Fadi Atef Alakhras
Associate Professor
Personal Data
Nationality | Jordanian Date of Birth | 05/July/1979 Department | ChemistryOfficial IAU Email | [email protected] Office Phone No. | 3337459
Language Proficiency
Language Read Write Speak
Arabic excellent excellent excellent
English excellent excellent excellent
Academic Qualifications (Beginning with the most recent)
Date Academic Degree Place of Issue Address
2008 Doctorate Chemnitz University of Technology Germany
2004 Master University of Jordan Jordan
2001 Bachelor Yarmouk University Jordan
PhD, Master or Fellowship Research Title: (Academic Honors or Distinctions)
PhD Spectroelectrochemistry of Intrinsically Conducting Furan-Thiophenes CopolymersMaster Chelation Properties of Some Poly (Amidoxime-Hydroxamic Acid) Polymers Toward Some Trivalent Lanthanide Ions
Professional Record: (Beginning with the most recent)
Job Rank Place and Address of Work Date
Associate Professor Chemistry
Department College of Science University of
Dammam September 2016
Assistant Professor Chemistry
Department College of Science University of
Dammam September 2009
Scientific Coworker Chemistry
Department College of Science Chemnitz University
of Technology May 2005 Senior Analyst Analytical Lab International Pharmaceutical Research Center June 2004 Researcher Analytical Unit ACDIMA Center for Bioequivalence and July 2003
Job Rank Place and Address of Work Date Pharmaceutical Studies
Analyst Analytical
Division Pharmaceutical Research Unit April 2001
Scientific Achievements
Published Refereed Scientific Researches
(In Chronological Order Beginning with the Most Recent)
# Name of Investigator(s) Research Title Publisher and Date of Publication 1 R. Ullah, S. Bilal, A.A. Shah,
K. Ali, F. Alakhras
Synthesis and characterization of polyaniline doped with polyvinyl alcohol by inverse emulsion polymerization
Synth. Met. (2016)
2 F. Alakhras Spectroelectrochemistry of Intrinsically Conducting Selenophene-3-
Chlorothiophene Copolymers
J. Braz. Chem. Soc. (2016)
3 J. Arjomandi, S. Zamanian,
M. H. Parvin, F. Alakhras Characterization, Electrosynthesis and in situ Spectroelectro-Chemical Studies of Novel Poly (p-Nitroaniline-co-p- Aminophenol) in Aqueous Media
J. Electrochem. Soc. (2015)
4 F. Alakhras In Situ UV-Vis- Spectroscopy of Electrochemically Synthesized Selenophene-Thiophene Copolymers
Helv. Chim. Acta, (2015)
5 F. Alakhras Conductivity Measurements of Electrochemically Synthesized Selenophene-Thiophene Conducting Materials: Effect of Temperature and Polymerization Solution
Arab. J. Sci. Eng. (2015)
6 F. Alakhras Electrochemical Behavior and Conductivity Measurements of Elec- tropolymerized Selenophene-based Copolymers
Mater. Sci.-Poland, (2015)
7 F. Alakhras Electrosynthesis of Poly (Selenophene- co-Thiophene) Films in Boron Trifluoride Diethyl Etherate/Ethyl Ether
Chem. Chem. Tech. (2014)
8 J. Arjomandi, F. Alakhras,
W. Al-Halasah, R. Holze Spectroelectrochemical and Theoretical Tools Applied towards an Enhanced Understanding of Structure, Energetics and Dynamics of Molecules and Polymers: Polyfuranes, Polythiophenes, Polypyrroles and their Copolymers
Jordan J. Chem. (2009)
9 F. Alakhras, R. Holze Spectroelectrochemistry of Intrinsically Conducting Furan-3-Chlorothiophene Copolymers
J. Solid State Electrochem. (2008)
10 F. Alakhras, R. Holze Furan-Thiophene copolymers:
electrosynthesis and electrochemical behavior
J. Appl. Polym. Sci. (2008)
# Name of Investigator(s) Research Title Publisher and Date of Publication 11 F. Alakhras, R. Holze Redox Thermodynamics, Conductivity
and Raman Spectroscopy of
Electropolymerized Furan-Thiophene Copolymers
Electrochim. Acta, (2007)
12 F. Alakhras, R. Holze In situ UV-Vis- and FT-IR- Spectroscopy of Electrochemically Synthesized Furan- Thiophene Copolymers
Synth. Met. (2007)
13 F. Alakhras, K. Abu- Dari,
M. Mubarak Synthesis and Chelating Properties of Some Poly(amidoxime-hydroxamic acid) Resins Toward Some Trivalent
Lanthanide Metal Ions
Lanthanide Metal Ions, J. Appl.
