Curriculum Vitae
Mahad Said Baawain
1. Personal Information
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Address:
Center for Environmental Studies and Research, Sultan Qaboos
University
P.O. Box: 17, Al‐Khodh, P.C. 123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
and
Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, College of
Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University
P.O. Box 33, Al‐Khodh, P.C. 123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Tel.: (968) 24143122, (968) 24142543, GSM: (968) 92823999,
Fax: (968) 24414012
E‐mail: msab@squ.edu.om ; mahadbaawain@hotmail.com
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Date of Birth:
10th of September 1975
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Nationality:
Omani
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Marital Status:
Married
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Languages:
Arabic, English
2. Education, Employment Information and Career Development
Employment History
02/2013‐present
Director, Center of Environmental Studies and Research,
Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
06/2013‐ present
Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Architectural
Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
08/2007‐05/2013
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Architectural
Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
09/2000‐08/2007
Lecturer, Department of Civil and Architectural
Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
08/1998‐09/2000
Demonstrator, Department of Civil Engineering, Sultan
Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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Mahad Baawain- CV
Education Background
Ph.D., University of Alberta, Canada, Civil and Environmental Engineering,
August 2007
Major: Environmental Engineering
M.Sc., Imperial College London, UK, Civil and Environmental Engineering,
September 2000
Major: Environmental Engineering
B.Eng.., Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, Civil Engineering, May 1998
Major: Civil Engineering
Research Interests
 Fundamentals of water treatment processes
 Advanced oxidation processes
 Application of laser technology to multi‐phase flows
 Environmental reactors modelling
 Environmental engineering management
 Environmental impact and risk analysis
 Nanotechnology applications for water treatment
 Renewable energy applications in environmental engineering
 Air pollution modelling and management
 Contaminant transport in natural systems
 Climate change and impacts on environmental systems
 Solid waste management
Membership of Scientific & Professional Bodies
 International Association for Hydro‐Environment Engineering and Research
(IAHR)
 American Water Works Association (AWWA)
 Environment Society of Oman (ESO)
 International Ozone Association Pan American Group (IOA/PAG)
 International Water Association (IWA)
 The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE)
 Water Environment Federation (WEF)
Research Collaboration
 University of Alberta, Canada, Dr. M. Gamal El‐Din (on advanced oxidation
processes and application of laser technology to multi‐phase flows) (Sep 2007‐
present)
 National Institute of Technology (NIT), India, Prof. J. P. Sarkar (on
nanotechnology applications for water treatment and Solar energy applications
in environmental engineering) (Jun 2009‐present)
 Caledonian College of Engineering, Oman, Prof. Shaik. Feroz (on nanotechnology
applications for water treatment and Solar energy applications in environmental
engineering) (Oct 2009‐present)
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Caledonian College of Engineering, Oman, Prof. . Joseph V Thanikal (on waste
management and bio‐energy applications in environmental engineering) (Jan
2011‐present)
Modelling & Programming Skills
 Groundwater Modelling System (GMS) including MODFLOW and MT3D
 Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation using ANSYS CFX
 Mixing zones 3D modelling using CORMIX tool from MIXZON
 Adaptive modelling systems using artificial neural networks (ANN) using
NeuroShell 2 from Warp Systems Group
 Dantec FlowMap software and BSA Flow Software for flow characterization
using advanced laser measurement techniques
Career Development
 Participated in the following international conferences
o The 19th International Association for Hydro‐Environment Engineering and
Research‐ Asia and Pacific Division (IAHR‐APD) Congress 2014, Hanoi,
Vietnam, Sep 21st‐24th 2014.
o The 35th International Association for Hydro‐Environment Engineering and
Research (IAHR) World Congress, Chingdu, China, Sep 8th‐13th 2013.
o Fourth International Conference on Environmental Management,
Engineering, Planning and Economics, Mykonos island, Greece, June 24th‐28th
2013.
o Sustainable Development Conference 2013: Green technology, Renewable
energy and Environmental protection, Bangkok, Thailand, June 21st‐23rd
2013.
o Solid and Hazardous Wastes in the Gulf Region Conference, Kuwait, April
29th – 01st May, 2013.
o 12th International Environmental Specialty Conference, Edmonton, Alberta,
Canada, June 2012.
o The 10th Tenth Gulf Water Conference, Water in the GCC States, The Water‐
Energy‐Food Nexus, Doha, Qatar, April 2012.
o The 4th Kuwait Waste Management Conference & Exhibition, Kuwait,
October 2011.
o Wastewater Reuse Asia Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, August 2011.
o Water Convention: Singapore International Water Week Conference,
Singapore, July 2011.
o The 20th Canadian Hydro‐technical Conference, Ottawa, Canada, June 2011.
o International Conference on Harnessing Technology: Challenges &
Opportunities in GCC States (Renewable Energy Resources), Muscat, Oman,
February 2011.
o The 3rd SQU‐JCCP Joint Symposium “Environmental Challenges & Mitigation
Approaches for Sustainable Development in the Oil & Gas Industry”, Muscat,
Oman, December 2010.
o The 10th International Conference on Modelling, Monitoring and
Management of Water Pollution (Water Pollution 2010), Bucharest, Romania
June, 2010.
o The 18th JCCP Joint GCC‐Japan Environment Symposium, Manama, Bahrain,
February 2010.
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o International Ozone Association (IOA)/Pan American Group
Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, May 2009.
o IWA/AQUATECH China Conference, Shanghai, China, May 2008.
(PAG)
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Participated in the following workshops
o Workshop on ABET Program Assessment organized by Sultan Qaboos
University, Muscat, Oman: 14‐15 Feb. 2012.
o Workshop on Nuclear Power Consideration organized by IAEA and Peaceful
Nuclear Technology Office in Oman, Muscat, Oman, 17‐18 Oct 2011.
o Workshop on Environment Day organized by Centre of Environmental
Studies and Research, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, June 5, 2011.
o Workshop on SQU Eco‐House organized by Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat,
Oman, January 25, 2011.
o Workshop on Waste Management in the Sohar Industrial Port organized by
Sohar Environmental Unit (Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs),
20th September 2010.
o Workshop on Fog Water organized by Ministry of Environment and Climate
Affairs, Muscat, Oman, January 31, 2010.
o National Workshop on Result Based Management and Technical Cooperation
project Planning and Formulation organized by IAEA and Peaceful Nuclear
Technology Office in Oman, Muscat, Oman: 31 Oct ‐ 4 Nov 2009.
o Workshop on Updated Engineering College Strategic Plan 2009‐2013, Sultan
Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 6th May 2009.
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Attended the following international conferences (other than the ones participated
in with refereed paper, poster, abstract or presentation)
o Advanced Subsurface Technologies & Expertise for Efficient Water Resources
Management, Kuwait, November 2012.
o International Workshop on Waste to Energy, Muscat, Oman, March 2012.
o IWAVE Project Workshop organized by organized by IAEA and Peaceful
Nuclear Technology Office in Oman, Muscat, Oman, March 2012
o The 20th JCCP Joint GCC‐Japan Environment Symposium, Abu Dhabi, UAE,
November 2011.
o The Research Symposium on Energy Security, Doha, Qatar, November 2011.
o Omani‐French Workshops on Green Architecture and Eco‐Tourism, Muscat,
Oman, May 2010
o Renewable Energy Development in Oman Forum'09, Muscat, Oman,
November 2009.
o The 1st International Conference on Water Resources & Climate Change in
MENA Region, Muscat, Oman, November 2008.
o The 4th International Conference on Wadi Hydrology, Muscat, Oman,
December 2007.
