Jehad Kharraz, Ph.D.

Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering

CHEG498 - Senior Design Project II

Early Career Editorial Board Member

Utilized advanced research and development skills across various institutions to innovate and improve water treatment technologies. Gained as a Scientist at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany), Postdoctoral Fellow at Khalifa University (UAE) and City University of Hong Kong, and Research Assistant at Masdar Institute (Abu Dhabi). • Engineered water treatment modules and developed novel membranes resulting in a 30% increase in water recovery rates and prolonged membrane lifetime. • Led a multidisciplinary team to successfully design and implement a scalable membrane filtration system, reducing energy consumption by 25%. • Conducted techno-economic analyses to assess the feasibility of membrane-based solutions, resulting in the successful implementation of cost-effective water treatment projects. • Published 30 peer-reviewed articles in top-tier journals, contributing to the advancement of membrane technology.

Demonstrated expertise in cross-functional collaboration and strategic partnership development to drive impactful research initiatives. Gained as a Researcher at City University of Hong Kong. • Among the 231 globally and the only one in my school awarded the prestigious Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) award for the year 2018/19. • Established strategic collaborations with leading governmental bodies and research institutes, securing $600,000 in research grants. • Developed and executed research projects focused on sustainable water reuse, reducing freshwater consumption by 10% in industrial settings. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop integrated water management strategies, resulting in a 25% improvement in water resource utilization efficiency. • Presented research findings at international conferences, establishing partnerships with key stakeholders in the water industry. • Mentored and trained junior researchers, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing.

Project management excellence and technical leadership to drive successful water treatment research projects. Gained as a Postdoctoral Fellow at City University of Hong Kong and Khalifa University • Developed and tested novel membranes, resulting in a 50% increase in water treatment efficiency and providing solutions for hard-to-treat industrial effluents. • Led a team of researchers in securing funding for a collaborative project with industry partners. • Implemented innovative monitoring and control systems for water treatment processes, enhancing reliability and performance. • Successfully managed water treatment research projects from inception to completion, achieving on-time and under-budget delivery. • Received accolades for outstanding project leadership, fostering strong client relationships and repeat business opportunities.

Contributed to the advancement of scientific knowledge and research dissemination through active participation as an editorial board member and guest editor for international academic journals. • Served as a Guest Editor for Sustainability MDPI, contributing to a special issue focused on sustainability and water resource management. • Served as an Editorial Board Member for Science Publishing Group, New York, United States, for the International Journal of Materials Science and Applications (IJMSA). ISSN Print: 2327-2635. • Appointed as an Editorial Board Member for Lupine Publishers LLC, New York, United States, for the Academic Journal of Hydrology & Water Resources. • Facilitated the publication of cutting-edge research and insights in the field of materials science, membrane separations, and nanomaterials characterization through editorial board contributions. • Played a pivotal role in the peer review process, ensuring the quality and integrity of published research articles.

Despite my full-time job at the time, I was hired as a consultant working with top experienced professors and managers in the industry as part of the biggest planning strategy development for the whole country, to provide wastewater planning strategy development for the West Bank & Gaza Strip. Funded by USAID through Sustainable Engineering Solutions Ltd. (SES).

• Monitored construction of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications. • Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment, and labor to determine project feasibility. • Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain the accuracy of technical reports.

Under MIT and MI flagship research projects of the MIT & Masdar Institute Cooperative Program (MIT & MICP): • Managed R&D projects, including setting timelines and coordinating deliverables. • Worked with associated technology and software applications to generate data for research projects. • Assisted with control design, implementation, and integration.

- Development & fabrication of novel slippery, water-repellent membrane surfaces. - Membrane surface modifications for wetting/fouling prevention in membrane distillation (MD). - Nanobubble technology application for scaling mitigation in MD.

Masdar Institute and MIT Cooperative Program of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology certificate for the MASTER OF SCIENCE IN WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Worked on three real-world projects involving advanced data analysis, reporting, and marketing including: 1. Creating a Data Model for SSTC (sales and profitability) 2. Building a Boardroom-Ready Power BI Report for a Start-up Company 3. Market Analysis Report for National Clothing Chain