ABET Self-Study Report Chemical Engineering Program
Al-Turaif, Hamad
Professor, Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, King Abdulaziz University Current position: Chairman of Chemical and Materials Engineering Department
Education
Degree Field of Study Institution Year
PhD Chemical Engineering University of Maine, Orono, USA 1999
MS Chemical Engineering University of Maine, Orono, USA 1994
BS Chemical Engineering King Abdulaziz University 1989
Academic Experience
From To Institution Rank Title Full or Part
Time
1989 1991 King Abdulaziz Univ. Gr. Assistant Graduate Assistant Full Time 1991 1999 University of Maine, Orono,USA
Gr. Student Graduate Student Full Time 1999 2006 King Abdulaziz Univ. Assist. Prof. Assistant professor Full Time
2006 2013 King Abdulaziz Univ. Assoc. prof. Full time
2013 Date King Abdulaziz Univ. Professor Full time
Non Academic Industrial Experience (including Consultations)
From To Company/Entity Title Position
Description (Brief)
Full or Part Time
10/2002 10/2003 Jeddah Foam LaminateFactory
Technical Advisor
Technical Advisor Part Time 10/2003 10/2007 Saudi Chemical Society –
Western Branch
Treasurer Treasurer Part Time
10/2007 Date Saudi Chemical Society – Western Branch
Head Head Part Time
10/2008 Date King Abdulaziz University Director of central labs
Part Time 9/2101 6/2011 King Abdulaziz University Director of houses
of expertise
Part Time
Funded Research Projects and Patents from the Past Five Years
1. Grant # 8ADV177-03 "Development of a new smart corrosion inhibitor on rotating cylinder", Advanced and Strategic Technologies Program.
Certifications and Professional Registrations None
Current Membership in Professional Societies and Organizations
Society/organization Rank Member Since
1. Saudi Chemical Society Head-Western Region 2003
2. Saudi Chemical Engineering Society Member 2007
3. American Chemical Society Member 2010
Honours and Awards
1. King Abdulaziz 2007-2008 Scientific Excellance paper publication award.
2. King Abdulaziz 2008-2009 Scientific Excellance paper publication award
Institutional and Professional Services (administration, committees, units, etc.)
1. Coordinator of the surface Science laboratory, in Chemical and Materials Engineering department at King
ABET Self-Study Report Chemical Engineering Program Abdulaziz University. 1999 – 2013.
2. Coordinator, Academic Affairs Committee in Chemical & Materials Eng. Dept. at King Abdulaziz University.
2003 – 2008.
3. Coordinator, Graduates Committee in Chemical & Materials Eng. Dept. at King Abdulaziz University. 2005 – 2008.
4. Designer & Coordinator of Chemical & Materials Eng. Dept. web site at King Abdulaziz University. 2005.
5. Member, Scientific Research and Society Services in Chemical & Materials Eng. Dept. at King Abdulaziz University. 2001 – Present.
6. Member, ABET Committee in Chemical & Materials Eng. Dept. at King Abdulaziz University. 2004 – Present.
Principal Publications/Presentations from the Past Five Years
1. Al-Turaif H.A., “Surface coating properties of different shape and size pigment blends”, ِ◌Prog. Org. Coat., 65, 322, (2009).
2.
Abd-Rabou M., Al-Turaif, H. A.,”Enhancing the Tripological Properties of Epoxy Resin using TiO2 Nanoparticles”, Journal of the Egyptian Society of Tripology, 7 (4), 1, (2010).
3.
Al-Turaif, H.A., “Effect of nano TiO2 particle size on mechanical properties of cured epoxy resin”, ِ◌Prog. Org. Coat., 69, 241, (2010).
4. El-Shazli A. H., Al-Turaif H.A., “Improvement of the corrosion resistance ability for the galvanic coupling of steel with polypyrrole coated galvanized steel”, Key Engineering Materials, 478, 25, (2011).
5. Al-Turaif, H.A., Effect of TiO2 surface treatment on the mechanical properties of cured epoxy resin”, J. Coat. Technol.
Res., 8 (6), 727, (2011).
6. El-Shazli A. H., Al-Turaif H.A., “Improving the Corrosion Resistance of Buried Steel by Using Polyaniline Coating”, Int.
J. Electrochem. Sci., 7, 211, (2012).
7.
Arab S.T., Emran K.M. and Al-Turaif H.A., “The electrochemical behavior of Ni-base metallic glasses containing Cr in H2SO4 solutions”,Journal of the Korean Chemical Society, 56(4), 448, (2012).
8. El-Shazli A. H., Al-Turaif H.A., “Developing of Polyaniline Coating on Rotating Steel Cylinder for Improving Its Corrosion Resistance”, Int. J. Electrochem. Sci., 7, 5388, (2012).
9. Arab, S.T., Emran, K.M.andAl-Turaif, H.A.,”Passivity characteristics on Ni(Cr)(Fe)SiB glassy alloys in phosphate solution”, Accepted for publication Journal of the Saudi Chemical Society.
10. Al-Turaif, H.A., “Relationship between tensile properties and film formation kinetics of epoxy resin reinforced with nanofibrillated cellulose”, Accepted for publication ِ◌Prog. Org. Coat. 76, 477, (2013).
11. Al-Turaif, H.A., “Surface morphology and chemistry of epoxy-based coatings after exposure to ultraviolet radiation”, ِ◌Prog. Org. Coat., 76, 677, (2013)
12.
El-Shazli A. H.,Al-Turaif H.A.,“Developing of polypyrrole coating on rotating steel cylinder for improving its corrosion resistance”. Gupta, K.M. (ED.), Adv. Materials Res. III. Zurich, Trans Tech Publication, 277, (2013). ISBN: 978-3- 03785-676-5.
Recent Professional Development Activities (Workshops, training, etc.)
1. Short Course "Surface Modification Chemistries for Particles and Interfaces", nanoparticles.org, Anaheim, (March 2011).
2. Course “Project Management course for Research and Development”, Emcanat Training, Jeddah, (30/4- 4/5/2011).
3. Course "ISO/IES 17025:2005 Awareness ", EXCEL Partnership, Jeddah, (2 July 2011).
4. Course "ISO/IES 17025:2005 Internal Auditor", EXCEL Partnership, Jeddah, (3-4 July 2011).
5. Course "ISO/IES 17025:2005 Uncertainty of Measurement ", EXCEL Partnership, Jeddah, (5 July 2011).
6. Seminar “Quality and Academic accreditation”, Centre of university teaching development, King Abdulaziz University (2012).
7. IDEAL workshop organized by IDEAL Institute for the Development of Excellence in Assessment Leadership, Gloria J Rogers, ABET Foundation, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 16 - 19 September, 2013
