VI) Removal Through Optimized Adsorption via Surface Response Methodology”
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“Design of Bismuth Tungstate Bi2WO6 Photocatalyst for Enhanced and Environmentally Friendly Organic Pollutant Degradation”
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“Current Advances on Nanostructured Oxide Photoelectrocatalysts for Water Splitting: A Comprehensive Review”