WtERT Emirates

Host institution: University of Sharjah

Chair WtERT Emirates

Dr. Mohamed Abdallah

Council Member, WtERT-Emirates

Associate Professor,

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Research Interests

  • Waste-to-Energy
  • Life Cycle Assessment
  • Integrated Waste Management
  • Sustainability and Climate Change
  • Artificial Intelligence and Smart Cities
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Climate Change

Education

Ph.D. Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa, Canada – October 2011
Research: Solid waste management; waste-to-energy; intelligent control

M.Sc. Environmental Engineering  Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt – March 2007
Research: Anaerobic digestion; advanced wastewater treatment; hybrid bioreactors

B.Sc. Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt – June 2004

Book Chapters

  1. Elfeky, A., 1, Fattah, K., Abdallah, M. (2024) Hybrid Environmental and Economic Assessment of Biogas Plants in Integrated Organic Waste Management Strategies. In: Czekała, W. (Eds.) Biogas Plants: Waste Management, Energy Production, and Carbon Footprint Reduction, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
  2. Abdeljaber, A., Mostafa, O., Abdallah, M. (2023) Applications of Life Cycle Costing in Waste-to-Energy Projects. In: Muthu, S.S. (Eds.) Life Cycle Costing, Springer-Nature, USA.
  3. Abdallah, M., Rahmat-Ullah, Z., Metawa, A. (2021) Dynamic Multi-Objective Optimization of Integrated Waste Management using Genetic Algorithms. In: Karri, R., Dehghani, M., Gobinath, R. (Eds.) Soft Computing Techniques in Solid Waste and Wastewater Management, Elsevier, USA.
  4. Abdallah, M., Kennedy, K. (2013) Advanced Monitoring and Control of Anaerobic Digestion in Bioreactor Landfills. In: Chamy R. (Eds.) Biodegradation, InTech, New York, USA.