3. Awards and Recognition
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Letter of appreciation from the Dean of College of Engineering for serving as
College Board member during the academic years 2010‐2012, October 2012.
Distinction in Research Award, Sultan Qaboos University Open day, May 2012.
Mahad Baawain- CV
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Selected by The U.S. National Academies and Kuwait Institute for Scientific
Research among the top 100 Young Arab Engineers and Scientists to participate
in The Arab‐American Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Program,
Kuwait, October 2011.
Letter of Appreciation from the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Postgraduate Studies
& Research of Sultan Qaboos University for Participating in the Scientific Movie,
June 2010.
Letter of Appreciation from the Vice Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University for
the efforts and contributions extended toward ABET Accreditation of
Engineering Programs, March 2010.
Best research paper "The Use of PIV/PLIF to Study the Liquid‐Phase Backmixing
in an Impinging‐Jet Ozone Bubble Column" at the International Ozone
Association's (IOA) 17th World Congress in Strasbourg, France on August 22‐25,
2005.
J. Gordan Kaplan Graduate Award, University of Alberta, Canada, 2005.
Sultan Qaboos University PhD Degree Scholarship recipient, 2002‐2007
Sultan Qaboos University Master Degree Scholarship recipient, 1999‐2000
Dean List, Sultan Qaboos University, 1994‐1997
4. Teaching, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students Supervision
and Related Activities
Course Instruction
 Undergraduate courses
Course
Course Title
Code
CIVL2400 Professional Practice and Ethics
CIVL2401
CIVL4046
CIVL4136
CIVL5186
CIVL5326
CIVL5995
CIVL5996
2007 (FL), 2008 (SP), 2009 (SP),
2011(SP)
Professional Practice and Ethics
2012 (SP)
Fluid Mechanics
2011 (SU), 2012 (SU
Environmental Engineering I
2007 (FL), 2008 (FL), 2009 (FL),
2010 (FL), 2011 (FL), 2012 (FL),
2013(FL), 2014(FL)
Water
&
Wastewater 2008 (SP), 2009 (SP), 2010 (SP),
Management
2011(SP)
Environmental Engineering II
2008 (FL)
Project I
2012(FL)
Project II
2013(SP)
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Fall (FL), Spring (SP), Summer (SU)
 Postgraduate courses
Course
Course Title
Code
CIVL6715 Chemistry & Microbiology of
Water & Wastewater
CIVL6725 Physical, Chemical & Biological
Treatment Processes
CIVL6750 Air Pollution Engineering
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Year Taught*
2010(FL)
2009 (SP), 2013(FL)
2010(SP), 2012(SP)
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CIVL6760
CIVL6780
Solid
Waste
&
Sludge 2009(FL), 2011(FL)
Management
Contaminant Transport Processes 2013(SP), 2015(SP)
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Fall (FL), Spring (SP), Summer (SU)
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Coordinating Courses
o CIVL 5997 Final Year Research Project: 2011 (FL) & 2012(SP)
o CIVL 5993 Final Year Project I: 2011(FL), 2012(FL)
o CIVL 5994 Final Year Project II: 2012(SP), 2013(FL)
o ENGR 4006 Industrial Training II: 2008(SU)
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Industrial Training Supervision
o ENGR 3006 Industrial Training I
o ENGR 4006 Industrial Training II
Students Projects Supervision
 Undergraduate Students Supervision (33 Students)
o Project Title: Bubble Size Characterization in Semi Batch Bubble Columns
Using Artificial Neural Networks Modeling, 2007
Student Name: Khalid Al‐Saqri
o Project Title: Investigating the Effect of Temperature on the Performance of
Bubble Column Reactors, 2007
Student Name: Mohammed Al‐Muharzi
o Project Title: Treatment of Secondary Wastewater Effluents Using Locally
Available Adsorbents, 2008
Student Name: Abdulrahim Al‐Omairi
o Project Title: Comparison of the Quality of Local Wastewater Treatment
Plants Effluents with National & International Standards, 2008
Student Name: Mohammed Tabouk
o Project Title: Characterizing Domestic Wastewater Effluents, 2009
Student Name: Ismail Al‐Hajji, Mahmoud Al‐Harrasi
o Project Title: Characterizing Industrial Wastewater Effluents, 2009
Student Name: Salim Al‐Shuaili, Mohsin Al‐Jabri, Khalil Al‐Saadi
o Project Title: Greywater Treatment using Bubble Column Reactor with
Opposing Jets, 2009
Student Name: Said Al‐Busaidi
o Project Title: Characterizing Domestic Wastewater, 2010
Student Name: Salim Al‐Awaid, Ahmed Al‐Ajmi, Mohammed Al‐Badi, Mansoor
Baqi
o Project Title: Characterizing Industrial Wastewater, 2010
Student Name: Mohammed Bait‐Dhuha, Ahmed Al‐Raqmi, Sadam Qatan
o Project Title: Applications of Industrial Wastewater Treatment: Adsorbent
Clay & Spent Catalysts, 2010
Student Name: Ahmed Hubais
o Project Title: Water Quality Analysis of Bottled Water, 2011
Student Name: Hamed Ba'Omar
o Project Title: Car Wash Wastewater Treatment Using Attapulgite, 2011
Student Name: Saif Al‐Hajri
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o Project Title: Car Wash Wastewater Treatment Using Bubble Column Reactor
with Opposing Jets, 2011
Student Name: Adil Al‐Mujaini, Sulaiman Al‐Hadhrami
o Project Title: Hydrocarbon Analysis of Domestic & Industrial Wastewater,
2011
Student Name: Saif Al‐Gharbi
o Project Title: Hydrocarbon Analysis of Monitoring Wells along Salalah
Recharge Line
Student Name: Hamed Al‐Mashani
o Project Title: Water Quality Analysis of Drinking Water Supllied by pipe
network & Tankers, 2012
Student Name: Mazin Al‐Balushi, Ibrahim Hubais
o Project Title: Characterization of Drinking Water for Organic Pollutants, 2012
Student Name: Moza Al‐Lamki
o Project Title: Characterization of Wastewater Effluents for Organic Pollutants,
2012
Student Name: Afeef Baqi
o Project Title: Evaluation of the Performance of Drinking Water Home Filters,
2012
Student Name: Muhanad Al‐Nabhani
o Project Title: Removal of Organic Constituents from Treated Wastewater
Effluent Using Nanotechnology, 2013
Student Name: Hajar Al‐Balushi
o Project Title: Removal of Organic Constituents from Drinking Water Using
Nanotechnology, 2013
Student Name: Awadh Al‐Shanfari
o Project Title: Removal of Organic Constituents from Drinking Water Using
Advanced Oxidation Processes, 2013
Student Name: Ibrahem Al‐Kamali
o Project Title: Removal of Organic Constituents from Treated Wastewater
Effluent Using Advanced Oxidation Processes, 2013
Student Name: Abdulsalam Al‐Zakwani
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Undergraduate Students Supervision (IAESTE Students)
