Dr. Moustafa Zahran, Shenzhen Polytechnic University and Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, SIAT, China.
๐ฌ Dr. Moustafa Zahran is an Egyptian researcher specializing in organic chemistry and nanotechnology-based electrochemical sensors. Currently a postdoctoral fellow at the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology ๐จ๐ณ, his innovative work focuses on sweat biomarker detection and environmental pollutant analysis. With 20+ high-impact publications, Dr. Zahran has made notable contributions to green synthesis, biosensors, and wastewater treatment. ๐งช His expertise is further reflected in his peer-reviewing roles for reputed journals and active participation in international scientific conferences. ๐
Professional Profile
๐ Early Academic Pursuits
Dr. Moustafa Moawad Mohamed Zahran, widely recognized in academic circles as Moustafa Zahran, embarked on his scientific journey at Menoufia University, Egypt, where he earned his Bachelorโs degree in Chemistry (2008โ2012). Motivated by a strong passion for applied chemistry and environmental preservation, he pursued a Graduate Diploma (2012โ2013) followed by a Masterโs degree in Organic Chemistry (2014โ2016), focusing on biosynthesized silver nanoparticles using medicinal plants. His academic voyage culminated in a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (2019โ2022), where he developed metal-based nanocomposites for detecting organic pollutants in water systemsโlaying the foundation for a research career at the intersection of environmental science and nanotechnology.
๐ผ Professional Endeavors
Dr. Zahran currently serves as a Postdoctoral Fellow at both the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) and Shenzhen Polytechnic University, China, where he is pioneering research on electrochemical sensors for sweat biomarker detection. Previously, he played a critical role as a Chemistry Technical Support Officer at Al-Emar Gate Contracting Co., Saudi Arabia, and as a Water Safety Management Chemist and Lab Manager at Egyptโs Holding Company for Water and Wastewater (2014โ2023), where he developed and supervised Water Safety Plans aligned with ISO 17025 standards.
Dr. Zahranโs research has consistently bridged green nanotechnology and electrochemical sensing, targeting real-world challenges in water treatment, public health, and environmental safety. His focus lies in synthesizing metallic nanoparticles and nanocomposites, designing biosensors, and applying polymer-based systems to detect pollutants and biomolecules. His scholarly works cover innovations in MOFs, graphene, chitosan, and biopolymer-supported sensorsโwith applications ranging from wastewater remediation to biomedical diagnostics.
๐ Impact and Influence
Through more than 22 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Zahran has significantly contributed to sustainable sensing technologies. His articles in high-impact journals such as Electrochimica Acta, RSC Advances, Heliyon, and Materials Advances reflect his global influence. His expertise is also evident in his peer-review contributions to journals like Advanced Functional Materials, Talanta, and Spectrochimica Acta. Beyond academia, his work in water quality management has had direct policy-level and community health implications.
๐ Awards and Honors
Dr. Zahran has been recognized at multiple international scientific forums, delivering both oral and poster presentations at conferences such as Cairo Water Week, ICNBM-2018, and the 1st International Pharmaceutical Sciences Conference. His innovative research has received accolades for advancing sustainable nanomaterials and electrochemical detection systems.
๐Academic Citationsย
Dr. Zahran maintains an active presence on academic platforms, with his Google Scholar and ResearchGate profiles reflecting a growing body of citations and collaborations. His research has drawn significant attention, thanks to its interdisciplinary nature and practical utility in environmental sciences and biomedical engineering.
๐ Legacy and Future Contributions
As a visionary in green nanotechnology and electrochemical sensors, Dr. Zahran is poised to lead innovations in wearable biosensors, smart diagnostics, and nanomaterial-based environmental solutions. His legacy lies in blending academic rigor with real-world applications, aiming to build next-generation tools for healthcare monitoring, pollution control, and energy-efficient water treatment. With ongoing collaborations and postdoctoral research in China, he is set to make even broader contributions to global sustainability and biomedical innovation.