Articles in Journals & Conference Proceedings

  1. Oyounalsoud, M., Yilmaz, A., Abdallah, M., Abdeljaber, A. (2024) Drought Prediction Using Artificial Intelligence Models Based on Climate Data and Soil Moisture, Scientific Reports, 14:19700. (Q1, 2023 IF = 3)
  2. Abdeljaber, , Abdallah, M., Arab, M., Badawy, A. (2024) Optimization of Ultrasonication and Alkalinization as Pretreatment Methods for Leachate Co-Digested with Food Waste Toward Maximum Synergistic Effects, Chemosphere, 362, 142634. (Q1, 2022 IF = 8.8)
  3. Azizi, , Haffiez, N., Mostafa, A., Hussain, A., Abdallah, M., Al-Mamun, A., Bhatnagar, A., Dhar, B. (2024) Low- and High-Temperature Thermal Hydrolysis Pretreatment for Anaerobic Digestion of Sludge: Process Evaluation and Fate of Emerging Pollutants. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 200, 114453. (Q1, 2022 IF = 15.9)
  4. Abdalla, H., Tahan, M.D., Abdallah, M., Sartaj, M., Hamza, R. (2024) Optimizing Aerobic Granular Sludge Process Performance: Unveiling the Power of Coupling Experimental Factorial Design Methodology with Artificial Intelligence Modeling. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 61, 105268. (Q1, 2022 IF = 7)
  5. Abdalla, H., Abdallah, M., Fattah, K., Salem, N. (2024) Struvite Recovery from Microbial Fuel Cells Treating Different Nutrient-Rich Wastewaters. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 60, 105179. (Q1, 2022 IF = 7)
  6. Abdallah, M., Rahmat-Ullah, Z., Hosny, M., Alsmadi, S. (2024) Minimizing the Environmental Impacts of Waste Valorization Systems Using Multicriteria Life Cycle Journal of Cleaner Production, 449, 141619. (Q1, 2022 IF = 11.10)
  7. Alsmadi, , Abdallah, M., Shanableh, A., et al. (2024) Experimental Testing of Camel Manure as a Potential Feedstock for Aerobic Composting. International Conference of Springer Journal on Environmental Design, Material Science, and Engineering Technologies, Dubai, April 22-24, 2023.
  8. Darras, S., Semerjian, L., Abdallah, M., Shabib, A. (2024) Waste-to-Energy Strategies for the Management of Hospitality Kitchen Wastes. International Conference of Springer Journal on Environmental Design, Material Science, and Engineering Technologies, Dubai, April 22-24, 2023.
  9. Habib, F., Shanableh, A., Bhattacharjee, S., M. Abdallah (2024) Green Synthesis of Date Palm Seed Extract– Derived Iron Sulfide Nanoparticles for Effective Removal of Hexavalent Chromium. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 235, 63 (2024). (Q2, 2022 IF = 2.90)
  10. Zannerni, R., Abdallah, M., Inayat, A., Shanableh, A. (2024) Impact of Organic Composition on Anaerobic Digestion: A Mini Review. International Conference of Springer Journal on Environmental Design, Material Science, and Engineering Technologies, Dubai, April 22-24, 2023.
  11. Mantha, B., Sati, A., Hosny, F., Abdallah, M., Abu Dabous, S. (2024) A Generic 3D Printing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Framework for AEC Applications. 41st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), Lille, France, June 3-5, 2024.
  12. Almour, A., Arab, M., Abdallah, M., Alotaibi, E. (2024) Examining the Applicability of Alkali Activated Binders (AABs) as a Landfill Liner and Fifth European and Mediterranean Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (EURO MED SEC 5), Vilnius, Lithuania, May 13-18, 2024.
  13. Rocha-Meneses, L., Hari, A., Inayat, A., Yousef, L., Alarab, S., Abdallah, M., Shanableh, A., Ghenai, C., Shanmugam, , Kikas, T. (2023) Recent Advances on Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil (WCO): A Review of Reactors, Catalysts, and Optimization Techniques Impacting the Production. Fuel, 348, 128514. (Q1, 2022 IF = 7.40)
  14. Obaid, , Alattieh, S., Abdallah, M., Hamad, K. (2023) Environmental Impacts of the Transition to Automated Vehicles: A Life Cycle Perspective. Sustainable Materials and Technologies. (Q1, 2022 IF = 9.60)
  15. Fathabadi, A., Abdeljaber, A., Abdallah, M., Talib, M., Maraqa, M. (2023) Waste Generation Forecasting Using Mobility Data During COVID-19 Pandemic. International Conference on Distributed Sensing and Intelligent Systems (ICDSIS2023), Dubai, December 13, 2023.
  16. Honsy, , Abu Waraga, O., Talib, M., Abdallah, M. (2023) Simulation of Electricity Consumption Data using Multiple Artificial Intelligence Models and Cross-Validation Techniques. Data in Brief. (Q2, 2022 IF = 1.20)
  17. Hosny, M., Abdallah, M., Shanableh, A. (2023) A Comparative Environmental Footprinting of Biogas Plants using Different Life Cycle Analysis 12th International Conference on Clean and Green Energy, China, May 25-27, 2023.
