National Researcher Centre | Egypt
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Saad Abdel-Wahed Mohamed is a distinguished Egyptian researcher in the field of environmental chemistry and advanced water and wastewater treatment technologies, currently serving as a Researcher at the Water Pollution Control Department, Environment and Climate Change Research Institute, National Research Centre, Egypt. With a strong academic foundation in chemistry, he has built a notable research profile dedicated to addressing global challenges in sustainable water purification, photocatalysis, membrane desalination, and the removal of emerging pollutants. His scientific contributions include a portfolio of 19 published documents, which have earned significant international recognition with 349 citations received from 339 citing documents, demonstrating high impact and relevance in the research community. Dr. Mahmoud holds an h-index of 11, reflecting strong scholarly influence and consistent contributions to high-quality research outputs. He is widely acknowledged for pioneering work on nanostructured photocatalysts, cold atmospheric plasma, magnetic adsorbents, and innovative membrane and solar-driven reaction systems that enhance both energy recovery and environmental safety. In addition to publishing in reputable international journals such as Scientific Reports, Chemosphere, Chemical Engineering Journal, RSC Advances, and Environmental Science & Pollution Research, he is actively involved in multiple large-scale funded research projects focused on sustainable wastewater treatment and renewable-energy-assisted purification. Dr. Mahmoud serves as a reviewer for highly ranked scientific journals, demonstrating his expertise and leadership within his field, and has supervised postgraduate students contributing to the next generation of water treatment specialists. His research objectives are centered on developing efficient, low-cost, and scalable technologies to ensure safe, accessible water resources and reduce the environmental burden of industrial pollution. With a strong record of publications, citations, project involvement, and academic mentorship, he stands as an impactful researcher contributing meaningfully to sustainable development, environmental protection, and clean-water innovation.
Featured Publications
Abdel-Wahed, M. S., Sayed, M. H., & Gomaa, M. M. (2025). Thin films nanocomposite: Multifunctional materials for energy and water purification. Discover Nano, 20(1), 1–28.
Shehata, F. A., Abdel-Wahed, M. S., Obaida, M., El-Kalliny, A. S., & Gad-Allah, T. A. (2025). Carbon coated Fe0.65Ni0.30Mn0.05 magnetically separable adsorbent for phenanthrene removal. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 31894.
El-Ghorab, H. M., Abdel Azeem, M. M., Badawy, M. I., Gad-Allah, T. A., … (2025). Navigating the membrane bioreactors operational parameters in eliminating emerging contaminants from wastewater: A review. Egyptian Journal of Chemistry, 68(9), 183–204.
Radwan, E. K., El-Wakeel, S. T., Abdel-Wahed, M. S., & Gad-Allah, T. A. (2023). Optimizing Fe0/Ni0/alginate beads as a stable and recoverable catalyst for removing highly toxic water contaminants: Full-factorial design. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 20(7), 7811–7828.
Shehata, F. A., El-Kalliny, A. S., Abdel-Wahed, M. S., Attia, M. S., & Gad-Allah, T. A. (2024). Highly effective and reusable Ni–Al oxide/Zn0.4Co0.6Fe2O4 superparamagnetic aerogel for oil–water separation. Chemosphere, 355, 141668.