1. Dr. Motasem Saidan
Chemical Engineering Department
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
University of Jordan
11942, Amman
Jordan
m.saidan@ju.edu.jo
Phone: +962 777 680086
Dr. Motasem Saidan's CV
Dr. Saidan is a Chemical Engineer specializing in technical
management of industrial technologies consultation and projects, with
more than fifteen years of applied research and projects experiences in
academic, applied industries, and national projects.
Dr. Saidan is in the process to get certified as “ Industrial Safety
Manager’ from OSHA-Academy, Oregon, USA. He has passed 6
exams out of 9, and within a couple of months from now (25 December
2014), he will get through.
Dr. Saidan is an environmental manager with excellent knowledge of
cleaner production and pollution prevention; Air pollution & toxic
release modeling; Solid and Hazardous waste management; POPs;
Health, environment and safety (HSE); Hazard risk management;
environment and sustainable development, and environmental
economics. He has served as consultant to various local organizations
and ministries on product quality and safety, policy-making issues
concerning energy and environmental management and responsible
industry practices.
Throughout 2012-to date, Dr. Saidan has been teaching several BSc
courses in the Chemical Engineering Dept, mainly in the fields of
environmental engineering and management (Environmental
engineering, solid waste management, air pollution, cleaner production
and pollution prevention, industrial waste and wastewater
management). He has supervised several undergraduate projects
including more than 12 students who are currently leading their
technical roles in Jordan and abroad.
Moreover, Dr. Saidan is teaching several Master courses related to
three Master programs in the Faculty of Engineering & Technology.
Among these courses: Environmental Impacts of Energy,
Environmental Economics..etc. He is currently supervising 5 Master
thesis projects mainly in the fields of water management, waste-to-
energy project, pollution and waste minimization in the industry,
sustainable energy resources and potentials.
Dr. Saidan has participated in many national workshops and
conferences, and given several presentations and abstracts. He has
also published more than 15 papers, and recently he is among the
Editorial Board of international scientific journals, as well as, he has
reviewed tens of submitted papers to these journals.
Dr. Saidan is a Technical writer-editor with a broad range of sources of
pertinent information. He is skilled in reporting for project work
packages and deliverables; summaries of research programs; and
consultancies reports.
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2. EDUCATION
PhD in Chemical Engineering (Polymer Engineering)
Darmstadt University of Technology- Darmstadt, Germany, 2005
MSc in Chemical Engineering
University of Jordan- Amman, Jordan, 2001
BSc in Chemical Engineering
University of Jordan- Amman, Jordan, 1998
HONORS
 Awarded a grant for "Application of self-healing polymer in paint industries" research
by SRTD-EU program (2009-2010)
 Awarded a grant for “Development of Jordanian Cost–Effective Nano Paints with
Enhanced Properties” research by HCST, Jordan (2008-2010)
 Awarded a grant for “ Fabrication of PEM Fuel Cell” research by MoHE, Jordan (2009-
2011)
 Awarded One-year fellowship for post-doc at Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering,
Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA (2005-2006)
 Granted a three-year DFG fellowship for PhD at Darmstadt University of Technology-
Darmstadt, Germany (2002)
 Granted a two-year partial-scholarship for Chemical Engineering MSc degree,
University of Jordan (1998-2001)
 Granted a five-year scholarship for Chemical Engineering BSc degree, University of
Jordan (1993-1998)
 Awarded IASTE international training for Chemical Engineering, Public Power
Corporation, Petolemais, Greece (1997)
WORK EXPERIENCES
University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan September 2012- to date
Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering Dept
Responsible for teaching several undergraduate courses in industrial process safety,
environmental engineering, pollution prevention and cleaner production. Moreover,
supervising of BSc graduation project.
