SELECTED PRESENTATIONS (Speaker is underlined):
- 1) Oral Presentation Munam, A. at the Internal Grants Research Forum Program 2018, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. “Synthesis of pH‑Responsive Natural Polymers”.
- 2) Poster presentation Munam, A.; Al Barwani, F. at the Green & Sustainable Chemistry Conference 2017, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. “Synthesis of pH‑Responsive Natural Polymers”.
- 3) Keynote Speaker Munam, A. at the 6th International Conference for Young Chemists (ICYC) 2017, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia. “Living anionic polymerization/grafting a powerful tool for the synthesis of highly branched polymer with control molecular weight and architectures”.
- 4) Oral Presentation Munam, A.; Gauthier, M. at the 3rd International Conference on Polymer Materials Science (PMS) 2017, Bangkok, Thailand. “Synthesis of 1,4‑polybutadiene dendrimer – arborescent polymer hybrids”.
- 5) Invited lecture Munam, A. at the 11th International Symposium on Analytical and Environmental Chemistry ISAEC 2016, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan. “Arborescent polystyrene-graft-poly(2-vinylpyridine) copolymers: solution polyelectrolyte behavior”.
- 6) Plenary lecture Munam, A. at the One-day International Seminar on Scientific Trends 2016, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Pakistan. “Living anionic/grafting technique a powerful tool for polymer synthesis with precisely controlled architecture and molecular weight”.
- 7) Invited guest speaker Munam, A. at the 4th International Conference on Environment Horizon 2015, University of Karachi, Pakistan “Synthesis of branched polyelectrolyte using living anionic/grafting technique and study solution behavior for possible application in portable/sewage/industrial water treatment”.
- 8) Oral presentation Munam, A.; Gauthier, M. at the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) Conference 2009, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. “Solution Behavior of Branched Polyelectrolytes”.
- 9) Oral presentation Munam, A.; Gauthier, M. at the 33rd Canadian High Polymer Forum 2007, Gananoque, Ontario, Canada. “Synthesis of 1,4-Polybutadiene Dendrimer – Arborescent Polymer Hybrids”.
- 10) Oral presentation Munam, A.; Gauthier, M. at the 28th Institute of Polymer Research (IPR) Symposium 2006, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. “Solution Behavior of Branched Polyelectrolytes”.
- 11) Poster presentation Munam, A.; Gauthier, M. at the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) Conference 2006, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. “Solution Behavior of Branched Polyelectrolytes”.
- 12) Oral presentation Munam, A.; Gauthier, M. at the Institute for Polymer Research (IPR) Silver Symposium 2003, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. “Cross-linked Latex Particles as Low Density Fillers for Rubbers”.
PATENT:
Title: Preparation of high performance fiber from natural fiber (Date Pam)
Patent Number: (WO/2020/139088)
Inventor: M.A.Nassar, Mahmoud.; Alzebdeh, Khalid.; Munam, Abdul.; Al-Hinai, Nasr
International Application number: PCT/OM2018/050011
Publication Date: July, 02, 2020
Search-Link https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=WO2020139088&_cid=P20-KEMCP3-85812-1
BOOK CHAPTER:
Imran Khan, M. A. Usmani, A. H. Bhat, J. A. Rather, S. I. Hassan and Munam. A, Recent Progress on Rubber Based Biocomposites: From Carbon Nanotubes to Ionic Liquids in book ‘Green Biocomposites: Manufacturing and Properties’ Publisher: Springer, Switzerland, Peer Reviewed Book Chapter (2017) 91-123. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-46610-1_5
WORKSHOP:
Conducted four hours of workshop on the topic “Types of plastics, mode of synthesis, uses, and importance of its recycling from the environmental prospect” manufacturing and processing platform (2018), Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
SUPERVISIONS OF DOCTORAL STUDENTS:
- Co-supervisor for Ph.D. Thesis 2017– 2021
Thesis Title: Optimization of Processing Framework of High-Performance Eco-Sustainable Date Palm Plastic Composites (DPPCs)
Student Name: Mahmoud M.A. Nassar
Student ID: 110038/17
Supervisor: Dr. Khalid Alzebdeh, (College of Engineering, SQU, Muscat, Oman)
- Co-supervisor for Ph.D. Thesis 2018– 2023
Thesis Title: Synthesis of flexible acrylates for application in lithium-ion battery
Student Name: Zeyana Saif Mubarak Al-Shukaili
Student ID: 2017401402
Supervisor: Dr. Famiza Binti Abd Latif, (College of Science, University Teknologi MARA, Malaysia)
OTHER ACTIVITY:
Health and Safety Warden 2000 - 2009
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
- Worked in conjunction with the health and safety officer, faculty of sciences to make laboratories in the chemistry department a safe working place
External Examiner 2020
External examiner for M.Sc. Thesis
Thesis Title: Ring-opening of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon over Cr-Beta Zeolites for improving diesel quality
Student Name: Salim Ba Awain
Student ID: 117788
Supervisor: Dr. Muhammad Usman, (College of Engineering, SQU, Oman)
PhD Thesis advisory Committee Member 2020 – 2023
- Member of the PhD thesis advisory committee (Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman)
Thesis Title: The role of organic agriculture and native arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in yield and salt tolerance of cucumber,
and the characteristics and function of synthetic biodegradable polymer to promote the sustainable agriculture in Oman
Student Name: Ali Al Hinai
Student ID: 14894
Supervisor: Dr. Rhonda Janke, (College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences)
- Member of the PhD thesis advisory committee (United Arab Emirates University, Dubai, UAE )
Thesis Title: Polyester synthesis using Novel Monomer
Student Name: Safa F. Ahmed
Student ID: 202090196
Supervisor: Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, (College of Engineering)
- Member of the PhD thesis advisory committee (United Arab Emirates University, Dubai, UAE)
Thesis Title: Investigation of Novel Polyester
Student Name: Rumaisa Tariq
Student ID: 202090247
Supervisor: Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, (College of Engineering)
COMMUNITY SERVICE: 2011 – 2023
- Conducted seminar and workshop for local and international high school students for enhancing their interest in polymer chemistry
- Provide technical assessment to local polymer industries in Oman
AWARD:
- Recipient of University teaching and learning award (Best Teacher Award‑2016)