Analytical Methods for Food Analysis - Prof. Haider Ahmed Al Lawati

Prof. Al Lawati's research centers on developing advanced methods for food analysis, integrating state-of-the-art technologies with practical applications. He employs innovative platforms using 3D printers, such as lab-on-a-chip, complemented by nanomaterials and metal-organic frameworks to enhance analytical capabilities. Utilizing artificial intelligence, he processes complex data with high precision. In addition, he applies conventional chromatographic analysis to investigate the natural components of key Omani food products, including honey, molasses, olive oil, and pomegranates cultivated in the Al Jabal Al Akhdar region. This approach combines technological innovation with a commitment to producing research that benefits society.

Analytical Methods Development - Dr. Usama Alshana

Dr. Alshana's research interests focused on the analytical method development, capillary electrophoresis, elemental speciation analysis, atomic absorption spectrometry, High-performance liquid chromatography, Instrumentation development, Liquid- and solid-phase microextraction, analytical sample preparation, and chemical analysis applying smartphone digital image colorimetry.

Environmental Chemistry - Prof. El-Said El-Shafey

Prof. El-Shafey research focused on surface tailoring, adsorption, environmental chemistry, environmental remediation, clean technology, water treatment analysis, desalination, water disinfection, and waste recycling.

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology - Water and Wastewater Treatment - Prof. Rengaraj Selvaraj

Prof. Selvaraj's research encompasses various novel applications of Analytical and Applied Environmental Technologies for water and wastewater treatment, and to combine the nanotechnology (NT) with environmental technology (ET) in order to develop environmentally friendly nanomaterials and novel nanoscale systems. To achieve this, he focused on the fusion of NT and ET, such as 2D inorganic/organic hybrid nanoporous materials, semiconductor-based nano materials, and nanoparticles. 

The research interests and expertise cover a wide range of areas, including Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for Environmental Remediation studies, separation of Oil and Water, Hydrogen production, Carbon dioxide reduction/ conversion, and Water and Wastewater Treatment by Solar Energy.

Lanthanide Chemistry - Dr. Nawal Al Rasbi

Dr. Al Rasbi's research focused on the design, synthesis, and photophysical studies of lanthanide(III) coordination complexes; photophysical properties of polynuclear assemblies, the use of strongly-absorbing ligands containing a Boron centre to sensitize long-wavelength luminescence from lanthanides such as Eu(III), Tb(III), and Sm(III) in polynuclear assemblies, the photophysical properties of Schiff-base ligands containing fluorescent chromophores with Zn(II) or Cd(II), complemented by DFT-DFT calculations, the application of the new synthesised complexes as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in solar cells.

Metal Organic Framework (MOF) - Dr. Arief C. Wibowo 

Dr. Wibowo's research interest lies in the field of synthetic inorganic(-organic) compounds for charge transport-related applications, where we forego the typical synthetic comfort zone in order to unravel (new) exceptional materials. Currently, his research is focusing on the synthesis of lone-pair containing coordination polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOF), inorganic (oxides, chalcogenides, halides, and combinations thereof), as well as inorganic-organic hybrids (perovskitoids). Present applications of interest include but are not limited to photoluminescence, sensor and detector, gas adsorption, and catalysis.

Multinuclear Organometallic Chemistry - Dr. Obadah S. Abdel Rahman

Dr. Abdel Rahman's research focuses on Multinuclear organometallic compounds with redox-active, alkenyl non-innocent ligands, Catalytic activity in the selective hydrogenation of α,β-unsaturated ketones and oxidation of benzyl alcohol, Keto-enol tautomers of mixed-ligand ruthenium(II) complexes containing α-diamine and azoimine bearing alkyne group ligand, Redox-active π-conjugated metal-organic molecules where the organic bridge molecules constitute an integral part of a delocalized π-system, Electrochromic materials and redox-responsive dyes, Organometallic molecule-based conductive material and molecular wires, Quantum Chemical Calculations TD-DFT. 

Organometallic Chemistry - Prof. Muhammed S. Khan

Prof. Khan's research interests focused on the synthesis and design of organometallic complexes, conjugated poly-ynes and poly(metalla-ynes), coordination complexes., and the application of the new synthesized complexes as light emitting diodes (LED) in solar cells.

