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    Projects

    The Center for Sustainable Developments is active in a number of different projects, ranging from NPRP and UREP projects funded by QNRF, Internally Funded projects, as well as Industry Funded projects.

    Award No.Project TitleMain CSD FacultyRoleStart\End date
    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​484-CGSustainable Bioplastics Production by Extremophilic Archaea from Qatari Hypersaline Environments Prof. Sami Sayadi
    Dr. Helmi Hamdi
    LPIFeb-24 - Jan-26
    T2RP Development and field testing of a membrane treatment system for farm irrigation in QatarProf. Sami Sayadi
    Dr. Helmi Hamdi
    PIDec-23 - Nov-25
    HIG-211Improving the native ecosystem to enhance water sustainability and food security in Qatar: integrated modeling assessment for the Ecosystem, Water, Food NexusDr. Mohammad Al-Saidi
    Dr. Helmi Hamdi
    PIApril 23 - May 25
    QUCG‐CAS‐23/24‐234Green Approaches Towards the Synthesis of Efficient Fluorescent Carbon Dots: Applications in Chemosensing via In Situ ‘On–Off’ Probes and Visualization of Bioremediation of WastewaterDr. Mohammed ShiblPIJan 23 - Jan 25

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    Transformative Research Priorities Readiness Program (T2RP)

    Validation of Sustainable Arthrospira’s (spirulina) farming under Qatar desert climate: promising alternative for producing functional food-Grade BiomassDr. Imen SaadaouiLPINov 22 - Nov 24
    ID202Algae-based Membrane Photobioreactor for Wastewater Treatment: Green Technology for Water & Environment Sustainability in Qatar Prof. Sami SayadiLPIOct 22 - Sep 25
    QUCG-CAS-21/22-3Mapping and combating plastic marine litter in the Arabian Gulf (COMPLAS)Dr. John (Ioannis) N. Hahladakis (Chachladakis)LPIMar 21 - Dec 22
    OGRS 2021Advanced wastewater treatment process, CO2 bio-capturing and microalgae biomass production in a hybrid solar filter photo-bioreactor: Perspectives for future bio-energyDr. Probir DasPIFeb 21 - Feb 23
    QUERG-CMED-2020-1Drug-induced proteotoxicity to SARS-CoV-2 virus as a novel strategy for therapy COVID-19 diseaseDr. Imen SaadaouiPIJun 20 - Dec 20
    QUEX-QFQAQU-18/19-IDCOptimization of Algal Biomass production under the Qatari climate conditionsDr. Hareb Al JabriLPISep 18 - Jun 24
    QUST-2-CAS-2018-12 Development of a semi-continuous cross-flow filtration system for harvesting microalgaeDr. Probir DasPIJun 18 - Dec 18
    QUST-CAS-SPR-2017-24Quantification and conceptual framing of the water, Energy and Food Nexus Interlinkages in the GCC CountriesDr. Mohammad Al-SaidiPIJan 17 - Jan 18
    QUUG-CAS-SDC-15/16-12 Under Water Video Survey of the Elasmobranches of Qatar: A first step toward conservationDr. Jonathan Jed Brown PI

    Jan 16 - Jul 17

    QUSG-CAS-CSD-14/15-9Cardiovascular disease prevention and sure using Qatar microalgae antioxidantsDr. Imen SaadaouiPIApr 15 - Mar 16
    QUSG-CAS-CSD-14/15-8Use of microalgae biomass as a major fish feed ingredientDr. Probir DasPIApr 15 - Mar 16
    QUUG-CAS-DIA-13/14-4Habitat requirements and demographic attributes of the halophytes of QatarDr. Ajmal KhanPIApr 14 - Mar 16
    QUST-CAS-FALL-13/14-22Rehabilitation potential and seedling mortality to herbivory in forest’s gaps of mangrove ecosystems in Qatar Dr. Ajmal KhanPIDec 13 - Dec 14
    QUST-CAS-FALL-13/14-23To determine the protocol for the rehabilitation of Mangroves on barren wetlands of Qatar Dr. Ajmal KhanPIDec 13 - Dec 14
    QUST-CAS-FALL-13/14-24Restoration options of Mangrove ecosystems in Qatar Dr. Ajmal KhanPIDec 13 - Dec 14
    Award No.Project TitleMain CSD FacultyRoleStart\End date
    ​​​​​​​​​​IRCC-2023-004 Conversion of agricultural wastes into magnetic biochars: towards sustainable applications in agricultural and environmental sectors (agri-biochar) Dr. Helmi Hamdi LPIMar-23 - Dec-24
    IRCC-2022-537Marine photosynthetic microbial mat extracts as a potential source for antimicrobial agents and soil fertilizersDr. Probir DasLPIFeb 22 - Feb 24

    M-QJRC-2020-3

    Tertiary treatment of produced water for water reuse and clean energy recovery : towards a 10 ha microalgae plant design in Qatar desert

