Ahmed Aouissi
PhD in 1993 from Pierre et Marie-Curie University (Paris-France).
Prof. in Physical Chemistry at King Saud University (Riyadh-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
Research&Accomplissements
The main research interests lie in the general area of physical chemistry and organic chemistry, with particular emphasis on the design of new catalysts and their applications in hydrocarbon transformations and polymers synthesis.
Catalysis
The production of industrial chemical intermediates from hydrocarbons (natural gas and petroleum such as, alcohols, carbonyl compounds and epoxides is a promising way for upgrading natural resources (Natural Gas and Oil). The design of efficient catalyst to transform hydrocarbons into more valuable chemicals is the key for the development of green, economic and efficient alternative processes.
Polymers
The synthesis of new polymers and their applications as membranes for separation of chemical compounds is an important research interest.
CATALYSIS
Introduction to Catalysis
Homogeneous Catalysis
Solid - Gas adsorption
Heterogeneous Catalysis
Preparation and Characterization of Catalysts
Main industrial reactions
Reaction rate and factors affecting the chemical rate.
Simple reactions
Experimental methods of measuring reaction rate.
Kinetics of complex reactions
Arrhenius equation.
Collisions theory...
Surface and interface: Types of interfaces, Surface free energy, Surface tension.
Solid-Gas interface |: Physical adsorption, Chemical adsorption, adsorption measurement methods,...