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kmezghani@pmu.edu.sa
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Dr. Mezghani is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU). He holds a BS, MS, and PhD from the University of Tennessee, USA. With over 26 years of experience in teaching and research, Dr. Mezghani has made significant contributions to his field. He has been involved in numerous externally funded projects sponsored by prominent organizations like KACST, NSTP, SABIC, and ARAMCO. Dr. Mezghani's research spans various domains, including polymers, composites, and ion transport membranes (ITM). His primary research interests focus on the structure development and properties of materials. Throughout his career, he has established three major laboratories: Materials Science Lab, Polymer Processing and Characterization Lab, and Ion Transport Membranes Lab. Additionally, he has fostered collaborative research with MIT University, particularly in the area of ITM for clean energy applications. One of his notable achievements is the demonstration of ITM's potential in hydrogen production through water splitting. He has also made advancements in developing Carbon Molecular Sieve Membranes and Polymeric Membranes for gas separation. Moreover, Dr. Mezghani designed and manufactured a specialized reactor for producing aligned carbon nanotubes (CNT). Dr. Mezghani has a strong publication record, with over 65 papers in refereed journals and conferences, along with several US patents. He has contributed to two review chapters in the Physical Properties of Polymers Handbook and the Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia. His work has been presented at numerous conferences and seminars, particularly on the morphology and structure-property relationships of materials. In addition to his research, Dr. Mezghani has developed and taught various graduate and undergraduate courses related to materials and processing. His dedication to teaching earned him the Best Teaching Award in 2010.
Ph.D. Polymer Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA, 1996.
M.S., Polymer Engineering , University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA, 1992.
B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA, 1990.
Representative Publications
1 N. Abu-Thabit; A. Azad; K. Mezghani; S. Akhtar; A. Hakeem; Q. Drmosh; A Adesina, “Rapid, Sustainable, and Versatile Strategy Towards Fabricating Superhydrophobic Cotton Textile Membranes for Separation of Emulsified and Stratified Oil/Water Mixtures” Separation & Purification Techn., 2024.
2 N. Olalekan; K. Mezghani, “Hydrogen Production from water splitting using Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3-δ (BSCF) membrane coated with BaCe0.2Fe0.8O3-δ” J. Solid State Electrochemistry, 2023.
3 N. Abu-Thabit; A. Azad; K. Mezghani; A. Hakeem; Q. Drmosh; S. Akhtar; A Adesina, “Facile and Green Fabrication of Superhydrophobic Polyacrylonitrile Nonwoven Fabric with Iron Hydroxide Nanoparticles for Efficient Oil/Water Separation”, ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 4, 8450-8460, 2022.
4 M. AlQahtani, K. Mezghani; “Thermally rearranged polypyrrolone membranes for high-pressure natural gas separation applications”, Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 51, 262–270, 2018.
5 N. U. Qadir; S.A. Said; R.B. Mansour; K. Mezghani; A. Ul-Hamid, “Synthesis and water sorption properties of a series of exfoliated graphene/MIL-100(Fe) composites”, RSC Advances, DOI: 10.1039/C7RA01091E, 17353-17356, 2017.
6 K. Mezghani; A. Hamza, “Application of Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3+δ membranes in an oxy-fuel combustion reactor”, J. Membrane Science, 518, 254-262, 2016.
7 K. Mezghani; A. Hamza, M.A. Habib, D. Lee, Y. Shao-Horn, “Effect of Microstructure and Thickness on Oxygen Permeation of La2NiO4+δ Membranes”, Ceramics International, 42, 666-672, 2016.
8 M. Nemitallah, M.A. Habib, K. Mezghani, “Experimental and Numerical Study of Oxygen Separation and Oxy-combustion Characteristics Inside a Button-Cell LNO-ITM Reactor”, Energy, 84, 600-611, 2015.
9 Al-Qadhi M.; Merah N.; Mezghani K.; Khan Z.; Gasem Z.; Sougrat R., “Effect of High Shear Mixing Parameters and Degassing Temperature on the Morphology of Epoxy-Clay Nanocomposites” Advanced Materials Research, 652-654, 159-166, 2013.
10 S. Imashuku, L. Wang, K. Mezghani, M.A. Habib, Y. Shao-Horn, “Oxygen Permeation from Oxygen Ion-Conducting Membranes Coated with Porous Metals or Mixed Ionic and Electronic Conducting Oxides”, Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 160 (11), E148-E153, 2013.
11 D. Lee, A. Grimaud, E. Crumlin, K. Mezghani, M. Habib, Z. Feng, W. Hong, M. Biegalski, H. Christen, Y. Shao-Horn, “Strain Influence on the Oxygen Electrocatalysis of the (100)-Oriented Epitaxial La2NiO4+δ Thin Films at Elevated Temperatures”, Journal of Physical Chemistry C, DOI: 10.1021/jp404121p, 2013.
12 K. Mezghani, “Long Term Environmental Effects on Physical Properties of Vinylester Composite Pipes” Polymer Testing, 31, 76-82, 2012.
