FACULTY BIO

Educational Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science, The University of Manchester (2009)
• M.S., in Instrumentation and Analytical Science, The University of Manchester (2006)
• B.S., in Chemical Engineering, University of Bahrain (2002)
• Associate Diploma in Chemical Engineering, University of Bahrain (1999)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, University of Bahrain (2010)

Courses Taught

• CHENG 111 Introduction to Chemical Engineering
• CHENG 211 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I
• CHENG 212 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II
• Sensors and Transducers
• CHENG 214 Fluid Mechanics
• CHENG 290 Junior project
• CHENG 499 Industrial training courses
•  CHENG 490 senior projects.
• PICENG 216 Instrumentation I
• PICENG 322 Analytical Measurement Systems I
• PICENG 425 Analytical Measurement Systems II
•  PICDA 222 Process Instrumentation II.

Research Dr Hayat’s research areas are mainly focused on Miniaturization and Microfabrication Techniques, Microfluidic Systems and their applications, Analytical measurements, Modelling, and simulation in microfluidic systems, Nanotechnology: Nanoparticles and their applications, Water treatment: dyes and heavy metals removal, and Biodiesel production. Awards & Honors

• 2021 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.
• 2021 Bahraini Woman Award, IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE)-Bahrain Section.
• 2018 Microsoft Certified Educator-USA, exam held in Bahrain.
• 2017 Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) UK
• 2016 Shaikh Khalid Bin Hamad Award for Outstanding Graduation Projects-supervision
• 2015 Leadership Excellence Women Awards-Mentorship Award (LEWAS), MEPEC 2015 conference, Sept. 2015
• 2015 Outstanding Teaching performance (Rank 1 on university level) during the Academic years 2013-2014 to 2014-2015
• 2014 ‘Sliver’ of blackboard LMS-UOB: outstanding IT user technology in teaching and education, for the academic year 2012-2013
• 2012 Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) UK
• 2008 Academic Excellency during the Annual Education-Day under the Patronage of His Highness the Prince of Bahrain (M.Sc. with Distinction), Bahrain
• 2006 Ph.D. Scholarship by University of Bahrain-Bahrain and University of Manchester-UK (partially funded),
• 2006 Duncan Davies price: Outstanding M.Sc. course student [Best student in Instrumentation and Analytical Science program], Manchester-UK.
• 2006 M.Sc. Scholarship by the University of Bahrain-Kingdom of Bahrain

