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Curriculum Vitae

Mahad Said Baawain

1. Personal Information • Address: Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University P.O. Box 33, Al-Khodh, P.C. 123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Tel.: (968) 24142543, GSM: (968) 92823999, Fax: (968) 24141331 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

• Date of Birth: 10th of September 1975

• Nationality: Omani

• Marital Status: Married

• Languages: Arabic, English 2. Education, Employment Information and Career Development Employment History 06/2013- present Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman 02/2013-02/2016 Director, Center of Environmental Studies and Research, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman 08/2007-05/2013 Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman 09/2000-08/2007 Lecturer, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman 08/1998-09/2000 Demonstrator, Department of Civil Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman


Education Background

Ph.D., University of Alberta, Canada, Civil and Environmental Engineering, August 2007 Major: Environmental Engineering M.Sc., Imperial College London, UK, Civil and Environmental Engineering, September 2000 Major: Environmental Engineering B.Eng.., Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, Civil Engineering, May 1998 Major: Civil Engineering Research Interests

• Fundamentals of water treatment processes • Advanced oxidation processes • Application of laser technology to multi-phase flows • Environmental reactors modelling • Environmental engineering management • Environmental impact and risk analysis • Nanotechnology applications for water treatment • Renewable energy applications in environmental engineering • Air pollution modelling and management • Contaminant transport in natural systems • Climate change and impacts on environmental systems • Solid waste management

Membership of Scientific & Professional Bodies

• International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR)

• American Water Works Association (AWWA) • Environment Society of Oman (ESO) • International Ozone Association Pan American Group (IOA/PAG) • International Water Association (IWA) • The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) • Water Environment Federation (WEF)

Research Collaboration

• University of Arizona, USA, Dr Walid Elshorbagy (on water technology systems for industrial applications) (Feb 2017- present).

• Millersville University, USA, Dr Ebrahim Karan (on sustainable food-water-energy systems) (Jun 2016- present).

• The Pennsylvania State University, USA, Dr Somayeh Asadi (on sustainable food-water-energy systems) (Jun 2016- present).

• University of Alberta, Canada, Dr. M. Gamal El-Din (on advanced oxidation processes and application of laser technology to multi-phase flows) (Sep 2007-present)


• National Institute of Technology (NIT), India, Prof. J. P. Sarkar (on nanotechnology applications for water treatment and Solar energy applications in environmental engineering) (Jun 2009-present)

• Caledonian College of Engineering, Oman, Prof. Shaik. Feroz (on nanotechnology applications for water treatment and Solar energy applications in environmental engineering) (Oct 2009-present)

• Caledonian College of Engineering, Oman, Prof. Joseph V Thanikal (on waste management and bio-energy applications in environmental engineering) (Jan 2011-present)

• Dhofar University, Oman (on decentralized wastewater systems: solution for rural communities) (June 2014 – present)

Modelling & Programming Skills

• Air dispersion modelling using BREEZE-3D-AERMOD and AERMET • Groundwater Modelling System (GMS) including MODFLOW and MT3D • Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation using ANSYS CFX • Mixing zones 3D modelling using CORMIX tool from MIXZON • Adaptive modelling systems using artificial neural networks (ANN) using

NeuroShell 2 from Warp Systems Group • Dantec FlowMap software and BSA Flow Software for flow characterization

using advanced laser measurement techniques Career Development

• Participated in the following international conferences o The 3rd International Conference on Coastal Zone Engineering & Management

in the Middle East, November 20-24, 2016, Dubai, UAE. o The 12th International Conference on Coasts, Ports & Marine Structures

(ICOPMAS 2016), October 31-Novemebr 2, 2016, Tehran, Iran. o The 5th International Conference on Estuaries and Coasts (ICEC2015)

November 2-4, 2015, Muscat, Oman. o The 2015 Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE) Annual Conference,

Regina, Canada, May 27th-30th 2015. o International Conference on Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and

Environmental Engineering, Bangkok, Thailand, April. 22nd-23rd, 2015. o The 19th International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and

Research- Asia and Pacific Division (IAHR-APD) Congress 2014, Hanoi, Vietnam, Sep 21st-24th 2014.

o The 35th International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR) World Congress, Chingdu, China, Sep 8th-13th 2013.

o Fourth International Conference on Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning and Economics, Mykonos island, Greece, June 24th-28th 2013.

o Sustainable Development Conference 2013: Green technology, Renewable energy and Environmental protection, Bangkok, Thailand, June 21st-23rd 2013.

o Solid and Hazardous Wastes in the Gulf Region Conference, Kuwait, April 29th – 01st May, 2013.

o 12th International Environmental Specialty Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, June 2012.


o The 10th Tenth Gulf Water Conference, Water in the GCC States, the Water-Energy-Food Nexus, Doha, Qatar, April 2012.

o The 4th Kuwait Waste Management Conference & Exhibition, Kuwait, October 2011.

o Wastewater Reuse Asia Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, August 2011. o Water Convention: Singapore International Water Week Conference,

Singapore, July 2011. o The 20th Canadian Hydro-technical Conference, Ottawa, Canada, June 2011. o International Conference on Harnessing Technology: Challenges &

Opportunities in GCC States (Renewable Energy Resources), Muscat, Oman, February 2011.

o The 3rd SQU-JCCP Joint Symposium “Environmental Challenges & Mitigation Approaches for Sustainable Development in the Oil & Gas Industry”, Muscat, Oman, December 2010.

o The 10th International Conference on Modelling, Monitoring and Management of Water Pollution (Water Pollution 2010), Bucharest, Romania June, 2010.

o The 18th JCCP Joint GCC-Japan Environment Symposium, Manama, Bahrain, February 2010.

o International Ozone Association (IOA)/Pan American Group (PAG) Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, May 2009.

o IWA/AQUATECH China Conference, Shanghai, China, May 2008.

• Participated in the following workshops o International Workshop Waste to Energy organized by Caledonian College of

Engineering, Muscat, Oman, 19th April 2017. o The Seventh National Symposium on Engineering Final Year Projects

organized by Nizwa University, Nizwa, Oman, 3rd May 2017. o World Water Day Workshop: Wastewater Treatment & Application,

organized by SQU, Muscat, Oman, 22nd March 2017 o The Research Council (TRC) Annual Research Forum organized by TRC,

Muscat, Oman, 5th October 2016. o Application of Sustainable Risk-based Approaches for Assessment and

Remediation of Contaminated Soil and Groundwater Workshop organized by SQU, Shell and PDO, Muscat, Oman, 26-28 Sep. 2016.

o Future Workshop on Zero Emission 2030 organized by Be’ah Company, Muscat, Oman: 14 Apr. 2016.

o Institute of Advanced Technology Integration for Decentralized Wastewater and Sludge Management (IATI-WW) Stakeholder Workshop organized by The Research Council (TRC), Muscat, Oman: 11-12 Apr. 2016.

o Integrated Air Quality Monitoring Network Workshop organized by Sohar Industrial Port (SIP), Sohar, Oman: 7 Apr. 2016.

o The Third Environmental Forum “Environmental Responsibility” organized by Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs, Sohar, Oman: 19-20 Oct. 2015.

o International Workshop on Extreme Water Events Organized by Veolia Foundation, Muscat, Oman: 28-29 Oct. 2014.


o Workshop on Water Supply Well-field Protection Zones organized by Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs and Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources, Muscat, Oman: 23-25 Sep. 2012.

o Workshop on ABET Program Assessment organized by Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman: 14-15 Feb. 2012.

o Workshop on Nuclear Power Consideration organized by IAEA and Peaceful Nuclear Technology Office in Oman, Muscat, Oman, 17-18 Oct 2011.

o Workshop on Environment Day organized by Centre of Environmental Studies and Research, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, June 5, 2011.

o Workshop on SQU Eco-House organized by Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, January 25, 2011.

o Workshop on Waste Management in the Sohar Industrial Port organized by Sohar Environmental Unit (Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs), 20th September 2010.

o Workshop on Fog Water organized by Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs, Muscat, Oman, January 31, 2010.

o National Workshop on Result Based Management and Technical Cooperation project Planning and Formulation organized by IAEA and Peaceful Nuclear Technology Office in Oman, Muscat, Oman: 31 Oct - 4 Nov 2009.

o Workshop on Updated Engineering College Strategic Plan 2009-2013, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 6th May 2009.

• Attended the following international conferences (other than the ones participated

in with refereed paper, poster, abstract or presentation) o Sustainable Management for the Coastal Zone and Waterways, Dubai, UAE,

June 2015. o Advanced Subsurface Technologies & Expertise for Efficient Water Resources

Management, Kuwait, November 2012. o International Workshop on Waste to Energy, Muscat, Oman, March 2012. o IWAVE Project Workshop organized by organized by IAEA and Peaceful

Nuclear Technology Office in Oman, Muscat, Oman, March 2012 o The 20th JCCP Joint GCC-Japan Environment Symposium, Abu Dhabi, UAE,

November 2011. o The Research Symposium on Energy Security, Doha, Qatar, November 2011. o Omani-French Workshops on Green Architecture and Eco-Tourism, Muscat,

Oman, May 2010 o Renewable Energy Development in Oman Forum'09, Muscat, Oman,

November 2009. o The 1st International Conference on Water Resources & Climate Change in

MENA Region, Muscat, Oman, November 2008. o The 4th International Conference on Wadi Hydrology, Muscat, Oman,

December 2007.

3. Awards and Recognition

• Letter of Appreciation from H.E. The Chairman of Majlis Al-Shura (Oman) for participating in the committee responsible for the preparation of the draft regulations of wastewater treatment and reuse (Jan-May 2017).


• Letter of Appreciation from The Research Council (Oman) for participating in evaluating the applications for best researcher awards (for both PhD holders and non-PhD holders categories) (Jan-Feb 2017).

• Certificate and Letter of Appreciation from the Director of Water Research Center for excellent organization of the International Water Conference entitled “Water Conference in Arid Areas: The Way Forward” that was held on 13th till 16th March 2016.

• Certificate of Appreciation from Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs for participating in the Third Environmental Forum “Environmental Responsibility” which was held on 19th till 20th October 2015.

• Certificate of Appreciation from the Dean of College of Engineering for serving in College HSE committee, May 2015.

• Letter of Appreciation from the Vice Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University for the efforts and contributions extended toward ABET Accreditation of Engineering Programs, December 2014.

• Letter of Appreciation from the Vice Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University for the collaborating with Ministry of Defence during the Workshop “Renewable Energy and its Impacts on National Security” that was held on 14th till 15th October 2014.

• Certificate of Appreciation from Al-Musanna College of Technology for chairing a session at the “Symposium on Sustainable Technology and Development (STDC2014)” on April 21, 2014.