Teaching the following courses:
 Environmnetal Engineering
 Environmental Impacts of Energy
 Environmnetal Economics
 Chemical Process Safety
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3.  Air Pollution
 Pollution Prevention & Cleaner Production
Princess Sumaya University for Technology, Amman, Jordan 2007- September 2012
Assistant Professor, Environmental Management Dept Acting Head
Swiss-Jordanian Environmental Management & Technology Master Program Coordinator
Responsible administratively and technically for:
- E-learning Forum Administrator
- Program academic accreditation
- Program coordination and promotion
- Teaching Master courses and seminars
- Supervising MSc students thesis
- Researching on plastic waste management and sustainable development
Royal Scientific Society, Amman, Jordan March 2010 – November 2011
Executive Director, RSS Knowledge Sector (Industrial Technology Cluster)
Responsible for:
• Deliver high quality and comprehensive consultation and research projects
• Create and deliver a clear strategy for the Industrial sector that focuses across
revenue streams, people capability and cross team working. This is a critical
component of the role.
• Oversee the Industrial sector to deliver its business and financial objectives.
• Ensure monthly Knowledge KPI’s are produced for Executive review.
• Look to international best practice for Industrial Technology practices and revenue
streams along with ensuring adequate intellectual and physical resources are
available for implementation
International R&D Clean Technologies Program Manager, USAID, Jordan 2010-2011
Responsible for:
 Soliciting research ideas in the application of nanotechnology and other technologies
in the industrial and private sectors.
 Managing of 750,000 US$ R&D Projects.
 Managing of prototyping of 3 R&D projects.
 Establishing of local and international R&D networks in clean technologies
applications.
Royal Scientific Society, Amman, Jordan 2006-2011
Industry Consultant
Responsible for
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4. - Establishing and upgrading of chemical and mechanical testing facility
- Conducting hands-on workshops for the industry
- Testing of additives, rheology, and mechanical properties
- Testing of polymer properties and characterization
- Identifying the recycled/virgin produced plastic products
- Offering technical consultations to the drinking water bottles
manufacturing industries
- Researching the structure-properties relationship of materials
- Researching the application of smart materials in different applications
Business Park, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA 2007
Researched on:
- Synthesis of novel classes of biocidal (antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral)
nanomaterials and incorporating them in biodegradable polymer.
- Synthesis of Novel classes of nanomagnetic materials and their
applications medical technology and food safety
Chemical & Biomolecular Eng, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA 2005
Postdoctoral Associate
Researched on:
- Improving the compression strength STFI of linerboard by addition of
biopolymers.
- Effect of polymeric chemicals and fiber combination on water
drainage and fine particle retention.
- Flocculation of clay suspension by different polymeric systems under
turbulent conditions of pulping
German Polymer Institute DKI, Darmstadt, Germany 2002-2005
3-months Post doc
Researched on:
- TREF and CRYSTAF characterization methods to fractionate polymer and
to show the crystallization profiles at different parameters
Part-timer Research Assistant
Researched on:
- Reactive extrusion of blends (Polyamide and Ionomers).
- Production of Piezoelectric polymers: (polycondensation and emulsion
polymerization).
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5. - Excellent knowledge of (TEM, ATR, and DSC) and processing machines
(Twin extruder and pressing machines).
Al-Balqa'a Applied University, Salt, Jordan 2001-2002
Polymer Labs Supervising Engineer
 Helping in establishing a polymer engineering facility for polymer research and
education
 Taught undergraduate-level labs courses in polymer synthesis, polymer
characterization, and polymer processing at the Materials Science & Engineering
Department
Irshidat Co. for water Treatment, Amman, Jordan 1998 - 2000
Sales and design engineer of industrial water treatment products, including simple
Reverse Osmosis system for tap water, and industrial Reverse Osmosis unit for
pharmaceutical purposes and Kidney dialysis units.
Public Power Corporation, Ptolemais, Greece. Jul- Aug, 1997
Two months training in Ptolemais Amynden Lignite Center.
- Quality Control Dept.
- Thermal Power Plant.
- Lignite Briquetting Plant.
SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES
 Member of the Editorial Board of the “Environmental Management and Sustainable
Development” International Journal (ISSN 2164-7682), published by Macrothink
Institute
 Active Reviewer of the “International Journal of Ecosystem” (p-ISSN 2165-8889),
published by Scientific & Academic Publishing Co.
ACCOMPLISHED PROJECTS
 Senior Industrial Pollution Prevention Specialist
“Water Reuse and Environmental Conservation project (RIAL II)" in Jordan, ,
USAID-funded project, AECOM, and GreenTech Inspiring Environment, July 2012
till January 2015
 Environmental Economist
Feasibility Study for Dair Alla Landfill Rehabilitation, Al Mostaqbal Engineering &
Environmnetal Consultants, 2014-2015
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6.  Senior Consultant
Monitoring and Evaluation of the results and demonstration of impacts of actions
undertaken by the Government of Jordan, in the framework of the Renewable
Energies and Energy Efficiency Sector Budget Support funded by EU, The EU
Delegation, 2015
 Team Leader
Inventory Assessment of POP-BDEs in Jordan: in the Transport Sector, UNIDO,
Ministry of Environment, 2013-2014, Amman, Jordan
 Team Leader
Monitoring, Analytical and Enforcement Capacities for New POPs Including
Update on Original POPs, UNIDO, Ministry of Environment, 2015, Amman, Jordan
 Team Leader
POPs Inventory Validation and priority setting, UNIDO, Ministry of Environment,
2015, Amman, Jordan
 Project Manager
International Energy, Environment, Water Clean Technology Research &
Development Project: Funded by USAID (2010-2011)
 Active Member
Preparation of Jordanian Green Building Guidline, 2010
 Project Coordinator
Environmental Management & Technology, International Swiss-Jordanian
Master Program (2008 to date)
 Consultant
 Soil Testing and Contamination Analysis at Queen Alia Airport, 2010
 Best Solutions for Storm Water Pollution Prevention at Queen Alia Airport,
2011
 Team Leader
 Sustainable Energy Mix and Policy Framework for Jordan project: Funded
by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) (2010)
 Jordan Energy Status: Post-Fukushima & Arab Spring: Funded by Friedrich
Ebert Stiftung (FES) (2011)
 Constructions Projects Center Director
Seismic Risk Assessment for Aqaba Special Economic Zone Project: Funded by
UNDP & SDC (2010)
 Project Coordinator
German- Jordanian Returning Experts Program: Funded by CIM (AGEF) (2009-
2010)
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7.  Principal Investigator (Polymeric Membrane)
Production of Hydrogen From Sea Water Using Solar Energy and Fuel Cell
 Principal Investigator
Modelling of THMs Formation in Amman’s Drinking Water Distribution System
(2000-2001)
 Principal Investigator
Optimization of Jordanian Oil Shale Combustion System (1998)
PUBLICATIONS
 Submitted Papers:
1. Muhanned A. Hararah, Motasem N. Saidan, Khaled Rawajfeh, Zayed Alhamamre,
Jihad Alsawair, Raed A. Damra, Bashar Bataineh , Mohammad Badran, PCDD/Fs
Residue in Sediments of Aqaba Coastal City, Jordan, under review, Enviromental
Monitroing and Assessment, 2015
2. Motasem Saidan, Abdul Ghani Albaali, Emil Alasis, John Kaldellis, Experimental Study
on the Effect of Dust Deposition on Solar Photovoltaic Panel, under review,
Renewable Energies, 2015
3. Motasem N. Saidan, Süreyya Meric, Khaled Rawajfeh, Radwan A. Al-Weshah, Salam
F. Al-Zu’bi, Brominated Trihalomethanes Formation in Drinking Water: Effect of
