Mustafa Abu Ghalia

Background

PhD (2017), MEng(2011), BSc (2000)

Research interests

• Sustainable materials, biopolymers, and circular economy solutions
• Environmental engineering, waste valorization, and pollution remediation
• Green polymers, advanced composites, and sustainable manufacturing

Teaching interests

• Environmental engineering and industrial wastewater treatment
• Sustainable engineering, green technologies, and circular economy
• Chemical reaction engineering and process design
• Polymer engineering, materials science, and advanced manufacturing
• Thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and engineering fundamentals

Selected publications

Abu Ghalia, M. (2026). Silica-reinforced polymer nanocomposites for sustainable flexible packaging: Engineering, performance, and circularity. Journal of Polymer Research, 33, 371.

Abu Ghalia, M. (2026). Biobased polymer coatings for controlled-release fertilizers: Materials, processes, and environmental performance. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 14(5), 123973.

Abu Ghalia, M., Najar, N., Najar, A., Elakrami, E., & Shawisha, K. (2026). Valorization of Posidonia oceanica leaves as a sustainable biosorbent for petroleum hydrocarbon spill cleanup. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 33(11), 5186–5198.

Alhanish, A., & Abu Ghalia, M. (2023). Mechanical and biodegradability of porous PCL/PEG copolymer reinforced with cellulose nanofibers for soft tissue engineering applications. Medical Engineering & Physics, 120, 104055.

Husainie, S., Abu Ghalia, M., Robson, J., & Naguib, H. (2021). Natural fibers as reinforcement for closed-molded polyurethane foam plaques. Materials Today Communications, 27, 102187.

Alhanish, A., & Abu Ghalia, M. (2021). Developments of biobased plasticizers for compostable polymers in green packaging applications: A review. Biotechnology Progress, 37(6), e3210.

Abu Ghalia, M., & Dahman, Y. (2018). Comparative investigations on different optimum polymerization conditions for the synthesis of sustainable poly(lactic acid). Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 26(5), 1903–1919.

Abu Ghalia, M., & Dahman, Y. (2017). Fabrication and enhanced mechanical properties of porous PLA/PEG copolymer reinforced with bacterial cellulose nanofibers. Polymer Testing, 61, 114-131.

Volynets, B., Nakhoda, H., Abu Ghalia, M., & Dahman, Y. (2017). Preparation and characterization of PHEMA-grafted bacterial cellulose via ATRP. Fibers and Polymers, 18, 859-867.

Abu Ghalia, M., & Dahman, Y. (2017). Biodegradable PLA-based scaffolds: Synthesis and applications. Journal of Polymer Research, 24(7), 157.

Abu Ghalia, M., & Dahman, Y. (2017). Investigating the effect of multi-functional chain extenders on PLA/PEG copolymer properties. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 95, 494-504.

Abu Ghalia, M., & Dahman, Y. (2017). Development and evaluation of zeolites and metal-organic frameworks for CO2 separation and capture. Energy Technology, 5(3), 356-370.

Abu Ghalia, M., & Dahman, Y. (2015). Radiation crosslinking polymerization of poly(vinyl alcohol) and poly(ethylene glycol) with controlled drug release. Journal of Polymer Research, 22(11), 218.

Abu Ghalia, M., & Hassan, A. (2013). Calcium carbonate-filled PP/LLDPE composites. EUROTECH Proceedings (SPE), 1-12.

Abu Ghalia, M., & Hassan, A. (2011). Mechanical and thermal properties of CaCO3-filled PP/LLDPE. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 121(4), 2413-2421.

Selected book chapters

Alhanish, A., & Abu Ghalia, M. (2022). Cellulose-based bionanocomposites for food packaging applications. In Bionanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications (Chapter 14). Elsevier.

Alhanish, A., & Abu Ghalia, M. (2021). Investigating recent developments of bio-based polyurethane foams produced from renewable resources. In Bio-Based Polyurethane Foams (Chapter 4). Springer.

Alhanish, A., & Abu Ghalia, M. (2021). Biobased thermoplastic polyurethanes and their biodegradation capability. In Bio-Based Polyurethane Foams (Chapter 8). Springer.

Abdelrasoul, A., & Abu Ghalia, M. (2019). Synthesis and characterization of biopolymer-based mixed matrix membranes. In Biopolymer-Based Materials (Chapter 7, pp. 123-134). Elsevier.

Abdelrasoul, A., & Abu Ghalia, M. (2018). Compressive and fracture toughness of synthetic and natural fibre reinforced polymer composites. In Nanocomposites (Chapter 15, pp. 122-134). Elsevier.

Abu Ghalia, M., & Dahman, Y. (2017). Synthesis and utilization of natural fiber reinforced poly(lactic acid) bionanocomposites. In NanoBioMedicine Series (Chapter 15, pp. 313-345). Elsevier.

Abu Ghalia, M., & Dahman, Y. (2016). Advanced nanobiomaterials in tissue engineering: Synthesis, properties, and applications. In Therapeutic Nanostructures (Vol. 5, pp. 147-172). Elsevier.

Patents

Robinson, J. J., Sacripante, G. G., Vicol, R. L., Abu Ghalia, M., Wang, Y., & Mullick, S.. Polyurethane Elastomer Compositions and Processes Thereof. US10934384B1.

Robinson, J. J., Abu Ghalia, M., & Husainie, S. M.. Polyurethane Elastomers, Bio-additive Foam Compositions. US10934385B1.

Robinson, J. J., Abu Ghalia, M., Vicol, R. L., & Sacripante, G. G.. Plasticizer Lignin Compositions. WO2022126242A1.

Robinson, J. J., Abu Ghalia, M., & Husainie, S. M.. Polyurethane Elastomers, Bio-additive Compositions. US20220073674A1.

Robinson, J. J., Abu Ghalia, M., & Husainie, S. M.. Polyurethane Elastomer Compositions, Articles of Manufacture Comprising Same, and Processes. WO2022109723A1.

Robinson, J. J., Vicol, R. L., Abu Ghalia, M., & Sacripante, G. G.. Biobased Polyurethane Elastomer Memory Foam Compositions. EP4230671A1.