Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Habila | Sustainability Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mohamed Abdelaty Habila’s extensive research experience, innovative contributions to environmental science and chemistry, and commitment to professional development make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work not only advances scientific knowledge but also addresses critical global challenges, particularly in environmental sustainability. Dr. Habila’s academic achievements, leadership in research projects, and impactful publications position him as a deserving recipient of this prestigious award.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Habila holds a PhD in Chemistry from King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, where he completed his thesis on the “Fabrication and Characterization of Core-Shell Multi-Functional Nano-Materials for Analytical and Environmental Applications” in 2015. He also earned an MSc in Environmental Studies from Alexandria University, Egypt, in 2008, with a thesis focused on the “Conversion of Some Wastes to Activated Charcoal for Industrial Applications.” Prior to this, he obtained a Diploma in Environmental Studies in 2005 and a BSc in Chemistry in 2002, both from Alexandria University.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Habila has been serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, since 2019. His responsibilities include teaching, research, supervision, committee membership, society services, and self-development. Prior to this role, he was an Assistant Professor at the same department from 2015 to 2019. During this time, he also held the position of Consultant to the Vice Dean of Administrative Affairs at the College of Science, King Saud University, from 2017 to 2018. Earlier in his career, Dr. Habila was a Researcher and PhD student in the Department of Chemistry at King Saud University from 2009 to 2015. Before that, he worked as a Researcher and MSc student in the Department of Environmental Science at the Institute of Graduate Studies & Researches, Alexandria University, Egypt, from 2004 to 2008.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Habila has received consistent research funding from King Saud University since 2016, with an annual grant of $40,000. His notable projects include serving as the Principal Investigator for the “Recyclable Nano Carbon-Microorganisms Biospheres for Wastewater Treatment” project, funded with $160,000 from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he was a Co-Investigator for the “Magnetic Core-Mesoporous Shell Nanoparticles for Industrial Wastewater Treatment” project, also funded with $160,000 during the same period. Earlier, from 2017 to 2019, he contributed as a Co-Investigator to the “Schiff’s Base Functionalized Carbon Porous Materials for Toxic Metals Removal” project, which received $40,000 in funding.

Publication Top Notes:

• “Determination of Capsaicin and Dihydrocapsaicin in Capsicum Fruit Samples using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography”

  Citations: 387

• “Design, Synthesis, and Applications of Core–Shell, Hollow Core, and Nanorattle Multifunctional Nanostructures”

  Citations: 340

• “Solid Phase Extraction of Cd (II), Pb (II), Zn (II) and Ni (II) from Food Samples using Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Impregnated with 4-(2-Thiazolylazo) Resorcinol”

  Citations: 174

• “Synthesis and Application of Fe3O4@SiO2@TiO2 for Photocatalytic Decomposition of Organic Matrix Simultaneously with Magnetic Solid Phase Extraction of Heavy Metals Prior to Analysis”

  Citations: 171

• “Simple and Facile Synthesis of Amino Functionalized Hollow Core–Mesoporous Shell Silica Spheres Using Anionic Surfactant for Pb (II), Cd (II), and Zn (II) Adsorption and Recovery”

  Citations: 114