• Certificate of Appreciation from Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs for participating in the National Workshop on Ballast Water Management which was organized by the ministry and the International Union for Wild Conservation, 3rd to 4th July 2012.

• Letter of appreciation from the Dean of College of Engineering for serving as College Board member during the academic years 2010-2012, October 2012.

• Distinction in Research Award, Sultan Qaboos University Open day, May 2012. • Selected by The U.S. National Academies and Kuwait Institute for Scientific

Research among the top 100 Young Arab Engineers and Scientists to participate in The Arab-American Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Program, Kuwait, October 2011.

• Letter of Appreciation from the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Postgraduate Studies & Research of Sultan Qaboos University for Participating in the Scientific Movie, June 2010.

• Letter of Appreciation from the Vice Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University for the efforts and contributions extended toward ABET Accreditation of Engineering Programs, March 2010.

• Best research paper "The Use of PIV/PLIF to Study the Liquid-Phase Backmixing in an Impinging-Jet Ozone Bubble Column" at the International Ozone Association's (IOA) 17th World Congress in Strasbourg, France on August 22-25, 2005.

• J. Gordan Kaplan Graduate Award, University of Alberta, Canada, 2005. • Sultan Qaboos University PhD Degree Scholarship recipient, 2002-2007 • Sultan Qaboos University Master Degree Scholarship recipient, 1999-2000 • Dean List, Sultan Qaboos University, 1994-1997


4. Teaching, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students Supervision and Related Activities

Course Instruction

• Undergraduate courses Course Code

Course Title Year Taught*

CIVL2400 Professional Practice and Ethics 2007 (FL), 2008 (SP), 2009 (SP), 2011(SP)

CIVL2401 Professional Practice and Ethics 2012 (SP) CIVL4046 Fluid Mechanics 2011 (SU), 2012 (SU), 2015 (SU) CIVL4146 CIVL4136

Hydraulics Environmental Engineering I

2015 (FL) 2007 (FL), 2008 (FL), 2009 (FL), 2010 (FL), 2011 (FL), 2012 (FL), 2013(FL), 2014(FL)

CIVL5186 Water & Wastewater Management

2008 (SP), 2009 (SP), 2010 (SP), 2011(SP)

CIVL5326 Environmental Engineering II 2008 (FL), 2014 (SP) CIVL5995 Project I 2012(FL) CIVL5996 Project II 2013(SP)

* Fall (FL), Spring (SP), Summer (SU)

• Postgraduate courses Course Code

Course Title Year Taught*

CIVL6715 Chemistry & Microbiology of Water & Wastewater

2010(FL)

CIVL6725 Physical, Chemical & Biological Treatment Processes

2009 (SP), 2013(FL)

CIVL6750 Air Pollution Engineering 2010(SP), 2012(SP) CIVL6760 Solid Waste & Sludge

Management 2009(FL), 2011(FL), 2014 (SP), 2016(SP)

CIVL6780 Contaminant Transport Processes 2013(SP), 2015(SP) * Fall (FL), Spring (SP), Summer (SU)

• Coordinating Courses

o CIVL8000 PhD Thesis: 2015 (SP, FL), 2016(SP, FL) o CIVL7000 MSc Thesis/Project: 2014(SP, FL), 2015(SP, FL), 2016(SP, FL) o CIVL 5997 Final Year Research Project: 2011 (FL) & 2012(SP) o CIVL 5993 Final Year Project I: 2011(FL), 2012(FL) o CIVL 5994 Final Year Project II: 2012(SP), 2013(FL) o ENGR 4006 Industrial Training II: 2008(SU)

• Industrial Training Supervision o ENGR 3006 Industrial Training I o ENGR 4006 Industrial Training II

Students Projects Supervision


• Undergraduate Students Supervision (38 Students) o Project Title: Bubble Size Characterization in Semi Batch Bubble Columns

Using Artificial Neural Networks Modeling, 2007 Student Name: Khalid Al-Saqri

o Project Title: Investigating the Effect of Temperature on the Performance of Bubble Column Reactors, 2007 Student Name: Mohammed Al-Muharzi

o Project Title: Treatment of Secondary Wastewater Effluents Using Locally Available Adsorbents, 2008 Student Name: Abdulrahim Al-Omairi

o Project Title: Comparison of the Quality of Local Wastewater Treatment Plants Effluents with National & International Standards, 2008 Student Name: Mohammed Tabouk

o Project Title: Characterizing Domestic Wastewater Effluents, 2009 Student Name: Ismail Al-Hajji, Mahmoud Al-Harrasi

o Project Title: Characterizing Industrial Wastewater Effluents, 2009 Student Name: Salim Al-Shuaili, Mohsin Al-Jabri, Khalil Al-Saadi

o Project Title: Greywater Treatment using Bubble Column Reactor with Opposing Jets, 2009 Student Name: Said Al-Busaidi

o Project Title: Characterizing Domestic Wastewater, 2010 Student Name: Salim Al-Awaid, Ahmed Al-Ajmi, Mohammed Al-Badi, Mansoor Baqi

o Project Title: Characterizing Industrial Wastewater, 2010 Student Name: Mohammed Bait-Dhuha, Ahmed Al-Raqmi, Sadam Qatan

o Project Title: Applications of Industrial Wastewater Treatment: Adsorbent Clay & Spent Catalysts, 2010 Student Name: Ahmed Hubais

o Project Title: Water Quality Analysis of Bottled Water, 2011 Student Name: Hamed Ba'Omar

o Project Title: Car Wash Wastewater Treatment Using Attapulgite, 2011 Student Name: Saif Al-Hajri

o Project Title: Car Wash Wastewater Treatment Using Bubble Column Reactor with Opposing Jets, 2011 Student Name: Adil Al-Mujaini, Sulaiman Al-Hadhrami

o Project Title: Hydrocarbon Analysis of Domestic & Industrial Wastewater, 2011 Student Name: Saif Al-Gharbi

o Project Title: Hydrocarbon Analysis of Monitoring Wells along Salalah Recharge Line Student Name: Hamed Al-Mashani

o Project Title: Water Quality Analysis of Drinking Water Supllied by pipe network & Tankers, 2012/2013 Student Name: Mazin Al-Balushi, Ibrahim Hubais

o Project Title: Characterization of Drinking Water for Organic Pollutants, 2012/2013 Student Name: Moza Al-Lamki

o Project Title: Characterization of Wastewater Effluents for Organic Pollutants, 2012/2013


Student Name: Afeef Baqi o Project Title: Evaluation of the Performance of Drinking Water Home Filters,

2012/2013 Student Name: Muhanad Al-Nabhani

o Project Title: Removal of Organic Constituents from Treated Wastewater Effluent Using Nanotechnology, 2013/2014 Student Name: Hajar Al-Balushi

o Project Title: Removal of Organic Constituents from Drinking Water Using Nanotechnology, 2013/2014 Student Name: Awadh Al-Shanfari

o Project Title: Removal of Organic Constituents from Drinking Water Using Advanced Oxidation Processes, 2013/2014 Student Name: Ibrahem Al-Kamali

o Project Title: Removal of Organic Constituents from Treated Wastewater Effluent Using Advanced Oxidation Processes, 2013/2014 Student Name: Abdulsalam Al-Zakwani

o Project Title: Removal of Organic Constituents from Treated Wastewater Effluent Using Advanced Oxidation, 2014/2015 Student Name: Hajar Al-Naamani

o Project Title: Removal of Organic Constituents from Treated Wastewater Effluent Using Nanotechnology, 2014/2015 Student Name: Mohammed Al-Jahwari

o Project Title: Removal of Organic Constituents from Drinking Water Using Advanced Oxidation Processes, 2014/2015 Student Name: Abdullah Al-Shehhi

o Project Title: Characterizing Air Quality in Muscat Governorate (O3, VOC, NOx, & CO), 2016/2017 Student Name: Ismail Al-Omairi

o Project Title: Characterizing Air Quality in Muscat Governorate (PM, SO2, & H2S), 2016/2017 Student Name: Hassan Kashob

• Undergraduate Students Supervision (IAESTE Students) o Project Title: Characterizing Domestic Wastewater and Sludge, 2011

Student Name: Milan Lermajer (Croatia) o Project Title: Use of Spent Catalysts and Attapulgite for Wastewater

Treatment, 2010 Student Name: David Shellabarger (USA), Regina Huber (Germany)

o Project Title: Wastewater and Sludge Management including Microbial Fuel Cell, 2017 Student Name: Selina Barkam (Germany)

• Major Supervision of MSc Students (13 Students) o Project Title: Assessment of Groundwater Level and Salinity in Al-Suwayq

Catchment Using MODFLOW and MT3D Student Name: Raya Al-Lamki Status: In progress


o Project Title: Sustainable Risk Based Analysis towards Remediation of a Fractured Aquifer Impacted by Crude Oil Spill Student Name: Zahran Al-Busaidi Status: Completed (August 2017)

o Project Title: H2S Dispersion Modelling Study of Al Ansab Sewage Treatment Plant Student Name: Abdullah Al-Jabri Status: Completed (September 2015)

o Project Title: Ultimate Composition Analysis of Municipal Solid Waste in Muscat Student Name: Wala Al-Amri Status: Completed (September 2015)

o Project Title: Evaluation of Chemical Wet Scrubber in Reducing Hydrogen Sulphide Emission from Al Ansab Sewage Treatment Plant Student Name: Intisar Al-Sulaimi Status: Completed (September 2014)

o Project Title: Purification of Wastewater by Using Membrane Biological Reactor at Al Ansab Treatment Plant Student Name: Buthaina Al-Wahaibi Status: Completed (September 2014)

o Project Title: Sewage Tank Leakage Effects on Groundwater Quality in South East of Al-Seeb Student Name: Tariq Al-Balushi Status: Completed (February 2014)

o Project Title: Municipal Solid Waste Management in Muscat: Classification, Uses and Potential Problems Student Name: Fatma Al-Mujaini Status: Completed (September 2013)

o Project Title: Utilizing Treated Wastewater for Groundwater Recharge in Al-Batina Coastal Plain Student Name: Amal Al-Sabti Status: Completed (September 2013)

o Project Title: Use of Spent Catalyst Generated by Sohar Refinery as Adsorbent for Selected Heavy Metals from Water or Wastewater Student Name: Mohammed Al-Hosni Status: Completed (February 2013)

o Project Title: Characterizing Industrial and Domestic Wastewater Sludge Student Name: Mohsin Al-Jabri Status: Completed (January 2012)

o Project Title: Artificial Neural Network Prediction of Ground-Level Air Pollution around Sohar Industrial Port Student Name: Aisha Al-Serihi (College of Science, SQU) Status: Completed (October 2011)

o Project Title: Domestic Wastewater from Three Regions in the Sultanate of Oman: Characterization and Applications Student Name: Abdulrahim Al-Omairi Status: Completed (July 2010)


