Research Interest: Physicochemical Process on Water and Wastewater Treatment By Incorporation of Membrane.

Dr. Kang Hou completed his M.S. and Ph.D. at Xi’an Jiaotong University in China in July 2011 and October 2017 respectively. He joined in Xi'an polytechnic University as an Associate Professor in January 2018. Until now, he has published 14+ papers and Impact Factor of published papers (first and corresponding author) over 5 (IF>5). His current research is focused on ecological assessment and model, remote sensing inversion, terrain analysis and applications of GIS in environment science in the arid and semi-arid regions.

Research Interest: Ecological assessment and model, remote sensing inversion, terrain analysis and applications of GIS in environment science in the arid and semi-arid regions.

List of Publications:
1.    Hou K, Tao WD,ChangY, Li X X*. A feasible method for the Division of Ecological Vulnerability and Quantitative Study of Its Driving Forces in the upper reaches of the Water Source- Southern Shaanxi. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2018. (Accept)  (IF=5.651)
2.    Hou K, Li X X*, jing Wang J, et al. An analysis of the impact on land use and ecological vulnerability of the policy of returning farmland to forest in Yan’an, China[J]. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2016, 23(5): 4670-4680.（SCI）(IF=2.8)
3.    Hou K, Li X X*, Zhang J. GIS Analysis of Changes in Ecological Vulnerability Using a SPCA Model in the Loess Plateau of Northern Shaanxi, China[J]. International journal of environmental research and public health, 2015, 12(4): 4292-4305.（SCI）(IF=2.101)
4.    Hou K, Zhou J, Li X X*, et al. Study on GIS Visualization in Evaluation of the Human Living Environment in Shenyang-Dalian Urban Agglomeration [J]. Scientifica, 2016, 2016.（ESCI）
5.    Hou K, Li X X*, Wang J, et al. Evaluating ecological vulnerability using the GIS and analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method in Yan’an, China[J]. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 2016, 25(2). （SCI）(IF=1.120)
6.    Hou K, Li X X*, Wang J, et al. Quantitative Evaluation System of Habitat Environmental Quality in Yellow River Deltas [J]. FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN.  2016, 25(12): 5291-5295.（SCI）(IF=0.673)
7.    Hou K, Zhang J, Li X X*. The assessment of eco-environmental vulnerability in Yulin, China[C]//Environment, Energy and Applied Technology: Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Frontier of Energy and Environment Engineering (ICFEEE 2014), Taiwan, December 6-7, 2014. CRC Press, 2015: 129. (EI)
8.    Zhang Y, Hou K, Chang Y, et al. Assessment of human settlements and associated influential factors in Weihe River Plain[J]. Indoor and Built Environment, 2018: 1420326X18761113. (IF=1.158)
9.    Chen P, Hou K, Chang Y, et al. Study on the Progress of Ecological Fragility Assessment in China[C]//IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. IOP Publishing, 2018, 113(1): 012088.
10.     HOU K, ZHANG Yue, LI Xu-xiang et al. Analysis of Land Use Classification and Urbanization Process in Chengguan District of Lhasa [C]. The Second National Symposium of Natural Resources Society of Resources Recycling and Natural Resource Circulation and Global Environmental Change Academic Seminar Abstracts, 2016: 65-66. (In Chinese)
11.    Ge Shengbin, Li Xuxiang, Hou K and so on. WebGIS - based urban climate map information system design, mapping and spatial geographic information, 2017,11. (In Chinese)
12.    Zhang Jing, kang Hou, Xuxiang Li. Assessment of the Land-using of Yan’anand Ecological Vulnerability Based on Remote-sensing Dynamic Monitoring. GEOMATICS ＆ SPATIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, 2015, 5: 26-31. (In Chinese)
13.    Deng Wenbo， Kang Hou，Li Xuxiang. The study on living environment of typical urban agglomerations in North China. China Engineering Science and Technology Forum - Workshop on Sustainable Development of Cities, 2010, 60: 1693-1699. (In Chinese)
14.    LI Xiaoping， NAN Xiaojuan， HOU Kang， CHEN Cong. Mobility of Heavy Metals and the Leaching Characteristics with Ascorbic Acid from Urban Soil in Tongchuan City. Arid area research, 2012, 29(5): 878-882 (In Chinese).

