Post Doctoral Research Associate | University of Sharjah | United Arab Emirates
Dr. Mohsin Raza, Ph.D., is a distinguished researcher specializing in biomass valorization, bioenergy, green chemistry, and nanocellulose production. He is currently advancing research in sustainable material science and bio-based innovations as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at a leading research institute. His academic background and scientific expertise center on transforming agricultural and lignocellulosic wastes into high-value materials through green and energy-efficient processes. Dr. Raza’s work integrates biomass conversion technologies, lignin recovery, nanocellulose extraction, and bio-based thermal insulation development, emphasizing environmental sustainability and circular economy principles. His core research skills include thermochemical processing, biopolymer synthesis, pyrolysis kinetics, and the use of natural deep eutectic solvents for eco-friendly material synthesis. Highly skilled in advanced analytical techniques such as TGA, DSC, XRD, FTIR, GC-MS, SEM, and TEM, he also demonstrates excellence in intellectual property development, holding multiple granted U.S. patents and additional applications in the fields of biomass valorization and green solvent technologies. As a prolific author with extensive publications in high-impact Q1 journals from leading publishers, Dr. Raza’s research contributions have significantly advanced understanding in renewable energy systems, sustainable chemistry, and nanomaterial engineering. His work has been recognized through multiple innovation and sustainability awards, reflecting his leadership and creativity in promoting clean technologies. Through collaborative research and continuous innovation, Dr. Raza continues to shape the future of renewable materials and sustainable energy, contributing to global progress toward a circular bioeconomy, with a documented record of 994 citations, 28 publications, and an h-index of 14.
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Featured Publications
1. Inayat, A., & Raza, M. (2019). District cooling system via renewable energy sources: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 107, 360–373. Cited by: 221
2. Raza, M., Abu-Jdayil, B., Al-Marzouqi, A. H., & Inayat, A. (2022). Kinetic and thermodynamic analyses of date palm surface fibers pyrolysis using Coats–Redfern method. Renewable Energy, 183, 67–77. Cited by: 161
3. Raza, M., Inayat, A., Ahmed, A., Jamil, F., Ghenai, C., Naqvi, S. R., Shanableh, A., & Park, Y. K. (2021). Progress of the pyrolyzer reactors and advanced technologies for biomass pyrolysis processing. Sustainability, 13(19), 11061. Cited by: 148
4. Raza, M., Abu-Jdayil, B., Banat, F., & Al-Marzouqi, A. H. (2022). Isolation and characterization of cellulose nanocrystals from date palm waste. ACS Omega, 7(29), 25366–25379. Cited by: 102
5. Raza, M., & Abu-Jdayil, B. (2022). Cellulose nanocrystals from lignocellulosic feedstock: A review of production technology and surface chemistry modification. Cellulose, 29(2), 685–722. Cited by: 77