About me I am a researcher and academic with a focus on Catalysis, Nanotechnology, Metabolomics and Green chemistry. I hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry with a focus on Metabolomics, and a Master's degree in Applied Chemistry from Khalifa University, UAE.

Research Interests My research Interests are Catalysis, Green Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemometrics, and Metabolomics.

Recent Publications

See my Google Scholar, Scopus, and ORCID for the complete publication list.

Journal/Conference Papers

• Mechanochemistry for the Sustainable Synthesis of Organic Hole Transport Materials in Perovskite Solar Cells
  Bhausaheb Dhokale, Cavit Eyövge, Jędrzej Winczewski, Wesam A. Ali, Zena Younes, Hector H Hernandez, Liang Li, Praveen B Managutti, Tamador Alkhidir, Dinesh Shetty, Han Gardeniers, Arturo Susarrey-Arce, Sharmarke Mohamed
  ICrystal Growth & Design, 2025.
• Machine Learning-Driven Monitoring for Early Detection and Management of Prediabetes
  Wesam A. Ali, A. A. Anwar
  ICAART 2025 (Scitepress), 2025.
• Unlocking the potential of ball milling for nanomaterial Synthesis: An overview
  Wesam A. Ali, Selena E. Richards, Reem H. Alzard
  Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2025.
• Recent advances in quantification and remediation technologies for toxic PAH mitigation from the environment.
  Bhausaheb Dhokale PhD, Zeinab M. Saeed MSc, Wesam A. Ali MSc, Sharmarke Mohamed PhD
  Advances in Nano and Biochemistry, 2023.
• Unravelling the Origin of Solvate Formation in the Anticancer Drug Trametinib: Insights from Crystal Structure Analysis and Computational Modeling.
  Ipsha Shruti, Mubarak Almehairbi, Zeinab M. Saeed, Tamador Alkhidir, Wesam A. Ali, Rampal Vishwakarma, Sharmarke Mohamed, Deepak Chopra
  American Chemical Society, 2022.
• Morphology-dependent catalytic activity of tungsten trioxide (WO3) nanostructures for hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol.
  Wesam A. Ali, G Bharath, Pranay P Morajkar, Akshay V Salkar, Mohammad Abu Haija, Fawzi Banat
  Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2021.
• Catalytic activity of tungsten trioxide (WO3) nanostructures prepared through the hydrothermal and precipitation methods for hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol.
  Wesam Ahmed Ali
  Khalifa University (Elsevier), 2021.
• Analysis of illicit glucocorticoid levels in camel hair using competitive ELISA – Comparison with LC–MS/MS.
  S. Salman Ashraf, Wesam El-Gahany, Ayisha Alraeesi, Latifa Al-Hajj, Ayisha Al-Maidalli, Iltaf Shah
  Drug Testing and Analysis, 2020.

Research/ Professional Experience

Teaching Assistant at Khalifa University, UAE: (2019 – 2025)

• Assist in teaching and preparing course materials for various chemistry-related subjects.
• Conduct tutorials and lab sessions for undergraduate students.
• Support faculty in grading assignments and exams.

Chemistry Teacher at Liwa International School, UAE: (2017 – 2018)

• Teach Chemistry to middle and high school students.
• Develop lesson plans, conduct assessments, and guide students in lab activities.
• Ensure students’ understanding of key chemistry concepts through practical demonstrations.

Research Assistant at UAE University (UAEU), Al Ain, UAE: (2016 – 2017)

• Assisted Prof. Sayed Marzouk with research on separating gases using nanoparticle-membranes.
• Conducted experiments, analyzed data, and contributed to research papers.
• Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured safety protocols were followed.

Peer Tutor at UAE University (UAEU), Al Ain, UAE: (2015 – 2017)

• Help students practice their spoken English and improve communication skills.
• Conduct one-on-one and group tutoring sessions.
• Provide constructive feedback and resources for improving speaking abilities.

Trainee at Schlumberger, Reservoir Lab, UAE: (2016)

• Gained general knowledge in strength testing, core and routine analysis of rocks.
• Assisted in thin section scanning, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques.

Peer Tutor at UAE University (UAEU), Al Ain, UAE: (2014)

• Tutor students in Advanced Calculus and General Chemistry.
• Provide individual support in solving complex problems and clarifying course material.

Volunteer Work

Volunteer at Volunteers.ae, UAE: (2016 – Present)

• Volunteer in various community, cultural, educational, and public events.
• Assists with event coordination, participant management, and on-site support.
• Works collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth execution of activities.

Peer Leader at UAE University (UAEU), Al Ain, UAE: (2016 – 2017)

• Guide new students in their academic journey and help them adapt to university life.
• Offer advice on course selection, study strategies, and university resources.

Volunteer at Special Needs Center, UAE University (UAEU), Al Ain, UAE: (2017)

• Assist students with special needs, offering academic support and guidance.

Volunteer at Advising Workshop, UAE University (UAEU), Al Ain, UAE: (2016 – 2017)

• Help students choose appropriate majors and courses according to their academic strengths.

Volunteer at Sanid Program, UAE University (UAEU), Al Ain, UAE: (2016)

• Participated in the emergency response program to assist during critical situations.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry from Khalifa University (Department of Chemistry), Abu Dhabi, UAE (2021 – 2025)
• Master of Science in Applied Chemistry from Khalifa University (Department of Chemistry), Abu Dhabi, UAE (2019 – 2021)
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE (2012 – 2017)

Honors & Awards

• Scholarship for PhD's degree by Khalifa University (2021 – 2025)
• Scholarship for master’s degree by Khalifa University (2019 – 2021)
• Award of excellence, College of Science, UAEU (2015, 2017)
• Dean's list (2012 – 2017)

Skills

Laboratory & Characterization Techniques

• Catalyst synthesis and characterization (e.g., WO₃ nanostructures)
• Advanced surface and structure analysis: XRD, Raman, SEM, TEM, EDX, BET
• Chromatography: HPLC, TLC
• Spectroscopic techniques: NMR, IR, UV-Vis, Spectrofluorometry, Flame Photometry

Computational & Data Science

• Machine Learning: Familiar with ML algorithms for prediction, classification, and pattern recognition (RF, DT, XGBoost, LR, KNN)
• Basic statistical modeling and data visualization using PLSDA, PCA

Research Experience

• Drafted and co-authored multiple research manuscripts targeting high-impact journals
• Conceptualized and developed original research ideas