Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute | Egypt
Publication Profile
🧬 Suitability Summary
With over a decade of experience in applied organic chemistry, Dr. Esraa El-Fawal is a well-rounded academic and researcher specializing in environmental remediation, nanotechnology, and renewable energy. She combines strong theoretical knowledge with hands-on laboratory expertise, demonstrated by her leadership roles and extensive publication record. Her interdisciplinary approach and collaborative mindset make her highly suitable for scientific leadership, research consultancy, and advanced educational roles in sustainability, energy, and environmental science.
🎓 Education & Training
Dr. Esraa El-Fawal holds a PhD in Applied Organic Chemistry from Al-Azhar University, Cairo (2013–2017), where she graduated with a GPA of 4.0. Her doctoral research, supervised by Dr. Yasser Moustafa, focused on the treatment of phenolic pollutants in water using nanostructural materials. She earned her MSc in Applied Organic Chemistry from the same institution (2010–2012), conducting chemical studies on local latex-producing plants as renewable fuel sources under the supervision of Dr. Ramzi Habib. Her academic foundation began with a BSc in Chemistry from the Faculty of Science, Cairo University (2004–2008).
🧪 Professional Experience
Since 2017, Dr. El-Fawal has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Analysis & Evaluation at the Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI) in Cairo. In addition to her teaching and research roles, she is the Deputy Technical Supervisor of the Characterization and Description Unit. From 2013 to 2017, she worked as an Assistant Researcher at EPRI, where she led the FTIR/UV-Vis Spectroscopy Lab in the Central Laboratory, contributing significantly to materials characterization and environmental analysis.
📚 Professional Development
Dr. El-Fawal is committed to continuous learning and skills enhancement. She completed the ISO/IEC 17025 Awareness Training in July 2024, equipping her with international standards for testing and calibration laboratories. She is an active member of several scientific societies, including the American Chemical Society (ACS), the Egyptian Society for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, the Egyptian Society for Metals Corrosion and Protection, and the Women in Science Association. These affiliations reflect her dedication to scientific collaboration, innovation, and advocacy for women in STEM.
🔬 Research Focus
Her research is at the intersection of green chemistry, nanotechnology, and environmental engineering. Dr. El-Fawal focuses on the development of photocatalytic and adsorptive materials—such as MOFs, biochar, and bimetallic nanostructures—for the degradation of pollutants, heavy metal removal, and hydrogen generation through water splitting. Her work includes solar-driven wastewater treatment, visible-light active catalysts, and biomass conversion into biofuels, bridging fundamental science with industrial application.
🏆 Honors & Awards
In recognition of her academic excellence, she received a competitive grant from the Academy of Science and Technology (2010–2013), valued at EGP 36,000, which supported her MSc research. She is also a co-inventor of a 2019 patent (No. 29214), titled “Method for preparing zero nanoparticles of iron, silver, or bimetallic iron and silver using phenols extracted from industrial wastewater as reducing agents.” This innovative work underscores her contribution to sustainable nanomaterials and water treatment technologies.
📚 Top Notes Publication
Title: Green superabsorbent nanocomposite hydrogels for high-efficiency adsorption and photo-degradation/reduction of toxic pollutants from wastewater
Title: Synthesis of NiFe₂O₄@AC/UiO‐66(Zr) for Enhancement of the Photocatalytic Performance of Alizarin Yellow R Under Visible‐light
Title: Computational DFT study of magnetite/graphene oxide nanoadsorbent: Interfacial chemical behavior and remediation performance of heavy metal hydrates from aqueous system
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Authors: El-Fawal, E.M.; Saad, L.; Moustafa, Y.M.
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Journal: Water Environment Research
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Year: 2020
Title: Designing AgFeO₂-graphene/Cu₂(BTC)₃ MOF heterojunction photocatalysts for enhanced treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater under sunlight
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Authors: El-Fawal, E.M.; Younis, S.A.; Zaki, T.
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Journal: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry
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Year: 2020
Title: Preparation of solar-enhanced AlZnO@carbon nano-substrates for remediation of textile wastewaters
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Authors: El-Fawal, E.M.; Younis, S.A.; Moustafa, Y.M.; Serp, P.
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Journal: Journal of Environmental Sciences (China)
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Year: 2020