  18. Talib, , Abdallah, M., Abdeljaber, A., Waraga, O. (2023) Influence of Exogenous Factors on Water Demand Forecasting Models during the COVID-19 Period. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 117, 105617. (Q1, 2022 IF = 8.00)
  19. Aromolaran, A., Sartaj, M., Abdallah, M. (2023) Supplemental Sewage Scum and Organic Municipal Solid Waste Addition to Anaerobic Digestion of Thickened Waste Activated Sludge: Biomethane Potential and Microbiome Analysis. Fermentation, 9(3), 237. (Q1, 2022 IF = 3.70)
  20. Oyounalsoud, , Abdallah, M., Yilmaz, A., Siddique, M., Atabey, S. (2023) A New Meteorological Drought Index based on Fuzzy Logic: Development and Comparative Assessment with Conventional Drought Indices. Journal of Hydrology. (Q1, 2022 IF = 6.40)
  21. Rahmat-Ullah, Z., Abdallah, M., Bhattacharjee, Shanableh, A. (2022) Sustainability Analysis of Anaerobic Digestion Systems for Decentralized Waste Management. International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Materials, 1, 18-24.
  22. Rocha-Meneses, L., Hari, A., Inayat, A., Shanableh, A., Abdallah, M., Ghenai, C., Shanmugam, S., Kikas, T. (2022) Application of Nanomaterials in Anaerobic Digestion Processes: A New Strategy towards Sustainable Methane Production. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 188, 108694. (Q1, 2022 IF = 3.90)
  23. Ibrahim, ; Eltarabishi, F., Abdalla, H., Abdallah, M. (2022) 3D Printing in Sustainable Buildings: Systematic Review and Applications in the United Arab Emirates. Buildings, 12, 1703. (Q1, 2022 IF = 3.80)
  24. Abdallah, , Talib, M., Hosny, M., Waraga, O., Nasir, Q., Arshad, M. (2022) Forecasting Highly Fluctuating Electricity Load using Machine Learning Models based on Multimillion Observations. Advanced Engineering Informatics 53, 101707. (Q1, 2022 IF = 8.80)
  25. Shabib, A., Abdallah, M., Shanableh, A., Sartaj, M. (2022) Effect of Substrates and Voltages on the Performance of Bio-Electrochemical Anaerobic Digestion. Renewable Energy, 198,16-27. (Q1, 2022 IF = 70)
  26. Abdeljaber, , Adghim, M., Abdallah, M., Ghanima, R., ALjassem, F. (2022) Comparative Performance and Cost-Integrated Life Cycle Assessment of Low Impact Development Controls for Sustainable Stormwater Management. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 95, 106805. (Q1, 2022 IF = 7.90)
  27. Abdeljaber, , Zannerni, R., Masoud, W., Abdallah, M., Rocha-Meneses, L. (2022) Eco-Efficiency Analysis of Integrated Waste Management Strategies based on Gasification and Mechanical Biological Treatment. Sustainability 14(7), 3899. (Q1, 2022 IF = 3.90)
  28. Inayat, A., Rocha-Meneses, L., Ghenai, C., Abdallah, M., Shanableh, Al-Ali, K., Alghfeli, A., Alsuwaidi, R. (2022) Co-pyrolysis for Bio-oil Production via Fixed Bed Reactor using Date Seeds and Plastic Waste as Biomass. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering. (Q1, 2022 IF = 6.80)
  29. Desmal, H., Abdallah, M., Inayat, A., Shanableh, A. (2022) Optimization of Ethanol Fermentation using a Hybrid Model of Support Vector Machine and Genetic International Conference on Renewable and Sustainable Energy – 2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology (ASET) International Conferences, Dubai, February 21-24, 2022.
  30. Alotaibi, E., Arab, M., Abdallah, M., Nassif, N., Omar, M. (2022) Life Cycle Assessment of Biocemented Sands using Enzyme Induced Carbonate Precipitation (EICP) for Soil Stabilization Applications. Scientific Reports, 12(1). (Q1, 2022 IF = 4.60)
  31. Rocha-Meneses, L., Zannerni, R., Inayat, A., Abdallah, M., Shanableh, A., Ghenai, C., Kamil, M., Kikas, T. (2022) Current Progress in Anaerobic Digestion Reactors and Parameters Optimization. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. (Q1, 2022 IF = 4.00)
  32. Oyounalsoud, M., Najah, A., Yilmaz, A., Abdallah, M., Siddique, M. (2022) Meteorological Drought Assessment in Sharjah, UAE using Drought Indices. International Journal of Environmental Science and Development, 13(1): 16-20. Presented in the 11th International Conference on Environmental and Agricultural Engineering (ICEAE 2021), Thailand, June 5-7, 2021.
  33. Al-Ruzouq, R., Abdallah, M., Shanableh, A., Alani, S., Obaid, L., Gibril, M. (2022) Waste to Energy Spatial Suitability Analysis using Hybrid Multi-Criteria Machine Learning Approach. Journal of Environmental Science and Pollution Research. (Q1, 2022 IF = 5.80)
  34. Waraga, O., Abdeljaber, A., Talib, M., Abdallah, M. (2021) Investigating Water Consumption Patterns Through Time Series Clustering. 14th International Conference on Developments in eSystems Engineering (DeSE), Sharjah, UAE, December 7-10, 2021.
  35. Abdalla, H., Fattah, K., Abdallah, M., Tamimi, A. (2021) Environmental Footprint and Economics of a Full- scale 3D-Printed House. Sustainability, 13(21), 11978. (Q1, 2022 IF = 3.90)
