Professor Syed Javaid Zaidi receiving the award.
Prof Syed Javaid Zaidi, Chair Professor of Chemical Engineering and QAFAC Chair in the Center for Advanced Materials at Qatar University, has been honoured with the lifetime achievement award for his performance in the field of Chemical Engineering by Venus Internation Foundation in a ceremony held in Chennai, India.
The award was given to Prof Zaidi for his contribution, research excellence and accomplishments in the area of Chemical Engineering in a grand ceremony attended by delegates from 15 countries held in November in Chennai, India.
Prof Zaidi holds fifteen patents and patent applications for the new discoveries and inventions to his credit. His achievements include the invention of new process for the removal of heavy metals from waste-water, which are toxic and health hazard.
He patented new technology for clean energy device fuel cells for automobiles and backup power applications, which results in the clean environment. He has published over 200 research articles in international journals and conferences. He has been invited to serve in the Advisory Council of Arab Water Desalination, a prestigious organization of the Middle East.
In addition, Prof Zaidi has delivered more than 120 presentations and talks at various international forums, conferences and symposiums and institutions in more than twenty countries. He is the first and only scientist living in Qatar to receive this prestigious award. Prof Zaidi appreciates the support provided by Qatar University for advancing his career and giving the opportunity and resources to pursue this kind of innovative and scientific work.
