Green, Sustainable and Environmental Chemistry
Dr. Jibran Iqbal
PhD, FHEA, FRSC, CCES
Dr. Jibran Iqbal is a Chemist with a focus on Green, Sustainable and Environmental Chemistry. He received his PhD degree in Analytical Chemistry in June 2012 from School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST), Shanghai, China. During his PhD at ECUST, he developed novel green and sustainable Chemistry tools and techniques for highly sensitive environmental pollutants analysis. He currently is an Associate Professor at Zayed University, UAE. His approach to teaching is to help students build and discover how disciplines and concepts are interconnected. He is motivated and passionate about working with students as they apply concepts to new situations and are challenged to develop creative problem-solving skills. Dr. Jibran's research is highly interdisciplinary, focused on the interface between Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials and Nanotechnology for the development of sustainable water solutions and trace analysis of heavy metals and emerging organic pollutants. He has keen interest in developing nanocomposite, nanoporous and 2D materials for potential applications in catalysis, separations, SERS, sensing and clean energy. He directs research and development of circular Chemistry to enable a circular economy. Dr. Jibran has participated in several professional trainings such as ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems and ISO 17025 Laboratory Management Systems.
Education
2009-2012
PhD, Environmental Analytical Chemistry
East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
2008-2009
Chinese Language Diploma
East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
2006-2008
MS, Analytical Chemistry
School of Chemistry, University of The Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
2002-2006
BS, Chemistry
School of Chemistry, University of The Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Academic Positions
Associate Professor (Aug. 2023 – Present): College of Interdisciplinary Studies (CIS), Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Associate Professor (Aug. 2019 – July 2023): Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, College of Natural and Health Sciences (CNHS), Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Assistant Professor (Aug. 2015 – July 2019): Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, College of Natural and Health Sciences (CNHS), Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Adjunct Assistant Professor (2017-2018):
New York Institute of Technology, Abu Dhabi Campus, UAE
Assistant Professor (Feb. 2013 – July 2015): Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials, COMSATS University, Lahore, Pakistan
R&D Scientist (July 2012 – Jan. 2013): Shanghai Celludye Imaging Colorants Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China