Dr. Ashraf Moustafa Abdel -Gaber - Beirut Arab University

Dr. Ashraf Moustafa Abdel -Gaber
Beirut Arab University
Department of Chemistry
Debbieh, Lebanon
PERSONAL DATA:
Name: Ashraf Moustafa Abdel -Gaber
Date of Birth: 2 October 1964.
Sex: Male.
Nationality: Egyptian.
Marital Status: Married, four children.
Position: Associate Professor of Chemistry
Present Address: Beirut Arab University - Beirut Campus, Chemistry Department,
Faculty of Science, P.O.Box 11 - 50 - 20 Riad El Solh 11072809 -
Beirut, Lebanon
Permanent Address: Faculty of Science, Chemistry Department, Alexandria University,
P.O. Box 426 Ibrahimia, Alexandria 21321, Egypt.
Telephone (Alexandria): Home: +2 4288078
Mobile: +2 0127252964
Telephone (Lebanon): Work: +961 7 985858
Mobile: +961 76977590
e-mail a.abdelgaber@bau.edu
ashrafmoustafa@yahoo.com
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. degree: Chemistry (Corrosion), Faculty of Science, Alexandria University,
Egypt, February 1998.
Ph.D. Thesis Title: "Cathodic Protection and Inhibition of Iron Corrosion in Drinking
Water"
M.Sc. degree: Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Egypt, March
1993.
M.SC. Thesis Title: "Study of Factors Affecting the Electrochemical Behaviour of
Metals"
B.Sc. degree: Chemistry, Excellent with Honor, Faculty of Science, Alexandria
Univ., Egypt, Excellent with Honor, May 1987.
BRIEF CHRONOLOGY OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Associate professor of physical chemistry, Faculty of Science, Beirut Arab University, Lebanon
(2011 onwards)
- Associate professor of physical chemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria university, Egypt (2008-
2011)
- Lecturer of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Egypt (1998-2008).
- Assistant Lecturer in Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Egypt (1993
to 1998).
- Research Assistant in Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Egypt (1987
to 1993).
ACADEMIC DEGREES SUPERVISED:
I supervised a number of M.Sc and Ph.D. students in the following areas of research:
1. “Study of characteristics of the Chemical conversion coating Using environmentally friendly
compounds”, M.Sc. degree.

2. “Management of Corrosion Inhibitor Package of steel Utilized in Phosphoric Acid Industry”, Ph.D.
degree.
3. "Electrochemical Studies on Some Environmentally Friendly Corrosion Inhibitors and
Antiscalants”, Ph.D. degree.
4. "Corrosion Control of Steel Using a New Coat Formulations Containing Environment Friendly
Materials”, Ph.D. degree.
5. "Studies on New Type of Some Green Compounds as Corrosion Inhibitors of Steel" , Ph.D. degree.
6. “Corrosion Control of Aluminium Used in Aluminium/ Air Batteries Utilizing Environmentally
Friendly Materials”, M.Sc. degree.
I also supported and contributed a number of M.Sc. students in the following areas of research:
1. "Kinetics and Thermodynamics of the Dissolution of Aluminium in Aqueous Solutions", M.Sc.
2. "Kinetics and Thermodynamics Studies of Corrosion of Some Metals in Mixed Solvents", M.Sc.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCES:
- Studies on cathodic protection and mechanism of the effect of corrosion inhibitors (organic,
inorganic compounds) on the dissolution of metals in different aqueous (neutral, acid, base) and
non -aqueous media using various techniques such as: Potentiostatic, Gasometry, Weight Loss,
Transfer Function Analyzer (impedance), Zero Resistance Ammetry, Spectrophotometry, and
Scanning Electron Microscopy.
- Corrosion protection by marine paints.
SCIENTIFIC PROJECTS:
1. Scientific project funded from National Science Foundation (NSF). A linkage between Egyptian and
American Universities entitled: “Extract of Some Natural Plants for Corrosion and Scale Control
for Cooling Water Systems", Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University,
Egypt, and University of Tuskegee, USA, 2007 - 2008.
