Assoc. Prof. Dr. Samar Said | Catalysis | Best Researcher Award
Associate professor at Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Egypt
Dr. Samar Said Mohamed Abdelaal is an accomplished Assistant Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the Catalysts Laboratory, Refining Department, Petroleum Research Institute, Egypt. With a solid academic foundation in chemistry and over a decade of hands-on research experience, Dr. Said has contributed significantly to the development and application of mesoporous and nanoporous catalysts, particularly in the field of petroleum refining and environmental catalysis. Her work emphasizes sustainable chemical processes and advanced materials for catalytic applications.
Publication Profile
Educational Background 
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Ph.D. in Chemistry – Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt (May 2015)
Thesis: “Nanoporous manganese oxide with cryptomelane structure: Preparation, characterization and catalytic activities” -
M.Sc. in Chemistry – Cairo University, Egypt (October 2009)
Thesis: “Synthesis of mesoporous molecular sieves and their use in paraffins hydroconversions” -
B.Sc. in Chemistry – Cairo University, Egypt (May 2004)
Professional Experience 
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Assistant Professor, Catalysts Laboratory, Petroleum Research Institute
September 2021 – Present -
Researcher, Catalysts Laboratory, Petroleum Research Institute
July 2015 – September 2021 -
Assistant Researcher, Catalysts Laboratory, Petroleum Research Institute
August 2011 – July 2015 -
Grant Researcher, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology
March 2006 – March 2009 (During M.Sc. studies at the Petroleum Research Institute)
Research Interests 
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Design, synthesis, and characterization of mesoporous and nanoporous materials
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Catalyst development for petroleum refining, hydroconversion, and hydroisomerization
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Environmental catalysis, including oxidative dehydrogenation and photocatalytic degradation
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Utilization of transition metal oxides (e.g., manganese oxide, vanadia, ceria) in catalytic reactions
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Sustainable and eco-friendly chemical processes
Awards and Honors

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Research Grant from the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (2006–2009), supporting her M.Sc. studies and research at the Petroleum Research Institute.
(Additional awards or recognitions can be added if applicable)
Conclusion
Dr. Samar Said is a dedicated researcher and academic with a strong record of scientific productivity and innovation in the field of inorganic chemistry and catalysis. With over 19 publications in reputable international journals and active participation in key scientific conferences, she continues to push the boundaries of catalytic material design. Her work not only supports technological advancement in petroleum refining but also contributes to the global effort toward cleaner, more sustainable chemical processes. Dr. Said remains committed to both academic excellence and impactful research that bridges science and industry.
Publications 
Catalysts for the non-oxidative dehydrogenation of ethanol supported by WO₃-based micro-mesoporous composites
Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2025-10
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2025.112789
Contributors: S. Said, M. Riad
Hybridizing silica and Cu₃(BTC)₂ to synthesize copper containing catalysts for ethanol conversion
Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2024-07
DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2024.125062
Contributors: Aya M. Matloob, S. Said
Facile synthesis of ZnMoO₄/AlPO₄-5 nanorod composites as visible-light-driven photocatalysts and high-performance energy storage materials
RSC Advances, 2022
DOI: 10.1039/D2RA00268J
Contributors: Delvin Aman, Samira Abdel-Azim, S. Said, Saad G. Mohamed
Atomic layer deposition of MoO₃ on mesoporous γ-Al₂O₃ prepared by sol–gel method as efficient catalyst for oxidative desulfurization of refractory dibenzothiophene compound
Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 2020-08-06
DOI: 10.1007/s10971-020-05332-w
Contributors: S. Said, Asmaa A. Abdelrahman
Modernization of the bulk Co₃O₄ to produce meso-porous Co₃O₄ nano-particles with enhanced structural and morphological characteristics
Journal of Porous Materials, 2020-01-02
DOI: 10.1007/s10934-019-00843-6
Author: Samar Said
Oxidation of benzyl alcohol through eco-friendly processes using Fe-doped cryptomelane catalysts
Solid State Sciences, 2019-08
DOI: 10.1016/j.solidstatesciences.2019.05.020
Author: Samar Said
Pt/SAPO-11 Catalysts: Effect of Platinum Loading Method on the Hydroisomerization of n-Hexadecane
Catalysis Letters, 2019-08
DOI: 10.1007/s10562-019-02783-x
Author: Samar Said
Recent progress in preparations and applications of meso-porous alumina
Materials Science for Energy Technologies, 2019-08
DOI: 10.1016/j.mset.2019.02.005
Author: Samar Said
Preparation of different manganese oxide structures via controlling the concentration and the type of the alkaline media
Asian Journal of Nanoscience and Materials, 2019-06
DOI: 10.26655/ajnanomat.2019.2.3.4
Author: Samar Said
Synthesis and functionalization of ordered mesoporous carbons supported Pt nanoparticles for hydroconversion of n-heptane
New Journal of Chemistry, 2018
DOI: 10.1039/C8NJ02786B
Author: S. Said
Photo-catalytic selective organic transformations by Fe-doped octahedral molecular sieves (manganese oxide) nano-structure
Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies, 2018-04-03
DOI: 10.1080/21870764.2018.1480686
Author: Samar Said