Research Interest: Soil and groundwater remediation - In situ chemical oxidation (ISCO), In situ chemical reduction (ISCR), Physical and chemical treatment processes, Advanced Oxidation Technologies for treatment of water contamination, Synthesis of nano materials for environmental remediation, Development of physical/chemical technologies for environmental remediation and restoration, Analysis of environmental contaminants and biological acute toxicity.

Research Interest: Tio2 Nanofibe/Tube Membrane For Water and Energy (H2 And Solar Cell) Production, Membrane Fouling Mechanism, Control and Prevention, Novel Multifunctional Membrane Designs, Membrane Bioreactor, Nano Composite Membranes and Its Modules For Environmental Applications, Nanofiber Forward Osmosis Membranes and Nano Draw Solution, Reutilization of Waste Into Value-Added Product.

Research Interest:  Water chemistry; Water filtration membranes fouling and control; Chemistry of natural organic matters (13C NMR, FTIR, aromaticity, molecular weight, hydrophobicity, polarity, and protein/carbohydrate); Sonochemistry; Photooxidation; and Corrosion science.

Research Interest: Environmental and Energy-Related Catalytic Materials, Synchrotron Based In Situ Techniques.

Research Interest: Characterizing the mechanical properties and corrosion behaviour of biomaterials Mechanical surface treatments (shot peening and ball-burnishing) of metals and alloys. Coatings prior and after mechanical surface treatments  Evaluating the effects of Severe Plastic Deformations (SPD) on the materials characteristics Evaluation of surface layer properties (surface roughness, micro-hardness and residual stresses) of metals and alloys. Fatigue, corrosion fatigue and stress corrosion cracking of metals and alloys.  Corrosion monitoring by electrochemical techniques. Analytical assessments by SEM and EDX. Analytical assessments by spectrophotometer and atomic absorption.

Research Interest: Atmospheric Environment pollution control, Photo Chemistry & Catalysis, Nano Structures and Catalysis Science, Super Capacitor Materials and Energy.

Khalid Hashim is a doctor of advanced water and wastewater treatment technologies and a lecturer at the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Liverpool John Moores University, UK. He has extensive research interests covering a wide variety of interdisciplinary perspectives concerning the theory and practice of advanced hybrid technologies in water and wastewater treatment. He has published well over 30 peer reviewed scientific publications in multidisciplinary research areas including: waste management, water treatment, wastewater treatment, air pollution, soil pollution, treatment reactors, pollution of construction materials, design and modelling of electrochemical reactors, concrete additives, and soil additives.

Khalid has been actively involved as a member of editorial board and review committee for a number peer reviewed international journals, and is on program committee or as a chair for a number of ranked international conferences.

He has been awarded various, national and international, research grants. Additionally, Khalid won different national and international academic awards such as the medal of excellence that awarded by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Iraq.

Khalid is a member of the IEEE DeSE International Conference Series on Developments in eSystems Engineering (www.dese.org.uk). He has a large number of international contacts and leads or participates in several international committees in his research fields.

Research Interest:  Water and wastewater treatment

URL: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/staff-profiles/faculty-of-engineering-and-technology/department-of-civil-engineering/khalid-hashim

Grants:

1-    January 2019, £30,000 to hold an international conference about the environmental pollution.
2-    November 2018, £5000 from Liverpool John Moores University to support a research about the removal of complex water pollutants.
3-    November 2018, £5000 Liverpool John Moores University to support a research about the development of a real time sensor for water pollution.
4-    January 2018, £10,000 from Liverpool John Moores University to develop a hand-held compact water treatment unit that can be used to help the victims of natural and war disasters. 
5-    January 2018, £40,000 to hold an international conference about the environmental pollution.
6-    December 2017, £4,500 from Liverpool John Moores University to develop a new treatment unit that can be used to remove refractory pollutants from water or wastewater. 

