Banan Alhazmi

Support businesses in obtaining certifications from the National Center for Environmental Compliance.
Conduct environmental audits and deliver recommendations to align business operations with national regulations.

Developing novel approaches for highly selective interfacially polymerized thin-film composite membranes for precise molecular and ionic separations.

Evaluated polymeric composite materials for oil and gas infrastructure applications, identifying key performance challenges and proposing innovative material solutions.
Synthesized functionalized inorganic nanoparticles and thermoset composites as corrosion-resistant alternatives to traditional metallic piping systems.

Conducted literature review on polymeric composite materials in the oil and gas industry and the pathways to overcome their limitations, and on inorganic nanoparticle synthesis and modification methods.
Synthesized functionalized inorganic nanoparticles and prepared thermoset composites with different filler loadings.
Material characterization using FTIR, TGA, hardness and abrasion resistance following ASTM standards.

Developed highly selective polymeric membranes for precise molecular separations, targeting pharmaceutical and chemical applications in energy-efficient organic solvent nanofiltration.
Modeled membrane–solute–solvent interactions to understand transport behavior and optimize system performance.
Conducted comprehensive material characterization and in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Contributed to the development of sustainable separation technologies aligned with circular economy principles and global sustainability goals.

Developed a greener synthesis approach for interfacially polymerized thin-film composite membranes, minimizing environmental impact while enhancing fabrication efficiency through green chemistry principles.
Achieved excellent nanofiltration performance in both aqueous and organic solvent environments, demonstrating membrane robustness and selectivity under diverse operating conditions.

Developed greener methodology for synthesizing interfacially polymerized thin-film composite membranes
Achieved excellent nanofiltration performance in aqueous and organic solvent environments