๐Publications Top Notes
๐ Innovative natural polymer metal nanocomposites and their antimicrobial activity
Authors: M. Zahran, A.H. Marei
Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Citations: 127 | Year: 2019 | ๐ฆ ๐งช
๐ง Recent advances in silver nanoparticle-based electrochemical sensors for determining organic pollutants in water: A review
Authors: M. Zahran, Z. Khalifa, M.A.H. Zahran, M.A. Azzem
Journal: Materials Advances
Citations: 72 | Year: 2021 | ๐โก
๐ฑ Geopolymers as sustainable eco-friendly materials: Classification, synthesis routes, and applications in wastewater treatment
Authors: A.M. Elgarahy et al. (incl. M. Zahran)
Journal: Separation and Purification Technology
Citations: 65 | Year: 2023 | ๐โป๏ธ
๐งซ Dissolved Organic Matter-Capped Silver Nanoparticles for Electrochemical Aggregation Sensing of Atrazine in Aqueous Systems
Authors: M. Zahran et al.
Journal: ACS Applied Nano Materials
Citations: 45 | Year: 2020 | ๐ง๐ฌ
๐ Mucilage-capped silver nanoparticles for glucose electrochemical sensing and fuel cell applications
Authors: Z. Khalifa, M. Zahran et al.
Journal: RSC Advances
Citations: 44 | Year: 2020 | โก๐ฌ
๐ฟ Spectral studies of silver nanoparticles biosynthesized by Origanum majorana
Authors: M. Zahran et al.
Journal: Green Processing and Synthesis
Citations: 44 | Year: 2018 | ๐งช๐ฟ
๐ง Optical and electrochemical studies of silver nanoparticles biosynthesized by Haplophyllum tuberculatum extract and their antibacterial activity in wastewater treatment
Authors: E.I. El-Aswar, M.M. Zahran, M. El-Kemary
Journal: Materials Research Express
Citations: 36 | Year: 2019 | ๐งซ๐ง
๐งช Abiotic sensor for electrochemical determination of chlorpyrifos in natural water based on the inhibition of silver nanoparticles oxidation
Authors: M. Zahran et al.
Journal: Microchemical Journal
Citations: 35 | Year: 2021 | ๐โ ๏ธ
๐ผ Spectral characterisation of the silver nanoparticles biosynthesised using Ambrosia maritima plant
Authors: M. ElโKemary, M. Zahran et al.
Journal: Micro & Nano Letters
Citations: 33 | Year: 2016 | ๐ธ๐ฌ
๐ Gum Arabic-capped silver nanoparticles for electrochemical amplification sensing of methylene blue in river water
Authors: M. Zahran et al.
Journal: Electrochimica Acta
Citations: 31 | Year: 2021 | ๐ง๐
๐งช Characterization of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles by Haplophyllum tuberculatum plant extract under microwave irradiation and detecting their antibacterial activity
Authors: E.I. El-Aswar, S.E.S. Gaber, M.M. Zahran, A.H. Abdelaleem
Journal: Desalination and Water Treatment
Citations: 28 | Year: 2020 | โ๏ธ๐ฟ
๐๏ธ Natural latex-capped silver nanoparticles for two-way electrochemical displacement sensing of Eriochrome black T
Authors: M. Zahran et al.
Journal: Electrochimica Acta
Citations: 22 | Year: 2020 | ๐งฌ๐ค
๐งฌ Conducting dyes as electro-active monomers and polymers for detecting analytes in biological and environmental samples
Author: M. Zahran
Journal: Heliyon
Citations: 12 | Year: 2023 | ๐งซ๐จ
๐ Revitalizing the circular economy: an exploration of e-waste recycling approaches in a technological epoch
Authors: A.M. Elgarahy et al. (incl. M. Zahran)
Journal: Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment
Citations: 11 | Year: 2024 | ๐โป๏ธ
๐ Carbohydrate polymer-supported metal and metal oxide nanoparticles for constructing electrochemical sensors
Author: M. Zahran
Journal: Materials Advances
Citations: 10 | Year: 2024 | ๐ฌโ๏ธ
โก Iron-and carbon-based nanocomposites as anode modifiers in microbial fuel cells for wastewater treatment and power generation applications
Author: M. Zahran
Journal: Journal of Water Process Engineering
Citations: 7 | Year: 2024 | ๐งฒ๐ง