# Seminar: From emissions to solutions: CO2 capture and utilization as a pathway towards net zero with Prof. Mohamed Kheireddine Aroua.

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### Seminar: From emissions to solutions: CO2 capture and utilization as a pathway towards net zero with Prof. Mohamed Kheireddine Aroua.

05 Nov 2025 @ 01:30 PM

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**Prof. Mohamed Kheireddine Aroua**.

Chair Professor, Chemical Engineering Department, and IRC-HTCM Affiliate

a leading scholar in water, energy, and environmental technologies — specializes in green solvents for CO₂ capture, advanced water treatment, biodiesel production, waste valorization, and membrane-based solutions. Ranked among the **top 1% most-cited researchers (Clarivate, 2018–2019)** and the **top 2% of world scientists (Stanford, 2020–2024)**, his achievements include the **IChemE Global Water Award (2018)** and **1st Place in the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award**.

**About the Seminar:**

In this seminar, Prof. Aroua will explore **Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU)** as a transformative pathway toward **Net Zero emissions**, showcasing innovative methods for CO₂ conversion and the **valorization of waste materials** to create efficient CO₂ capture agents—turning emissions into valuable solutions for a sustainable future.

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📅 **05 Nov 2025** 🕐 **1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.** 📍 **Building 15 – Room 4001**