• Minor Supervision of MSc Students (9 Students) o Project Title: Optimization of a Microbial Desalination Cell (MDC) for

Electricity Production and Seawater Desalination using Membrane Dialysis Technique (Major Supervisor: Dr. Abdullah Al-Mamun) Student Name: Md. Abdulsatar Abdulbaten Status: In Progress

o Project Title: Simultaneous Electricity Production and metal recovery from Landfill Leachate using Microbial Fuel Cell (Major Supervisor: Dr. Abdullah Al-Mamun) Student Name: Afeef Baqi Status: In Progress

o Project Title: Causes, Effects and Remedies of Buildings’ Construction Wastes in Oman (Major Supervisor: Dr. Ali Al-Nuaimi) Student Name: Fatma Al-Hakmani Status: Completed (June 2017)

o Project Title: Analyzing the Climate Change-Induced Variation in Intensity-duration-Frequency Curves in Tawi Atair, Oman (Major Supervisor: Dr. Luminda Hewawasam) Student Name: Mahmoud Bani Uraba Status: Completed (May 2017)

o Project Title: Characterizing Fouling in Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) for Municpal Wastewater Treatment (Major Supervisor: Dr. Abdullah Al-Mamun) Student Name: Balqis Al-Ajmi Status: Completed (September 2016)

o Project Title: Transient Groundwater Flow Modeling of Al Batinah Coastal Region (Barka) (Major Supervisor: Dr. Ahmed Sana) Student Name: Prerana Chitrakar Status: Complete (September 2014)

o Project Title: Investigating the Use of Refineries' Spent Catalyst as Cement or Fine Aggregates Partial Replacement in Cement Mortars (Major Supervisor: Prof. Khalifa Al-Jabri) Student Name: Aysser Ishtieh Status: Completed (August 2012)

o Project Title: Fixed Floating Breakwater Response to Waves Action Using Simplified Analytical Model (Major Supervisor: Dr. Ahmed Sana) Student Name: Hussain Al-Lawati Status: Completed (July 2012)

o Project Title: Potential use of Spent Catalyst Generated by Sohar and Mina Al-Fahl Refineries in Concrete (Major Supervisor: Prof. Khalifa Al-Jabri) Student Name: Zahran Al-Kamyani Status: Completed (May 2012)

• PhD Students Supervision (5 Candidate)

o Project Title: Removal of Pollutants from Treated Municipal Wastewater by Photocatalytic Oxidation Process and Conventional Method (Main Supervisor: Prof. J.T. Sarkar, National Institute of Technology, India) Co-supervisors: Dr. Mahad Baawain, Prof. Shaik Feroz (Caledonian College of Engineering) Student Name: Anna Jesil Cheriyan


Status: Complete (April 2015) o Project Title: Marine Water Quality along Coastal Zones of Oman: Integrated

Approach (Main Supervisor: Dr. Mahad Baawain, SQU) Co-Supervisor: Dr. Ahmed Sana Student Name: Prerana Chitrakar Status: In Progress (Started Feb 2015)

o Project Title: Assessment of Protection Zones in Al-Khoud Water Production Well Field (Main Supervisor: Dr. Mahad Baawain, SQU) Co-Supervisor: Dr. Ahmed Sana Student Name: Sharifa Al-Hashmi Status: In Progress (Started Feb 2016)

o Project Title: Performance of Different Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Technologies under Variable Temperature and Organic Loading (Main Supervisor: Dr. Mahad Baawain, SQU) Co-Supervisor: Dr. Md Abdullah Al-Mamun Student Name: Buthaina Al-Wahaibi Status: In Progress (Started Sep 2016)

o Project Title: Evaluation of Removal Mechanism of Helminths Ova by Different Filtration Technologies in Wastewater Treatment Plants (Main Supervisor: Dr. Mahad Baawain, SQU) Co-Supervisor: Dr. Md Abdullah Al-Mamun Student Name: Intisar Al-Sulaimi Status: In Progress (Started Feb 2017)

• Served as a External Examiner in PhD and MSc Examination Committees o Thesis Title: Estimation of Groundwater Recharge in Northern Oman Mountains

using Multiple Techniques Student Name: Mansoor Amerjeed (PhD Candidate) Exam Date: 27 December 2016

o Thesis Title: Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Carnivore (Grouper) and Herbivore (Parrotfish) Fish Species Student Name: Humaid Al Khadhuri Exam Date: 30 August 2016

o Thesis Title: Influence of Sludge Compost Addition and Irrigation Rate on Soil Properties and Plant Uptake of Metals Student Name: Mai Al Saadi Exam Date: 25 May 2016

o Thesis Title: Prediction of Pressure Gradient in Horizontal Dispersed Oil-Water Flow Student Name: Ebtisam Al-Nassri Exam Date: 4 May 2016

o Thesis Title: Groundwater Investigation in North Oman, Hydrochemical and Isotopic Approaches Student Name: Rashed Al-Abri (PhD Candidate) Exam Date: 31 January 2016

o Thesis Title: Polymer Effect on Drop Size Distribution of Oily Water Produced from Marmul Polymer Flooding Student Name: Safa Al-Baqlani Exam Date: 30 June 2015


o Thesis Title: Model Studies of Sea Outfall Effluent Discharge Student Name: Abdullrahman Al-Muqbali Exam Date: 16 Feb 2015

o Thesis Title: Removal of Ibuprofen and Diclofenac from Aqueous Solutions on Dehydrated and Activated Carbons from Date Palm Leaflets Student Name: Mahra Al-Balushi Exam Date: 15 Jan 2014

o Thesis Title: Using Dehydrated and Sulfonated Dehydrated Carbons from Omani Date Palm Leaflets Student Name: Amal Al-Hadi Exam Date: 6 Jan 2014

o Thesis Title: Generation, Composition and Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman from Al-Multaqaa Landfill Student Name: Thenmozhi Murugaian Exam Date: 3 Oct 2013

o Thesis Title: Maximizing the Use of Reclaimed Water for Crop Production in Arid Regions Student Name: Saif Al-Khamisi (PhD Candidate) Exam Date: 30 June 2013

o Thesis Title: A New Saturated Oil Viscosity Correlation for Omani Crude Oil Student Name: Mashael Al-Rahbi Exam Date: 16 June 2013

o Thesis Title: Prediction of Unsaturated Oil Viscosity for Omani Crude Oil Student Name: Majda Al-Balushi Exam Date: 7 May 2013

o Thesis Title: Removal of Chlorpheniramine and Lisinopril from Aqueous Solution using Carbon Sorbent from Omani Date Palm Student Name: Wafa Al Saidi Exam Date: 11 Nov 2012

o Thesis Title: Removal of Ag+ and Pb+ from Aqueous Solution on Dehydrated Carbon from Omani Date Palm Leaflets Student Name: Ali Al-Hashmi Exam Date: 18 January 2012

o Thesis Title: Effect of Sewage Sludge on Heavy Metals Movements in Calcareous Soil Student Name: Mariam Al-Dagheishi Exam Date: 30 August 2009

o Thesis Title: Assessment of Oil Pollution in Mina Al-Fahl, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Student Name: Jamal Al-Sabahi Exam Date: 29 September 2008

o Thesis Title: Improving Quality of Hajamta Reservoir Water in Jabla Akhdar Using a Custom-made Treatment System Student Name: Mohammed Jashoul Exam Date: 23 August 2008

Curriculum Development and Teaching Management at SQU Course Instruction • Extensive participation in curriculum development of the Environmental

Engineering MSc program


• Extensive participation in curriculum development of the Renewable Energy MSc program

• Active participation in the preparation of the ABET accreditation program during the last and current cycle.

• Active participation in writing the Self Study Report (SSR) of the Civil Engineering Program in the current ABET accreditation cycle.

• Prepared/edited/updated course descriptions, materials and notes of the following courses:

o CIVL2401 Professional Practice & Ethics o CIVL4136 Environmental Engineering I o CIVL5186 Water and Wastewater Management o CIVL5326 Environmental Engineering II o CIVL6715 Chemistry and Microbiology of Water and Wastewater o CIVL6725 Physical, Chemical & Biological Treatment Processes o CIVL6750 Air Pollution Engineering o CIVL6760 Solid Waste and Sludge Management o CIVL6780 Contaminant Transport Processes

• Developed rubrics as an assessment tool for Professional Practice & Ethics and Environmental Engineering I, Final Year Research Project I, and Final Year Research Project II

Students Advising and Mentoring at SQU

• Students advisor for PhD cohorts 2015 to 2017 (4 students) • Student advisor for MSc cohorts 2012 to 2014 (23 students), and 2015 to 2016

(72 students) • Student advisor for cohorts 2007 (30 students) and 2012 (42 students) • Active interaction with all final year research students when served as

coordinator of final year projects (2011/2012) • Active interaction with the Civil and Architectural Engineering Society (CAES) of

SQU by supervising some of their projects. Teaching Activities outside the Classroom

• Coordinating and conducting student visits to local industries for courses and projects (visit to Al-Ghubrah Desalination Plant, Haya Water, Sohar Environment Unit, Be’ah landfills, etc.)

• Involving students as research assistants in funded research project • Supervising projects from Civil and Architectural Engineering Society (CAES) • Supervision of several IAESTE student (2011 to 2017)

5. Services

National Activities • Member of National Committee of Groundwater Protection Zones for Water

Supply, (Oct 2016-present). • Member (Secretary) of SQU-MECA joint committee (May 2013 to Feb 2015). • Member of Omani delegation Team in United Nations Climate Change Conference

(UNCCC), Conference of the Parties (COP21), Paris, France, November 2015.


• Member of Omani delegation Team in United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNCCC), Conference of the Parties (COP19), Warsaw, Poland, November 2013.

• Member, Protection Zones for Production Well Fields Scientific Committee (March 2012-present).

• Member of National Work Group to Study Possibilities of Reusing Treated Wastewater in Beneficial Ways (Jan 2012 - present).

• Member, Million Date Palm Plantation Project Scientific Committee (Oct 2010-present).

• Member of Omani delegation Team in United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNCCC), Conference of the Parties (COP16), Cancun, Mexico, November 2010.

• Member of Omani delegation Team in United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNCCC), Conference of the Parties (COP15), Copenhagen, Denmark, December 2009.