Computational Chemistry - Dr. John Husband

Dr. Husband's research interests involve electronic structure calculations of highly efficient energy storage and light harvesting materials.  Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Time Dependent DFT (TD-DFT) methods are used to investigate the structure dependence of properties such as molecular orbital character and electronic excitation energies for a range of derivatized dye molecules.  Model systems are employed to allow successful extension of these calculations to larger materials including semi-conductors, nanomaterials and polymers.

Corrosion and Electrochemistry - Dr. Isehaq Saif Al Nafai

Dr. Al Nafai's research focus lies in corrosion science and electrochemistry, with particular emphasis on industrial applications in the water sector and oil and gas sector. Through my research, I aim to investigate the fundamental mechanisms of corrosion in harsh environments and to develop innovative strategies for its mitigation, including the use of environmentally friendly inhibitors and advanced electrochemical techniques. This approach seeks to enhance the efficiency of industrial equipment and extend its operational lifespan, thereby contributing to the sustainability of processes and improving economic outcomes in these vital sectors.

Ionic Liquid (IL) and Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) - Dr. Imran Khan

Dr. Imran Khan’s research interests focus on thermodynamics and physical chemistry, with emphasis on the design and physicochemical characterization of ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents (DES), and other novel greener solvents and liquid mixtures. His work includes micellization phenomena and the role of these solvents in interfacial and colloidal systems, with applications in separation processes, environmental remediation, enhanced oil recovery, Enhanced oil recovery, corrosion inhibition, material development, and drug delivery. He also conducts theoretical and computational studies to understand molecular-level interactions and structure–property relationships.

Natural Product Chemistry and Biopolymers - Dr. Imran Hasan Syed

Dr. Syed's research focuses on the discovery and development of bioactive natural products from terrestrial plants and marine organisms for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. Using advanced extraction, purification, and analytical techniques to isolate and structurally characterize compounds with significant biological potential, supported by bioactivity-guided screening to identify promising drug leads. In parallel, his work extends to the design of bioactive hydrogel-based systems for wound healing, emphasizing controlled drug delivery, antimicrobial activity, and enhanced tissue regeneration. Overall, we integrate natural product chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, and biomaterials engineering to foster academic–industrial collaboration and develop innovative therapeutic solutions from sustainable natural resources.

Medicinal Chemistry - Prof. Younis Baqi

Prof. Baqi's research focuses on medicinal chemistry and the discovery and optimization of bioactive small molecules inspired by natural products. Key themes include the design and development of small organic compounds that act as selective ligands for purinergic (P2) receptors and/or as enzyme inhibitors, the development of anticancer and antimicrobial agents, and SAR-driven lead optimization supported by chemical synthesis, natural product isolation, and multi-level biological testing.

Polymer Chemistry - Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed Rehan

Dr. Rehan's research focuses on the design, synthesis, and application of advanced polymeric and functional materials for sustainable environmental, energy, and industrial solutions. The core areas of interest include Polymeric and Nanocomposite Membranes for water purification, desalination, oil–water separation, and wastewater treatment, with emphasis on antifouling, antibacterial, and high-flux performance, Functional Nanomaterials and Hybrid Nanocomposites, including graphene-based materials, metal oxides, ferrites, and conductive polymers, tailored for photocatalysis, sensing, and environmental remediation, Sustainable Water Treatment Technologies, particularly photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, dye removal, and contaminant reduction using sunlight-driven and eco-friendly material systems, biopolymers and Green Materials, focusing on biodegradable membranes, hydrogels, and bio-based composites for environmental and biomedical applications, Polymeric Paints, Coatings, and Functional Films with enhanced thermal insulation, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, and protective properties, Recycling and Circular Economy Approaches for polymers, aiming to develop value-added materials from recycled and waste-derived resources, Advanced Materials Characterization and Structure–Property Relationships using modern analytical and spectroscopic techniques to optimize performance for industrial scalability.

Synthetic Organic Chemistry - Prof. Raid J. Abdel-Jalil

Prof. Abdel-Jalil's research interests focus on the design and multi-step synthesis of biologically active heterocycles and asymmetric molecules as potential therapeutic leads, with particular emphasis on anticancer and antimicrobial agents. I also develop fluorescent small molecules for bio-applications, and I have expertise in designing and synthesizing novel Positron Emission Tomography (PET) tracers, especially for imaging hypoxia tumor regions, to generate high-contrast candidates for oncology diagnosis and therapy monitoring. In addition, he is interested in developing new catalysts with potential utility in polymer chemistry and petroleum-related applications.