  36. Abdallah, M., Shabib, A., Alozi, A., Hussein, M. (2021) A Multisectoral Assessment Framework for the Carbon Footprint of Integrated Sustainable Development Systems. Environment, Development and Sustainability. (Q1, 2022 IF = 3.90)
  37. Zahmak, , Abdallah, M., Jarah, B., Arab, M. (2021) Environmental Performance of Alkali-Activated Binders for Ground Improvement. Transportation Geotechnics, 31, 100631. (Q1, 2022 IF = 5.30)
  38. Elfeky, A., Abdallah, M., Fattah, K. (2021) Environmental Assessment of Recyclable Waste Valorization in the United Arab Emirates. 4th International Conference on Renewable Energy and Environment Engineering (REEE 2021), Florence, Italy, August 27-30, 2021.
  39. Abdalla, H., Rahmat-Ullah, Z., Abdallah, M., Alsmadi, S., Elashwah, N. (2021) Eco-efficiency Analysis of Integrated Grey and Black Water Management Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 172, 105681. (Q1, 2022 IF = 13.20)
  40. Shanableh, A., Abdallah, M., Tayara, A., Ghenai, C., Kamil, M., Inayat, A., Shabib, A. (2021) Experimental Characterization and Assessment of Bio- and Thermo-Chemical Energy Potential of Dromedary Manure. Biomass & Bioenergy, 148, 106058. (Q1, 2022 IF = 6.00)
  41. Shanableh, A., Khalil, M., Abdallah, M., et al. (2021) Assessment and Reform of Greywater Reuse Policies and Practice: A Case Study from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Water Policy, 1-21. (Q2, 2022 IF = 1.60)
  42. Shabib, A., Abdallah, M., Shanableh, A., Sartaj, M. (2021) Design Configurations and Operating Parameters of Bio-electrochemically Enhanced Anaerobic International Journal of Environmental Science and Development, 12(2), 63-68; Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Water Pollution and Treatment (ICWPT 2020), Frankfurt, Germany, July 14-16, 2020.
  43. Abdallah, M., Hamdan, S., Shabib, A. (2021) Development of a Dynamic Optimization Model for Waste Management Systems. MethodsX, 8, 101203. (Q2, 2022 IF = 1.90)
  44. Abdallah, , Elfeky, A. (2021) Impact of Waste Processing By-products on the Carbon Footprint of Integrated Waste-to-Energy Strategies. Journal of Environmental Management, 280, 111839. (Q1, 2022 IF = 8.70)
  45. Shanableh, A., Bhattacharjee, S., Alani, S., Darwish, N., Abdallah, M., Mousa, M., Semreen, M. (2021) Assessment of Sulfamethoxazole Removal by Nanoscale Zerovalent Iron. Science of the Total Environment, 761, 143307. (Q1, 2022 IF = 9.80)
  46. Abdallah, M., Hamdan, S., Shabib, A. (2021) A Multi-Objective Optimization Model for Strategic Waste Management Master Plans. Journal of Cleaner Production, 284, 124714. (Q1, 2022 IF = 11.10)
  47. Tayara, A., Shanableh, A., Atieh, M.A., Abdallah, M., et al. (2021) Feasibility and Impact of Greywater Recycling in Four Types of Buildings in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. 8th International Conference on Sustainable Environment and Agriculture (ICSEA 2020), Lisbon, Portugal, October 22-24, 2020.
  48. Abdallah, , Arab, M., Shabib, A., El-Sherbiny, R., El-Sheltawy, S. (2020) Characterization and Sustainable Management Strategies of Municipal Solid Waste in Egypt. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 22(6), 1371-1383. (Q1, 2022 IF = 4.30)
  49. Abdallah, M., Abu Talib, M., Feroz, S., Nasir, Q., Abdalla, H., Mahfood, B. (2020) Artificial Intelligence Applications in Solid Waste Management: A Systematic Research Waste Management, 109, 231-246. (Q1, 2022 IF = 8.10)
  50. Abdallah, , Shanableh, A., Elshazly, D., Feroz, S. (2020) Techno-Economic and Environmental Assessment of Wastewater Management Systems: Life Cycle Approach. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 82, 106378. (Q1, 2022 IF = 7.90)
  51. Adghim, , Abdallah, M., Shanableh, A., Saad, S., Sartaj, M. (2020) Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Anaerobic Co-Digestion for Dairy Waste Management in Large-Scale Farms. Journal of Cleaner Production, 256, 120320. (Q1, 2022 IF = 11.10)
  52. Shabib, A., Abdallah, M. (2020) Life Cycle Analysis of Waste Power Plants: Systematic Framework. International Journal of Environmental Studies, 77:5, 786-806. (Q1, 2020 IF = 4.40)
  53. Shanableh, , Khalil, M.A, Mustafa, A., Abdallah, M., et al. (2020) Greywater Reuse Experience in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: Feasibility, Challenges & Opportunities. Desalination and Water Treatment, 179, 211-
  54. (Q2, 2022 IF = 1.27)
  55. Adghim, M., Abdallah, M., Shanableh, A., Saad, S., Sartaj, M. (2020) Assessment of Biochemical Methane Potential of Mono- and Co-digested Dairy Farm Wastes. Waste Management & Research, 38(1), 88-99. (Q1, 2022 IF = 3.90)