• Member, SQU-Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs Committee (April 2009-present).

• Member of Omani delegation Team in Pittsburgh and the Middle East Conference: Forging Partnerships in Energy Sustainability and Green Technologies, October 2009.

• Member of Omani delegation Team in Energy Pact Conference, Geneva, March 2009.

University Activities

• Chair, Waste Management Committee (Feb 2011-Present) • Member, Feasibility study and specifications of SQU Central Chemical Store

Committee (March 2010-present) • Member, HSE Code of Practice Preparation Committee (March 2009-Nov 2009) • Participated in SQU Eco House Workshop (January 25, 2011) • Participated in SQU Scientific Movie (May 2, 2010)

College Activities

• Chair of College HSE and Security Committee (2011-2014). • Member, College Board (Sep 2010 - Aug 2012) • Participated in the College of Engineering Retreat Day “Towards A Successful

Road Map For Postgraduate Programs & Research” held on March 25, 2010 • Took part in the College of Engineering Retreat Day held on 20th November 2008

to discuss and approve the 2008-2011 College implementation plan • Participated in College visit to UAE university (May 19, 2009)

Departmental Activities

• Chair, Postgraduate Studies & Research Committee (Sep 2014 - present) • Member, Recruitment Committee (Sep 2011 - Present) • Member, ABET Self Study Report Committee (Sep 2011 – Present) • Coordinator, MSc of Environmental Engineering (Sep 2010-Present) • Coordinator, Final Year Research Project I and II (Sep 2011-May 2013) • Member, Organizing Committee of International Workshop on Fire Safety

Engineering and Management (Spring 2010-Spring 2011) • Co-Chair, Organizing Committee of 2nd International Conference on Coastal Zone

Engineering and Management (Arabian Coast 2010), 1-3 November 2010


• Member, Strategic Planning Committee (Sep 2007 - present) • Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (Sep 2007 - Aug 2010) • Member, Postgraduate Studies & Research Committee (Sep 2007 - 2014)

Invited Lectures and Seminars (other than international conferences participation)

• May 2017: The Seventh National Symposium on Engineering Final Year Projects organized by Nizwa University, Nizwa, Oman.

• April 2017: International Workshop Waste to Energy organized by Caledonian College of Engineering, Muscat, Oman.

• March 2017: World Water Day Workshop: Wastewater Treatment & Application, organized by SQU, Muscat, Oman.

• October 2016: The Research Council (TRC) Annual Research Forum organized by TRC, Muscat, Oman.

• Sep. 2016: Application of Sustainable Risk-based Approaches for Assessment and Remediation of Contaminated Soil and Groundwater Workshop organized by SQU, Shell and PDO, Muscat, Oman.

• Apr. 2016: Future Workshop on Zero Emission 2030 organized by Be’ah Company, Muscat, Oman.

• Apr. 2016: Institute of Advanced Technology Integration for Decentralized Wastewater and Sludge Management (IATI-WW) Stakeholder Workshop organized by The Research Council (TRC), Muscat, Oman.

• Apr. 2016: Integrated Air Quality Monitoring Network Workshop organized by Sohar Industrial Port (SIP), Sohar, Oman.

• Oct. 2015: The Third Environmental Forum “Environmental Responsibility” organized by Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs, Sohar, Oman.

• April 2014: Environmental Pollution: Causes, Impacts and Management. Given to Environment Society of Oman (ESO), Muscat, Oman.

• June 2012: Treated Wastewater in Oman: Current and Future Aquifer Recharge Applications. Given to Petroleum Development Oman Water and Environment teams, Muscat Oman.

• January 2012: Wastewater in Oman: Types, Characteristics, treatment Requirements, and Reuse Options. Given during PDO Celebrating of Oman Environment Day, Muscat, Oman.

• May 2009: Environmental Areas at College of Engineering, SQU. Given during SQU visit to UAE University, Al-Ain, UAE.

• April 2009: Proposed Common Areas of Cooperation between SQU and Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA). Given during MECA visit to SQU, Muscat, Oman.

• January 2010: Environmental and Climatic Research at SQU and Proposed Common Areas of Cooperation. Given to Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA) during Workshop of Fog Water, Muscat, Oman.

Service to the Profession

• Chair of Application of Sustainable Risk-based Approaches for Assessment and Remediation of Contaminated Soil and Groundwater Workshop organized by SQU, Shell and PDO, Muscat, Oman, September 2016.


• Chair of Middle East - North Africa Region (MENA) Collaboration Committee of The International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR), 2010 to 2016.

• Chair of the Organizing Committee for International Conference on Desalination, Environment & Marine Outfall Systems, Muscat, Oman, April 2014.

• Co-Chair of the Organizing Committee for the 2nd International Conference on Coastal Zone Engineering and Management, Muscat, Oman, November 2010.

• Associate editor for The Journal of Engineering Research (TJER) • Peer reviewer for Journal of Hydrology • Peer reviewer for Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development • Peer reviewer for Journal of King Abdulaziz University-Engineering Sciences • Peer reviewer for Journal of Aerosol and Air Quality Research • Peer reviewer for Journal of Environmental Science and Management • Peer reviewer for Desalination and Water Treatment Journal • Peer reviewer for Environmental Science and Technology (ES&T) Journal

Service to the Community

• Member of Environmental Society of Oman (ESO) Executive Board (April 2016- present).

• Participated in the team evaluating the tender for environmental strategy for the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (April 2015).

• Reviewed for Ministry of Higher Education a proposal for Environmental Engineering and Management Program (March 2013 and March 2016)

• Reviewed for Mazoon College a proposal of Civil Engineering Program (February 2012).

• Evaluated Seeb Wastewater Outfall to Marine Environment Report for Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (October 2011).

• Participated by several posters in the university open day May in years (May 2008 - May 2015).

• Published several articles in local news papers (e.g. Al-Watan, Oman Daily, Oman Observer, Oman Tribune, Al-Shabibah, etc) about different topics of Environmental Engineering (2009-2012).

• Conducted several Interviews on Oman TV and Radio Channels about different environmental issues and event such as conferences and workshops (2009-2015).

• Supervised training students coming from Other Universities in Oman. • Conducted Workshop on Sustainable and Beneficial Options for Reusing of Haya

Water Treated Wastewater, November 2, 2011. • Conducted Introduction to Environmental Engineering Short Course, April 24-27,

2011. • Participated in Conducting Flood Management Short Course, April 27-30, 2008.

Consultancy Service

• Design of Water Supply Network for Sarafait Camp, Wilayat Dhalkut, Mistry of Defence (Nov 2016 to Jul 2017)

• Design of Wadi Protection Walls of Several Farms in Muscat, Dhakliya and Sharqiya North Governorates, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Wealth (Oct 2015-Jul 2016)


• Design of Fence Culverts and Drainage Ditch for Oman Botanic Garden, Diwan of Royal Court (Jan-Apr 2015)

• Evaluation of Sediment Problem at Al-Ashkharah Fishery Port, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (June-September 2014)

• Suspended Particles and Dredge Plume Modeling Study Using CORMIX Model, Sur Desalination Plant (with HMR Environmental Engineering Consults, May-June 2014)

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Project “Protection of Coastal Erosion at Widam Al Sahil in Wilayat Musanah”, Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources (August-December 2013)

• Groundwater Modelling Study for Beach Wells in Barka, Alargan Company (with HMR Environmental Engineering Consults, Oman, July-Aug 2013)

• Environmental Investigation for Fishery Harbors at Barka, Nabir and Mussanah, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (March-July 2013)

• Suspended Particles and Dredge Plume Modeling Study Using CORMIX Model, Haya Water (with HMR Environmental Engineering Consults, Oman, Jun-July 2013)

• Thermal Dissipation Modelling Using CORMIX Model of the Marine Outfall, PDO (with HMR Environmental Engineering Consults, Oman, Jun-July 2012)

• Groundwater Modelling of Aquifer Recharge System with Treated Water in Salalah, Salalah Sewage and Drainage Company (with HMR Environmental Engineering Consults, Oman, Jan-August 2012)

• Design and 3D Modelling of Lake Bottom Oxygenation System for Harmony Lake, Calgary, Canada (with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering Inc (PACE), USA, Feb 2012)

• Develop 3D Computational Fluid Mechanic (CFD) Model of Oxygen and Temperature for Four Initial Oxygenation System Designs for the Canyon Lake Reservoir (with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering Inc (PACE), USA, Nov 2010-Feb 2011)

6. Scholarly Achievements

Total External & Internal Funds Obtained = US $ 6.54 million (OMR 2.52 million)

Research Projects Project Title Funding

Agency Duration Budget,

USD (OMR)

Investigating the Applications of Wastewater Effluents and Sludge: Environmental Risk or Potential Energy Source (PI)

His Majesty Research Fund,

SQU

2008-2011 234,000 (90,000)

Feasibility Study to Upgrade the Effluent Water Treatment Facility and Water Disposal System at the PDO Mina Al-Fahl Terminal in Oman (Co-PI)

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)

2008-2009 49,140 (18,900)

Three-Dimensional Modeling of Effluent Disposal by Marine Outfall at Mina Al-Fahl (PI)

PDO 2009-2010 48,880 (18,800)

Accelerating Evaporation from Oil-Production PetroGas Oman 2008-2009 15,600


Saline Water Ponds (Co-PI)

(6000)

Beneficial Applications of Spent Catalysts and Charcoal Generated by Mina Al-Fahl and Sohar Refineries (Co-PI)

Oman Oil Refineries and

Petroleum Industries Company (ORPIC)

2009-2011 286,000 (110,000)

Feasibility of Managed Aquifer Recharge using Excess Treated Wastewater in Oman (Co-I)

His Majesty Research Fun,

SQU

2009-2012 221,000 (85,000)

Investigating Arsenic Levels in Drinking Water at Rural Areas of Oman (Co-PI)

SQU 2009-2011 22,100 (8,500)

SQU Eco-House Project (Co-I) SQU and PDO

2009-2012 325,000 (125,000)

Removal of Organic Pollutants from Drinking Water and Treated Wastewater Using Advanced Oxidation Processes and Nanotechnology (PI)

TRC 2011-2014 348,400 (134,000)

Eco-House Project (Co-I) TRC

2011-2013 300,000 (120,000)

Sustainable and Beneficial Options for Reusing of “Haya Water” Treated Wastewater (PI)

Haya Water Company

2011-2012 169,000 (65,000)

Wastewater Treatment Reuse at A'Safa Poultry Farm at Thamrait, Dhofar Governance" (Co-PI)

Ind. Innovation Center &

A'Safa Foods

2012 52,000 (20,000)