2. Scientific project funded from National Science Foundation (NSF). A linkage between Egyptian and
American Universities entitled: “New Coating Formulations Containing Natural Inhibitors For
Steel Corrosion Control", Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University,
Egypt, and University of Tuskegee, USA, 2003 - 2007.
3. Scientific project funded from National Science Foundation (NSF). A linkage between Egyptian and
American Universities entitled: “New Coating Formulations Containing Natural Inhibitors For
Steel Corrosion Control", Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University,
Egypt, and University of Tuskegee, USA, 2003 - 2004.
4. Scientific national project funded from Department of Environment, Egypt entitled: "Use Rice
Husk As New Corrosion Inhibitors for Metallic Structures and as New Composite Materials",
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Egypt, 2003.
5. Scientific project funded from the Egyptian Foreign Relations Unit (FRCU) of Supreme Council of
Universities/USAID under University Linkage Project II between Egyptian and American
Universities entitled: "New Low Toxic Paint Formulations for Marine Corrosion Control",
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Egypt, and University of
Tuskegee, USA, 1998 -2002.
UNIVERSITY & COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES:
a. Head of quality assurance unit-Faculty of Science , Beirut arab university 2012-
b. Manager of the office of scientific publication for alexandria university, 2009 -2011.
b. Vice Manager of quality assurance unit for faculty of science – Alexandria university, 2010 -2011 .
c. Member of quality assurance unit for faculty of science- Alexandria university, 2006-2010 .
d. Member of the Organizing Committee and Lecturer for post-experience training courses held at
Faculty of Science, Alexandria University.
� "Corrosion Prevention of Pipelines, Marine Unites and Construction Materials by Cathodic
Protection" 16-19 January 2006.
� "Corrosion Prevention of Metals & Alloys by Cathodic Protection & Coating" 27-30 June
2005.
� "Corrosion Inhibitors, Scale Formation & Antiscalent, Cathodic Protection", 19-22 July
2004.

� “Corrosion Protection of Metals by Material Selection & Cathodic Protection”, 20 – 22
January 2003.
� and “Corrosion Monitoring of Metals, Testing and Control”, 28 – 30 April 2002 postexperience
training courses held at Faculty of Science, Alexandria University.
e. Member of the Organizing Committee and Lecturer for post-experience training courses at
Department of Materials Science, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria.
� "Corrosion and Failure Analysis", 24-27 September 2005.
� "Corrosion Control in Industrial fields using Paints and Cathodic Protection", March 2004.
� "Using Paints and Corrosion Inhibitors In Industrial Fields: Basics & Application”, March
2003.
TEACHING COURSES FOR GRADUATE & UNDERGRADUATE STUD ENTS IN ALEXANDRIA UNIVERSITY:
- General Chemistry. - Electrochemistry.
- Advanced Electrochemistry. - Surface Chemistry.
- Corrosion Engineering.
- First and Fourth Years Practical Courses.
PUBLICATIONS:
1. The Inhibitive Effect of a (1,3-Dioxolan-2-ylmethyl) –triphenyl phosphonium bromide on the
Corrosion of Steel in 0.5 M Phosphoric Acid Solution
A.M. Abdel-Gaber, M. Saadawy
Int. J. Electrochem. Sci., (2013) in press
2. Green Anti-scalent for Cooling Water Systems,
A.M. Abdel-Gaber, B.A. Abd-El-Nabey, E. Khamis, H. Abd-El-Rhmann, H. Aglan, A. Ludwick,
Int. J. Electrochem. Sci., 7(2012)11930-11940.
3. Cannabis Plant Extract as Inhibitor for the Corrosion of Nickel in 0.5 M H2SO4,
B.A. Abd-El-Nabey, A.M. Abdel-Gaber, M. El. Said Ali, E. Khamis, S. El-Housseiny,
Int. J. Electrochem. Sci., 7(2012)11811-11826.