Selected Publications

1. Experimental and CFD simulation studies of biodiesel production in an in-house tesla-shaped microreactor, Cleaner Energy Systems, Abdulla Yusuf, H, Al Abbasi, O., Alalqam, W., Alwadi, A., Alnajim, M. (2024), DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cles.2023.100098
2. Optimization of Biodiesel Production in a High Throughput Branched Microreactor Abdulla Yusuf, H., Abdulla, A.F, Radhi, F.A, A. Hussain, Z.J, Energy Nexus Journal, (2024), DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexus.2024.100276
3. Fabrication of novel microreactors in-house and their performance analysis via continuous production of biodiesel, Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification, Abdulla Yusuf, H., Hossain, S.M.Z., Aloraibi, S., Alfayhani, M.A., Almedfaie, H.J. (2022), DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cep.2022.108792
4. A Hybrid microfluidic differential carbonator approach for enhancing microalgae growth: inline monitoring through optical imaging , Abdulla Yusuf, H, Hossain, S. M.Z, Khamis, Ahmed Ali, Radhi, H.T. Jaafar, A.S., Fielden, P.R., Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, (2021), DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-021-05353-9.
5. Facile synthesis of ZnO nanospheres by co-precipitation method for photocatalytic degradation of azo dyes: optimization via response surface methodology, Mohammad Redha Z, Abdulla Yusuf H, Burhan S, Ahmed I, (2021), International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering, DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s40095-020-00380-y
6. Analytical modelling, CFD simulation, and experimental validation of n-butanol-diesel/biodiesel fuel blends in a microfluidic System, Abdulla Yusuf, H., Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, (2021), DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-020-05073-6
7. Optimization of CO2 biofixation rate by microalgae in a hybrid microfluidic differential carbonator using response surface methodology and desirability function, Abdulla Yusuf, H., Hossain, S.M.Z., Khamis, A.A., Radhi, H.T., Jaafar, A.S, . J. CO2 Util. (2020), DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcou.2020.101291
8. Design and performance assessment of an in-house fabricated microreactor for enzyme-catalysed biodiesel synthesis, Abdulla Yusuf, H., Elkanzi, E.M., Hossain, S.M.Z., Alsaei, A.M., Alhindy, A.H., Ebrahem, E., Arab J. Basic Appl. Sci. (2020). DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/25765299.2020.1766789
9. An efficient miniaturised flow cell loaded with magnetic nanoparticles for continuous removal of heavy metal ions, Desalination and Water Treatment, Abdulla Yusuf, H. , Mohammed Redha, Z , Zia, S. , Sohail, Z , Kombaiah, K. , Bououdina, M. , Judith Vijaya, J. , (2020), DOI https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2020.26239
10. Experimental and mathematical modelling of reactive dyes decolorization using fenton oxidation process in a microfluidic system, Yusuf, H.A., H.A., Redha, Z.M., Al Meshal, A.J., Shehab, H.J. Desalin. Water Treat. (2018), DOI https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2018.22534
11. An analytical study of the electrochemical degradation of methyl orange using a novel polymer disk electrode, Abdulla Yusuf, H., Mohammed Redha, Z., Baldock, S.J., Fielden, P.R., Goddard, N.J.:. Microelectron. Eng. (2016), DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mee.2015.09.003
12. Fabrication of built in microfluidic systems for efficient electrochemical decolorization of reactive dyes, Mohammad, Z.A., Yusuf, H.A., AlGhatam, A.H., Desalin. WATER Treat. (2020). DOI https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2020.25378
13. The study of photocatalytic degradation of a commercial azo reactive dye in a simple design reusable miniaturized reactor with interchangeable TiO2 nanofilm, Mohammed Redha, Z., Abdulla Yusuf, H., Amin, R., Bououdina, M., Arab J. Basic Appl. Sci. (2020), DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/25765299.2020.1800163
14. A miniaturized injection-moulded flow-cell with integrated conducting polymer electrodes for on-line electrochemical degradation of azo dye solutions, Mohammed Redha, Z., Abdulla Yusuf, H., Ahmed, H.A., Fielden, P.R., Goddard, N.J., Baldock, S.J., Microelectron. Eng. (2017). DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mee.2016.11.016
15. Systematic linearisation of a microfluidic gradient network with unequal solution inlet viscosities demonstrated using glycerol. Microfluid. Nanofluidics, Yusuf, H.A., Baldock, S.J., Fielden, P.R., Goddard, N.J., Mohr, S., Brown, B.J.T, (2010), DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s10404-009-0489-3
16. Optical imaging and analytical modelling of the dynamic concentration gradient of viscous inlet solutions in a microfabricated network design, Yusuf, H.A., Baldock, S.J., Mohr, S., Fielden, P.R., Goddard, N.J., Treves Brown, B.J., Microelectron. (2009), DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mee.2009.01.011
17. Optimisation and analysis of microreactor designs for microfluidic gradient generation using a purpose-built optical detection system for entire chip imaging, 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., Lab Chip. (2009), DOI https://doi.org/10.1039/b823101j
18. Novel microsystems for concentration gradient generation through computer optimization with validation using optical instrumentation, Abdulla Yusuf, H., Baldock, S.J., Barber, R.W., Fielden P.R., Goddard N.J., Treves Brown. B.J., Microelectron. Eng. (2008), DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mee.2007.12.052

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