bromide ions and other factors, under review, Desalination & Water Treatment,
2015
4. Motasem N. Saidan, Radwan A. Al-Weshah, and Ibrahim Obada, Potential Rainwater
Harvesting: Adaptation Measure for Urban Areas in Jordan, under review, Journal
American Water Works Association, 2015
5. Zayed Al-Hamamre, Motasem Saidan, Muhanned Hararah, Khaled Rawajfeh, Hussam
E Alkhasawneh, Mohammad Al-Shannag, Wastes and Biomass Materials as
Sustainable-Renewable Energy Resources for Jordan, under review, Renewable &
Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2015
6. Jihad Alsawair, Alan Gertler, Aiman Solieman, Muhannad Hararah, Ahmad Abu-Jrai,
Zayed Al-Hamamre, Motasem Saidan, Ala'a Al-Muhtaseb, Nitrogen Oxides and
Ozone Levels in the City and Gulf of Aqaba (Red Sea): Characteristics and Patterns,
under review, Atmospheric Research, 2015
 Selected Published Journal Papers:
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8. 1. Motasem SAIDAN, Adnan TARAWNEH, Estimation of Potential E-waste Generation in
Jordan, Ekoloji, Accepted (Printing date planned for 2015)
2. Motasem Saidan, Improvement of Linerboard Compressive Strength by Hot-pressing
and Addition of Recovered Lignin from spent Pulping Liquor, Chemical Industry &
Chemical Engineering Quarterly, 2014, DOI:10.2298/CICEQ131205012S
3. Motasem Saidan, Khaled Rawajfeh, Manar Fayyad, Determination of
Trihalomethanes Levels in a Selected Area of Amman’s Drinking Water Distribution
System: Case Study, submitted to Desalination & Water Treatment, (2014) 1–12 doi:
10.1080/19443994.2014.892439
4. Khaled Rawajfeh, Thamar Al-Hunaidi, Motasem Saidan, Zayed Al-Hamamre (2014)
Upgrading of Commercial Potassium Chloride by Crystallization: Study of Parameters
affecting the Process, Life Science Journal, 2014; 11(6s), 8-15
5. Khaled Rawajfeh, Thamar Al-Hunaidi, Zayed Al-Hamamre, Motasem Saidan (2014)
The Activity Coefficients and Equilibrium Constants of Commercial Potash at
Temperature From 25 to 70C, Life Science Journal , 2014;11(3), 166-172
6. Farqad Saeed, Motasem Saidan, Adi Said, Mahmoud Mustafa, Amani Abdelhadi,
Sarah Al-Weissi, (2013) “Effect of flow rate, flow direction, and silica addition on the
performance of membrane and the corrosion behavior of Pt–Ru/C catalyst in
PEMFC”, Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 75, Pages 36–43
7. Motasem Saidan, Khaled Rawajfeh, Manar Fayyad, Investigation of Factors Affecting
THMs Formation in Drinking Water, American Journal of Environmental Engineering,
2013; 3(5): 207-212
Open Access: http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.ajee.20130305.02.html
8. Motasem N. Saidan, Improvement of Linerboard’s Strength by Heat Treatment,
International Journal of Materials Engineering, 2013; 3(5): 93-96
Open Access: http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.ijme.20130305.01.html
9. Adnan Tarawneh, Motasem Saidan, Households Awareness, Behaviors, and
Willingness to Participate in E-waste Management in Jordan, International Journal of
Ecosystem, 2013; 3(5): 124-131
Open Access: http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.ije.20130305.04.html
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9. 10. Khaled Rawajfeh, A. Ghani Albaali, Motasem Saidan, Salah Abureden, Modeling of
Natural Convection Heating and Biochemical Changes in a Viscous Liquid Canned
Food Using Computational Fluid Dynamics, International Journal of Food Science and
Nutrition Engineering, Vol. 3 No. 4, 2013, pp. 71-79.
