Assist. Prof. Dr. Murad Irshied Al-Maaitah, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Murad Irshied Al-Maaitah is an Assistant Professor and Vice Dean at Al-Ahliyya Amman University, specializing in 🌿 Environmental Engineering and 🧫 Biotechnology. His research focuses on wastewater treatment using microalgae, CO₂ reduction via genetic engineering, and renewable energy systems like solar and biomass. 🧪 He has collaborated with the University of Jaén, Spain, and represented Jordan at the 🌍 International Olive Council. With award-winning posters 🏅, global conference participation 🌐, and over 15 years of research and academic leadership 📚, Dr. Murad is a distinguished expert in sustainable environmental solutions and agricultural biotechnology
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🎓 Academic Qualifications
Dr. Murad Irshied Al-Maaitah holds a Ph.D. in 🌱 Environmental Engineering and Biotechnology from the University of Jaén, Spain (2020), where he also earned a specialized Diploma in 🫒 Olive Oil Tasting in 2013. He completed his M.Sc. in 🌾 Agricultural Engineering from Mu’tah University, Jordan in 2007, following his B.Sc. in the same field from the same institution in 2004. His multidisciplinary education combines biotechnology, agriculture, and environmental sustainability, forming a strong foundation for his innovative research in wastewater treatment, renewable energy, and the olive oil industry
💼 Professional Experience
Dr. Murad Irshied Al-Maaitah has held several key positions in academia and government 🌍. He currently serves as Vice Dean and Smart Greenhouse Unit Manager at Al-Ahliyya Amman University 🌱, where he’s also an Assistant Professor (2024–present). Previously, he directed the Olive Directorate and represented Jordan at the International Olive Council 🫒. He also worked as a scientific researcher at the National Agricultural Research Center and held expert roles at the Ministry of Agriculture 🌾. His earlier roles include researcher at the University of Jaén, Spain, and director of production at the Ministry of Agriculture in Jordan
🎓 Teaching & Training Engagements
Dr. Murad Irshied Al-Maaitah has an extensive background in teaching and training 🌿. He serves as a part-time professor at the University of Jordan 🇯🇴 and has taught postgraduate and undergraduate programs at the University of Jaén, Spain, specializing in Environmental Engineering, Biotechnology, and Sensory Evaluation of Virgin Olive Oil 🫒. His dedication to knowledge transfer extends to delivering numerous local training courses 📚. Recognized internationally, he is also a certified expert and trainer with the International Olive Council 🌍, contributing to capacity-building in agricultural and environmental sciences.
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Murad Irshied Al-Maaitah’s research primarily focuses on environmental biotechnology 🌱, particularly in the biological treatment of olive mill and agricultural wastewater using microalgae, fungi, and bacteria 🦠. His work integrates waste-to-energy conversion, biofuel production, and CO₂ biofixation 🌍 through photobioreactor systems 🔋. He explores green hydrogen, renewable energy sources, and the circular economy ♻️. As an expert in olive oil biotechnology 🫒, he contributes to sustainable agri-industrial solutions. His studies combine microbial engineering, bioprocess development, and climate change mitigation, reflecting a holistic approach to green technology and energy-environmental integration
Publication Top Notes
📚 Combination of physicochemical operations and algal culture as a new bioprocess for olive mill wastewater treatment – 36 citations 📊 | 2020 🗓
📚 Kinetic growth and biochemical composition variability of Chlorella pyrenoidosa in olive oil washing wastewater cultures – 22 citations 📊 | 2020 🗓
📚 Cultivation of Scenedesmus obliquus in mixtures of urban and olive-oil mill wastewaters – 2 citations 📊 | 2018 🗓
📚 Composición físico-química y sensorial de aceites de oliva producidos en Brasil – 1 citation 📊 | 2019 🗓
📚 Gender, performance, and film (Jordanian films) – 1 citation 📊 | 2015 🗓
📚 Progress of hydrogen production from food waste: Systematic review – 0 citations 📊 | 2025 🗓
📚 Exploring solar and wind-powered green hydrogen in South Asia – 0 citations 📊 | 2025 🗓
📚 Evaluation of three microalgae for olive mill wastewater bioremediation – 0 citations 📊 | 2025 🗓
📚 Olive mill wastewater treatment by microalgae & energy compound production – 0 citations 📊 | 2024 🗓
📚 Potential of Chlorella pyrenoidosa biomass production & CO₂ biofixation – 0 citations 📊 | 2024 🗓
📚 Scenedesmus quadricauda growth in urban & industrial olive mill wastewater – 0 citations 📊 | 2024 🗓
📚 Efecto del índice de maduración del olivo en aceite de oliva – 0 citations 📊 | 2022 🗓
📚 Composición del agua residual de almazara (alpechín) en Jordania – 0 citations 📊 | 2022 🗓