  56. Alani, S., Shanableh, A., Bhattacharjee, S., Darwish, N., Mousa, M., Abdallah, M., Harb, M. (2019) Rate of Removal of a Selected Antibiotic from Water using Nanoscale Zero Valent Iron, 12th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Protection (SEEP2019), 18-21 November, UAE.
  57. Abdallah, , Feroz, S., Alani, S., Sayed, E.T., Shanableh, A. (2019) Continuous and Scalable Applications of Microbial Fuel Cells: A Critical Review. Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology, 18(3), 543-
  58. (Q1, 2022 IF = 14.40)
  59. Abdallah, M., Adghim, M., Maraqa, M., Aldahab, E. (2019) Simulation and Optimization of Dynamic Waste Collection Routes. Waste Management & Research, 37(3): 1-10. (Q1, 2022 IF = 3.90)
  60. Abdallah, M., Shanableh, A., Arab, M., Shabib, A., Adghim, M., El-Sherbiny, R. (2019) Waste to Energy Potential in Middle Income Countries of MENA Region based on Multi-Scenario Analysis for Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate, Egypt. Journal of Environmental Management, 232: 58-65. (Q1, 2022 IF = 8.70)
  61. Shanableh, A., Semreen, M., Semerjian, L., Abdallah, M., Mousa, M., Darwish, N. (2019) Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Sharjah Waste Water Treatment Plant, Sharjah, UAE. Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science, 14(4): 225-234. (Q3, 2022 IF = 0.70).
  62. Shanableh, , Khalil, M., Tayara, A., Mustafa, A., Abdallah, M., et al. (2019) Feasibility of Greywater Reuse for Toilet Flushing and Cooling Towers in High-rise Buildings in Sharjah, UAE, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Water, Energy, and Environment (ICWEE19), Sharjah, UAE.
  63. Abdallah, M., Shanableh, A., Shabib, A., Adghim, M. (2018) Financial Feasibility of Waste to Energy Strategies in the United Arab Emirates. Waste Management, 82: 207-219. (Q1, 2022 IF = 8.10).
  64. Abdallah, , Shanableh, A., Adghim, M., Ghenai, C., Saad, S. (2018) Biogas Production from Different Types of Cow Manure. Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Science and Engineering Technology (ASET) Renewable and Sustainable Energy, Dubai, UAE.
  65. Shanableh, A., Abdallah, M., Al-Ruzouq, R., Merabtene, T. (2018) Greywater Reuse Policies and Practice in Sharjah, Proceedings of the 10th International Water Sensitive Urban Design and Hydropolis Conference, Perth, Australia. ISBN: 978-1-925627-03-9.
  66. Ahmadifar, , Sartaj, M., Abdallah, M. (2016) Investigating the Performance of Aerobic, Semi-aerobic, and Anaerobic Bioreactor Landfills for MSW Management in Developing Countries. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, 03: 1-12. (Q2, 2022 IF = 3.10).
  67. Abdallah, M., Kennedy, K., Narbaitz, R. Warith, M. (2014) A New Computational Control Strategy for Leachate Management in Bioreactor Landfills. Environmental Technology, 35(3): 300-312. (Q2, 2020 IF = 25).
  68. Abdallah, M., Kennedy, K., Narbaitz, R. Warith, M., Sartaj, M. (2014) Influence of Supplemental Heat Addition on Performance of Pilot-scale Bioreactor Landfills. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, 37(2): 301-310. (Q2, 2022 IF = 3.80)
  69. Abdallah, M., Neilson, M., Kennedy, K. (2013) Impact of Leachate Age on the Treatment Efficiency and Power Generation of Microbial Fuel Cells. Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, March 10-13, Philadelphia, USA.
  70. Abdallah, M., Petriu, E., Kennedy, K., Narbaitz, R., Warith, M. (2011) Intelligent Control of Bioreactor Landfills. Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications, Ottawa.
  71. Abdallah, , Petriu, E., Kennedy, K., Narbaitz, R., Warith, M. (2011) Application of Fuzzy Logic in Modern Landfills. Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications, Ottawa.
  72. Abdallah, M., Kennedy, K., Warith, M., Petriu, E. (2011) Combining Fuzzy Logic and Neural Networks in Modeling Landfill Gas International Journal of Civil, Environmental, Structural, Construction and Architectural Engineering, 5(6), 273-279. (Q4, 2019 IF = 0.26)
  73. Abdallah, M., Fernandes, L., Warith, M., Rendra S. (2009) A Fuzzy Logic Model for Biogas Generation in Bioreactor Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science, 36(4): 701–708. (Q3, 2019 IF = 1.03).
  74. Abdallah, , Fernandes, L., Warith, M. (2008) Linguistic Modeling of Biogas Generation in Simulated Anaerobic Bioreactor Landfills. Proceedings of the 61st Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Edmonton.
  75. Abdallah, , Fernandes, L., Warith, M. (2008) Modeling of Biogas Generation in Bioreactor Landfills using Neuro-fuzzy System. Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling and Simulation, Quebec.

