Dr. Hafiz Abdul Mannan | Chemical Engineering | Research Excellence Award
University of the Punjab | Pakistan
Dr. Hafiz Abdul Mannan is a leading chemical engineering researcher known for his significant contributions to polymer-based separation technologies, advanced functional materials, and sustainable gas purification solutions. His work bridges membrane science, polymer nanocomposites, ionic liquids, CO₂ capture, and biogas upgrading, with a strong focus on designing high-performance gas separation membranes and hybrid functional materials for environmental and industrial applications. With more than 1,500 citations, an h-index of 20, and i10-index of 35 on Google Scholar, alongside documented citation records in Scopus, his research impact is internationally recognized. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed journal papers, book chapters, and numerous conference publications, supported by a cumulative impact factor exceeding . His innovations include polymer blend membranes, ionic-liquid-based membrane systems, mixed-matrix membranes, and CO₂/CH₄ separation technologies that address global challenges in natural gas purification and carbon management. His expertise also spans polymer modification strategies, silica and TiO₂ nanoparticle functionalization, and membrane fabrication techniques tailored for high selectivity and permeability. Dr. Mannan’s research further extends to environmental engineering solutions such as heavy-metal contamination assessments and hydrogels for biomedical applications. His multidisciplinary collaborations highlight his role in driving advancements across polymer engineering, separation sciences, environmental remediation, and energy sustainability. With a progression from polymer blends to ionic-liquid-enhanced systems and high-temperature gas separation modelling, his portfolio reflects strong scientific leadership and global research visibility. His scholarly contributions and citation strength make him a strong candidate for the Research Excellence Award.
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Mannan, H. A., Mukhtar, H., Murugesan, T., Nasir, R., Mohshim, D. F., & Mushtaq, A. (2013). Recent applications of polymer blends in gas separation membranes. Chemical Engineering & Technology, 36(11), 1838–1846.
Afzaal, M., Hameed, S., Liaqat, I., Khan, A. A. A., Manan, H. A., Shahid, R., & Altaf, M. (2022). Heavy metals contamination in water, sediments and fish of freshwater ecosystems in Pakistan. Water Practice and Technology, 17(5), 1253–1272.
Abdul Mannan, H., Mukhtar, H., Shaharun, M. S., Othman, M. R., & others. (2016). Polysulfone/poly(ether sulfone) blended membranes for CO₂ separation. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 133(5).
Amin, M., Butt, A. S., Ahmad, J., Lee, C., Azam, S. U., Mannan, H. A., & others. (2023). Issues and challenges in hydrogen separation technologies. Energy Reports, 9, 894–911.
Qadir, D., Sharif, R., Nasir, R., Awad, A., & Mannan, H. A. (2024). A review on coatings through thermal spraying. Chemical Papers, 78, 71–91.