Biography

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Amjad El-Qanni is an Assistant Professor in the Program of Chemical Engineering at An-Najah National University (ANNU) in Nablus, Palestine. He is also the Scholarships Coordinator. El-Qanni received his PhD in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, specializing in Energy and Environment, from the University of Calgary (Alberta, Canada) in 2018, MSc in Urban Environmental Engineering from École Centrale de Nantes (Loire-Atlantique, France) in 2012, and BSc degree in Chemical Engineering from ANNU in 2009. His research interest is focused on employing nanotechnology for energy and environmental applications, in addition to other research interests related to wastewater treatment and solid waste management. Owing to his excellent academic record, El-Qanni has won many national and international awards and scholarships. Between 2015 and 2018, he has been awarded the prestigious Werner Graupe International Fellowship in Engineering. As one of only two candidates in Canada to receive this fellowship, it has been recognized as a distinct honor. El-Qanni has co-authored 20+ peer-reviewed journal publications and conference papers, in his specialized domain of nanotechnology.

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Education
Institution
University of Calgary
Country
Canada
Degree
PhD
Faculty
Shulich School of Engineering
Department
Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
Thesis
Development of Sustainable Nanosorbcats Based Technology for Hydrocarbons and Organic Pollutants Recovery from Industrial Wastewater
Speciality
Energy and Environment
Sub speciality
Nanotechnology
Duration
2013 - 2018
Institution
École Centrale de Nantes
Country
France
Degree
MSc
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Department
Sciences and Techniques of Urban Environments
Thesis
Utilization of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles for Adsorptive Removal and Subsequent Oxidation of Different Organic Pollutants from Wastewater
Speciality
Sciences and Techniques of Urban Environments
Sub speciality
Duration
2010 - 2012
Institution
An-Najah National University
Country
Palestine
Degree
BSc
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Department
Chemical Engineering
Thesis
Powder Detergent Production by Spray Dryer Process
Speciality
Sub speciality
Duration
2004 - 2009
Employment History
Country
Palestine
Institution
An-Najah National University
Position/Job Description
Assistant Professior
Period
Jan. 10, 2018 - Until Now
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