PhD Student
Email: ahmad0@seas.upenn.edu
220 S 33rd St
Towne 347
Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Bio
2023: M.S. Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
2020: B.S. Chemical Engineering, Kuwait University
Current Research
My current research is dedicated to the design and development of advanced membrane materials based on amphiphilic polymers for applications in water desalination, treatment, and the recovery of valuable elements from aqueous sources. The work involves synthesizing amphiphilic polymers, developing strategies to incorporate them into functional membrane architectures, and systematically evaluating their performance. A range of techniques is employed to validate the chemistry, characterize the resulting nanostructures, and assess performance through multiple experimental approaches.
Previous Research
During my master’s degree, I conducted research on molecular dynamics simulations with a focus on designing and evaluating the performance of two-dimensional materials for water desalination applications. In this work, I explored different two-dimensional materials, including MoS₂ and graphene, as heterogeneous systems. I also investigated the influence of varying and controlling pore shapes on their performance. These findings provide insights that can guide and inspire the future design and development of advanced two-dimensional membranes for desalination technologies.
