Metal-Organic Framework Composites – Volume I

About the editor

Dr. Anish Khan is currently working as Assistant Professor, at Chemistry Department, Centre of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR), Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Ph.D. Completed from Aligarh Muslim University, India in 2010. He has 13 years research experience of working in the field of organic-inorganic electrically conducting nano-composites and its applications in making chemical sonsor. He completed Postdoctoral from School of Chemical Sciences, University Sains Malaysia (USM) on electroanalytical chemistry for one year. More than 115 research articles have been published in refereed international journals. More than 10 international conferences/ workshop and 7 books published and 15 Book chapters. Around 20 research project completed. Member of American Nano Society, Field of specialization is polymer nanocomposite/cation-exchanger/chemical sensor/micro biosensor/nanotechnology, application of nanomaterials in electroanalytical chemistry, material chemistry, ion-exchange chromatography and electro-analytical chemistry, dealing with the synthesis, characterization (using different analytical techniques) and derivatization of inorganic ion-exchanger by the incorporation of electrically conducting polymers. Preparation and characterization of hybrid nano composite materials and their applications, Polymeric inorganic cation –exchange materials, Electrically conducting polymeric, materials, Composite material use as Sensors, Green chemistry by remediation of pollution, Heavy metal ion-selective membrane electrode, Biosensor on neurotransmitter.
Prof. Bahaa M. Abu-Zied studied Chemistry in at Assiut University (Egypt) from 1985 to 1989. In 1994 he received his Master degree in Surface Chemistry and Catalysis from the same university. After obtaining his PhD from Assiut University in 1997, he was appointed as Assistant Professor at the Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University. At the same year he joined the 33rd International Seminar at the University of Karlsruhe (Germany) for 16 months. During that period, he joined the group of Prof. Thomas Turek at the “Institute für Chemische Verfahrenstechnik” at the same University. In 2004 he was promoted as Associate Professor and in 2010 as full Professor at Assiut University. During the period 2002-2011, he joined the research group of Prof. Wilhelm Schwieger at the “Institute für Chemische Reaktionstechnik” Friedrich-Alexander-University, Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany) for a short research visits (3-6 months). Since 2012, he is on leave to King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).
Dr. Mahmoud A. Hussein is an Associate professor of Polymer Chemistry, polymer chemistry Lab, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University (AU), Egypt. He got a new position within Asiri group at Chemistry Department, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He obtained BSc in Chemistry and PhD in Organic Polymer Synthesis from Assiut University, Egypt. He got a post doctoral position in the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, France and University Sains Malaysia, Malaysia. He visited school of Industrial technology, University Sains Malaysia and Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (UP) as visiting researcher two times for each. His research interests in the area of polymer synthesis, characterization and applications for different fields, polymer composites materials, and other smart materials. Dr. Hussein published +70 research articles in ISI journal and attend several conferences and workshops in the field of polymer chemistry and martial science. He present 17 poster and ppt in international conferences. In addition he trained in more than 20 training courses which are related to the field of study.
Prof. Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed Asiri is Professor in Chemistry Department – Faculty of Science -King Abdulaziz University. Ph.D. (1995) From University of Walls College of Cardiff, U.K. on Tribochromic compounds and their applications. More than 1000 Research articles and 20 books published. The chairman of the Chemistry Department, King Abdulaziz University currently and also the director of the center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research. Director of Education Affair Unit–Deanship of Community services. Member of Advisory committee for advancing materials, (National Technology Plan, (King Abdul Aziz City of Science and Technology, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia). Color chemistry. Synthesis of novel photochromic and thermochromic systems,Synthesis of novel colorants and coloration of textiles and plastics, Molecular Modeling, Applications of organic materials into optics such as OEDS, High performance organic Dyes and pigments. New applications of organic photochromic compounds in new novelty. Organic synthesis of heterocyclic compounds as precursor for dyes. Synthesis of polymers functionalized with organic dyes. Preparation of some coating formulations for different applications. Photodynamic thereby using Organic Dyes and Pigments Virtual Labs and Experimental Simulations. He is member of Editorial board of Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, Journal of King Abdul Aziz University,Pigment and Resin Technology Journal, Organic Chemistry Insights, Libertas Academica, Recent Patents on Materials Science, Bentham Science Publishers Ltd. Beside that he has professional membership of International and National Society and Professional bodies.
Dr. Mohammad Azam is currently an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the King Saud University, Riyadh Saudi Arabia. He earned his Ph.D. degree in 2009 from the Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He is working in the area of coordination chemistry. His research interests focus mainly on the construction of coordination compounds and their properties. He has published over 50 research articles in various journals of international repute.