Abdelrahman Ibrahim Email & Phone Number

Al Ain

Working as a research intern on "Lead(II) Ion Removal with a Touch of Elegance: Nitrogen-Rich Phosphazene Frameworks" was enlightening. We synthesized PT-COF, a novel COF designed to remove Pb2+ ions from water. Using advanced instruments like Rigaku MiniFlex 600 and Thermo Nicolet 6700 FT-IR Spectrometer, we characterized PT-COF's structure and properties.Our findings were promising: PT-COF exhibited rapid adsorption kinetics, reaching equilibrium in just twenty minutes, and boasted an impressive adsorption capacity of 740 mg.g-1 for Pb2+ ions. This highlights its potential as a selective and recyclable adsorbent for heavy metal removal, showcasing COFs' efficacy in environmental applications. This experience deepened my understanding of materials science and environmental chemistry, fueling my passion for research.I have gained familiarity with and used many different instruments and devices such as, Rigaku MiniFlex 600 (XRD), Micromeritics Tristar 2 Plus (Isotherm and surface area analysis), Thermo Nicolet 6700 FT-IR Spectrometer, Shimadzu UV-1800, Shimadzu HPLC.

Al Ain

During my research internship, I contributed to a project focused on developing hybrid materials for iodine vapor adsorption. Using advanced instruments like XRD and FT-IR Spectrometer, we synthesized NH2-UiO-66@ZA-COF hybrids through a Schiff-based reaction, combining a metal-organic framework (MOF) core with a covalent organic framework (COF) shell. These hybrids showed promising iodine uptake of up to 5.63 g⋅g−1, indicating potential for iodine waste storage. The study showcased successful fabrication of MOFs@COFs interface, demonstrating enhanced adsorption performance.I have gained familiarity with and used many different instruments and devices such as, Rigaku MiniFlex 600 (XRD), Micromeritics Tristar 2 Plus (Isotherm and surface area analysis), Thermo Nicolet 6700 FT-IR Spectrometer, Shimadzu UV-1800, Shimadzu HPLC.

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

During my internship at Tawam Hospital in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, I gained hands-on experience in their advanced laboratory, which has eight specialized sections:Histology: Examines tissues for diseases like cancer.Pre-analytical: Prepares samples for analysis.Phlebotomy: Collects blood for tests.Hematology: Diagnoses and treats blood disorders.Special Hematology: Handles rare blood disorders.Chemistry Core: Analyzes body fluid chemicals.Microbiology: Identifies infection-causing microorganisms.Blood Bank: Manages blood collection and storage.As a chemistry major with no hospital experience, I quickly learned to operate lab equipment with support from the staff. My main tasks included analyzing patient samples and performing quality control in the chemistry core section. I also observed other sections, enriching my understanding of medical diagnostics.Despite challenges like outdated equipment, I developed resourcefulness and gained essential skills for my future career as a laboratory analyst.