o Project Title: Characterizing Domestic Wastewater and Sludge, 2011
Student Name: Milan Lermajer (Croatia)
o Project Title: Use of Spent Catalysts and Attapulgite for Wastewater
Treatment, 2010
Student Name: David Shellabarger (USA), Regina Huber (Germany)
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Major Supervision of MSc Students (9 Students)
o Project Title: Evaluation of Chemical Wet Scrubber in Reducing Hydrogen
Sulphide Emission from Al Ansab Sewage Treatment Plant
Student Name: Intisar Al‐Sulaimi
Status: Completed (September 2014)
o Project Title: Purification of Wastewater by Using Membrane Biological
Reactor at Al Ansab Treatment Plant
Student Name: Buthaina Al‐Wahaibi
Status: Completed (September 2014)
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o Project Title: Sewage Tank Leakage Effects on Groundwater Quality in South
East of Al‐Seeb
Student Name: Tariq Al‐Balushi
Status: Completed (February 2014)
o Project Title: Municipal Solid Waste Management in Muscat: Classification,
Uses and Potential Problems
Student Name: Fatma Al‐Mujaini
Status: Completed (September 2013)
o Project Title: Utilizing Treated Wastewater for Groundwater Recharge in Al‐
Batina Coastal Plain
Student Name: Amal Al‐Sabti
Status: Completed (September 2013)
o Project Title: Use of Spent Catalyst Generated by Sohar Refinery as Adsorbent
for Selected Heavy Metals from Water or Wastewater
Student Name: Mohammed Al‐Hosni
Status: Completed (February 2013)
o Project Title: Characterizing Industrial and Domestic Wastewater Sludge
Student Name: Mohsin Al‐Jabri
Status: Completed (January 2012)
o Project Title: Artificial Neural Network Prediction of Ground‐Level Air
Pollution around Sohar Industrial Port
Student Name: Aisha Al‐Serihi (College of Science, SQU)
Status: Completed (October 2011)
o Project Title: Domestic Wastewater from Three Regions in the Sultanate of
Oman: Characterization and Applications
Student Name: Abdulrahim Al‐Omairi
Status: Completed (July 2010)
Minor Supervision of MSc Students (4 Students)
o Project Title: Transient Groundwater Flow Modeling of Al Batinah Coastal
Region (Barka)
Student Name: Prerana Chitrakar
Status: In progress
o Project Title: Investigating the Use of Refineries' Spent Catalyst as Cement or
Fine Aggregates Partial Replacement in Cement Mortars (Major Supervisor:
Prof. Khalifa Al‐Jabri)
Student Name: Aysser Ishtieh
Status: Completed (August 2012)
o Project Title: Fixed Floating Breakwater Response to Waves Action Using
Simplified Analytical Model (Major Supervisor: Dr. Ahmed Sana)
Student Name: Hussain Al‐Lawati
Status: Completed (July 2012)
o Project Title: Potential use of Spent Catalyst Generated by Sohar and Mina Al‐
Fahl Refineries in Concrete (Major Supervisor: Prof. Khalifa Al‐Jabri)
Student Name: Zahran Al‐Kamyani
Status: Completed (May 2012)
PhD Students Supervision (1 Candidate)
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o Project Title: Removal of Pollutants from Treated Municipal Wastewater by
Photocatalytic Oxidation Process and Conventional Method (Main Supervisor:
Prof. J.T. Sarkar, National Institute of Technology, India)
Co‐supervisors: Dr. Mahad Baawain, Prof. Shaik Feroz (Caledonian College of
Engineering)
Student Name: Anna Jesil Cheriyan
Status: In Progress
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Served as a External Examiner in PhD and MSc Examination Committees
o Thesis Title: Removal of Ibuprofen and Diclofenac from Aqueous Solutions on
Dehydrated and Activated Carbons from Date Palm Leaflets
Student Name: Mahra Al-Balushi
Exam Date: 15 Jan 2014
o Thesis Title: Using Dehydrated and Sulfonated Dehydrated Carbons from Omani
Date Palm Leaflets
Student Name: Amal Al-Hadi
Exam Date: 6 Jan 2014
o Thesis Title: Generation, Composition and Characterization of Municipal Solid
Waste in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman from Al‐Multaqaa Landfill
Student Name: Thenmozhi Murugaian
Exam Date: 3 Oct 2013
o Thesis Title: Maximizing the Use of Reclaimed Water for Crop Production in
Arid Regions
Student Name: Saif Al‐Khamisi (PhD Candidate)
Exam Date: 30 June 2013
o Thesis Title: A New Saturated Oil Viscosity Correlation for Omani Crude Oil
Student Name: Mashael Al‐Rahbi
Exam Date: 16 June 2013
o Thesis Title: Prediction of Unsaturated Oil Viscosity for Omani Crude Oil
Student Name: Majda Al‐Balushi
Exam Date: 7 May 2013
o Thesis Title: Removal of Ag+ and Pb+ from Aqueous Solution on Dehydrated
Carbon from Omani Date Palm Leaflets
Student Name: Ali Al‐Hashmi
Exam Date: 18 January 2012
o Thesis Title: Effect of Sewage Sludge on Heavy Metals Movements in
Calcareous Soil
Student Name: Mariam Al‐Dagheishi
Exam Date: 30 August 2009
o Thesis Title: Assessment of Oil Pollution in Mina Al‐Fahl, Muscat, Sultanate of
Oman
Student Name: Jamal Al‐Sabahi
Exam Date: 29 September 2008
o Thesis Title: Improving Quality of Hajamta Reservoir Water in Jabla Akhdar
Using a Custom‐made Treatment System
Student Name: Mohammed Jashoul
Exam Date: 23 August 2008
Mahad Baawain- CV
Curriculum Development and Teaching Management at SQU Course Instruction
 Extensive participation in curriculum development of the Environmental
Engineering MSc program
 Extensive participation in curriculum development of the Renewable Energy MSc
program
 Active participation in the preparation of the ABET accreditation program during
the last and current cycle.
 Active participation in writing the Self Study Report (SSR) of the Civil
Engineering Program in the current ABET accreditation cycle.
 Prepared/edited/updated course descriptions, materials and notes of the
following courses:
o CIVL2401 Professional Practice & Ethics
o CIVL4136 Environmental Engineering I
o CIVL5186 Water and Wastewater Management
o CIVL5326 Environmental Engineering II
o CIVL6715 Chemistry and Microbiology of Water and Wastewater
o CIVL6725 Physical, Chemical & Biological Treatment Processes
o CIVL6750 Air Pollution Engineering
o CIVL6760 Solid Waste and Sludge Management
o CIVL6780 Contaminant Transport Processes
 Developed rubrics as an assessment tool for Professional Practice & Ethics and
Environmental Engineering I, Final Year Research Project I, and Final Year
Research Project II
Students Advising and Mentoring at SQU
 Student advisor for cohorts 2007 (30 students) and 2012 (42 students)
 Active interaction with all final year research students when served as
coordinator of final year projects (2011/2012)
 Active interaction with the Civil and Architectural Engineering Society (CAES) of
SQU by supervising some of their projects.