Polym. Sci. (2005)
Completed Research Projects
# Name of Investigator(s)
(Supported by) Research Title Report Date
1 Fadi Alakhras (Deanship of scientific research, University of Dammam)
Selenophene – Thiophene Copolymers:
Electrosynthesis and
Spectroelectrochemical Investigations
2012
Current Researches
# Research Title Name of Investigator(s)
1 Isotherm and Kinetic Studies on the Removal of Toxic Metal Ions from Wastewater Using Chitosan-Vanillin Derivatives Chelating Polymers
Fadi Alakhras, Elman Alabbad
Contribution to Scientific Conferences and Symposia
# Conference Title Place and Date of the Conference Extent of Contribution 1 The 4th Saudi International
Nanotechnology Conference King Abdulaziz City for Science and
Technology (KACST). 2016 Attendance 2 Petra International Chemistry
Conference
Tafila Technical University. 2007 Attendance with scientific presentation
Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies and Organizations
• Member of the Jordanian Chemical Society
Teaching Activities
Undergraduate
# Course/Rotation Title No./Code Extent of Contribution
(no. of lectures/Tutorials. Or labs, Clinics)
1 Photochemistry CHEM 324 15 lectures = 30 hours
2 Colloid Chemistry CHEM 426 15 lectures = 30 hours
# Course/Rotation Title No./Code Extent of Contribution
(no. of lectures/Tutorials. Or labs, Clinics) 3 Surface Chemistry and
Catalysis
CHEM 323 15 lectures = 45 hours
4 General Chemistry II CHEM 142 15 lectures = 45 hours 5 Environmental Chemistry CHEM 373 15 lectures = 30 hours
6 Research Methods CHEM 474 15 lectures = 30 hours
7 Corrosion CHEM 428 15 lectures = 30 hours
Brief Description of Undergraduate Courses Taught: (Course Title – Code: Description)
1 Photochemistry - CHEM 324: Today photochemistry has become one of the most powerful research tool.
Compounds of different molecules are occurred through various photochemical reactions. Photochemistry is the branch of chemistry concerned with the chemical effects of light. Generally, this term is used to describe a chemical reaction caused by absorption of ultraviolet (wavelength from 100 to 400 nm), visible light (400 – 750 nm) or infrared radiation (750 – 2500 nm).
2 Colloid Chemistry - CHEM 426: This course provides an introduction to the fundamental aspects of colloid chemistry and colloidal dispersions. Colloidal dispersions are present in every-day life, from food systems to ceramics. Therefore, the course is relevant for people working in research, development and formulation of any colloidal system, be it paints, coatings, ceramics, food or pharmaceutical formulations.
3 Surface Chemistry and Catalysis - CHEM 323: This course deals mainly with an introduction to surface chemistry and its applications. The course includes as well classifications of adsorptions and types of adsorption isotherm. Topics covered also include catalysis and the types of catalysts, methods of preparations, properties and kinetics of homogeneous catalyst. At the end, this course will introduce the students the nature properties of materials and its crystal lattices, types of semiconductors and mechanism of conduction.
4 General Chemistry II - CHEM 142: This course deals mainly with an introduction to gases, gas laws, and kinetic theory of gases. The course includes types of solutions, ideal and non ideal solutions, chemical and ionic equilibrium. Topics covered also thermochemistry, energy changes in chemical reactions, acid-base equilibrium, buffer solutions as well. At the end, this course will introduce the students to the phase rule and phase equilibrium.
