FACULTY BIO

Areas of Expertise

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Chemical Engineering field, especially with Microfluidic Systems and their applications and simulation, Nanotechnology: Nanoparticles and their applications, Water treatment: dyes and heavy metals removal, and Biodiesel production, and Carbon Capture. Miniaturization and Microfabrication Techniques, analytical measurements. Extensive experience in designing, teaching, supervising, and managing programs in education and professional leadership.

Education

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From Latest to oldest:

• Microsoft Certified Educator-USA
• Associate Fellowship for Advanced Higher Education-UK
• Associate Fellowship for Advanced Higher Education-UK Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PCAP)
• PhD. Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science, The University of Manchester, UK
• M.Sc., Instrumentation and Analytical Science, The University of Manchester (with Distinction)
• B.Sc., Chemical Engineering, University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain (with first class Honor )
• Associate Diploma in Chemical Engineering, University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain (with first class Honors, 3.95:4.00, 98.8%)

Biography

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Dr. Hayat Abdulla Yusuf is the Head of Scientific Research at the Deanship of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research at UoB. She is an Associate Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering at UoB, and a Senior Fellow in Advanced Higher Education. She has held various positions within the Unit of Teaching Excellence and Leadership UTEL, including Acting Director of UTEL, coordinator, lecturer, and mentor in the PCAP Program. She has an active role in preparing, teaching, supervising, and managing most of the UTEL’s programs. Dr. Yusuf has extensive expertise in her field. Her research interests include miniaturization, microfabrication, microfluidic systems, nanotechnology, water treatment, and biodiesel production, and Carbon capture. She has published numerous papers in these areas and is recognized for her contributions to the field. Dr. Yusuf is actively involved in faculty development initiatives at UoB, assuming various roles in programs’ preparation, review processes, program delivery, and accreditations. She has conducted several workshops on education, professional development, and her research areas. Her outstanding achievements have been acknowledged through several awards, including the Leadership Excellence for Women Awards for Best Academic Achievement in the Middle East region, the Bahraini Woman Award, and the Best Mentorship Award from LEWAS.

Achievements

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• LEWAs Award: Leadership Excellence for Women Awards, Best Academic Achievement, LEWAs under the patronage of His Excellency Shaikh Khalid Al Khalifa, Minister of Oil, Kingdom of Bahrain
• Bahraini Woman Award, IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE)-Bahrain Section.
• Shaikh Khalid Bin Hamad Award for Outstanding Graduation Projects-supervision
• Leadership Excellence Women Awards-Mentorship Award (LEWAS), MEPEC 2015
• Outstanding Teaching performance (Rank 1 on university level) during the Academic years 2013-2014 to 2014-2015
• ‘Sliver’ of blackboard LMS-UOB : outstanding IT user technology in teaching and education, for the academic year 2012-2013
• Ph.D. Scholarship by University of Bahrain-Bahrain and University of Manchester-UK (partially funded),
• Duncan Davies price: Outstanding M.Sc. course student [Best student in Instrumentation and Analytical Science program], Manchester-UK.
• Academic Excellency during the Annual Education Day for the (B.Sc. with first-class honors), Kingdom of Bahrain

Affiliations

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Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Kingdom of Bahrain

Grants & Contracts Awarded

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Publications & Presentations

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Published Papers in Scopus-Based Journals:

