Dr. Ismail Badran is an Associate Professor of Physical Chemistry at An-Najah National University. He earned his PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 2014. Dr. Badran has extensive teaching experience across Palestine, Canada, and the Arabian Gulf, bringing a global perspective to his educational approach.

Building on a solid foundation in chemistry, mathematics, technology, and research, Dr. Badran has developed a student-centered teaching philosophy. His approach emphasizes active learning in a collaborative classroom, enabling students to engage deeply with complex concepts and develop critical thinking skills.

Dr. Badran has authored over 35 peer-reviewed journal articles and presented at numerous international conferences. He has received several national and international awards and research grants, including the Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship, Zamala Fellowship for Palestinian Scholars, and Qatar University Collaborative Grant. He serves as Deputy Editor of the An-Najah University Journal for Research – A (Natural Sciences), an academic editor for Discover Chemistry (Springer Nature), and is an Elsevier Certified Peer Reviewer.

Dr. Badran’s research focuses on reaction mechanisms, chemical kinetics, and the development of advanced techniques for wastewater treatment, oil upgrading, and methane conversion. He has a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research, particularly at the interface of chemistry and chemical engineering, where experimental findings are interpreted through the lens of quantum computational methods. His work integrates traditional chemistry with modern data analysis tools and machine learning, allowing for predictive modeling and optimization of chemical processes.

His research philosophy emphasizes producing high-quality work with both intellectual depth and practical relevance. This is evident in his high-impact publications, supervision of graduate students, management of university research grants, coordination of large courses, and long-term leadership as a lead instructor.

Originally from Palestine, Dr. Badran has spent significant periods of his life in Canada and the Arabian Gulf. He is married and has three children.

 

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