13 Mezghani K.; M.; Furquan S.; Tabatabaei S.; Ajji A., “Effect of Blend Ratio of H-LLDPE and LDPE on the Tear Properties of Blown Films” International Polymer Processing, 29 (3), 392–398, 2012.
14 Mezghani K.; Farooqui M.; Furquan S.; and Atieh M., "Influence of carbon nanotube (CNT) on the mechanical properties of LLDPE/CNT nanocomposite fibers," Materials Letters, 65, 3633-3635, 2011.
15 M.A. Habib; H.M. Badr; S.F. Ahmed; R. Ben-Mansour; K. Mezghani; S. Imashuku; G.J. la O’; Y. Shao-Horn; N. Mancini; A. Mitsos; P. Kirchen; A. Ghoneim, “A Review of Recent Developments in Carbon Capture Utilizing Oxy-fuel Combustion in Conventional and Ion Transport Membrane Systems” International Journal of Energy Research, 35, 741-764, 2011.
Patents
1 K. Mezghani; K. Demir; A. Mezghani; O. Balah, “Apparatus for Monitoring Carbon Nanotube Growth”, USA Patent Number: US 11578405, February 14, 2023.
2 K. Mezghani; A. Hamza, “System for combusting a methane stream and a method of combustion”, USA Patent Number: US 10,539,324 B2, January 21, 2020.
3 K. Mezghani; M. A. Habib; A. Hamza, “Sealing Agent for Ion Transport Membranes”, USA Patent Number: US9834471, November 17, 2017.
4 N.Y. Abu-Thabit, S.M. Zaidi, S.A. Ali, K. Mezghani, “Fuel Cell Membrane” USA Patent Number: US9099711B2, August 4, 2015.
5 A. Ghoniem; Y. Shao-Horn, M. A. Habib; K. Mezghani; R. Ben-Mansour; “Integrated Polymeric-Ceramic Membrane Based Oxy-Fuel Combustor” USA Patent Number: US9004909B2, April 14, 2015.
6 R. Ben-Mansour; K. Mezghani, “Leak Detection Band” USA Patent Number: U.S. 8289173B2, October 16, 2012.
Book Chapters
1 R. Patki; K. Mezghani; P.J. Phillips “Crystallization Kinetics of Polymers,” chapter 39 in Physical Properties of Polymers Handbook. J.E. Mark, American Institute of Physics, 2006.
2 K. Mezghani; P.J. Phillips “Polymorphism in Isotactic Polypropylene Crystals,” chapter in The Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia: Synthesis, Properties and Applications. CRC Press, Inc 1996, V 9, P 6637
Research Projects
1 PI “Improving the Graphitic Order of Polyethylene Fiber Precursors for the Manufacture of Carbon Fibers” sponsored by Saudi Arabian Oil Company (ARAMCO) from 6/2020 to 5/2022.
2 PI “Development of Ion Transport Membranes for Oxy-fuel Combustion” sponsored by Technology Innovation Centers (TIC) 05/2014 to 05/2017.
3 PI “Development of a hybrid polymer-ceramic carbon-free combustor” sponsored by King Abdul-Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) 12/2012 to 9/2014.
4 CI “Oxygen Transport Membranes for Oxygen Separation and Power Generation” sponsored by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), from 11/2016 to 6/2019.
5 CI “Oxygen Transport Reactor for Liquid Fuel Combustion” sponsored by Saudi Arabian Oil Company (ARAMCO) from 3/2014 to 2/2017.
6 PI “Melt Spinning Process of Super-Fiber-Composites” sponsored by King Abdallah University of Science & Technology KAUST 9/2008 to 8/2011.
7 PI “Development and Manufacturing of Fiber-Composites of Polyethylene Terephthalate and Carbon Nano-Tubes Using Melt Spinning Process” sponsored by the National Science and Technology Program (NSTP) 9/2009 to 8/2011.
8 PI “Effect of Blend Ratio and Branch Type of Locally Made LDPE & LLDPE on Film Blowing Process: Experimental and Numerical Study” sponsored by KACST 3/2007 to 2/2010.
9 CI “Large Scale Production of Carbon Nanotubes by Using Continuous Reaction Chemical Vapor Deposition (Cr-CVD) Reactor for Nanocomposite Applications” sponsored by KACST 3/2009 to 2/2012.
10 CI “Developing an Improved Epoxy-Silicate Nanocomposite for Water and Crude Oil Piping Systems” sponsored by NSTP 9/2009 to 8/2011.
Prince Mohamad Bin Fahd University (PMU)
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Materials Science and Engineering
Manufacturing Processes
Plastics Materials and Processing
Mechanical Properties of Engineering Polymers
Design and Manufacturing of Composite Structure
Polymer Nanocomposites
Polymer Membranes
Ion Transport Membranes for Clean Energy Applications
Carbon Nano-Tubes (CNT)
Carbon Fibers
Polymer Processing (Extrusion, Blending, Fiber Spinning, Film Blowing)
● The American Society of Materials (ASM) International.
● The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS).
● The Society of Plastic Engineering (SPE).
● The American Physical Society (APS).
● The Polymer Processing Society (PPS).