1. Abdulla Yusuf, H, Al Abbasi, O., Alalqam, W., Alwadi, A., Alnajim, M. Experimental and CFD simulation studies of biodiesel production in an in-house tesla-shaped microreactor, Cleaner Energy Systems, December 2023, 100098, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cles.2023.100098
2. Abdulla Yusuf, H., Abdulla, A.F, Radhi, F.A, A. Hussain, Z.J Optimization of Biodiesel Production in a High Throughput Branched Microreactor, Energy Nexus Journal, February 2024,100276, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexus.2024.100276
3. Abdulla Yusuf, H., Hossain, S.M.Z., Aloraibi, S., Alfayhani, M.A., Almedfaie, H.J. Fabrication of novel microreactors in-house and their performance analysis via continuous production of biodiesel, Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification, 2022, 172, 108792, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cep.2022.108792
4. Abdulla Yusuf, H, Hossain, S. M.Z, Khamis, Ahmed Ali, Radhi, H.T. Jaafar, A.S., Fielden, P.R. A Hybrid microfluidic differential carbonator approach for enhancing microalgae growth: inline monitoring through optical imaging, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-021-05353-9.
5. Mohammad Redha Z, Abdulla Yusuf H, Burhan S, Ahmed I, Facile synthesis of ZnO nanospheres by co-precipitation method for photocatalytic degradation of azo dyes: optimization via response surface methodology, 2021, International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering, 12(3), 453-466 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40095-020-00380-y
6. Abdulla Yusuf, H., Analytical modelling, CFD simulation, and experimental validation of n-butanol-diesel/biodiesel fuel blends in a microfluidic System, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-020-05073-6
7. Abdulla Yusuf, H., Hossain, S.M.Z., Khamis, A.A., Radhi, H.T., Jaafar, A.S.: Optimization of CO2 biofixation rate by microalgae in a hybrid microfluidic differential carbonator using response surface methodology and desirability function. J. CO2 Util. 42, 101291 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcou.2020.101291
8. Abdulla Yusuf, H., Elkanzi, E.M., Hossain, S.M.Z., Alsaei, A.M., Alhindy, A.H., Ebrahem, E.: Design and performance assessment of an in-house fabricated microreactor for enzyme-catalysed biodiesel synthesis. Arab J. Basic Appl. Sci. 27, 239–247 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1080/25765299.2020.1766789
9. Abdulla Yusuf, H. , Mohammed Redha, Z , Zia, S. , Sohail, Z , Kombaiah, K. , Bououdina, M. , Judith Vijaya, J. , An efficient miniaturised flow cell loaded with magnetic nanoparticles for continuous removal of heavy metal ions, Desalination and Water Treatment, 204 (2020) 189–203. https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2020.26239
10. Yusuf, H.A., H.A., Redha, Z.M., Al Meshal, A.J., Shehab, H.J.: Experimental and mathematical modelling of reactive dyes decolorization using fenton oxidation process in a microfluidic system. Desalin. Water Treat. 116, 305–316 (2018). https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2018.22534
11. Abdulla Yusuf, H., Mohammed Redha, Z., Baldock, S.J., Fielden, P.R., Goddard, N.J.: An analytical study of the electrochemical degradation of methyl orange using a novel polymer disk electrode. Microelectron. Eng. 149, 31–36 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mee.2015.09.003
12. Mohammad, Z.A., Yusuf, H.A., AlGhatam, A.H.: Fabrication of built in microfluidic systems for efficient electrochemical decolorization of reactive dyes. Desalin. WATER Treat. 185, 296–306 (2020). https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2020.25378
13. Mohammed Redha, Z., Abdulla Yusuf, H., Amin, R., Bououdina, M.: The study of photocatalytic degradation of a commercial azo reactive dye in a simple design reusable miniaturized reactor with interchangeable TiO2 nanofilm. Arab J. Basic Appl. Sci. 27, 287–298 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1080/25765299.2020.1800163
14. Mohammed Redha, Z., Abdulla Yusuf, H., Ahmed, H.A., Fielden, P.R., Goddard, N.J., Baldock, S.J.: A miniaturized injection-moulded flow-cell with integrated conducting polymer electrodes for on-line electrochemical degradation of azo dye solutions. Microelectron. Eng. 169, 16–23 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mee.2016.11.016
15. Yusuf, H.A., Baldock, S.J., Fielden, P.R., Goddard, N.J., Mohr, S., Brown, B.J.T.: Systematic linearisation of a microfluidic gradient network with unequal solution inlet viscosities demonstrated using glycerol. Microfluid. Nanofluidics. 8, 587–598 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10404-009-0489-3
16. Yusuf, H.A., Baldock, S.J., Mohr, S., Fielden, P.R., Goddard, N.J., Treves Brown, B.J.: Optical imaging and analytical modelling of the dynamic concentration gradient of viscous inlet solutions in a microfabricated network design. Microelectron. Eng. 86, 1361–1364 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mee.2009.01.011
17. Abdulla Yusuf, H., Baldock, S.J.S.J., Barber, R.W.R.W., Fielden, P.R.P.R., Goddard, N.J.N.J., Mohr, S., Treves Brown, B.J.B.J.: Optimisation and analysis of microreactor designs for microfluidic gradient generation using a purpose built optical detection system for entire chip imaging. Lab Chip. 9, 1882–1889 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1039/b823101j
18. Abdulla Yusuf, H., Baldock, S.J.S.J., Barber, R.W.R.W., Fielden, P.R.P.R., Goddard, N.J.N.J., Treves Brown, B.J.B.J.: Novel microsystems for concentration gradient generation through computer optimization with validation using optical instrumentation. Microelectron. Eng. 85, 1265–1268 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1016/j
19. Optimization of Biosynthesis of Ni Nanoparticle Using Microfluidic Network, MBPAC 2019, April 23-25, Kingdom of Bahrain-Poster Presentation.
20. of optimized polymer microreactor designs for linear dilution generation using an integrated optical detection system, (2008), μFlui 08 conference, Bologna, Italy (Peer-Reviewed Paper proceedings)
21. Effectiveness of taught faculty development programs at the UOB. QS-MAPLE Conference-March 2018 –Oral presentation.
22. Faculty development programs contribution towards the implementation of the UOB strategic plan, March 2018 –Oral presentation.
23. Using video in a theoretical based course to enhance the sustainability of lecture information in higher education, April 2017 Teaching Transforming through Action Research conference-UTEL-UOB.
24. Heavy Metals Removal using Magnetic Ferrites Nanoparticles, 8th Scientific Research Forum, April 2016. (Oral)
25. Photo-catalytic degradation of textile dye waste in a continuous flow micro-reactor system based on nanostructured TiO2 thin film”, The 8th Scientific Research Forum, April 2016. (Poster)
26. Novel Microfluidic Systems for Reactive Dyes Decolorization using Fenton Oxidation Process, The 7th Scientific Research Forum. University of Bahrain. April 2015 (Oral-Poster).
27. Study of the Concentration Dependence on the Inlet Viscosity in a Microfluidic Concentration Gradient Generator , ARF 09, Analytical Research Forum 2009, July 2009, Kent UK. (Poster)
28. A mathematical study and optical detection of polymer based microfluidic systems for precise serial dilution processes , H. Abdulla Yusuf, , CEAS Postgraduate conference 09, June 2009, Manchester UK. (Oral)
29. The Analysis of Glycerol Concentration Gradients Using a Developed Mathematical Model and Optical Detection of an Enhanced Microfabricated Device , Lab on a chip European congress 09, May 2009, Stockholm, Sweden. (Poster)
30. Optimization of microfluidic networks for concentration gradient generation using purpose built optical instrumentation for entire chip imaging, μFlui 08, 1st European Conference on Microfluidics, Dec. 2008, Bologna, Italy. (Oral)
31. Mixing and concentration gradient generation in microfluidic networks: Modelling, simulation and experimental validation, Lab on a chip world congress 07, May 2007, Edinburgh, Scotland. (Oral)