Theses

  1. Abdallah, M. (2011) A Novel Computational Approach for the Management of Bioreactor Landfills. Ph.D. Thesis, University of Ottawa, Ottawa.
  2. Abdallah, (2007) Applications and Modifications of the Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB) Reactor. M.Sc. Thesis, Ain Shams University, Cairo.

Posters, Symposia, & Workshops

  • Abdallah, M. (2023) Revolutionizing Waste Management: World’s First Autonomous Knowledge-Based Smart Collection System, COP28, 6 December 2023, Dubai.
  • Abdallah, M. (2023) Strategic Assessment and Optimization of Waste to Energy Projects. Presentation at the World WtERT Congress, 7 November 2023, Hangzhou, China.
  • Abdallah, M. (2023) Waste Management and Recycling Technologies. Presentation to the Arab Youth Technology Fellowship, 18 October 2023, Online.
  • Abdallah, M. (2016) Innovation in Environmental Engineering: Waste-to-Energy. Presentation at the UAE Innovation Week, 28 November 2016, Sharjah.
  • Abdallah, M. (2012) Green energy generation and waste treatment in microbial fuel cells. Presentation at the Alternative Energy Workshop, NSERC–NRC-IRAP Industry/Researcher Connector Event, 21 November 2012, Ottawa.
  • Abdallah, (2009) The SMART bioreactor landfill. Poster at the University of Ottawa Fostering Clean-tech Collaborations, 9 June 2009, Ottawa.
  • Abdallah, , Shahriari, H. (2008) Eco-industrial waste management park. Presentation at the Ontario Centres of Excellence Annual Student Symposium. 3-5 February 2008, Guelph.

Graduate Courses (PhD)

University of Sharjah, UAE

  • Life Cycle Assessment (0401703)
  • Artificial Intelligence Applications in Civil Engineering (0401704)

Graduate Courses (MSc)

University of Sharjah, UAE

  • Waste-to-Energy and Material Recovery (0401568)
  • Modeling and Simulation of Environmental Systems (0401566)
  • Advanced Topics in Environmental Engineering (0401569)
  • Environmental Impact Assessment & Risk Analysis (0401535)
  • Seminar in Environmental Science and Engineering (1450522)

Undergraduate Courses (BSc)

University of Sharjah, UAE

  • Water & Wastewater Treatment (0401448)
  • Solid & Hazardous Waste Management (0401443)
  • Introduction to Environmental Engineering (0401345)
  • Introduction to Environmental Engineering Laboratory (0401346)
  • Environmental Outreach Project (0401493)
  • Senior Design Project (0401498-9) University of Ottawa, Canada
  • Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering (CVG 2132)
  • Physical / Chemical Unit Operations of Water and Wastewater Treatment (CVG 3132)
  • Advanced Environmental Engineering (CVG 4130) Ain Shams University, Egypt
  • Fundamental Sanitary Engineering (CEP 341)
  • Advanced Sanitary Engineering (CEP 441)
  • Environmental Impact Assessment Studies (CEI 473)

External Training

Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development, University of Sharjah

  • Title: Environmental & Building Inspection (April 2024)

Trainee: Sharjah Municipality

  • Title: Environmental Sampling & Inspection (March 2019 & November 2017)

Trainee: Sharjah Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  • Title: Eco-Tourism (October & December 2017)

Trainee: Sharjah Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  • Technical Expert

Environment and Climate Change Canada, Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System, Protocol Development for Methane Emissions from Anaerobic Digestion Systems –2023-2025

  • University Service

Member, COP28 Ad Hoc Committee, University of Sharjah – 2023
Chair, Waste Management Committee, UI GreenMetric World University Rankings on Sustainability – 2017/2023 – UAE Rank: 1st
Member, University Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) Committee –2019/2023 – Gold
Lead, Waste Management Circle, Sustainability Office, University of Sharjah – 2018/2023
Member, University Campus Sustainability Committee, University of Sharjah – 2017/2019
Advisor, ASCE Civil Engineering Students Club, University of Sharjah, UAE – 2016/2017

  • Participation in Academic Accreditation

MSc Environmental Science & Engineering Program, University of Sharjah, Accreditation of the Ministry of Education – 2019-2021
PhD Civil Engineering Program, University of Sharjah, Accreditation of the Ministry of Education – 2017- 2019
MSc Civil Engineering Program, University of Sharjah, Re-accreditation of the Ministry of Education –2017/2021
BSc Civil Engineering Program, University of Sharjah, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) – 2016/2020

  • Organizing Committee Member

9th International Conference on Global Thermal Emissions – 2022
International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Power Systems – 2023

