Pascal Saikaly

Pascal Saikaly
Born
Pascal Elias Saikaly
NationalityLebanese
Occupation(s)Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering
Known forBioelectrochemistry
Academic background
Alma materAmerican University of Beirut University of Cincinnati
ThesisEcological Approach to Mitigate Toxic Shock Loads in Activated Sludge Systems (2005)
Doctoral advisorDaniel Oerther
Academic work
DisciplineEnvironmental engineering
Sub-disciplineWastewater treatment
InstitutionsAmerican University of Beirut King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Websitehttps://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/study/faculty/pascal-saikaly

Pascal Elias Saikaly is a Lebanese professor of Environmental Science and Engineering. He is best known for the use of omics for applied studies of microbiology in engineered and natural wastewater treatment systems, including bioelectrochemistry, membrane bioreactors, and granular sludge.[1][2][3][4]

Saikaly collaborates with and leads teams of scientist and engineers who have developed novel approach to harvest electrical energy from wastewater while simultaneously producing useful byproducts.[5] In particular, he combines advances from nanotechnology and materials research with advances from microbial ecology to develop devices to create bioelectricity.[6] This work supports the long-term strategic efforts of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology to research and commercialize alternative sources of energy. Saikaly's research addresses broader issues of importance in water-limited environments, including the use of seawater for toilet flushing.[7]

  1. ^ Bashraheel, Aseel (2020-01-21). "A Saudi Eco-friendly food waste startup brings value-added benefits". Arab News. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  2. ^ "Briny Pool Bacteria Can Clean Up and Power Up". R and D World. 2017-11-07. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  3. ^ "Serving the unserved population of Saudi Arabia with KAUST invented decentralized wastewater recycling system". Water Desalination and Reuse Center. 2020-06-04. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  4. ^ "ISMET Awards 2020". The International Society for Microbial Electrochemistry and Technology. 2020-10-12. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  5. ^ "KAUST team develops new chemolithoautotroph bioreactor to convert CO2 to chemicals". Green Car Congress. 2018-12-11. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  6. ^ "Bionic catalysts to produce clean energy". Phys.org. 2019-07-02. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  7. ^ "Scientists Are Considering Using Saltwater Instead Of Freshwater In Your Toilet, Here's Why". Moms.com. 2020-02-07. Retrieved 2020-12-20.