Dr. Salahaldin M. A. Abuabdou

EDUCATION

2017 – 2021: PhD in Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Studies and Green Technology.
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) – Malaysia.
Dissertation Title: A New Polymeric Membrane Incorporated Separately with Palm Oil Fuel Ash and Activated Carbon for Landfill Leachate Treatment.
2013-2015: Master of Science in Civil Engineering/Infra Structure.
The Islamic University of Gaza (IUG) – Palestine.
Thesis Title: The Influence of Fertilizers on The Soil and Groundwater Quality in Gaza Strip (Free Settlements on Khan Younis - Case Study)
 With very good grade. (CGPA 89.10 %)
2008-2013: High Diploma in Civil Engineering/Water Resources Engineering.
The Islamic University of Gaza (IUG) – Palestine.
 With very good grade. (CGPA 87.00 %)
2010-2011: High Diploma in Governmental Leadership.
Creativity for Research, Studies (IBDA’A)& Training and National Institute for Public Administration and Leadership.
 With very good grade.
1999-2004: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
The Islamic University of Gaza (IUG) – Palestine.
 With very good grade. (CGPA 86.45 %)

PUBLICATIONS

 [1] Abuabdou, S. M. A., Bashir, M. J. K., Ng, C. A., Sethupathi, S. & Wong, L. Y., 2021. Development of a novel polyvinylidene fluoride membrane integrated with palm oil fuel ash for stabilized landfill leachate treatment. Journal of Cleaner Production, 311, 127677.

[2] Abuabdou, S. M. A., Yew, Y. H., Ahmad, W., Ng, C. A., & Bashir, M. J. K., 2021. Treatment of Tropical stabilized landfill leachate by Adsorption using Powdered Activated Carbon: Isothermal and Kinetic Studies. IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 799, 012032.

[3] Jaffari, Z. H., Abuabdou S. M. A., Ng D.-Q., Bashir M. J. K., 2021. Insight into two-dimensional MXenes for environmental applications: Recent progress, challenges, and prospects. FlatChem Journal, 28, 100256. 2

[4] Abuabdou S. M. A., Jaffari, Z. H., Ng, C. A., Ho, Y.-C. & Bashir M. J. K., 2021. A New Polyvinylidene Fluoride Membrane Synthesized by Integrating of Powdered Activated Carbon for Treatment of Stabilized Leachate. Journal of Water, 13,2282.

[5] Tai, C.Y., Abuabdou, S.M.A., Ng, C.A., Gan, C.H., Bashir, M.J.K., 2020. Performance of hybrid anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBRs) augmented with activated carbon in treating palm oil mill effluent (POME). Desalination and Water Treatment, 2020, 1-8.

[6] Abuabdou, H.A.M. and Abuabdou, S.M.A., 2020. Evaluation of Mathematics Teachers’ Knowledge at UNRWA Schools in Gaza Strip about the Action Research Concepts and Process. Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences, 12(3),13-24.

[7] Abuabdou, S.M.A., Ahmad, W., Aun, N.C. and Bashir, M.J.K., 2020. A review of anaerobic membrane bioreactors (AnMBR) for the treatment of highly contaminated landfill leachate and biogas production: Effectiveness, limitations and future perspectives. Journal of Cleaner Production, 255, 120215.

[8] Abuabdou, S.M.A., Teng, O.W., Bashir, M.J.K., Aun, N.C., Sethupathi, S., 2019. Treatment of tropical stabilised landfill leachate using palm oil fuel ashisothermal and kinetic studies. Desalination and Water Treatment, 144, 201–210.

[9] Abuabdou, S.M.A., Teng, O.W., Bashir, M.J.K., Aun, N.C. and Sethupathi, S., 2019. Adsorptive treatment of stabilized landfill leachate using activated palm oil fuel ash (POFA). AIP Conference Proceedings, 2157 (September).

[10] Abuabdou, S.M.A., Bashir, M.J.K., Aun, N.C. and Sethupathi, S., 2018. Applicability of anaerobic membrane bioreactors for landfill leachate treatment: Review and opportunity. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 140, 012033–012042.

[11] Yunes Mogheir, Salahaldin Abu Abdou, Samir Matar, 2016. The Influence of Fertilizers on Groundwater Quality in Gaza Strip- Free Settlements on Khan Younis- Case Study. Journal of Water Resource and Protection, (8), 3.

[12] Abuabdou, S. M. A., Aun, N. C., & Bashir, M. J. K., 2021. Fabrication and optimization of a new polyether Sulfone membrane integrated with powder activated carbon for stabilized landfill leachate treatment. Journal of Desalination and Water treatment (Under Process).

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

June, 2021 to Present: University College of Science and Technology – Ministry of Higher Education in Palestine.
Duties:
- Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Department of Engineering Science and Applied Arts.
September, 2004 to Present: Dour for Engineering and Planning- Gaza Strip, Consulting Engineers
Duties:
- Water, Wastewater and Infrastructure designing and consultation
- Structural and construction design
- Project proposal writing
December, 2019 to Present: Gazze Destek Association (GDD), Turkey.
Duties:
- Project coordinator at Gaza strip and Fundraising officer for the South East Asia region.
February, 2017 to May, 2021: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)- Malaysia
Duties:
- Ph.D. Research Assistant at the Center of Environmental Engineering Studies- Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology.
October, 2012 to February, 2017: Municipality of Khan Younis – Ministry of Local Governorate in Palestine
Duties:
- Deputy Mayor of Khan Younis – Engineering, Projects, Solid waste management, Funds raising and International relations affairs
March, 2008 to October, 2012: The College of Science and Technology – Ministry of Higher Education in Palestine
Duties:
- Lecturer at The Department of Engineering Science and Applied Arts.
February, 2009 to June, 2010: Takafol; Job Creation Program – Union of Charity Associations
Duties:
- General Manager of the program.
September, 2008 to February, 2009: Takafol; Job Creation Program – Union of Charity Associations
Duties:
- Program Manager at Khan younis Area (Projects writing, Reports, Financial Management, and Monitoring)
September, 2004 to September, 2008: Civil Engineering Department at the Islamic University of Gaza
Duties:
- Teaching Assistant for many courses like (Structure analysis, Design, Numerical analysis, Computer applications, Descriptive engineering, Dynamics, and Soil mechanics)
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June, 2007 to September, 2007: Community College of Applied Science and Technology - Engineering Office
Duties:
- Supervisor Engineer at the maintenance project of Gaza Polytechnical Institute.
July, 2005 to August, 2005: Hajjar Brothers Company for Trading and Construction
Duties:
- Project Manager for El karmy School construction
March, 2005 to July, 2005: Al – Mostaqbal Association for Family Development -Gaza strip
Duties:
- Supervisor Engineer for construction and development projects
December, 2004 to march, 2005: UNRWA (Job Generating Program)
Duties:
- Civil Engineer at Technical and Maintenance Department
September, 2004 to December, 2004: Amera Society for Teaching and Developing the Palestinian Woman
Duties:
- Manager and Supervisor Engineer for construction and developing projects

SKILLS

- Applying of the Resource Efficiency in Industry using UNIDO TEST Methodology
- TOT for academics in Online Freelancing Skills
- Project Proposals and Progress Reports writing
- Monitoring and Evaluation of projects
- International Relationships and Fundraising
- Supervisor engineer for construction and developing projects
- Preparing and reviewing of construction drawings for buildings
- Preparing and pricing bids and quantity surveyor
- Teaching civil and environmental engineering courses
- Training of computer programs and application tools in civil and environmental engineering
- Training of management skills and NGO's experiences
- Training for solid waste management and business administration