  • Symposium Chair & Founder

Annual Student Symposia on Contemporary Environmental Technologies – 2015-2020 & 2024

  • Panel Discussion Moderator

Food Security and Environment Symposium, Chamber of Commerce, Dubai, April 2017

  • Workshop Panelist

Panel Discussion “Optimizing Resources for Alternative Energy Solutions”, by the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK), Dubai – 2024
COP28 Session “Global Inter-University Forum on Sustainability” by the University of Sharjah, University of California, and University of Oxford, Dubai – 2023

  • Scientific and Technical Committee – Judge Al-Qasbi Award, Saudi Arabia, 2023

ThinkScience Annual National Competition, UAE, 2016-2019
Gordon McRostie Award, Ottawa, Canada, December 2012

  • Scientific and Technical Committee – Member

6th International Conference on Science and Technology Applications in Climate Change (STACLIM 2024), Terengganu, Malaysia, September 2024
International Conference on Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials & Civil Engineering Systems, Dubai, UAE, April 2017
Geotechnical Hazards and Risks Conference, Ottawa, Canada, December 2012

  • Scientific and Technical Committee – Chair

IEEE International Conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces and Measurement Systems, Ottawa, Canada, 19-21 September 2011

  • Co-Guest Editor

Journal: Energies (IF: 3.2 | CiteScore: 5.5)
Special Issue: “Environmental Applications of Bioenergy and Biomass”– 2021-2022
Special Issue: “Environmental Applications of Bioenergy and Biomass, 2nd Edition”– 2024-2025

  • Publication Referee Centre – Reviewer

Biochemical Engineering Journal – Elsevier – ISSN: 1369-703X – 2023
Sustainable Cities and Society – Elsevier – ISSN: 2210-6707 – 2021
Transportation Research: Emerging Technologies – Elsevier – ISSN: 0968-090X – 2020
Waste and Biomass Valorization – Elsevier – ISSN: 1877-265X – 2020 Journal of Cleaner Production – Elsevier – ISSN: 0959-6526 – 2020 Resources, Conservation & Recycling – Elsevier – ISSN: 0921-3449 – 2020 Waste Management & Research – SAGE – ISSN: 0734-242X – 2018
Waste Management – Elsevier – ISSN: 0956-053X – 2016
Environmental Technology – Taylor & Francis – ISSN: 0959-3330 – 2013