Characterisation and Treatment of Textile Industry Effluents using Nanotechnology (Co-I)

Ind. Innovation Center & Oman

Textile Mills

2012-2013 803,335 (308,975)

Application of Solar Nano-Photo Catalysis in Reverse Osmosis Pre-treatment Process (Co-I)

TRC 2012-2014 224,640 (86,400)

Wastewater Treatment and Reuse at Al Marsa Fisheries Plant at Rusail Industrial Estate (PI)

Ind. Innovation Center & Al-

Marsa Fisheries

Mar 2013-Nov 2013

52,520 (20,200)

An Evaluative Study of the Environmental and Social Responsibility Programs of the Corporate Sector in Oman (PI)

Oman Oil Company

Jun 2013- Oct 2013

155,727 (59,895)

Comprehensive Study of the Impacts of Integrated Touristic Compounds

Ministry of Tourism

May 2014- May 2016

492,635 (189,475)

Review of Literature on Environmental Issues in the Sultanate (PI)

Ministry of Environment and Climate

Nov 2014- Feb 2015

24,700 (9,500)


Affairs Coastal Ecosystem Management for Sustainable Development (Co-PI)

TRC Sep 2014- Aug 2017

340,340 (130,900)

Biofuels Production from Renewable Resources in Oman

TRC Sep 2014-Oct 2017

741,520 (285,200)

Feasibility of Marine Water Quality Monitoring Network in the Coastal Region of Sultanate of Oman (PI)


Affairs

Feb 2015-Feb 2018

650,000 (250,000)

Assessment of Ambient Air Quality in Urban Areas of Muscat Governorate and Four Industrial Areas (Nizwa, Rusail, Sur and Salalah) in the Sultanate of Oman (PI)


Affairs

Feb 2015-Feb 2018

455,000 (175,000)

Assessment of Sustainable Remediation Options for Contaminated Soil Stockpiles (Phase 1: Characterization of the Contamination Level) (PI)

PDO Dec 2015-May 2016

104,000 (40,000)

Waste to Watts: Green and Sustainable Electricity generation from Wastewater using Bacteria in Microbial Fuel Cell (Co-PI)

SQU Jan 2015- Dec 2017

22,000 (8,500)

Application of Sustainable Risk-Based Approaches Assessment and Remediation of Contaminated and Groundwater Event (PI)

Shell Development

Oman

Aug 2016-Nov 2016

11,700 (4,500)

Assessment of Sustainable Remediation Options for Contaminated Soil Stockpiles (Phase 2: Monitoring of Groundwater below Vulnerable Contaminated Sites) (PI)

PDO Dec 2016-May 2017

79,300 (30,500)

Characterization Modelling of Iron Ore Particles: Case Study from Vale (PI)

Vale Company Dec 2016- Jun 2017

44,280 (17,800)

Characterizing and Modeling of Groundwater Level Increase in Muscat Airport Area (PI)

Oman Airports Management

Company

Jan 2017- Jun 2017

84,110 (32,350)

Microbial Electrochemical System for Desalination through Sewage Treatment with Simultaneous Recovery of Chemical Resources and Electrical Energy (Co-PI)

His Majesty Research Fun,

SQU

May 2017- Apr 2020

179,400 (69,000)

Characterization Modelling of Iron Ore Particles: Case Study from Vale (PI): Phase 2

Vale Company Nov 2017-Aug 2018

85,020 (32,700)

Total

6,541,347

(2,515,941)


Principal Publications

International refereed published journal papers = 71 International conference papers & presentations = 53 Books = 1 Book Chapters = 4 Technical reports = 22

• International Refereed Journal Papers

1. Karan, E., Asadi, S., Mohtar, R. Baawain, M.S. 2018. Towards the optimization of

sustainable food-energy-water systems: a stochastic approach. Journal of Cleaner Production, 171: 662-674.

2. Al-Mamun, A. Baawain, M.S., Dhar, B.R., In S. Kim, I.S. 2017. Improved recovery of bioenergy and osmotic water in an osmotic microbial fuel cell using micro-diffuser assisted marine aerobic biofilm on cathode. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 128: 235-242.

3. Choudri, B.S., Baawain, M.S., Ahmed, M. 2017. Radioactive Wastes. Water Environment Research, 89(10):1487-1502.

4. Choudri, B.S., Baawain, M.S., Ahmed, M. 2017. Effects of Pollution on Freshwater Organisms. Water Environment Research, 89(10): 1676-1703.

5. Choudri, B.S., Baawain, M.S., Ahmed, M. 2017. Bioenergy from Biofuel Residues and Wastes. Water Environment Research, 89(10): 1441-1460.

6. Choudri, B.S., Baawain, M.S., Ahmed, M. 2017. Textiles Waste Management. Water Environment Research, 89(10): 1424-1440.

7. Choudri, B.S., Baawain, M.S., Al-Sidairi, A., Hamed Al-Nadabi, H., Al-Zeidi, K., Al-Raeesi, A.: Assessment of Land Degradation through Perception and Knowledge towards Management in Oman. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment (Accepted 2017).

8. Jamil, F., Al-Muhatseb, A.H., Al-Haj, L. Al-Hinai, M.A., Baawain, M.S. 2017. Phoenix Dactylifera Kernel Oil Used As Potential Source for Synthesizing Jet Fuel and Green Diesel. Energy Procedia, 118: 35-39.

9. Cheriyan, A.J., Shaik, F., Baawain, M.S., Sarkar, J.P. 2017. A study on the removal of contaminants from secondary treated municipal wastewater by solar photocatalysis. Environmental Engineering and Management Journal, 16(7):1451-1456.

10. Jamil, F., Saxena, S.K., Al-Muhatseb, A.H., Baawain, M.S., Al-Abri, M., Viswanadham, N., Kumar, G., Abu-Jrai, A.M. 2017. Valorization of waste “date seeds” bio-glycerol for synthesizing oxidative green fuel additive. Journal of Cleaner Production, 165: 1090-1096.

11. Al-Muhtaseb, A., Jamil, F., Myint, M., Baawain, M.S., Al-Abri, M., Dung, T., Kumar, G., Mohammad N.M. Ahmad, M. 2017. “Cleaner fuel production from waste Phoenix dactylifera L. kernel oil in the presence of a bimetallic catalyst: Optimization and kinetics study”, Energy Conversion and Management. 146:195-204.


12. Al-Jabri, K.S., Hago, A.W., Baawain, M.S., Sthapit, G. 2017. “Properties of soil-cement blocks manufactured using produced water from oil fields: a preliminary investigation”, International Journal of GEOMATE. 13(35):66-72.

13. Baawain, M.S., Al-Mamun, A., Omidvarborna, H., Al-Jabri, A. 2017. “Assessment of Hydrogen Sulfide Emission from a Sewage Treatment Plant Using AERMOD”, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 189(6): 263-274.

14. Jamil, F., Al-Muhtaseb, A., Naushad, M., Baawain, M.S., Al-Mamun, A., Saxena, S.K., Viswanadham, N. Evaluation of synthesized green carbon catalyst from waste date pits for tertiary butylation of phenol. Arabian Journal of Chemistry, (Accepted 2017).

15. Baawain, M.S., Al-Mamun, A., Omidvarborna, H., Al-Amri, W. 2017. “Ultimate Composition Analysis of Municipal Solid Waste in Muscat”, Journal of Cleaner Production, 148: 355-362.

16. Jamil, F., Al-Haj, L., Al-Muhtaseb, A., Al-Hinai, M., Baawain, M.S., Rashid, U., Ahmad, M. 2017. Current scenario of catalysts for biodiesel production: a critical review. Reviews in Chemical Engineering, (Accepted 2017).

17. Abu-Jrai, A., Jamil, F., Al-Muhtaseb, A., Baawain, M.S., Al-Haj, L., Al-Hinai, M., Al-Abri, M., Rafiq, S. 2017. “Valorization of waste Date pits biomass for biodiesel production in presence of green carbon catalyst”, Energy Conversion and Management, 135: 236-243.

18. Al-Mamun, A., Baawain, M.S., Al-Muhtaseb, A., Egger, F., Ng, H.Y. 2017. “Optimization of a baffled-reactor microbial fuel cell using autotrophic denitrifying bio-cathode for removing nitrogen and recovering electrical energy”, Biochemical Engineering Journal, 120: 93-102.

19. Al-Muhtaseb, A.H., Jamil, F., Al-Haj, L., Al-Hinai, M.A., Baawain, M.S., Myint, M.T.Z., Rooney, D. 2016. “Efficient utilization of waste date pits for the synthesis of green diesel and jet fuel fractions”. Energy Conversion and Management, 127: 226–232.

20. Al-Muhtaseb, A.H., Jamil, F., Baawain, M.S., Al-Hinai, M., Zeaiter, J., Ahmad, M.N. 2016. “Bio-Oil Upgrading by Catalytic Cracking over Different Solid Catalysts”. Journal of Advanced Catalysis Science and Technology, 3 (1): 12-19.

21. Choudri, B.S., Baawain, M.S., Ahmed, A. 2016. “An Overview of Coastal and Marine Resources and their Management in Sultanate of Oman”. Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism, 7(1): 21-32.

22. Choudri, B.S., Baawain, M.S., Al-Sidairi, A., Al-Nadabi, H., Al-Zeidi, K. 2016. “A Study of Beach Use and Perceptions of People Towards Better Management in Oman”. Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences, 45(10): 1327-1333.

23. Choudri, B.S., Baawain, M.S., Al-Sidairi, A., Al-Nadabi, H., Al-Zeidi, K. 2016. Perception, knowledge and attitude towards environmental issues and management among residents of Al-Suwaiq Wilayat, Sultanate of Oman. The International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology, 23(5): 433-440.

24. Choudri, B.S., Baawain, M.S. 2016. “Radioactive Wastes”. Water Environment Research, 88(10): 1486-1503.

25. Choudri, B.S., Baawain, M.S. 2016. “Effects of Pollution on Freshwater organisms”. Water Environment Research, 88(10): 1672-1692.

26. Choudri, B.S., Baawain, M.S. 2016. “Sustainable Bioenergy from Biofuel Residues and Wastes”. Water Environment Research, 88(10): 1446-1466.


27. Choudri, B.S., Baawain, M.S. 2016. “Textile”. Water Environment Research, 88(10): 1433-1445.

28. Purnama, A., Baawain, M.S., Shao, D. “Simulation of Sediment Discharges during an Outfall Dredging Operation,” International Journal of Oceanography, vol. 2016, 10 pages.

