Sarah Hamdan

Accomplished researcher with extensive expertise in scientific research and academic publishing. Demonstrates proficiency in literature review mastery, advanced spectroscopy utilization, and microscopy techniques. Known for research integrity and ethical conduct, with a strong focus on result-oriented outcomes. Experienced in postgraduate teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to innovative research design methods. Adept at instrument calibration and maintenance, as well as delivering impactful conference presentations. The research done so far lies at the intersection of materials science and sustainable technology development. I investigate how material architecture, surface properties, and interfacial phenomena influence performance, stability, and efficiency in advanced functional systems. By integrating synthesis, characterization, and targeted application testing, I develop materials that address pressing challenges in clean energy and environmental sustainability.

Session Chair, GSRC Conference, 2024
Prototype Presenter, ADIPEC Young, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2025
Master of Ceremonies (MC), Women in Science Event, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2025
Master of Ceremonies (MC), YEFL Event, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2025
Participant, Doctoral Sprint Program, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2026

Hamdan, S. W., Yusuf, A. O., Othman, I., Al Jitan, S., Helal, M. I., Žerjav, G., Pintar, A., Vega, L. F., Al-Ali, K., & Palmisano, G. Ti3C2 MXene quantum dots-modified 2D/3D Ni2P/Zn0.5Cd0.5S heterostructures for efficient solar-driven hydrogen evolution. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 14(2), 121851 (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2026.121851.

Hamdan, S. W., Wigglesworth, M. J., Muscetta, M., Ma, R., Helal, M. I., Martsinovich, N., Palmisano, G., & Vernuccio, S. Unravelling the photoactivity of metal-loaded TiO2 for hydrogen production: Insights from a combined experimental and computational analysis. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 118, 394–406 (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.03.184.

Kanwal, T., Pecoraro, C. M., Palmisano, G., Hamdan, S., Wang, Z., Palmisano, L., Loddo, V., & Bellardita, M. (2025). Photocatalytic environmental remediation by bismuth oxyhalides-TiO2 composites: Pharmaceuticals and pollutants degradation. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 76, 108219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2025.108219

Kanwal, T., Loddo, V., Pecoraro, C. M., Palmisano, G., Hamdan, S., Wang, Z., Othman, I., Palmisano, L., & Bellardita, M. (2025). Solar driven photocatalytic glycerol and glucose reforming via noble metals free BiOX (X = Cl, Br, I)-TiO2 composites. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 47, e01825. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01825

Hamdan, S., Al-Ali, K., Vega, L. F., Muscetta, M., Yusuf, A. O., & Palmisano, G. Zinc cadmium sulphide (ZnxCd1-xS)-based photocatalysts for hydrogen production from seawater and wastewater. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 12(5), 113937 (2024). Review article. DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2024.113937.

Hamdan, S. et al. (2024) ‘Dairy wastewater treatment with direct-contact membrane distillation in Oman’, Desalination and Water Treatment, 320, p. 100672. doi:10.1016/j.dwt.2024.100672.

Hamdan, S., Al-Ali, K., Vega, L.,Yusuf, A., Palmisano, G., Ti3C2 MXene Quantum Dots-Modified 2D/3D Ni2P/Zn0.5Cd0.5S Heterostructures for Efficient Solar-Driven Hydrogen Evolution. Annual Khalifa University Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Conference 2025.

Hamdan, S., Al-Ali, K., Vega, L.,Yusuf, A., Palmisano, G., Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production from Water Splitting over Zn0.5Cd0.5S. UAE Graduate Students Research Conference  (GSRC 2024), UAE, April 2024.

Hamdan, S., Al-Ali, K., Vega, L.,Yusuf, A., Palmisano, G., Ni2P co-catalyst decorated Zn0.5Cd0.5S: A synergistic dual-functional photocatalyst for H2 evolution and Butyric acid degradation. 12th European Conference on Solar Chemistry and Photocatalysis: Energy and Environmental Applications (SPEA12), Ireland, June 2024.

Research Mentor for Undergraduate Summer Intern
Khalifa University | Summer 2024

Provided intensive hands-on training to a final-year BSc student during a summer internship. Mentored the student in experimental procedures, materials synthesis methods, and laboratory practice, supporting their research training and technical development.