    Prof. Sami SayadiLPIJun 21 - April-24
    IRCC-2020-014Regional comparison of coral reefs between Qatar and Oman: examining the role of environment in shaping the health of coral reefs and their microbiomes – HealthyReefs Dr. Imen SaadaouiPIMay 21 - Apr 23
    M-QJRC-2020-9Conventional and non-conventional organic amendments to improve soil structure and productivity in Qatar (PROQATAR).Dr. Helmi HamdiLPIApr 21 - April-24
    QUEX-CAS-QAFCO-20/21-1EPS-rich Microalgal biomass production in industrial wastewater using nitrogen-rich waste fertilizer and flue gas for application as soil-additiveDr. Probir DasLPIMar 21 - Aug 21
    QUEX-CAS-QP-19/20-1Medicine Wild Herbs in Qatar: A Historical- Anthropological-Pharmacological ApproachDr. Mohammad Al-SaidiPIJan 18 - Jun 20
    Award No.Project TitleMain CSD FacultyRoleStart\End date
    MME04-0514-230006 Enhancing shrimp production in Qatar by adopting a circular bioeconomy Dr. Probir Das LPI Jan-24 Dec-26
    UREP30-063-1-010 Exploring Terrestrial Mammal Communities in Qatar: Insights from Camera Trap Monitoring in Khor Al Adaid Dr. Helmi Hamdi PI Jan-24 Dec-24
    MME04-0519-230015 Development of a sustainable nano-biofertilizer (NBF) to improve crop stress tolerance and productivity in greenhouse (NANOGREEN) Dr. Helmi Hamdi LPI Apr-24 Mar-27
    MME03-1101-210008 Educating Qatari community for TSE reuse is the key to improve food security Mycorrhization for enhancing Date Palm productivity, Stress Tolerance, and Disease MitigationDr. Helmi Hamdi PI Aug-23 Jul-25
    MME03-1120-210024Application of an Innovative Sustainable Agro-ecological Approach integrating Elaeisponic Cultivation and Mycorrhization for enhancing Date Palm productivity, Stress Tolerance, and Disease MitigationProf. Sami SayadiCo-LPIApr 23 - Mar 26
    UREP29-034-2-011Biofuel production from algal biomass using an economic and environmentally friendly processDr. Probir DasPIJan 23 - Dec 23
    MME02-1008-200048Halotolerant bacteria-based Biofertilizer: Promising Alternative Towards Improvement of the Plant Productivity, Salt Tolerance and Fruit QualityDr. Imen SaadaouiCo-LPINev 21 - Nov 24
    GSRA8-L-2-0509-21037Microalgal bioremediation of aquaculture wastewater and simultaneous production of high-value feed ingredientDr. Probir DasLPISep 21 - Aug 23
    MME01-0924-190063Promoting local poultry industry: pilot-scale cultivation of algaeenriched feed for broilers died and omega3 eggs productionDr. Imen SaadaouiLPINov 20 - Nov 23
    MME01-0910-190028Sustainable and Cost-Effective Production of Microalgae-based Superior Fish Feed in QatarDr. Probir DasLPINov 20 - Nov 23
    NPRP13S-0280-200302Assessing the contribution of oil platforms and the impact of decommissioning scenarios to marine biodiversity, productivity and connectivity (PlatDecom)Dr. Mohammad Al-SaidiPINov 20 - Nov 24
    UREP26-080-2-021Development of marine microalgal oil-based biolubricant – a biorefinery approachDr. Probir DasLPIOct 20 - Oct 21
    NPRP12S-0205-190045Industrial crop production in Qatar with biosolids and treated sewage effluent and industrial waterDr. Helmi HamdiPIApr 20 - Mar 24
    UREP25-060-2-025Harvesting of marine microalgae as a food source using a new electrocoagulation electrode configurationDr. Probir DasPIJan 20 - Dec 20
    NPRP11S-0110-180248Investigation of the Seawater Desalination process Impacts on the Gulf's Marine BiodiversityDr. Imen SaadaouiLPISep 19 -Jun 23
    NPRP11S-1228-170142Smart Urban Development using Connected Buildings and CommunitiesDr. Mohammad Al-SaidiPINov 19 -Nov 22
    BFSUGI01-1120-170005The Moveable Nexus: Design-led urban food, water and energy management innovation in new boundary conditions of change.Prof. Sami SayadiLPIJun 18 - Mar 22
    UREP21-101-2-045Energy and nutrients recovery from wet sludge of municipal wastewater treatment facilityDr. Probir DasPIFeb 18 - Jan 19
    UREP20-118-5-025Assessment of Urban Climate Change Initiatives and Policy Options in the State of QatarDr. Mohammad Al-SaidiPIOct 17 - Oct 18
    NPRP8-126-1-024Oxidative stress signaling in halophytesDr. Imen SaadaouiLPIAug 16 - Feb 20
    NPRP8-1087-1-207Microalgae: Nutritional Potential for the Qatar National Food SecurityDr. Imen SaadaouiLPIJun 16 - Apr 21
    NPRP8-646-2-272Sustainable Biocrude Production using Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Microalgae BiomassDr. Probir DasLPIMay 16 - Nov 19
    Award No.Project TitleMain CSD FacultyRoleStart\End date
    QUEX-CAS-TEEPG-23/24-1 Evaluation of microalgae strains for their capacity to produce high biomass concentrations in scalable outdoor conditions Dr. Probir DasLPINov-23 - Oct-24
    QUEX-CAS-EMRQ-20/21Bioremediation of Produced WaterDr. Hareb Al-JabriLPIJun 20 - Aug 23
    QUEX-CAS-TGL-18/19Microalgae Culture to Produce Carbonate and BiomassDr. Hareb Al-JabriLPIOct 18 - Mar 22
    QUEX-CAS-MJF-VF-18/19The Development of HydroponicsDr. Hareb Al-JabriLPIJul 18 - Apr 24
    QUEX-CAS-TRC-18/19Screening & Selection of Oleaginous MicroalgaeDr. Hareb Al-JabriLPIApr 18 - Mar 22
    QUEX-CAS-QDVC-14/15-7Algae for CO2 SequestrationDr. Hareb Al-JabriLPINov 15 - Oct 20
    Award No.Project TitleMain CSD FacultyRoleStart\End date
    BMBF GermanyIntensification of the recovery ratio of brackish water desalination systems for agricultureProf. Sami SayadiPIJul 21 - Jun 24