29. Al-Mamun, A., Lefebvre, O., Baawain, M.S., Ng, H.Y. 2016. “A Sandwiched Denitrifying Biocathode in a Microbial Fuel Cell for Electricity Generation and Waste Minimization”. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol., 13(4):1055–1064.

30. Al-Mamun, A., Baawain, M.S. 2015. “Accumulation of Intermediate Denitrifying Compounds Inhibiting Biological Denitrification on Cathode in Microbial Fuel Cell”. Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering, 13: 81-90.

31. Al-Shamsi, K., Baawain, M., Aljabri, K., Taha, R., Al-Kamyani, Z. 2015. “Mix Design and Moisture Susceptibility of Asphalt Concrete Mixes Containing Waste Catalyst from Oil Refineries”. International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, 8(6): 426-432.

32. Baawain, M.S., Al-Jabri M., Choudri B.S. 2015. “Characterization of Industrial Wastewater Sludge in Oman from Three Different Regions and Recommendations for Alternate Reuse Applications”. Iranian Journal of Public Health, 44 (11): 1473-1481.

33. Feroz, S., Al-Harthy, W., Baawain, M., Al-Saadi, S., Varghese, M.J., Rao, L.N. 2015 “Experimental Studies for Treatment of Seawater in a Re-Circulation Batch Reactor Using TiO2 P25 And Polyamide”. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 10(10): 26259-26266.

34. Choudri, B.S., Baawain, M.S., Ahmed, A. 2015. “Review of Water Quality and Pollution in Coastal Areas of Oman”. Pollution Research, 34(2): 229-239.

35. Choudri, B.S., Baawain, M.S., Al-Sidairi, A., Al-Nadabi, H. 2015. “An indicator based vulnerability assessment of wilayats to development”. Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 21(2): 495-502.

36. Choudri, B.S., Baawain, M.S. 2015. “Radioactive Waste Management”. Water Environment Research, 87(10): 1471-1492.

37. Choudri, B.S., Baawain, M.S. 2015. “Effects of Pollution on Freshwater organisms”. Water Environment Research, 87(10): 1679-1717.

38. Choudri, B.S., Baawain, M.S. 2015. “Sustainable Bioenergy from Biofuel Residues and Wastes”. Water Environment Research, 87(10): 1414-1444.

39. Choudri, B.S., Baawain, M.S. 2015. “Textile Waste Management”. Water Environment Research, 87(10): 1392-1413.

40. Choudri, B. S., Baawain, M.S., Ahmed, A., Al-Sidairi, A., Al-Nadabi, H. 2015. “Relative vulnerability of coastal Wilayats to development: a study of Al-Batinah North, Oman”. Journal of Coastal Conservation, 19(1): 51-57.

41. Choudri B S., Baawain, M.S. 2014. “Effects of Pollution on Freshwater Organisms”. Water Environment Research, 86 (10): 1832-1868.

42. Choudri B S., Baawain, M.S. 2014. “Sustainable Bioenergy from Biofuel Residues and Wastes”. Water Environment Research, 86 (10): 1579-1613.

43. Baawain, M.S., Al-Omairi, A., Choudri B.S. 2014. “Characterization of Domestic Wastewater Treatment in Oman from Three Different Regions and Current Implications of Treated Effluents”. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment (SPRINGER), 186 (5): 2701-2716.


44. Feroz, S., Jesil, A., Baawain, M., Sarkar, J.P. 2014. “Studies on Wastewater Treatment Using Solar Photocatalysis in Oman”. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 535: 106-109.

45. Baawain, M.S., Al-Jabri M., Choudri B.S. 2014. Characterization of Domestic Wastewater Sludge in Oman from Three Different Regions and Recommendations for Alternative Reuse Applications. Iranian Journal of Public Health, 43 (2): 168-177.

46. Baawain, M.S., Al-Serihi, A.S. 2014. “Systematic Approach for the Prediction of Ground-Level Air Pollution (around an Industrial Port) Using Artificial Neural Network”. Aerosol and Air Quality Research, 14 (1), pp. 124-134.

47. Baawain M.S., Al-Futaisi, A. 2014. “Studying Groundwater Quality Affected by Barka Dumping Site: An Integrated Approach”. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering (SPRINGER), 39 (8): 5943-5957.

48. Sana, A., Baawain M.S., Al-Sabti, A. 2013. “Feasibility Study of Using Treated Wastewater to Mitigate Seawater Intrusion along Northern Coast of Oman”. International Journal of Water Resources and Arid Environments, 3(2): 56-63.

49. Baawain M.S., Al-Futaisi, A. 2013. “Identification of Possible Migration of Contaminants in Groundwater at a Landfill – A Case Study of Oman”. Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 3(10): 86-98.

50. Choudri B.S., Baawain, M.S. 2013. “Thermal Effects”. Water Environment Research, 85(10): 1934-1953.

51. Purnama A., Baawain M.S. “CORMIX Simulations of Surface Brine Discharges from Al-Ghubrah Plant, Oman”. Accepted for publication in Academic Journal of Engineering and Technology, 4-June, 2013.

52. Choudri B.S., Baawain, M.S. 2013. “Power Production Waste”. Water Environment Research, 85(10): 1567-1580.

53. Cheriyan, A.J., Shaik, F., Baawain, M.S., Sarkar, J.P. 2013. “Photo Catalytic Removal of Contaminants from Secondary Treated Municipal Wastewater in a Continuous Recirculation Reactor”. International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences, 8(2):113-128.

54. Al-Jabri, K., Baawain, M.S., Taha, R., Al-Kamyani, Z., Al-Shamsi, K., Ishtieh, A. 2013 "Potential use of FCC spent catalyst as partial replacement of cement or sand in cement mortars", Construction and Building Materials, 39:77-81.

55. Choudri B.S., Baawain, M.S. 2013. “Petrochemicals”. Water Environment Research, 85(10): 1548-1566.

56. Purnama A., Baawain M.S., Sarma Y.V.B. 2012. "Optimizing a Submerged Outfall Design through CORMIX Simulations". Journal of Science, Technology and Environment, 2(1):1-9.

57. Taha, R., Al-Kamyani, Z., Al-Jabri, K., Baawain, M.S., Al-Shamsi, K. 2012. "Recycling of waste spent catalyst in road construction and masonry blocks", Journal of Hazardous Materials, 229-230: 122– 127.

58. Baawain M.S., Gamal El-Din M., and Smith D.W. 2012. "Characterizing Two Inclined Circular Water Jets Plunging into an Aeration Tank", International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 40: 158-165.

59. Al-Jabri M. and Baawain, M.S. 2011. “Petrochemicals”. Water Environment Research, 83(10): 1506-1524. A Review of Petrochemicals related journal papers published in 2010.


60. Baawain M.S., Gamal El-Din M., Smith D.W., and Mazzei, A. 2011. "Hydrodynamic Characterization and Mass Transfer Analysis of an In-Line Multi-Jets Ozone Contactor", Ozone: Science & Engineering, 33(6): 449-462.

61. Al-Omairi A., Baawain M.S., Al-Futaisi A. 2011. “Wastewater Characterization in the Sultanate of Oman”, International Journal of Sustainable Water and Environmental Systems, 3(2): 77-84.

62. Baawain M.S., Gamal El-Din M., and Smith D.W. 2010. “PIV/PLIF Study of Impinging Jet Ozone Bubble Column with Mixing Nozzles”, Ozone: Science & Engineering, 32(2): 99-112.

63. Al-Jabri M. and Baawain, M.S. 2010. “Petrochemicals”. Water Environment Research, 82(10): 1534-1552. A Review of Petrochemicals related journal papers published in 2009.

64. Baawain M.S., Al-Jabri, M. 2010. “Power Production Waste”. Water Environment Research, 82(10): 1553-1559.

65. Baawain, M.S., and B. Al-Zidi. 2009. “Petrochemicals”, Water Environment Research, 81(10): 1664-1686. A Review of Petrochemicals related journal papers published in 2008.

66. Habib A., S. Molla, P. Chelme-Ayala, A. El-Din, M.S. Baawain, and M. Gamal El-Din. 2008. “Petrochemicals”, Water Environment Research, 80(10): 1510-1537. A Review of Petrochemicals related journal papers published in 2007.

67. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El-Din, and D.W. Smith. 2007. “Artificial Neural Networks Modeling of Ozone Bubble Columns: Mass Transfer Coefficient, Gas Hold-up, and Bubble Size”, Ozone: Science & Engineering, 29(5): 343-352.

68. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El-Din, and D.W. Smith. 2007. “Impinging-Jet Ozone Bubble Column Modeling: Hydrodynamics, Gas Hold-up, Bubble Characteristics, and Ozone Mass Transfer”, Ozone: Science & Engineering, 29(4): 245-259.

69. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El-Din, and D.W. Smith. 2006. “CFD Application in Modeling and Improving the Performance of a Storage Reservoir Used as a Microorganism Reduction Chamber”, Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science, 5(2): 151-162.

70. Baawain, M.S., M.H. Nour, A.G. El-Din, and M. Gamal El-Din. 2005. “ENSO Prediction Using SOI and NIÑO3 as Onset Indicators: Application of Artificial Neural Networks”, Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science, 4(2): 113-121.

71. Baawain, M.S., and M. Gamal El-Din. 2005. “Application of Artificial Neural Networks in Reservoir Operation Systems”, Al-Azhar University Engineering Journal, 1(1): 728-739.

• International Conference Papers

1. Chitrakar, P. Sana, A., Baawain, M.S. 2017. Hydrodynamic Modeling of Sea of Oman. 37th IAHR World Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug 2017.

2. Farrukh Jamil, Ala’a H. Al-Muhtaseb, Lamya Al-Haj, Mohab A. Al-Hinai, Mahad Baawain, Phoenix dactylifera kernel oil used as potential source for synthesizing jet fuel and green diesel, 2nd International Conference on Advances on Clean Energy Research, ICACER 7-9 April 2017, Berlin, Germany.

3. Chitrakar, P. Sana, A., Baawain, M.S. 2016. The Hydrodynamic of Sea of Oman and Arabian Gulf. In: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Coastal


Zone Engineering & Management in the Middle East, November 20-24, 2016, Dubai, UAE.

4. Baawain, M.S., Purnama, A. 2016. Modeling of Return Seawater Outfall from an Industrial Port in Oman. In: Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Coasts, Ports & Marine Structures (ICOPMAS 2016), October 31-Novemebr 2, 2016, Tehran, Iran.

5. Ahmed, M., Baawain, M.S., Al-Jabri, S., Al-Busaidi, A., Al-Lawati, S., Choudri, B.S. 2016. Small-Scale Wastewater Treatment Systems and Reuse Studies in Oman. In: Proceedings of the 13th IWA Specialized Conference on Small water & Wastewater Systems, Sep 2016, Athens, Greece.