4. Inhibitive Action of Benzaldehyde Thiosemicarbazones on the Corrosion of Mild Steel in 3 M
H3PO4,
B.A. Abd-El-Nabey, A.M. Abdel-Gaber, G.Y. Elewady, M.M. El. Sadeek, H. Abd-El-Rhman,
Int. J. Electrochem. Sci., 7(2012)11718-11733
5. Inhibitive Action of Some Plant Extracts on the Alkaline Corrosion of Aluminum
B.A. Abd-El-Naby1, A.M. Abdel-Gaber, G.Y.Elawady2 and S. El-Housseiny
Int. J. Electrochem. Sci., 7 (2012) 7823 – 7839.
6. Effect of Some Natural Extracts on the Corrosion of Zinc in 0.5 M NaCl
B.A. Abd-El-Naby, O.A. Abdullatef, A.M. Abd-El-Gabr, M.A. Shaker and G. Esmail
Int. J. Electrochem. Sci., 7(2012)5864-5879.
7. The co-operative effect of chloride ions and some natural extracts in retarding corrosion of
steel in neutral media
A.M. Abdel-Gaber, B.A. Abdel-Nabey, and M. Saadawy.
Materials and Corrosion, 63(2012)161-167.
8. Utilizing Arghel extract as corrosion inhibitor for reinforced steel in concrete
A.M. Abdel-Gaber; E. Khamis, and A. Hefnawy.
Materials and Corrosion, 62(2011)1159-1162.
9. A natural extract as scale and corrosion inhibitor for steel surface in brine solution
A.M. Abdel-Gaber, B.A. Abd-El-Nabey, E. Khamis, D.E. Abd-El-Khalek
Desalination 278 (2011) 337–342
10. Influence of natural inhibitor, pigment and extender on corrosion of polymer coated steel
A.M. Abdel-Gaber, B.A. Abd-El Nabey, E. Khamis, O.A. Abdelattef, H. Aglan, A. Ludwick
Progress in Organic Coatings, Volume 69, Issue 4, December 2010, Pages 402-409.
11. Novel package for inhibition of aluminium corrosion in alkaline solutions
A.M. Abdel-Gaber, E. Khamis, H. Abo-Eldahab, Sh. Adeel
Materials Chemistry and Physics, Volume 124, Issue 1, 1 November 2010, Pages 773-779.

12. Electrochemical study on the effect of Schiff base and its cobalt complex on the acid corrosion
of steel
A.M. Abdel-Gaber, M.S. Masoud, E.A. Khalil, E.E. Shehata
Corrosion Science, Volume 51, Issue 12, December 2009, Pages 3021-3024.
13. The role of acid anion on the inhibition of the acidic corrosion of steel by lupine extract
A.M. Abdel-Gaber, B.A. Abd-El-Nabey, M. Saadawy
Corrosion Science, Volume 51, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 1038-1042
14. Investigation of fig leaf extract as a novel environmentally friendly antiscalent for CaCO3
calcareous deposits
A.M. Abdel-Gaber, B.A. Abd-El-Nabey, E. Khamis, D.E. Abd-El-Khalek
Desalination, Volume 230, Issues 1-3, 30 September 2008, Pages 314-328
15. Inhibition of aluminium corrosion in alkaline solutions using natural compound,
A.M. Abdel-Gaber, E. Khamis, H. Abo-ElDahab and Sh. Adeel
Materials Chemistry and Physics, 109 (2008)297.
16. Investigation of fig leaf extract as a novel environmentally friendly an scalent for CaCO3
calcareous deposits
A.M. Abdel-Gaber, B.A. Abd-El-Nabey, E. Khamis and D.E. Abd-El-Khalek
Desalination, 230(2008)314-328
17. Effect of Immersion Time and Temperature on the Inhibition of the Acid Corrosion of Zinc by
Fenugreek Seeds Extract
A.M. Abdel-Gaber
International Journal of Applied Chemistry 3(2007)161
18. Effect of Glycerol on the Dissolution of Aluminium in Alkaline Solutions
A.M. Abdel-Gaber
Bull. Fac. Sci.Alex.Uni, 45(2007)86
19. Inhibitive Action of Some Plant Extracts on the Corrosion of Steel in Acidic Media
A.M. Abdel-Gaber, B.A. Abd- El Nabey, I.M. Sidahmed, A.M. El -Zayady, and M. Saadawy
Corrosion Science 48 (2006)2765.