Open Access: http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.food.20130304.04.html
11. Abdul Ghani Albaali, Rita Haddad, Motasem Saidan, Majid Zeki Hameed, Carbon
Footprint of Royal Jordanian Airlines Ground and Air Operations, Journal of Public
Administration and Governance, 2012, Vol. 2, No. 4
Open Access: http://www.macrothink.org/journal/index.php/jpag/article/view/2663
12. M. Saidan, B. Al Hayek, N. Al Hmoud, D. Maradan, K. Zein "Environmental Meso-
Economics in University Curriculum: New Master Program in Environmental
Technology and Management", Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy,
Volume 13, Number 1, March 2010, 191-194,
13. Bradley H. Hartong, Malyuba Abu-Daabes, Tuan Le, Motasem Saidan, and Sujit
Banerjee “Sludge Dewatering with Cyclodextrins” Water Research, Volume 41, Issue
6, March 2007, Pages 1201-1206.
 Conference Papers and workshops leactures:
1. Motasem Saidan, POPs Inventory Validation and priority setting workshop, Ministry
of Environment, 5-7 March 2015, Dead Sea, Jordan
2. Motasem Saidan, Monitoring, Analytical and Enforcement Capacities for New POPs
Including Update on Original POPs, Ministry of Environment, 9 Feb 2015, Amman,
Jordan
3. Motasem Saidan, Inventory Assessment of POP-BDEs in Jordan: in the Transport
Sector, Ministry of Environment, 9 Feb 2015, Amman, Jordan
4. Motasem Saidan, Biodegradable Plastic Bags as a Solution for Plastic Bags littering in
Jordan, Ministry of Environment, 22 October 2014, Amman, Jordan
5. Motasem Saidan, Drinking Water Treatment Stations: Maintenance and
Troubleshooting, 26-27 November 2014, IRADA Program, Jerash, Jordan
6. Motasem Saidan et al, BDEs Inventory in E-waste and Transport Sector, ‫مؤتمر‬‫العقبة‬
‫الدولي‬‫لبيئة‬‫البحار‬‫و‬‫المناطق‬‫الساحلية‬ , Aqaba, University of Jordan, 26-28 October 2014.
7. Motasem Saidan, Exothermic Materials: Flameless Ration Heater for MRE, The 10th
Special Operations Forces Exhibition & Conference, (KADDB R&D Section) Amman,
Jordan, 6-8 May 2014
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10. 8. Motasem Saidan, Khaled Rawajfeh , Manar Fayyad, Investigation of Factors Affecting
THMs Formation in Drinking Water, The Sixth Jordanian International Chemical
Engineering Conference (JICheC06), Jordan, 12-14 March 2012
9. Motasem Saidan, Sustainable Energy Mix and Policy Framework for Jordan,
Intelligent Cities: Future Strategies for Sustainable Energy Policies in the Middle East
and North Africa Conference, 2 and 3 April 2012
10. A. Ghani Albaali and M. Saidan, Modeling of Natural Convection Heating and
Biochemical Changes in a Viscous Liquid Canned Food using Computational Fluid
Dynamics, 2010, 2nd
International Chemical Engineering Conference, University of
Jordan, Jordan
11. A. Ghani Albaali and M. Saidan, Using the Computational Fluid Dynamics to Analyze
Heat Transfer during High-Pressure Processing of Liquid Food, 2010, 2nd
International
Chemical Engineering Conference, University of Jordan, Jordan
12. Brian Sulaiman and Motasem Saidan, Nanotechnology in Jordanian Industries: Paints
Industries, 14th
Jordan Science Week: Science & Technology for Sustainable
Development, 6-10 May 2009, Jordan, Amman.
13. Motasem Saidan, MESO Environmental Economics: Identifying Future Needs!, MESO
Environmental Economics Symposium, Syria, 17-19 June 2008.
14. Motasem Saidan and Thorsten Alts, Deformation Induced Crystallization in
Vulcanized Rubbers, The 40th International Symposium on Macromolecules (IUPAC-
MACRO 2004), France, Paris
 Registered Patent:
♦ Ayoub Ghrir, Hussam Alkhasawneh, Motasem Saidan “Device and Method for Producing
Ultra Fine Particles” File no. 48695, Amman, Jordan.