Teaching Activities Outside the Classroom
 Coordinating and conducting student visits to local industries for courses and
projects (visit to Al‐Ghubrah Desalination Plant, Haya Water, Sohar Environment
Unit, etc)
 Involving students as research assistants in funded research project
 Supervising projects from Civil and Architectural Engineering Society (CAES)
 Supervision of several IAESTE student (2011 and 2012)
5. Services
National Activities
 Member of Omani delegation Team in United Nations Climate Change Conference
(UNCCC), Conference of the Parties (COP19), Warsaw, Poland, November 2013.
 Member, Protection Zones for Production Well Fields Scientific Committee
(March 2012‐present).
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Member of National Work Group to Study Possibilities of Reusing Treated
Wastewater in Beneficial Ways (Jan 2012 ‐ present).
Member, Million Date Palm Plantation Project Scientific Committee (Oct 2010‐
present).
Member of Omani delegation Team in United Nations Climate Change Conference
(UNCCC), Conference of the Parties (COP16), Cancun, Mexico, November 2010.
Member of Omani delegation Team in United Nations Climate Change Conference
(UNCCC), Conference of the Parties (COP15), Copenhagen, Denmark, December
2009.
Member, SQU‐Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs Committee (April
2009‐present).
Member of Omani delegation Team in Pittsburgh and the Middle East
Conference: Forging Partnerships in Energy Sustainability and Green
Technologies, October 2009.
Member of Omani delegation Team in Energy Pact Conference, Geneva, March
2009.
University Activities
 Chair, Waste Management Committee (Feb 2011‐Present)
 Member, Feasibility study and specifications of SQU Central Chemical Store
Committee (March 2010‐present)
 Member, HSE Code of Practice Preparation Committee (March 2009‐Nov 2009)
 Participated in SQU Eco House Workshop (January 25, 2011)
 Participated in SQU Scientific Movie (May 2, 2010)
College Activities
 Chair of College HSE and Security Committee (2011‐2014).
 Member, College Board (Sep 2010 ‐ Aug 2012)
 Participated in the College of Engineering Retreat Day “Towards A Successful
Road Map For Postgraduate Programs & Research” held on March 25, 2010
 Took part in the College of Engineering Retreat Day held on 20th November 2008
to discuss and approve the 2008‐2011 College implementation plan
 Participated in College visit to UAE university (May 19, 2009)
Departmental Activities
 Member, Recruitment Committee (Sep 2011 ‐ Present)
 Member, ABET Self Study Report Committee (Sep 2011 – Present)
 Coordinator, MSc of Environmental Engineering (Sep 2010‐Present)
 Coordinator, Final Year Research Project I and II (Sep 2011‐May 2013)
 Member, Organizing Committee of International Workshop on Fire Safety
Engineering and Management (Spring 2010‐Spring 2011)
 Co‐Chair, Organizing Committee of 2nd International Conference on Coastal Zone
Engineering and Management (Arabian Coast 2010), 1‐3 November 2010
 Member, Strategic Planning Committee (Sep 2007 ‐ present)
 Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (Sep 2007 ‐ Aug 2010)
 Member, Postgraduate Studies & Research Committee (Sep 2007 ‐ present)
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Invited Lectures and Seminars (other than international conferences
participation)
 April 2014: Environmental Pollution: Causes, Impacts and Management. Given to
Environment Society of Oman (ESO), Muscat, Oman.
 June 2012: Treated Wastewater in Oman: Current and Future Aquifer Recharge
Applications. Given to Petroleum Development Oman Water and Environment
teams, Muscat Oman.
 January 2012: Wastewater in Oman: Types, Characteristics, treatment
Requirements, and Reuse Options. Given during PDO Celebrating of Oman
Environment Day, Muscat, Oman.
 May 2009: Environmental Areas at College of Engineering, SQU. Given during
SQU visit to UAE University, Al‐Ain, UAE.
 April 2009: Proposed Common Areas of Cooperation Between SQU and Ministry
of Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA). Given during MECA visit to SQU,
Muscat, Oman.
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2010:
Environmental
and
Climatic
Research
at
SQU
and Proposed Common Areas of Cooperation. Given to Ministry of Environment
and Climate Affairs (MECA) during Workshop of Fog Water, Muscat, Oman.
Service to the Profession
 Chair of Middle East ‐ North Africa Region (MENA) Collaboration Committee of
The International Association for Hydro‐Environment Engineering and Research
(IAHR), 2010 to present.
 Chair of the Organizing Committee for International Conference on Desalination,
Environment & Marine Outfall Systems, Muscat, Oman, April 2014.
 Co‐Chair of the Organizing Committee for the 2nd International Conference on
Coastal Zone Engineering and Management, Muscat, Oman, November 2010.
 Associate editor for The Journal of Engineering Research (TJER)
 Peer reviewer for Journal of Hydrology
 Peer reviewer for Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development
 Peer reviewer for Journal of King Abdulaziz University‐Engineering Sciences
 Peer reviewer for Journal of Aerosol and Air Quality Research
Service to the Community
 Reviewed for Ministry of Higher Education a proposal for Environmental
Engineering and Management Program (March 2013)
 Reviewed for Mazoon College a proposal of Civil Engineering Program (February
2012).
 Evaluated Seeb Wastewater Outfall to Marine Environment Report for Ministry
of Environment and Climate Affairs (October 2011).
 Participated by several posters in the university open day May in years (May
2008 ‐ May 2012).
 Published several articles in local news papers (e.g. Al‐Watan, Oman Daily, Oman
Observer, Oman Tribune, Al‐Shabibah, etc) about different topics of
Environmental Engineering (2009‐2012).
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Conducted several Interviews on Oman TV and Radio Channels about different
environmental issues and event such as conferences and workshops(2009‐
2011).
Supervised training students coming from Other Universities in Oman.
Conducted Workshop on Sustainable and Beneficial Options for Reusing of Haya
Water Treated Wastewater, November 2, 2011.
Conducted Introduction to Environmental Engineering Short Course, April 24-27,
2011.
Participated in Conducting Flood Management Short Course, April 27-30, 2008.