6. Al-Muhtaseb, A., Jamil, F., Baawain, M.S., Al-Hinai, M., Abu-Jrai, A. 2016. Synthesis of Mesoporous Carbon Material from Waste “Date Seeds” and its Application for “Tertiary Butylation” of Phenol. In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Water, Waste and Energy Management, July 18-20, 2016, Rome, Italy.

7. Al-Mamun, A., Baawain M.S. 2015. Application of electrochemically active marine biofilms in an osmotic microbial fuel cell for electrical energy and clean water recovery. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Estuaries and Coasts (ICEC2015) November 2-4, 2015, Muscat, Oman.

8. Purnama, A. Baawain, M.S. Shao, D. 2015. CORMIX Simulations of Dredged Sediment Discharges in Coastal Waters. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Estuaries and Coasts (ICEC2015) November 2-4, 2015, Muscat, Oman.

9. Chitrakar, P. Baawain, M.S., Sana, A. 2015. A Review of Marine Pollution Studies in Sea of Oman. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Estuaries and Coasts (ICEC2015) November 2-4, 2015, Muscat, Oman.

10. Soltanpour, M. Sana, A. Baawain, M.S. 2015. A Review of Sedimentation and Preferred Solutions at AlAshkarah Fishery Port, Sultanate of Oman. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Estuaries and Coasts (ICEC2015) November 2-4, 2015, Muscat, Oman.

11. Al-Mamun, A., Al-Saidi, A., Baawain, M.S. 2015. Fixing aerobic marine biofilm cathode in a compact osmotic microbial fuel cell for freshwater recovery and power generation. In: Proceedings of the 5th international meeting on microbial electrochemistry and technologies October 1-4, 2015, Tempe, Arizona, USA.

12. Baawain M.S., Al-Mamun, A., Sana, A., Al-Wahaibi, A. “Performance of Membrane Bioreactor Versus Activated Sludge at a Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant in Oman”, 2015 CSCE Conference, Regina, Canada, May 2015.

13. Baawain M.S., Al-Balushi, H., Al Zakwani, A. “Removal of Organic Constituents from Treated Wastewater using Nanotechnology and Advanced Oxidation Processes”, International Conference on Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and Environmental Engineering, Bangkok, Thailand, April 2015.

14. Baawain M.S., Al-Belushi, T. “Effects of Septic Tank leakage on Groundwater Quality: A Case study from Oman”, 19th IAHR-APD Congress, Hanoi, Vietnam, Sep 2014.

15. Sana A., Baawain M.S. “Groundwater Modeling of s Coastal Plain Aquifer In Southern Oman”, 19th IAHR-APD Congress, Hanoi, Vietnam, Sep 2014.

16. Baawain M.S., Sana A. "Groundwater Quality in Terms of Nitrate and Salinity along a Coastal Strip Subjected to Extensive Pumping Activities and to Artificial Recharge", 35th IAHR World Congress, Chingdu, China, Sep 2013.


17. Baawain M.S. “Evaluation of Organic Compounds and Disinfection by Products in Drinking Water and Treated Effluents”, Sustainable Development Conference, Thailand, June 2013.

18. Baawain M.S., Sana A. “Treated Wastewater Effluents as Aquifer Recharge: Experience in Saline and Coastal Aquifers", 4th International Conference on Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning and Economics, Greece, June 2013.

19. Baawain M.S., Al-Mujaini F. “Municipal Solid Wastes in Muscat: Classification, Potential Problems, and Reuse Options”, Solid & Hazardous Wastes Conference in the Gulf Region, Kuwait, April 2013.

20. Baawain M.S., Sana A. "Feasibility of Treated Wastewater Application for Aquifer Recharge to Defy Saline Water Intrusion", 5th International Groundwater Symposium, Kuwait, Kuwait, November 2012.

21. Al-Shamsi K., Baawain M.S., Al-Jabri K., Taha R., Al-Kamyani Z. "Utilizing Waste Spent Catalyst in Asphalt Mixtures", SIIV- 5th International Congress - Sustainability of Road Infrastructures, Rome, Italy, October 2012. Paper published in Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 53 ( 2012 ) 326 – 334)

22. Baawain M.S., Sana A., Al-Yahyai R., Al-Sabti A. "Sustainable and Beneficial Options for Reusing Treated Wastewater in Muscat, Oman", 12th International Environmental Specialty Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, June 2012.

23. Al-Jabri K., Al-Kamyani Z., Taha T., Baawain M.S., Al-Shamsi K., Al-Saidy A. “Performance of Concrete Made with Spent Catalyst as Partial Cement Replacement”, FIB Symposium, Sweden, June 2012.

24. Al-Jabri K., Al-Kamyani Z., Taha T., Baawain M.S., Al-Shamsi K. “Use of Spent Catalyst as an Additive Cementituous Material in Concrete and Masonry Blocks”, American Concrete Institute - Kuwait Chapter, Kuwait, May 2012.

25. Baawain M.S., Treiky H., Al-Sabti A. "Reusing Treated Wastewater in Muscat: Social Survey", Tenth Gulf Water Conference, Water in the GCC States, The Water-Energy-Food Nexus, Doha, Qatar, April 2012.

26. Al-Jabri, K., Ishtieh, A., Al-Kamyani Z., Taha R., Baawain M.S., Al-Shamsi K. "Use of FCC Spent Catalyst as Partial Replacement of Cement or/and Fine Aggregates in Cement Mortars", International Symposium on Cement & Concrete Materials, Ningbo, China, November 2011.

27. Baawain M.S., Al-Jabri M. "Characterization of Wastewater Sludge in Oman", 4th Kuwait Waste Management Conference & Exhibition, Kuwait, October 2011.

28. Baawain M.S. "Wastewater Reuse Applications in Oman: Current Practice and Future Trends", Wastewater Reuse Asia Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, August 2011.

29. Baawain M.S. "Groundwater Recharge with Treated Wastewater Effluents in Oman: Solution for Saline Water Intrusion or Contamination of Groundwater Aquifers?", Water Convention: Singapore International Water Week Conference, Singapore, July 2011.

30. Taha T., Al-Kamyani Z., Al-Jabri K., Baawain M.S., Al-Shamsi K., Al-Futaisi A. “Use of Waste Spent Catalyst in Construction”, 1st Annual International Conference on Construction, Athens Institute for Education and Research, Athens, Greece, June 2011.

31. Elkamash M.K., Baawain M.S. "Hydrodynamic Simulations to Investigate Protection Alternatives against Jellyfish Ingress" 20th Canadian Hydro-technical Conference, Ottawa, Canada, June 2011.


32. Baawain M.S., Al-Sarihi A. "Artificial Neural Network Modeling of Air Pollution around Sohar Industrial Port Area" World Environment Day- Forests: Nature at your Service, SQU CESAR, June 2011.

33. Al-Siyabi A., Jesil A., Sarkar J.P., Baawain M.S., Feroz S. "Solar Photo Catalysis to Remove Organics in a Flat Plate Reactor", International Conference on Harnessing Technology: Challenges & Opportunities in GCC States (Renewable Energy Resources), Muscat, Oman, February 2011.

34. Baawain, M.S., Al-Futaisi, A.M., Al-Omairi, A., Al-Jabri, M. "Investigating Municipal Wastewater Treatment in the Sultanate of Oman", WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment, 145: 711-719.

35. Baawain M.S., Ahmed, M. “Feasibility Study to Upgrade Effluent Water Treatment Facility and Water Disposal System at Marine Outfall”, Third SQU-JCCP Joint Symposium “Environmental Challenges & Mitigation Approaches for Sustainable Development in the Oil & Gas Industry”, Muscat, Oman, December 2010.

36. Purnama A., Baawain M.S., Al-Barwani H. Design Recommendations for a Submerged Marine Outfall Using CORMIX Simulations, Third SQU-JCCP Joint Symposium “Environmental Challenges & Mitigation Approaches for Sustainable Development in the Oil & Gas Industry”, Muscat, Oman, December 2010.

37. Purnama A., Baawain M.S., Sarma Y.V.B. “A CORMIX Model Study of an Effluent Plume from a Marine Outfall at Mina Al Fahal”, Oman, 2nd International Conference on Coastal Zone Engineering and Management, Muscat, Oman, November 2010.

38. Elkamash M.K., Baawain M.S. “Proposed Protection System against Jellyfish Ingress in Power and Desalination Plants”, 2nd International Conference on Coastal Zone Engineering and Management, Muscat, Oman, November 2010.

39. Baawain M.S., A.M. Al-Futaisi, I. Ashour, A. Al-Omairi, and M. Al-Jabri. “Characterization of Industrial Wastewater in the Sultanate of Oman”, the 4th International Conference on Healthy Water in Arab World, Cairo, Egypt (June 21-22, 2010).

40. Baawain M.S., A.M. Al-Futaisi, A. Al-Omairi, and M. Al-Jabri, S. Al-Jahafi, I. Al-Hajji. "Wastewater in Three Regions of the Sultanate of Oman: Characterization and Applications", the 18th JCCP the Joint GCC-Japan Environment Symposium, February 2010.

41. Baawain M.S., M. Gamal El-Din, D.W. Smith, and A. Mazzei. “Inline Multi-Jets Ozone Contactors: Performance and Scalability”, International Ozone Association (IOA)/Pan American Group (PAG) Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (May 4-6, 2009).

42. Baawain M.S., M. Gamal El-Din, D.W. Smith, and A. Mazzei. “Investigating Two Scales of In-Line Multi-Jets Ozone Contactors”, International Ozone Association (IOA)/Pan American Group (PAG) Conference, Orlando, USA (August 25-27, 2008).

43. Baawain, M.S. "Current Wastewater Collection, Treatment and Reuse Applications in Oman", In Proc. of IWA/AQUATECH CHINA, Shanghai, China, 8 p. (May 21-22, 2008).

44. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El-Din, D.W. Smith, and A. Mazzei “In-Line Multi-Jets Ozone Contactor: Hydrodynamics and Mass Transfer”, In Proc. of World Congress on Ozone and Ultraviolet Technologies (IOA/IUVA 2007), Los Angeles, CA USA, 10 p. (August 27-29, 2007).


45. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El-Din, and D.W. Smith “Hydrodynamic Characterization of an in-Line Opposing-Jets Ozone Contactor”, International Ozone Association (IOA)/Pan American Group (PAG) Conference, Arlington, Texas, USA (September 17-20, 2006).

46. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El-Din, and D.W. Smith “The Effect of Two Inclined Circular Plunging Jets on Air Entrainment in an Aeration Tank” In Proc. of Third International Conference on Computational Methods in Multiphase Flow, Portland, Maine, USA, CD, 10 p. (October 31-November 2, 2005).

47. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El-Din, and D.W. Smith “Improving the Performance of a Storage Reservoir Used as a Contact Chamber- CFD Modelling”, International Ozone Association (IOA)/Pan American Group (PAG) Conference, Lake Lanier, Georgia, USA (October 8-12, 2005).

48. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El-Din, and D.W. Smith “Mass Transfer Analysis in Ozone Bubble Columns Using Artificial Neural Networks”. In Proc. of The Eighth International Conference on the Application of Artificial Intelligence to Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, Rome, Italy, CD, 14 p. (30 August - 2 September 2005).

49. Gamal El-Din, M., D.W. Smith, and M.S. Baawain “Impinging-Jet Bubble Column”. In Proc. of 17th World Congress and Exhibition of Ozone and Related Oxidants: Innovative and Current Technologies, Strasbourg, France, CD, 10 p. (22nd to 25th August 2005).

50. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El-Din, and D.W. Smith “The use of PIV/PLIF to Study the Backmixing in an Impinging-Jet Ozone Bubble Column”. In Proc. of 17th World Congress and Exhibition of Ozone and Related Oxidants: Innovative and Current Technologies, Strasbourg, France, CD, 9 p. (22nd to 25th August 2005).

51. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El-Din, and D.W. Smith “Evaluating the Performance of an Impinging-Jet Bubble Column Using PIV/PLIF”. In Proc. of 1st IWA-ASPIRE (Asia Pacific Regional Group) Conference & Exhibition, Singapore, CD, 6 p. (July 10-15, 2005).

52. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El-Din, and D.W. Smith “The Use of PDA in Measuring Air Entrainment in an Aeration Tank Utilizing a Circular Plunging Jet”. In Proc. Of 9th Environmental Engineering Specialty Conf., 33rd Annual CSCE Conf., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, CD, 9 p. (June 2-4, 2005).

53. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El-Din, and D.W. Smith. 2005. “The Effect of Two Inclined Circular Plunging Jets on Air Entrainment in an Aeration Tank”, WIT Transactions on Engineering Sciences, 50: 229-238.

54. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El-Din, and D.W. Smith “CFD Modeling of Contact Chambers”, In: Resolving Environmental Issues, Proc. of IOA/PAG Conf., Windsor, Ontario, Canada, CD, 14 p. (Sep 12-15, 2004).

• Books

1. Baawain, M.S., Choudri, B.S., Ahmed, M., Purnama, A. (2015). “Recent Progress in Desalination, Environmental and Marine Outfall Systems”. Springer, Netherlands.

• Book Chapters

1. Purnama, A., Baawain, M.S., Shao, D. (2016). “Mixing zone analysis of surface brine discharges in coastal waters”. pages 67-86;


2. Baawain, M.S., Choudri, B.S., Ahmed, M., Purnama, A. (2015). “An Overview: Desalination, Environmental and Marine outfall systems”. In: Recent Progress in Desalination, Environmental and Marine Outfall Systems, Chapter 1, Springer, Netherlands.

3. Baawain M.S. (2012) "Impinging-Jet Ozone Bubble Column Reactors". In: Wastewater Treatment: Advanced Processes and Technologies, Chapter 5, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton (Co-Publisher: IWA Publishing, London).

4. Baawain M.S., Sana A., Al-Sabahi J.N., Al-Wardy M.M. and Al-Yaqoobi A.H. (2011) “Oil and chemical spills”. In: Nriagu JO (ed.) Encyclopedia of Environmental Health, Volume 4, pp. 231–239 Burlington: Elsevier.

• Technical Reports

1. Baawain M.S., Sana, A., Zain, Y., Omidvarborna, H. 2017. “Assessment of Sustainable Remediation Options for Contaminated Soil Stockpiles (Phase 2: Monitoring of Groundwater below Vulnerable Contaminated Sites)” Final Report, Petroleum Development of Oman Company, 2017.

2. Baawain, M.S., Ahmed, A., Yoon, G., Choudri, B.S. 2017. Wastewater Treatment and Reuse at Al-Marsa Fisheries Plant at Rusail Industrial Estate. Final Report. Submitted to: Industrial Innovation Center (IIC) and Al-Marsa Fisheries Company.

3. Baawain M.S., Sana, A., Zain, Y., Choudri, B.S. “Assessment of Sustainable Remediation Options for Contaminated Soil Stockpiles (Phase 1: Characterization of the Contamination Level)” Final Report, Petroleum Development of Oman Company, July 2016.

4. Baawain M.S., Sana, A., Zain, Y., Choudri, B.S. “Assessment of Sustainable Remediation Options for Contaminated Soil Stockpiles (Phase 1: Characterization of the Contamination Level)” 1st Progress Report, Petroleum Development of Oman Company, February 2016.

5. Baawain, M.S., Choudri, B. S. 2015. Review of literature related to Environmental issues in the Sultanate of Oman. Final project report submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA), Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

6. Nasir, J., Baawain, M.S. “Investigating Arsenic Levels in Drinking Water at Rural Areas of Oman”, Final Report, Internal Grant, SQU, March 2015.

7. Ahmed, M., Baawain, M.S., Choudri, B. S., Gil Ha Y., Al-Busaidi, A., Al-Adawi, S., Marikar, F. “Wastewater Treatment and Reuse at A’Saffa Poultry Farm At Thamrait”, Final Report, Industrial Innovation Center and A’Saffa Poultry Farm, December 2014.

8. Baawain, M.S., Al-Busaidi, R.H., Al-Fazari, K.S., Al-Nufali, H.K., Choudri, B.S., Al-Zeidi, K.S. “An Evaluative Study of the Environmental and Social Responsibility Programs of Corporate Sector in Al-Wusta Governorate”, Summary of the Final Report, Oman Oil Company, September 2014.

9. Baawain M.S., Sana, A., and Al-Yahyai R. "Sustainable and Beneficial Options for Reusing of “Haya Water” Treated Wastewater: Phase 1 – Exploratory Study" 3rd Progress Report, Haya Water (Oman Wastewater Services Company), January 2012.


10. Baawain M.S., Al-Futaisi A., Ashour A., Al-Harthi M., Al-Mashikhi A., Al-Wahaibi S., Al-Kindi A., Khan T., Ahmed M., Al-Akhzami S. "Investigating the Applications of Wastewater Effluents and Sludge: Environmental Risk or Potential Energy Source" Final Report, H.M. Research Fund, SQU, April 2012.

11. Taha R., Baawain M.S., Al-Jabri K, Al-Shamsi K., and Al-Futaisi A. "Beneficial Applications of Spent Catalysts and Charcoal Generated by Mina Al-Fahl and Sohar Refineries" Final Report, Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company (ORPIC), November 2011.

12. Baawain M.S., Sana, A., and Al-Yahyai R. "Sustainable and Beneficial Options for Reusing of “Haya Water” Treated Wastewater: Phase 1 – Exploratory Study" 2nd Progress Report, Haya Water (Oman Wastewater Services Company), September 2011.

13. Baawain M.S., Sana, A., and Al-Yahyai R. "Sustainable and Beneficial Options for Reusing of “Haya Water” Treated Wastewater: Phase 1 – Exploratory Study" 1st Progress Report, Haya Water (Oman Wastewater Services Company), July 2011.

14. Taha R., Baawain M.S., Al-Jabri K, Al-Shamsi K., and Al-Futaisi A. "Beneficial Applications of Spent Catalysts and Charcoal Generated by Mina Al-Fahl and Sohar Refineries" 4th Progress Report, Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company (ORPIC), April 2011.

15. Taha R., Baawain M.S., Al-Jabri K, Al-Shamsi K., and Al-Futaisi A. "Beneficial Applications of Spent Catalysts and Charcoal Generated by Mina Al-Fahl and Sohar Refineries" 3rd Progress Report, Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company (ORPIC), November 2010.

16. Taha R., Baawain M.S., Al-Jabri K, Al-Shamsi K., and Al-Futaisi A. "Beneficial Applications of Spent Catalysts and Charcoal Generated by Mina Al-Fahl and Sohar Refineries" 2nd Progress Report, Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company (ORPIC), May 2010.

17. Baawain M.S., A. Purnama, Y.V.B. Sarma, K. Al-Hashmi, M. Al-Haddabi, and D.S. Mothershaw “Three-Dimensional Modelling of Effluent Disposal by Marine Outfall at Mina Al-Fahl” Final Report, Petroleum Development of Oman Company, March 2010.

18. Taha R., Baawain M.S., Al-Jabri K, Al-Shamsi K., and Al-Futaisi A. "Beneficial Applications of Spent Catalysts and Charcoal Generated by Mina Al-Fahl and Sohar Refineries" 1st Progress Report, Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company (ORPIC), January 2010.

19. Baawain M.S., A. Purnama, Y.V.B. Sarma, K. Al-Hashmi, M. Al-Haddabi, and D.S. Mothershaw “Three-Dimensional Modelling of Effluent Disposal by Marine Outfall at Mina Al-Fahl” Final Report, Petroleum Development of Oman Company, October 2009.

20. Baawain, M.S., M. Ahmed, M. Mansour, F. Marikar, M. Al-Haddabi, A. Bahadori, H. B. Vuthaluru, A. Sathasivan, and B. Badruzzaman “Feasibility Study to Upgrade the Effluent Water Treatment Facility and Water Disposal System at the PDO Mina Al-Fahl Terminal in Oman” Final Report, Petroleum Development of Oman Company, April 2009.

21. Prathapar, S., Baawain, M.S., Tahat, M., Tangka, J., Abdelrahman, H., and Al-Lawati, A. “Accelerating Evaporation from Oil-Production Saline Water Ponds”. Final Report, PetroGas Oman, September 2008.


22. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El-Din, and D.W. Smith “Computation Fluid Dynamics Modelling of Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature in a recycled water pond”, Final Report, Syncrude Canada Ltd., January 2007.

23. Shahalam, M., Baawain, M.S. “Testing of an Innovative Process of Aerobic- Fluidized-Biofilm Process to Treat Intermittent Flows of Oil Polluted Wastewater”. Final Report, Petroleum Development of Oman Company, July 2002.

24. Shahalam, M., Baawain, M.S. “Evaluating the Problem of Painting deterioration of Governmental Buildings in Dhofar Mountains during Monsoon Rains, Sultanate of Oman”. Department of Civil Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University. Final Report, the Governorate of Dhofar, December 2001.

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