Overview
Background
Sahar Daer is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology. Sahar Daer obtained her PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Iowa State University. She also holds a Masters by Research in Water and Environmental Engineering from Masdar Institute (now Khalifa University, UAE) and a Masters in Environment and Sustainability from The University of Western Ontario (Canada).
During her PhD, Sahar investigated the potential development of microbial resistance against frequent exposure to disinfectants within potable water reuse. Sahar also was involved in the optimization and development of novel polymeric membranes for application in forward osmosis for seawater desalination in the United Arab Emirates.
Sahar’s current research interests include polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) removal from contaminated water sources, advanced oxidation processes for water treatment, as well as efficient potable water reuse strategies. Her other research interests include environmental microbiology and water disinfection.
Availability
- Dr Sahar Daer is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor, University of Calgary
- Masters (Coursework), University of Western Ontario
- Masters (Research), Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (now Khalifa University)
- Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Tri-protonated ferrate: A novel electro-synthesised pre-oxidant/coagulant for NOM and DBP precursors removal in drinking water production
Diaz, M., Daer, S., Pype, M.L., Keller, J., Doederer, K. and Ledezma, P. (2024). Tri-protonated ferrate: A novel electro-synthesised pre-oxidant/coagulant for NOM and DBP precursors removal in drinking water production. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 57 104570. doi: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.104570
2022
Journal Article
Development of resistance in Escherichia coli against repeated water disinfection
Daer, Sahar, Rehmann, Emily, Rehmann, Jessica and Ikuma, Kaoru (2022). Development of resistance in Escherichia coli against repeated water disinfection. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10 855224. doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2022.855224
2021
Journal Article
Effect of ferrate and monochloramine disinfection on the physiological and transcriptomic response of Escherichia coli at late stationary phase
Daer, Sahar, Goodwill, Joseph E. and Ikuma, Kaoru (2021). Effect of ferrate and monochloramine disinfection on the physiological and transcriptomic response of Escherichia coli at late stationary phase. Water Research, 189 116580, 116580. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2020.116580
2020
Journal Article
Influence of silica nanoparticles on the desalination performance of forward osmosis polybenzimidazole membranes
Daer, Sahar, Akther, Nawshad, Wei, Qiang, Shon, Ho Kyong and Hasan, Shadi W. (2020). Influence of silica nanoparticles on the desalination performance of forward osmosis polybenzimidazole membranes. Desalination, 491 114441. doi: 10.1016/j.desal.2020.114441
2019
Journal Article
Synthesis of polybenzimidazole (PBI) forward osmosis (FO) membrane and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling of concentration gradient across membrane surface
Akther, Nawshad, Daer, Sahar, Wei, Qiang, Janajreh, Isam and Hasan, Shadi W. (2019). Synthesis of polybenzimidazole (PBI) forward osmosis (FO) membrane and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling of concentration gradient across membrane surface. Desalination, 452, 17-28. doi: 10.1016/j.desal.2018.11.003
2018
Journal Article
Effect of flow rate, draw solution concentration and temperature on the performance of TFC FO membrane, and the potential use of ro reject brine as a draw solution in FO–RO hybrid systems
Akther, Nawshad, Daer, Sahar and Hasan, Shadi W. (2018). Effect of flow rate, draw solution concentration and temperature on the performance of TFC FO membrane, and the potential use of ro reject brine as a draw solution in FO–RO hybrid systems. Desalination and Water Treatment, 136, 65-71. doi: 10.5004/dwt.2018.23195
2016
Journal Article
Experimental investigation and artificial neural networks ANNs modeling of electrically-enhanced membrane bioreactor for wastewater treatment
Giwa, A., Daer, S., Ahmed, , Marpu, P. R. and Hasan, S. W. (2016). Experimental investigation and artificial neural networks ANNs modeling of electrically-enhanced membrane bioreactor for wastewater treatment. Journal of Water Processing Engineering, 11, 88-97. doi: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2016.03.011
2015
Journal Article
Recent advancements in forward osmosis desalination: a review
Akther, N., Sodiq, A., Giwa, A., Daer, S., Arafat, H. A. and Hasan, S. W. (2015). Recent advancements in forward osmosis desalination: a review. Chemical Engineering Journal, 281, 502-522. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2015.05.080
2015
Journal Article
Recent applications of nanomaterials in water desalination: A critical review and future opportunities
Daer, Sahar, Kharraz, Jehad, Giwa, Adewale and Hasan, Shadi Wajih (2015). Recent applications of nanomaterials in water desalination: A critical review and future opportunities. Desalination, 367, 37-48. doi: 10.1016/j.desal.2015.03.030
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