Consultancy Service
 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Project “Protection of Coastal
Erosion at Widam Al Sahil in Wilayat Musanah”, Ministry of Regional
Municipalities and Water Resources (August‐December 2013)
 Groundwater Modelling Study for Beach Wells in Barka, Alargan Company (with
HMR Environmental Engineering Consults, Oman, July‐Aug 2013)
 Environmental Investigation for Fishery Harbors at Barka, Nabir and Mussanah,
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (March‐July 2013)
 Suspended Particles and Dredge Plume Modeling Study Using CORMIX Model,
Haya Water (with HMR Environmental Engineering Consults, Oman, Jun‐July
2013)
 Thermal Dissipation Modelling Using CORMIX Model of the Marine Outfall, PDO
(with HMR Environmental Engineering Consults, Oman, Jun‐July 2012)
 Groundwater Modelling of Aquifer Recharge System with Treated Water in
Salalah, Salalah Sewage and Drainage Company (with HMR Environmental
Engineering Consults, Oman, Jan‐August 2012)
 Design and 3D Modelling of Lake Bottom Oxygenation System for Harmony Lake,
Calgary, Canada (with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering Inc (PACE), USA, Feb
2012)
 Develop 3D Computational Fluid Mechanic (CFD) Model of Oxygen and
Temperature for Four Initial Oxygenation System Designs for the Canyon Lake
Reservoir (with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering Inc (PACE), USA, Nov 2010‐
Feb 2011)
6. Scholarly Achievements
Total External & Internal Funds Obtained = US $ 4.75 million (OMR 1.83 million)
Research Projects
Project Title
Investigating the Applications of Wastewater
Effluents and Sludge: Environmental Risk or
Potential Energy Source (PI)
Feasibility Study to Upgrade the Effluent Water
Treatment Facility and Water Disposal System at
the PDO Mina Al-Fahl Terminal in Oman (Co-PI)
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Funding
Agency
Duration
His Majesty
Research Fund,
SQU
2008-2011
Petroleum
Development
Oman (PDO)
2008-2009
Mahad Baawain- CV
Budget,
USD
(OMR)
234,000
(90,000)
49,140
(18,900)
PDO
2009-2010
48,880
(18,800)
Accelerating Evaporation from Oil-Production
Saline Water Ponds (Co-PI)
PetroGas Oman
2008-2009
15,600
(6000)
Beneficial Applications of Spent Catalysts and
Charcoal Generated by Mina Al-Fahl and Sohar
Refineries (Co-PI)
Oman Oil
Refineries and
Petroleum
Industries
Company
(ORPIC)
2009-2011
286,000
(110,000)
Feasibility of Managed Aquifer Recharge using
Excess Treated Wastewater in Oman (Co-I)
His Majesty
Research Fun,
SQU
2009-2012
221,000
(85,000)
SQU
2009-2011
22,100
(8,500)
SQU and PDO
2009-2012
325,000
(125,000)
Removal of Organic Pollutants from Drinking
Water and Treated Wastewater Using Advanced
Oxidation Processes and Nanotechnology (PI)
TRC
2011-2014
348,400
(134,000)
Eco-House Project (Co-I)
TRC
2011-2013
300,000
(120,000)
Haya Water
Company
2011-2012
169,000
(65,000)
Wastewater Treatment Reuse at A'Safa Poultry
Farm at Thamrait, Dhofar Governance" (Co-PI)
Ind. Innovation
Center &
A'Safa Foods
2012
52,000
(20,000)
Characterisation and Treatment of Textile Industry
Effluents using Nanotechnology (Co-I)
Ind. Innovation
Center & Oman
Textile Mills
2012-2013
803,335
(308,975)
Application of Solar Nano-Photo Catalysis in
Reverse Osmosis Pre-treatment Process (Co-I)
TRC
2012-2014
224,640
(86,400)
Wastewater Treatment and Reuse at Al Marsa
Fisheries Plant at Rusail Industrial Estate (PI)
Ind. Innovation
Center & AlMarsa Fisheries
Oman Oil
Company
Mar 2013Nov 2013
52,520
(20,200)
Jun 2013Oct 2013
155,727
(59,895)
Sep 2014Aug 2017
340,340
(130,900)
Three-Dimensional Modeling of Effluent Disposal
by Marine Outfall at Mina Al-Fahl (PI)
Investigating Arsenic Levels in Drinking Water at
Rural Areas of Oman (Co-PI)
SQU Eco-House Project (Co-I)
Sustainable and Beneficial Options for Reusing of
“Haya Water” Treated Wastewater (PI)
An Evaluative Study of the Environmental and
Social Responsibility Programs of the Corporate
Sector in Oman (PI)
Coastal Ecosystem Management for Sustainable
Development (Co-PI)
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TRC
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Feasibility of Marine Water Quality Monitoring
Network in the Coastal Region of Sultanate of
Oman (PI)
Assessment of Ambient Air Quality in Urban
Areas of Muscat Governorate and Four Industrial
Areas (Nizwa, Rusail, Sur and Salalah) in the
Sultanate of Oman (PI)
Ministry of
Environment
and Climate
Affairs
Ministry of
Environment
and Climate
Affairs
Total
Feb 2015Feb 2017
650,000
(250,000)
Feb 2015Feb 2018
455,000
(175,000)
4,752,682
(1,827,955)
Principal Publications
International refereed published journal papers = 32
International conference papers & presentations = 41
Book Chapters = 2
Technical reports = 16
 International Refereed Journal Papers
1. Choudri, B. S., Baawain, M.S., Ahmed, A., Al‐Sidairi, A., Al‐Nadabi, H. 2015.
“Relative vulnerability of coastalWilayats to development: a study of Al‐Batinah
North, Oman”. Journal of Coastal Conservation, 9(1): 51-57.
2. Choudri B S., Baawain, M.S. 2014. “Effects of Pollution on Freshwater
Organisms”. Water Environment Research, 86 (10): 1832‐1868.
3. Choudri B S., Baawain, M.S. 2014. “Sustainable Bioenergy from Biofuel Residues
and Wastes”. Water Environment Research, 86 (10): 1579‐1613.
4. Baawain, M.S., Al‐Omairi, A., Choudri B.S. 2014. “Characterization of Domestic
Wastewater Treatment in Oman from Three Different Regions and Current
Implications of Treated Effluents”. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
(SPRINGER), 186 (5): 2701‐2716.
5. Feroz, S., Jesil, A., Baawain, M., Sarkar, J.P. 2014. “Studies on Wastewater
Treatment Using Solar Photocatalysis in Oman”. Applied Mechanics and Materials,
535: 106‐109.
6. Baawain, M.S., Al‐Jabri M., Choudri B.S. 2014. Characterization of Domestic
Wastewater Sludge in Oman from Three Different Regions and
Recommendations for Alternative Reuse Applications. Iranian Journal of Public
Health, 43 (2): 168‐177.
7. Baawain, M.S., Al‐Serihi, A.S. 2014. “Systematic Approach for the Prediction of
Ground‐Level Air Pollution (around an Industrial Port) Using Artificial Neural
Network”. Aerosol and Air Quality Research, 14 (1), pp. 124‐134.
8. Baawain M.S., Al‐Futaisi, A. 2014. “Studying Groundwater Quality Affected by
Barka Dumping Site: An Integrated Approach”. Arabian Journal for Science and
Engineering (SPRINGER), 39 (8): 5943‐5957.
9. Sana, A., Baawain M.S., Al‐Sabti, A. 2013. “Feasibility Study of Using Treated
Wastewater to Mitigate Seawater Intrusion along Northern Coast of Oman”.
International Journal of Water Resources and Arid Environments, 3(2): 56‐63.
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10. Baawain M.S., Al‐Futaisi, A. 2013. “Identification of Possible Migration of
Contaminants in Groundwater at a Landfill – A Case Study of Oman”. Journal of
Environment and Earth Science, 3(10): 86‐98.
11. Choudri B.S., Baawain, M.S. 2013. “Thermal Effects”. Water Environment
Research, 85(10): 1934‐1953.
12. Purnama A., Baawain M.S. “CORMIX Simulations of Surface Brine Discharges
from Al‐Ghubrah Plant, Oman”. Accepted for publication in Academic Journal of
Engineering and Technology, 4‐June, 2013.
13. Choudri B.S., Baawain, M.S. 2013. “Power Production Waste”. Water
Environment Research, 85(10): 1567‐1580.
14. Cheriyan, A.J., Shaik, F., Baawain, M.S., Sarkar, J.P. 2013. “Photo Catalytic
Removal of Contaminants from Secondary Treated Municipal Wastewater in a
Continuous Recirculation Reactor”. International Journal of Applied
Environmental Sciences, 8(2):113‐128.