  1. Meera Al Hammadi (2024-202x) Prediction of Dust Storm Occurrences Based on Spatiotemporal and Environmental Factors.
  2. Shahad Ahli (2024-202x) Effect of Soft Mobility on Traffic Operations and
  3. Nisreen Salem (2023-202x) Process Optimization of Dark Fermentation toward Maximum Biohydrogen Yield and Controlled Composition of Organic Acids.
  4. Sarah Sabri (2023-202x) Substrate Optimization and Metagenomic Analysis of Bacterial Communities in a Methanogenic Anaerobic Digester.
  5. Mona Albawab (2023-202x) Integrated Two-Stage Anaerobic Digestion and Selective Membrane Filtration for Enhanced Recovery of Bioenergy and Organic Acids.
  6. Zakiya Begum (2023-202x) Augmentation of Anaerobic Digestion using Integrated Electromagnetic and Bio-Electrochemical Systems with Nanomaterials. (PhD | University of Ottawa)
  7. Hadeer Abdalla (2023-202x) Optimization of Hydrogen Biomethanation in Two-Stage Anaerobic (PhD | University of Ottawa)
  8. Eman Basheir (2023-202x) Utilization of Desalination Brine for Bioenergy and Carbon (PhD| American University of Sharjah)
  9. Waqas Ahmad (2023-202x) Potentials of Co-feeding Pyrolysis in Arid and Semi-arid Regions for Energy, Carbon Sequestration, and Soil Amendment. (PhD | American University of Sharjah)
  10. Fatima Mohamad (2022-202x) Multi-criteria Assessment and Future Planning of Sustainable Practices in the Road Sector: A Life Cycle Approach. (PhD | University of Sharjah)
  11. Anwar Al-Omour (2023-2024) Examining the Applicability of Alkali Activated Binders (AABs) as a Landfill Liner and Cover. (MSc | University of Sharjah)
  12. Alireza Fathabadi (2021-2024) Development of Artificial Intelligence Models for the Prediction of Municipal Solid Waste Generation. (MSc | University of Sharjah)
  13. Mariam Hosny (2022-2023) Improvement of Biofuel Recovery by Syngas Biomethanation in a Methanogenic Anaerobic Digester. (MSc | University of Sharjah)
  14. Abdulrahman Abdeljaber (2022-2023) Improving the Performance of the Bioreactor Landfill through the Recirculation of Pretreated Leachate. (MSc | University of Sharjah)
  15. Sara Al Darras (2021-2023) Food Waste Management in Hospitality Sector: Challenges and (MSc | University of Sharjah)
  16. Rawan Zannerni (2022-2023) Experimental Modeling of Methane Production from Bio-electrochemical Anaerobic Digestion based on Substrate Organic Composition. (MSc | University of Sharjah)
  17. Sara Alsmadi (2021-2022) Experimental Evaluation and Optimization for Aerobic Composting of Camel Manure. (MSc | University of Sharjah)
  18. Hessa Alhaddad (2021-2022) Assessment of Regulatory Reforms to Enhance the Viability of Waste to Energy Systems. (MSc | University of Sharjah)
  19. Zakiya Begum (2021-2022) Experimental Investigation of Magnetic Induction in Anaerobic (MSc | University of Sharjah)
  20. Hadeer Abdalla (2020-2022) Experimental Assessment of Microbial Fuel Cells for Treatment and Nutrient Recovery from Different Wastewaters. (MSc | American University of Sharjah)
  21. Mhamd Oyoun Alsoud (2020-2022) Machine Learning-based Drought Index for Arid and Semi-Arid Regions. (MSc | University of Sharjah)
  22. Amal Elfeky (2020-2021) Socio-Eco-Efficiency Analysis of Waste-to-Energy (MSc | University of Sharjah)
  23. Fatemah Farwah (2019-2021) A Novel Green Synthesis of Iron Nanoparticles Using Date Seeds Extract and its Potential for Heavy Metals Removal. (MSc | University of Sharjah)
  24. Adel Tayara (2019-2020) Experimental Evaluation of Greywater Treatment (MSc | University of Sharjah)
  25. Ahmad Shabib (2018-2020) Investigating the Effect of the Chemical Composition of Substrates on the Performance of Bio-electrochemical Anaerobic Digestion. (MSc | University of Sharjah)
  26. Sama Alani (2018-2019) Removal of Selected Pharmaceutical Compounds from Water using Nanomaterials. (MSc | University of Sharjah)
  27. Mohamad Adghim (2017-2018) Life Cycle Assessment of Anaerobic Digestion in Dairy Waste Management. (MSc | University of Sharjah)

Invention: Autonomous Knowledge-Based Smart Waste Collection System
Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Pub. No.: US 2024/0211898 A1
Pub. Date: Jun. 27, 2024

  • First Place in National Research and Innovation Award (Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure) 2023
  • Second Place in Sharjah Sustainability Award – Research & Sustainability – Supervisor (Environment & Protected Areas Authority (EPAA)) 2023
  • Second Place in Sharjah Sustainability Award – Environmental Resources Conservation & Protection – Supervisor (Environment & Protected Areas Authority (EPAA)) 2023
  • Annual Research Award for Distinguished Faculty Members (University of Sharjah) 2022
  • First Place in SIB Research Award (Sharjah Islamic Bank) 2021
  • 2nd Forum for Women in Research Award – Supervisor (University of Sharjah) 2021
  • Most Inspirational Professor Award (Women Engineering Society) 2021
  • First Place in SIB Research Award – Supervisor (Sharjah Islamic Bank) 2020
  • Annual Teaching Award for Distinguished Faculty Members (University of Sharjah) 2018
  • First Place Award in Senior Design Competition – Supervisor (University of Sharjah) 2018
  • First Place Award in Sharjah Sustainability Award – Applied Research – Supervisor (Environment & Protected Areas Authority (EPAA)) 2017
  • First Place in 2nd UAE Innovation Competition – Supervisor (UAE Innovates, Prime Minister Office) 2016
  • Steve Hart Annual Award by the Air & Waste Management Association 2011
  • Ottawa Startup Award by Ontario Centers of Excellence & Ottawa Technology Transfer Network 2010
  • Best Presentation Award by Ottawa Carleton Institute for Environmental Engineering 2010
  • Best Master’s Degree Thesis Award by Ain Shams University 2007
  • WtERT® – Global Waste-to-Energy Research & Technology  Council, Columbia University, USA 2022
  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE Licensed Engineer Member), USA 2014
  • Association of Energy Engineers (AEE – Member), USA 2014
  • Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO – Professional Engineer Member), Canada 2012
  • Canadian Society for Civil Engineers (CSCE – Member), Canada 2011
  • Egyptian Engineers Syndicate (EES – Licensed Engineer Member) 2004