Professor Dr. Amira Abdelrasoul

Biography

Dr. Amira Abdelrasoul is an Associate Professor and the Graduate Chair in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. Her primary research interests encompass Membrane Science Technology, Energy, and Water Sustainability, with a focus on Process Modeling, Simulation, Optimization, and Complex Systems. Her contributions to the field include groundbreaking research in designing, developing, synthesizing novel evolutionary membranes with advanced customized morphology for sustainable engineering applications. Dr. Abdelrasoul is currently leading innovative projects on optimal membrane technologies for water and wastewater treatment, exploring ultrafiltration, forward osmosis membranes, and nanocomposite electrolyte membranes aimed at transitioning to green renewable energy technologies. She is actively engaged in teaching, having developed a unique teaching portfolio accredited by the University Teaching Development Professional Program. Her pedagogical research emphasizes the integration of innovative learning strategies, promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within engineering education. Dr. Abdelrasoul is dedicated to preparing the next generation of engineers and is currently accepting Master's and PhD students for her research laboratory.

Research Interests