15. Al‐Jabri, K., Baawain, M.S., Taha, R., Al‐Kamyani, Z., Al‐Shamsi, K., Ishtieh, A.
2013 "Potential use of FCC spent catalyst as partial replacement of cement or
sand in cement mortars", Construction and Building Materials, 39:77‐81.
16. Choudri B.S., Baawain, M.S. 2013. “Petrochemicals”. Water Environment
Research, 85(10): 1548‐1566.
17. Purnama A., Baawain M.S., Sarma Y.V.B. 2012. "Optimizing a Submerged Outfall
Design through CORMIX Simulations". Journal of Science, Technology and
Environment, 2(1):1‐9.
18. Taha, R., Al‐Kamyani, Z., Al‐Jabri, K., Baawain, M.S., Al‐Shamsi, K. 2012.
"Recycling of waste spent catalyst in road construction and masonry blocks",
Journal of Hazardous Materials, 229‐230: 122– 127.
19. Baawain M.S., Gamal El‐Din M., and Smith D.W. 2012. "Characterizing Two
Inclined Circular Water Jets Plunging into an Aeration Tank", International
Journal of Multiphase Flow, 40: 158‐165.
20. Al‐Jabri M. and Baawain, M.S. 2011. “Petrochemicals”. Water Environment
Research, 83(10): 1506‐1524. A Review of Petrochemicals related journal papers
published in 2010.
21. Baawain M.S., Gamal El‐Din M., Smith D.W., and Mazzei, A.
2011.
"Hydrodynamic Characterization and Mass Transfer Analysis of an In‐Line Multi‐
Jets Ozone Contactor", Ozone: Science & Engineering, 33(6): 449‐462.
22. Al‐Omairi A., Baawain M.S., Al‐Futaisi A. 2011. “Wastewater Characterization in
the Sultanate of Oman”, International Journal of Sustainable Water and
Environmental Systems, 3(2): 77‐84.
23. Baawain M.S., Gamal El‐Din M., and Smith D.W. 2010. “PIV/PLIF Study of
Impinging Jet Ozone Bubble Column with Mixing Nozzles”, Ozone: Science &
Engineering, 32(2): 99‐112.
24. Al‐Jabri M. and Baawain, M.S. 2010. “Petrochemicals”. Water Environment
Research, 82(10): 1534‐1552. A Review of Petrochemicals related journal papers
published in 2009.
25. Baawain M.S., Al‐Jabri, M. 2010. “Power Production Waste”. Water Environment
Research, 82(10): 1553‐1559.
26. Baawain, M.S., and B. Al‐Zidi. 2009. “Petrochemicals”, Water Environment
Research, 81(10): 1664‐1686. A Review of Petrochemicals related journal papers
published in 2008.
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27. Habib A., S. Molla, P. Chelme‐Ayala, A. El‐Din, M.S. Baawain, and M. Gamal El‐
Din. 2008. “Petrochemicals”, Water Environment Research, 80(10): 1510‐1537. A
Review of Petrochemicals related journal papers published in 2007.
28. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El‐Din, and D.W. Smith. 2007. “Artificial Neural
Networks Modeling of Ozone Bubble Columns: Mass Transfer Coefficient, Gas
Hold‐up, and Bubble Size”, Ozone: Science & Engineering, 29(5): 343‐352.
29. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El‐Din, and D.W. Smith. 2007. “Impinging‐Jet Ozone
Bubble Column Modeling: Hydrodynamics, Gas Hold‐up, Bubble Characteristics,
and Ozone Mass Transfer”, Ozone: Science & Engineering, 29(4): 245‐259.
30. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El‐Din, and D.W. Smith. 2006. “CFD Application in
Modeling and Improving the Performance of a Storage Reservoir Used as a
Microorganism Reduction Chamber”, Journal of Environmental Engineering and
Science, 5(2): 151‐162.
31. Baawain, M.S., M.H. Nour, A.G. El‐Din, and M. Gamal El‐Din. 2005. “ENSO
Prediction Using SOI and NIÑO3 as Onset Indicators: Application of Artificial
Neural Networks”, Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science, 4(2): 113‐
121.
32. Baawain, M.S., and M. Gamal El‐Din. 2005. “Application of Artificial Neural
Networks in Reservoir Operation Systems”, Al‐Azhar University Engineering
Journal, 1(1): 728‐739.
 International Conference Papers
1. Baawain M.S., Al‐Belushi, T. “Effects of Septic Tank leakage on Groundwater
Quality: A Case study from Oman”, 19th IAHR‐APD Congress, Hanoi, Vietnam, Sep
2014.
2. Sana A., Baawain M.S. “Groundwater Modeling of s Coastal Plain Aquifer In
Southern Oman”, 19th IAHR‐APD Congress, Hanoi, Vietnam, Sep 2014.
3. Baawain M.S., Sana A. "Groundwater Quality in Terms of Nitrate and Salinity
along a Coastal Strip Subjected to Extensive Pumping Activities and to Artificial
Recharge", 35th IAHR World Congress, Chingdu, China, Sep 2013.
4. Baawain M.S. “Evaluation of Organic Compounds and Disinfection by Products
in Drinking Water and Treated Effluents”, Sustainable Development Conference,
Thailand, June 2013.
5. Baawain M.S., Sana A. “Treated Wastewater Effluents as Aquifer Recharge:
Experience in Saline and Coastal Aquifers", 4th International Conference on
Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning and Economics, Greece, June
2013.
6. Baawain M.S., Al‐Mujaini F. “Municipal Solid Wastes in Muscat: Classification,
Potential Problems, and Reuse Options”, Solid & Hazardous Wastes Conference in
the Gulf Region, Kuwait, April 2013.
7. Baawain M.S., Sana A. "Feasibility of Treated Wastewater Application for
Aquifer Recharge to Defy Saline Water Intrusion", 5th International Groundwater
Symposium, Kuwait, Kuwait, November 2012.
8. Alshamsi K., Baawain M.S., Aljabri K., Taha R., Al‐kamyani Z. "Utilizing Waste
Spent Catalyst in Asphalt Mixtures", SIIV‐ 5th International Congress ‐
Sustainability of Road Infrastructures, Rome, Italy, October 2012. Paper published
in Procedia ‐ Social and Behavioral Sciences 53 ( 2012 ) 326 – 334)
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9. Baawain M.S., Sana A., Al‐Yahyai R., Al‐Sabti A. "Sustainable and Beneficial
Options for Reusing Treated Wastewater in Muscat, Oman", 12th International
Environmental Specialty Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, June 2012.
10. Al‐Jabri K., Al‐Kamyani Z., Taha T., Baawain M.S., Al‐Shamsi K., Al‐Saidy A.
“Performance of Concrete Made with Spent Catalyst as Partial Cement
Replacement”, FIB Symposium, Sweden, June 2012.
11. Al‐Jabri K., Al‐Kamyani Z., Taha T., Baawain M.S., Al‐Shamsi K. “Use of Spent
Catalyst as an Additive Cementituous Material in Concrete and Masonry Blocks”,
American Concrete Institute ‐ Kuwait Chapter, Kuwait, May 2012.