 Books:
♦ Motasem Saidan, Sustainable Energy Mix and Policy Framework for Jordan, 2011, ISBN:
978-9957-484-16-3 ‫ردمك‬
 Know-how:
♦ Motasem Saidan, Distinguishing of Plastic Products Made From Virgin/ Recycled Plastics,
RSS, 2011
 Supervised Master Thesis:
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11. ♦ Kristina Al Rabee, " Modelling of Solar-Hydrogen System and Studying of its Potential for
Jordan", Accomplished in Dec 2014
♦ Ebtihal Aldayyat, " Pyrolysis of Municipal Solid Wastes: Case Study of Jordan", On-going,
2014-2015
♦ Shadin Omar," Ecological Sanitation Latrines in Jordan: Design and Evaluation of
Pathogen Removal", On-going, 2014-2015
♦ Mohammed Hawari, " Treatment of Battery Factories Wastewater Using
Electrocoagulation: Kinetic Study and Process Performance", On-going, 2014-2015
♦ Ibrahim Obada, " Evaluation of the Fiscal Impact of Displaced Population (Syrian
Refugees) on the Water Sector in Jordan: Northern Governorates", 2015
♦ Lina Ansour, Sustainable Management of plastic bags in Jordan, 2010, PSUT
♦ Lila Iril, Integarted Municipal Solid Waste Management, Cost Benefit Analysis for
Recycling Program in Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), 2010, PSUT
♦ Ouamar Saoudi, Worldwide Tax in CO2 Emissions, 2010, PSUT
♦ Dherar Al Sakarneh, Linking Water Loss from Supply Water Networks to CO2 Emission,
PSUT
♦ Amani Mahasneh, Optimum Water Efficiency Measures for Buildings in Urban Areas
Based on Jordanian Green Building Guideline Requirements, PSUT
♦ Adnan Tarawneh, E-Waste Inventory Assessment and Management in Jordan, PSUT
♦ Tareq Tmimi, Ozone Depleting Substances Management in Jordan, PSUT
TRAINING COURSES
 Plastic Waste Management, Berlin, Germany
 Train of Trainers, FHNW, Basel, Switzerland.
 Writing of Business Plan, Quartek Corporation, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.
 Project Management, PMP, Project Management Institute, Jordan.
 Total Quality Management, Royal Scientific Society, Jordan.
 Decision Making & Problem Solving, Royal Scientific Society, Jordan.
 Leadership & Management, Royal Scientific Society, Jordan.
 Strategic Planning, SABEQ, USAID, Jordan.
 Balanced Scorecard, HCST, Jordan.
 Innovation and Technology Commercialization, HCST & PSUT, Jordan.
 Communication Skills, Royal Scientific Society, Jordan.
 Human Resources Management, Royal Scientific Society, Jordan.
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12. PRACTICAL & COMPUTER SKILLS
 Proficient in Microsoft windows, computer programming (Mathematical, MatLab)
and applications using different operating systems (Windows, LINUX), software’s
(LaTex).
 Result-focused and creative professional, who leverages his multi-cultural and
business expertise to seek process innovation, improve productivity and add value
to the shareholder;
 Motivated achiever and profit-minded executive, who visualizes the business
through the eyes of the customer;
 Inclusive and challenge-oriented leader, who creates an environment of constant
learning and continued team performance improvement.
 Project Management skills.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• RSS representative, The National Nanotechnology Initiative - NNI, Jordan, 2011
• Member, Clean Technologies Innovation Cluster, Jordan 2010-2012
• RSS representative, National Committee of Synchrotron Users, SESAME, Jordan, 2010
• Member, Project Management Institute, Jordan
• Member, Technology Commercialization Committee, QRCE, Jordan
• Member, Biomaterials Society.
• Member, Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking.
• Member, Friends of Environment Society.
• Member, Jordanian Engineering Society.
REFERENCES
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