5 Environmental Chemistry - CHEM 373: This course provides an introduction to the fundamental aspects of environmental chemistry and their related major ecosystem factors like photochemical, kinetic, and analytical and transport aspects of environmental phenomena. The topics presented in this course include:
introduction to environmental systems, energy sources. Air pollution and air pollutants, soli pollution and composition and phases of soil, water pollution, sources of water pollutants, and purification of water.
Nearby topics, such as sea water desalination, are also covered to some degree in order to make the course complete on a stand-alone basis.
6 Research Methods - CHEM 474: Deals with the basic and fundamnetal steps on doing scientific research, wrtinig proposal, citation, and skills of presentation.
7 Corrosion - CHEM 428: Corrosion may be defined as a destructive phenomena, chemical or electrochemical, which can attack any metal or alloy through reaction by the surrounding environment and in extreme cases may cause structural failure. Corrosion occurs because of the natural tendency for most metals to return to their natural state. The importance of corrosion studies is two folds. The first is economic, including the reduction of material losses. The second is conservation, applied primarily to metal resource
Postgraduate
# Course/Rotation Title No./Code Extent of Contribution
(no. of lectures/Tutorials. Or labs, Clinics)
1 Thesis CHEMI 500 Supervision
Brief Description of Postgraduate Courses Taught: (Course Title – Code: Description)
1 Thesis - CHEMI 500: Supervising the master student in performing her research project and guiding her in wrting the master thesis.
Course Coordination
# Course Title and Code Coordination Co-coordination Undergrad. Postgrad. From to 1 Colloid Chemistry,
Chem 426N
ü ü Each 1st
semester 2 General Chemistry II,
Chem 142N
ü ü One time on 2nd
semester 3 Environmental
Chemistry, Chem 373N
ü ü One time on 2nd
semester Guest/Invited Lectures for Undergraduate Students
# Activity/Course Title
and Code Subject College and University
or Program Date
1 Invited lecture Removal of Toxic Metal Ions from Aqueous Solutions Using Chitosan-Vanillin Chelating Polymers: Isotherm, Kinetic and
Thermodynamic Studies
College of Science,
University of Dammam 2016
2 Invited lecture Spectroelectrochemistry of Conducting
Selenophene-based Copolymers College of Science,
University of Dammam 2015 3 Invited lecture Electrically Conducting Polymers: From
Research to Products
College of Science, University of Dammam
2014 4 Invited lecture Renewable Energy: learn, build and teach College of Education,
University of Dammam 2010 Graduate Student
Colloquium
Calculation vs. Experiment: Predictive Tools in Spectroelectrochemistry of Molecules and Conducting Polymers
Chemnitz University of Technology
2007
5 The 13th Seminar of Electrochemistry in Sachsen
Spectroelectrochemistry of Intrinsically
Conducting Furan-Thiophene Copolymers Meinsberg, Germany 2005
Student Academic Supervision and Mentoring
# Level Number of Students From to
1 7th level / 4th year 10 First semester of each
academic year
Ongoing Research Supervision
# Degree Type Title Institution Date
1 Master Studies on the Removal of
some Heavy Metal Ions from Aqueous Solutions Using Chitosan-Vanillin Chelating Polymers
University of Dammam 2016/
2017
Administrative Responsibilities, Committee and Community Service (Beginning with the most recent)
Committee Membership
# From To Position Organization
1 2015 2017 member Security and safety of bachelor labs
2 2013 2014 member Quality and academic development
3 2013 2014 member Graduate studies committee
Volunteer Work
# From To Type of Volunteer Organization
1 December
2015 present Development of the curriculum plan for the chemistry program
College of Science, University of Dammam
2 March 2010 June 2013 Training courses for Laboratory technicians
Training and Community Service Center. College of Education, University of Dammam
3 October
2010 November
2010 Rehabilitation program of graduates for teachers exam
Training and Community Service Center. College of Education, University of Dammam
Personal Key Competencies and Skills: (Computer, Information technology, technical, etc.) 1 High PC Literacy; Spreadsheet, Graphics and majority of MS Office applications 2 ChemOffice package and OriginLab, Peoplesoft software package
3 Searching engine and data bank: Chemical abstracts and SciFinder
