Dr. Abdelbaki Benamor is a Research Professor at the Gas Processing Center (GPC) of Qatar University, specializing in chemical engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Malaya in 2003. With over two decades of experience in academic and industrial research, Dr. Benamor focuses on energy, water, and environmental challenges. His research encompasses developing technologies for COâ‚‚ capture from natural and flue gases, wastewater treatment using advanced materials, and innovative electrochemical techniques for detecting heavy metals in water bodies. Dr. Benamor has secured over $4.8 million in research and industry grants and has collaborated with institutions across Europe, Asia, and North America. He has authored more than 120 articles in Scopus-indexed journals, achieving an h-index of 43 with over 6,500 citations. In recognition of his contributions, he received the Qatar University Services Award in 2016.
