Lina Alzayer has over a decade of experience in academia as a faculty member in the College of Sciences and Human Studies (CSHS), specializing in Environment and Sustainable Development. Her research focuses on environmental data analysis, resource efficiency, and sustainable management of utilities including recycling and waste management. Her recent project emphasized the mitigation of pollutants such as microplastics and pharmaceuticals, aligning with global sustainability goals.
Currently, Alzayer is engaged in advancing sustainability practices within academic and institutional settings, with particular interest in sustainability benchmarking and ESG integration. She is interested in contributing to improved sustainability performance through advancing data-driven solutions that align with national and global sustainability goals. Her recent work in this regard highlighted the Institutional Participation and Youth Perspectives of Sustainable development at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University.
Beyond academia, Lina has collaborated with international organizations like UNESCO on sustainability initiatives and has actively engaged with regional sustainability platforms, including participation in forums such as MENA Climate Week. Over the years, Alzayer has been recognized with several prestigious awards for excellence in environmental and sustainability research including:
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Research Grant from Center of Futuristic Studies (PMFCFS) and the World Futures Studies Federation (WFSF)
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Leadership Excellence for Women in the Oil and Gas Sector (LEWAS) Academic Achievement Award
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Innovative Research Award from Middle East Water Conference and Exhibition
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Master of Science (MSc) in Environment and Sustainable Development – University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain, 2024
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences – University of Auckland, New Zealand, 2014
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Mir, M. A., Khan, M. A. A., Banik, B. K., Hasnain, S. M., Alzayer, L., Andrews, K., & Abba, S. I. (2025). Microplastics in food products: Prevalence, artificial intelligence based detection, and potential health impacts on humans. Emerging Contaminants, 11(2), 100477.
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Alzayer, L. (2025). Mitigation of Microplastic Pollution: Implications for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Saudi Arabia. The Green Sustainable Future in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia conference by the Applied Research Center for Environment and Marine Studies (ARC-EMS) at KFUPM.
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Alzayer, L. & Altawabini, B. (2025). Microplastic Pollution in Wastewater Treatment Plant. A Case Study from Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. Middle East Water Week Conference and Exhibition, Energy Technical Exchange and Produced Water Society - Saudi Arabia.
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Alzayer, L., & Jahromi, F. (2021). Household Disposal of Medications as a pathway of Environmental Contamination in the Kingdom of Bahrain. International Conference on Innovation and Intelligence for Informatics, Computing and Technologies (3ICT) - Bahrain.
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Alzayer, L. (2021). Wastewater as a Resource and a Problem to the Environment: A Call for Sustainable Wastewater Management. International Conference on Sustainable Technology and Development (SUST2021) - China.
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Alzayer, L., Ambani, Z., & Ganendran, L. M. (2020). Antibiotic use and resistance: Awareness among students of Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Critical Care Journal, 4(3), 89.
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Alzayer, L., Ambani, Z., & Ganendran, L. M. (2019). Awareness of University Students Towards the Correct Use of Antibiotics in Saudi Arabia. The First Pharmacy and Toxicology Conference (KSAPT) by the Regional Poison Control Center and the Eastern Province Pharmacists Club - Saudi Arabia.
Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia
Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences – College of Sciences and Human Studies – Core Curriculum Program – Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University, 2014 – Present.
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Teaching
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Teach, supervise, and evaluate undergraduate students
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Create assessments and activities based on the learning objectives
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Enhance students’ competencies through projects and innovation
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Participate in conferences and seminars
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Lab Supervising
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Ensure health and safety compliance in laboratory operations
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Establish operation procedures for all lab activities
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Supervise lab technicians, assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to laboratory standards
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Provide training on advanced analytical techniques and equipment, including spectrophotometry and chromatography
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Researching
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Conduct research on critical topics, including pollution, water safety, and food security, with a focus on sustainability and resilience
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Delivered keynote speeches and seminars at national and international conferences
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Writing and publishing peer-reviewed scientific papers
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Chemistry for Engineers II, CHEM 1422
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Chemistry for Engineers I, CHEM 1421
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Introductory Chemistry, CHEM 1411
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Introductory Biology, BIO 1411
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Sustainability Benchmarking
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ESG Integration
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Wastewater Contamination
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Microplastic Pollution
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Recycling and Waste Management
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Sustainability Professionals of Saudi Arabia – SPSA
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Saudi Sustainability Ambassadors Program – SSAP
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Society of Petroleum Engineers – SPE-KSA
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Chemicals Research & Innovation Society – CRIS
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Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Center For Futuristic Studies – PMFCFS
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World Futures Studies Federation – WFSF
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UNESCO Futres Literacy Laboratory – FLL
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Saudi Arabian Chapter of American Chemical Society SAICSC – ACS
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Saudi Pharmaceutical Society by Eastern Province Pharmacists Club – SPS-EPPC