20. Effect of Temperature on Inhibitive Action of Damsissa Extract on the Corrosion of Steel in
Acidic Media
A.M. Abdel-Gaber, B.A. Abd- El Nabey, I.M. Sidahmed, A.M. El -Zayady, and M. Saadawy
Corrosion 62(2006)193.
21. Kinetics and thermodynamics of aluminium dissolu on in 1.0 M sulphuric acid containing
chloride Ions
A.M. Abdel-Gaber, B.A. Abd- El Nabey, I.M. Sidahmed, A.M. El -Zayady, and M. Saadawy.
Material Chemistry and Physics 98 (2006)291.
22. Corrosion Behaviour of Zinc in Alcohol-Water Solvents
A.M. Abdel-Gaber, H.H. Abdel-Rahman, A.M. Ahmed and M.H. Fathalla
Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials 53(2006)218.
23. New Coating formulation Containing Natural Extract for Inhibiting Marine Corrosion of Steel.
A.M. Abdel-Gaber, B.A. Abd-El Nabey, E. Khamis, Ossama Abullatif, H. Aglan and A. Ludwick
25rd annual conference of Egyptian Corrosion Society, Corrosion Problems in Industry, 6-9
December 2006, Volume 1, paper NO. 3.
24. Novel Environmentally Friendly Plant Extract as Anti-scale and Corrosion Inhibitor.
A.M. Abdel-Gaber, B.A Abd-El Nabey, E. Khamis, and D.E. Abd El-khalek
The 24th Annual Conference of Egyptian Corrosion Society, Corrosion Problems in Industry, 5 – 8
December 2005.
25. Utilizing Some Environmentally Friendly Natural Products in Controlling Corrosion Phenomena
and Scale Formation.
E. Khamis, A.M. Abdel-Gaber, B.A. Abd-El Nabey, A. Hefnawy, H. Aglan, and A. Ludwick.
First World Congress on Corrosion in the Military: Cost Reduction Strategies, Grand Hotel
Vesuvio - Sorrento, Italy, 6-8 June 2005.
26. Green Corrosion Inhibitors Package for Aluminium / air Battery.Corrosion Behaviour of Zinc in
Alcohol-Water Solvents
E. Khamis, A.M. Abdel-Gaber, H. Abo-El dahab, and Sh. Adeel
23rd annual conference of Egyptian Corrosion Society, Corrosion Pr oblems in Industry, 6-9
December 2004, Volume 1, paper NO. 8.

27. The Dissolution Mechanism of Steel in Inorganic Acids
A.M. Abdel-Gaber, N. Khalil, A. Abou El-Fetouh
Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials 50 (2003) 442.
28. Developing and Testing of a New Anticorrosive Coating Containing Algae as Natural Inhibitor
for Preventing Marine Corrosion of Steel
E.M.E. Mansour, A.M. Abdel-Gaber, B.A. Abd-El Nabey, N. Khalil, E. Khamis, A. Tadros, H. Aglan
and A. Ludwick
Corrosion 59 (2003) 242.
29. Solvent Effect on the Protection Efficiency of Vinyl Resin Varnish for Preventing the Corrosion
of Steel Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
E.M.E. Mansour, A. M. Abdel -Gaber, B. A. Abd-El Nabey, A. Tadros, H. Aglan, A. Ludwick
Corrosion 58 (2002) 113.
30. An Insight into Corrosion Inhibition of Steel Using Thiourea and its Derivative.
B. A. Abdel-Nabey, N. Khalil, A. M. Abdel-Gaber, A. Abou El-Fetouh.
International Conference & Exhibition CORROSION ODYSSEY 2001, 18 -20 September 2001,
Edinburgh, Scotland.
31. Quantum-Mechanically Interpreting the Role of Polyamines in Acid Corrosion Inhibition
G. H. Awad, Adel N. Asaad, A. M. Abdel Gaber and S. S. Massoud
Protection of Metals (Zashchita Metallov), 33(1997) 509.