Current Advancements in Nanomaterials for Wastewater Remediation: Challenges and Mitigation Strategies

Prof. Igor Krupa is Professor and QAPCO Polymer Chair at the Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Qatar. His research interest includes various aspects of polymer science and technology, particularly focused on polymeric blends and composites, electrically and thermally conductive composites, membranes and sorbents for water purification, phase change materials, sol-gel technology and modifications of polymeric surfaces. As an industrial company Chair, he has long term experience with industry cooperation, specifically dealing with polymers’ technology and processing, and chemical modifications of polymeric materials for various industrial applications.

Dr. Deepalekshmi Ponnamma is the section head of Research Quality in the research planning and development department at Qatar University, Qatar. She is a PhD graduate from the Deakin University, Australia, and finished the post-doctoral studies from Qatar University. Her research interest includes synthesizing the different nanoarchitectures, polymer nanocomposites for efficient technological applications.

Dr. Sneha Bhagyaraj is a researcher assistant in the Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Qatar. She did her PhD in Chemistry with specialization in Nanomaterials from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, CapeTown South Africa.