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Abdul Munam

PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons)Associate Professor, Honours Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, UNF Faculty

Abdul Munam is an associate professor and research scientist with more than two decades of international experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. His expertise spans polymer chemistry, organic chemistry, petroleum chemistry, general and applied chemical sciences, with a strong record of curriculum development and student mentorship.

He holds a PhD in Polymer Chemistry from the University of Waterloo and a Master of Science in Polymer Chemistry from Carleton University. Before joining the University of Niagara Falls Canada, Abdul served as Associate Professor of Chemistry at Sultan Qaboos University and as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Waterloo.

His research focuses on advanced polymer synthesis, eco-sustainable composites, and functional materials, with applications in biomedical, environmental, and industrial domains. He has supervised graduate and doctoral students, published extensively in leading journals, and contributed to international collaborations bridging academia and industry.

Abdul has received awards for excellence in teaching and learning and has delivered keynote and invited talks at global conferences.

Courses taught

General Chemistry I, General Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry II

Areas of academic interest

Curriculum innovation, sustainable materials, interdisciplinary chemical education and research

Areas of specialization

Polymer chemistry, living anionic polymerization, polymer synthesis and characterization

Awards

Best Teacher Award, Sultan Qaboos University (2016)

Patent

Title: Preparation of high-performance fiber from natural fiber (Date Pam) Patent Number: (WO/2020/139088)

Book chapter

Green Biocomposites: Manufacturing and Properties (Springer, 2017)

Publications

Author of over 50 peer-reviewed papers, including but not limited to Nature Materials, Macromolecules, Composite Interfaces, and ACS Omega.

Conference Presentations:

Keynote and invited speaker at international conferences in Canada, Germany, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States

Land acknowledgement

University of Niagara Falls Canada acknowledges that the land we gather on is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Hatiwendaronk and Anishinaabe peoples. We also acknowledge the many other First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who call this region home.

We commit to building relationships based on respect, reciprocity, and reconciliation as we work, learn, and gather on this land. Furthermore, we acknowledge that the Niagara region is situated on treaty land, and we stand with all Indigenous peoples, past and present, in promoting the wise stewardship of the lands on which we live.

Designated Learning Institute Number: O287430643972.

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