12. Baawain M.S., Treiky H., Al‐Sabti A. "Reusing Treated Wastewater in Muscat:
Social Survey", Tenth Gulf Water Conference, Water in the GCC States, The Water‐
Energy‐Food Nexus, Doha, Qatar, April 2012.
13. Al‐Jabri, K., Ishtieh, A., Al‐Kamyani Z., Taha R., Baawain M.S., Al‐Shamsi K. "Use of
FCC Spent Catalyst as Partial Replacement of Cement or/and Fine Aggregates in
Cement Mortars", International Symposium on Cement & Concrete Materials,
Ningbo, China, November 2011.
14. Baawain M.S., Al‐Jabri M. "Characterization of Wastewater Sludge in Oman", 4th
Kuwait Waste Management Conference & Exhibition, Kuwait, October 2011.
15. Baawain M.S. "Wastewater Reuse Applications in Oman: Current Practice and
Future Trends", Wastewater Reuse Asia Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, August
2011.
16. Baawain M.S. "Groundwater Recharge with Treated Wastewater Effluents in
Oman: Solution for Saline Water Intrusion or Contamination of Groundwater
Aquifers?", Water Convention: Singapore International Water Week Conference,
Singapore, July 2011.
17. Taha T., Al‐Kamyani Z., Al‐Jabri K., Baawain M.S., Al‐Shamsi K., Al‐Futaisi A. “Use
of Waste Spent Catalyst in Construction”, 1st Annual International Conference on
Construction, Athens Institute for Education and Research, Athens, Greece, June
2011.
18. Elkamash M.K., Baawain M.S. "Hydrodynamic Simulations to Investigate
Protection Alternatives against Jellyfish Ingress" 20th Canadian Hydro‐technical
Conference, Ottawa, Canada, June 2011.
19. Baawain M.S., Al‐Sarihi A. "Artificial Neural Network Modeling of Air Pollution
around Sohar Industrial Port Area" World Environment Day‐ Forests: Nature at
your Service, SQU CESAR, June 2011.
20. Al‐Siyabi A., Jesil A., Sarkar J.P., Baawain M.S., Feroz S. "Solar Photo Catalysis to
Remove Organics in a Flat Plate Reactor", International Conference on
Harnessing Technology: Challenges & Opportunities in GCC States (Renewable
Energy Resources), Muscat, Oman, February 2011.
21. Baawain, M.S., Al‐Futaisi, A.M., Al‐Omairi, A., Al‐Jabri, M. "Investigating
Municipal Wastewater Treatment in the Sultanate of Oman", WIT Transactions on
Ecology and the Environment, 145: 711‐719.
22. Baawain M.S., Ahmed, M. “Feasibility Study to Upgrade Effluent Water
Treatment Facility and Water Disposal System at Marine Outfall”, Third SQU‐JCCP
Joint Symposium “Environmental Challenges & Mitigation Approaches for
Sustainable Development in the Oil & Gas Industry”, Muscat, Oman, December
2010.
23. Purnama A., Baawain M.S., Al‐Barwani H. Design Recommendations for a
Submerged Marine Outfall Using CORMIX Simulations, Third SQU‐JCCP Joint
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Symposium “Environmental Challenges & Mitigation Approaches for Sustainable
Development in the Oil & Gas Industry”, Muscat, Oman, December 2010.
24. Purnama A., Baawain M.S., Sarma Y.V.B. “A CORMIX Model Study of an Effluent
Plume from a Marine Oufall at Minal Al Fahal”, Oman, 2nd International
Conference on Coastal Zone Engineering and Management, Muscat, Oman,
November 2010.
25. Elkamash M.K., Baawain M.S. “Proposed Protection System against Jellyfish
Ingress in Power and Desalination Plants”, 2nd International Conference on
Coastal Zone Engineering and Management, Muscat, Oman, November 2010.
26. Baawain M.S., A.M. Al‐Futaisi, I. Ashour, A. Al‐Omairi, and M. Al‐Jabri.
“Characterization of Industrial Wastewater in the Sultanate of Oman”, The 4th
International Conference on Healthy Water in Arab World, Cairo, Egypt (June 21‐
22, 2010).
27. Baawain M.S., A.M. Al‐Futaisi, A. Al‐Omairi, and M. Al‐Jabri, S. Al‐Jahafi, I. Al‐Hajji.
"Wastewater in Three Regions of the Sultanate of Oman: Characterization and
Applications", The 18th JCCP the Joint GCC‐Japan Environment Symposium,
February 2010.
28. Baawain M.S., M. Gamal El‐Din, D.W. Smith, and A. Mazzei. “Inline Multi‐Jets
Ozone Contactors: Performance and Scalability”, International Ozone Association
(IOA)/Pan American Group (PAG) Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (May
4‐6, 2009).
29. Baawain M.S., M. Gamal El‐Din, D.W. Smith, and A. Mazzei. “Investigating Two
Scales of In‐Line Multi‐Jets Ozone Contactors”, International Ozone Association
(IOA)/Pan American Group (PAG) Conference, Orlando, USA (August 25‐27, 2008).
30. Baawain, M.S. "Current Wastewater Collection, Treatment and Reuse
Applications in Oman", In Proc. of IWA/AQUATECH CHINA, Shanghai, China, 8 p.
(May 21‐22, 2008).
31. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El‐Din, D.W. Smith, and A. Mazzei “In‐Line Multi‐Jets
Ozone Contactor: Hydrodynamics and Mass Transfer”, In Proc. of World
Congress on Ozone and Ultraviolet Technologies (IOA/IUVA 2007), Los Angeles,
CA USA, 10 p. (August 27‐29, 2007).
32. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El‐Din, and D.W. Smith “Hydrodynamic
Characterization of an in‐Line Opposing‐Jets Ozone Contactor”, International
Ozone Association (IOA)/Pan American Group (PAG) Conference, Arlington,
Texas, USA (September 17‐20, 2006).
33. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El‐Din, and D.W. Smith “The Effect of Two Inclined
Circular Plunging Jets on Air Entrainment in an Aeration Tank” In Proc. of Third
International Conference on Computational Methods in Multiphase Flow,
Portland, Maine, USA, CD, 10 p. (October 31‐November 2, 2005).
34. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El‐Din, and D.W. Smith “Improving the Performance of
a Storage Reservoir Used as a Contact Chamber‐ CFD Modelling”, International
Ozone Association (IOA)/Pan American Group (PAG) Conference, Lake Lanier,
Georgia, USA (October 8‐12, 2005).
35. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El‐Din, and D.W. Smith “Mass Transfer Analysis in
Ozone Bubble Columns Using Artificial Neural Networks”. In Proc. of The Eighth
International Conference on the Application of Artificial Intelligence to Civil,
Structural and Environmental Engineering, Rome, Italy, CD, 14 p. (30 August ‐ 2
September 2005).
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36. Gamal El‐Din, M., D.W. Smith, and M.S. Baawain “Impinging‐Jet Bubble Column”.
In Proc. of 17th World Congress and Exhibition of Ozone and Related Oxidants:
Innovative and Current Technologies, Strasbourg, France, CD, 10 p. (22nd to 25th
August 2005).
37. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El‐Din, and D.W. Smith “The use of PIV/PLIF to Study
the Backmixing in an Impinging‐Jet Ozone Bubble Column”. In Proc. of 17th
World Congress and Exhibition of Ozone and Related Oxidants: Innovative and
Current Technologies, Strasbourg, France, CD, 9 p. (22nd to 25th August 2005).
38. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El‐Din, and D.W. Smith “Evaluating the Performance of
an Impinging‐Jet Bubble Column Using PIV/PLIF”. In Proc. of 1st IWA‐ASPIRE
(Asia Pacific Regional Group) Conference & Exhibition, Singapore, CD, 6 p. (July
10‐15, 2005).
39. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El‐Din, and D.W. Smith “The Use of PDA in Measuring
Air Entrainment in an Aeration Tank Utilizing a Circular Plunging Jet”. In Proc. Of
9th Environmental Engineering Specialty Conf., 33rd Annual CSCE Conf.,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, CD, 9 p. (June 2‐4, 2005).
40. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El‐Din, and D.W. Smith. 2005. “The Effect of Two
Inclined Circular Plunging Jets on Air Entrainment in an Aeration Tank”, WIT
Transactions on Engineering Sciences, 50: 229‐238.
41. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El‐Din, and D.W. Smith “CFD Modeling of Contact
Chambers”, In: Resolving Environmental Issues, Proc. of IOA/PAG Conf., Windsor,
Ontario, Canada, CD, 14 p. (Sep 12‐15, 2004).
 Book Chapters
1. Baawain M.S. (2012) "Impinging‐Jet Ozone Bubble Column Reactors". In:
Wastewater Treatment: Advanced Processes and Technologies, Chapter 5, CRC
Press, Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton (Co‐Publisher: IWA Publishing,
London).
2. Baawain M.S., Sana A., Al‐Sabahi J.N., Al‐Wardy M.M. and Al‐Yaqoobi A.H. (2011)
“Oil and chemical spills”. In: Nriagu JO (ed.) Encyclopedia of Environmental
Health, Volume 4, pp. 231–239 Burlington: Elsevier.
 Technical Reports
1. Baawain, M.S., Al‐Busaidi, R.H., Al‐Fazari, K.S., Al‐Nufali, H.K., Choudri, B.S., Al‐
Zeidi, K.S. “An Evaluative Study of the Environmental and Social Responsibility
Programs of Corporate Sector in Al-Wusta Governorate”, Draft Summary of the Final
Report, Oman Oil Company, September 2014.
2. Baawain M.S., Sana, A., and Al‐Yahyai R. "Sustainable and Beneficial Options for
Reusing of “Haya Water” Treated Wastewater: Phase 1 – Exploratory Study" 3rd
Progress Report, Haya Water (Oman Wastewater Services Company), January
2012.
3. Baawain M.S., Al‐Futaisi A., Ashour A., Al‐Harthi M., Al‐Mashikhi A., Al‐Wahaibi
S., Al‐Kindi A., Khan T., Ahmed M., Al‐Akhzami S. "Investigating the Applications of
Wastewater Effluents and Sludge: Environmental Risk or Potential Energy Source"
Final Report, H.M. Research Fund, SQU, April 2012.
4. Taha R., Baawain M.S., Al‐Jabri K, Al‐Shamsi K., and Al‐Futaisi A. "Beneficial
Applications of Spent Catalysts and Charcoal Generated by Mina Al‐Fahl and
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Sohar Refineries" Final Report, Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries
Company (ORPIC), November 2011.
5. Baawain M.S., Sana, A., and Al‐Yahyai R. "Sustainable and Beneficial Options for
Reusing of “Haya Water” Treated Wastewater: Phase 1 – Exploratory Study" 2nd
Progress Report, Haya Water (Oman Wastewater Services Company), September
2011.
6. Baawain M.S., Sana, A., and Al‐Yahyai R. "Sustainable and Beneficial Options for
Reusing of “Haya Water” Treated Wastewater: Phase 1 – Exploratory Study" 1st
Progress Report, Haya Water (Oman Wastewater Services Company), July 2011.
7. Taha R., Baawain M.S., Al‐Jabri K, Al‐Shamsi K., and Al‐Futaisi A. "Beneficial
Applications of Spent Catalysts and Charcoal Generated by Mina Al‐Fahl and
Sohar Refineries" 4th Progress Report, Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum
Industries Company (ORPIC), April 2011.
8. Taha R., Baawain M.S., Al‐Jabri K, Al‐Shamsi K., and Al‐Futaisi A. "Beneficial
Applications of Spent Catalysts and Charcoal Generated by Mina Al‐Fahl and
Sohar Refineries" 3rd Progress Report, Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum
Industries Company (ORPIC), November 2010.
9. Taha R., Baawain M.S., Al‐Jabri K, Al‐Shamsi K., and Al‐Futaisi A. "Beneficial
Applications of Spent Catalysts and Charcoal Generated by Mina Al‐Fahl and
Sohar Refineries" 2nd Progress Report, Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum
Industries Company (ORPIC), May 2010.
10. Baawain M.S., A. Purnama, Y.V.B. Sarma, K. Al‐Hashmi, M. Al‐Haddabi, and D.S.
Mothershaw “Three‐Dimensional Modelling of Effluent Disposal by Marine
Outfall at Mina Al‐Fahl” Final Report, Petroleum Development of Oman Company,
March 2010.
11. Taha R., Baawain M.S., Al‐Jabri K, Al‐Shamsi K., and Al‐Futaisi A. "Beneficial
Applications of Spent Catalysts and Charcoal Generated by Mina Al‐Fahl and
Sohar Refineries" 1st Progress Report, Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum
Industries Company (ORPIC), January 2010.
12. Baawain M.S., A. Purnama, Y.V.B. Sarma, K. Al‐Hashmi, M. Al‐Haddabi, and D.S.
Mothershaw “Three‐Dimensional Modelling of Effluent Disposal by Marine
Outfall at Mina Al‐Fahl” Final Report, Petroleum Development of Oman Company,
October 2009.
13. Baawain, M.S., M. Ahmed, M. Mansour, F. Marikar, M. Al‐Haddabi, A. Bahadori, H.
B. Vuthaluru, A. Sathasivan, and B. Badruzzaman “Feasibility Study to Upgrade
the Effluent Water Treatment Facility and Water Disposal System at the PDO
Mina Al‐Fahl Terminal in Oman” Final Report, Petroleum Development of Oman
Company, April 2009.
14. Prathapar, S., Baawain, M.S., Tahat, M., Tangka, J., Abdelrahman, H., and Al‐
Lawati, A. “Accelerating Evaporation from Oil‐Production Saline Water Ponds”.
Final Report, PetroGas Oman, September 2008.
15. Baawain, M.S., M. Gamal El‐Din, and D.W. Smith “Computation Fluid Dynamics
Modelling of Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature in a recycled water pond”, Final
Report, Syncrude Canada Ltd., January 2007.
16. Shahalam, M., Baawain, M.S. “Testing of an Innovative Process of Aerobic‐
Fluidized‐Biofilm Process to Treat Intermittent Flows of Oil Polluted
Wastewater”. Final Report, Petroleum Development of Oman Company, July
2002.
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17. Shahalam, M., Baawain, M.S. “Evaluating the Problem of Painting deterioration
of Governmental Buildings in Dhofar Mountains during Monsoon Rains,
Sultanate of Oman”. Department of Civil Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University.
Final Report, the Governorate of Dhofar, December 2001.
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