Skype ID: Khalid_alhilli

List of Publications:
1-    Kah Hou Teng, Patryk Kot, Magomed Muradov, Andy Shaw, Khalid Hashim, Michaela Gkantou,  Ahmed Al-Shamma’a, 2019. Embedded Smart Antenna for Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation (NDT&E) of Moisture Content and Deterioration in Concrete. Sensors 2019, 19(3), 547; https://doi.org/10.3390/s19030547.
2-    Khalid S. Hashim, Rafid Al Khaddar, Nisreen Jasim, Andy Shaw,  David Phipps, P. Kot, Montserrat Ortoneda Pedrola,  Ali W. Alattabi, Muhammad Abdulredha, Reham Alawsh, 2019. Electrocoagulation as a green technology for phosphate removal from River water. Journal of Separation and Purification Technology, 210, 135-144.
3-    Khalid S. Hashim, Ibijoke Adeola Idowu, Nisreen Jasim, Rafid Al Khaddar, Andy Shaw,  David Phipps, P. Kot, Montserrat Ortoneda Pedrola,  Ali W. Alattabi, Muhammad Abdulredha, Reham Alwash, K.H. Teng, Keyur H. Joshi, Mohammed Hashim Aljefery, 2018. Removal of phosphate from River water using a new baffle plates electrochemical reactor. Journal of MethodsX, 5, 1413-1418.
4-    Dhiya Al-Jumeily, Khalid Hashim, Rafid AlKhaddar, M. Al-Tufaily, and Jan Lunn, 2018. Sustainable and Environmental Friendly Ancient Reed Houses (Inspired by the past to motivate the future). 11th International Conference on Developments in eSystems Engineering (DeSE), 2nd-5th September 2018, Cambridge University, England, UK.
5-    Khalid S. Hashim, Nabeel H. Al-Saati, Ameer H. Hussein, Zainab N. Al-Saati, 2018. An Investigation Into The Level Of Heavy Metals Leaching From Canal-Dreged Sediment: A Case Study Metals Leaching From Dreged Sediment. International Conference on Materials Engineering and Science, Istanbul, Turkey. 454 (2018) 012022 doi:10.1088/1757-899X/454/1/012022.
6-    Ali Shubbar, Hassnen Jafer, Anmar Dulaimi, Khalid Hashim, William Atherton, 2018. The Development of a Low Carbon Binder Produced from the Ternary Blending of Cement, GGBS and High Calcium Fly Ash: An Experimental and Statistical Approach. Journal of Construction & Building Materials, 187, 1051-1060.
7-    Muhammad Abdulredha, Rafid Al Khaddar, David Jordan, Patryk Kot, Ali Abdulridha, Khalid Hashim, 2018. Estimating solid waste generation by hospitality industry during major festivals: A quantification model based on multiple regression. Journal of Waste Management, 77, 388-400.
8-    Khalid S. Hashim, Andy Shaw, Rafid Al Khaddar, Montserrat Ortoneda Pedrola, David Phipps, 2017. Energy efficient electrocoagulation using a new flow column reactor to remove nitrate from drinking water - Experimental, statistical, and economic approach. Journal of Environmental Management, 196, 224-233.
9-    Khalid S. Hashim, Andy Shaw, Rafid Al Khaddar, Montserrat Ortoneda Pedrola, David Phipps, 2017. Iron removal, energy consumption and operating cost of electrocoagulation of drinking water using a new flow column reactor. Journal of Environmental Management, 189, 98-108.
10-    Khalid S. Hashim, Andy Shaw, Rafid Al Khaddar, Montserrat Ortoneda Pedrola, David Phipps, 2017. Defluoridation of drinking water using a new flow column-electrocoagulation reactor (FCER) - Experimental, statistical, and economic approach. Journal of Environmental Management, 197, 80-88.
11-    Ali W. Alattabi, Clare B. Harris, Rafid M. Alkhaddar, Khalid S. Hashim, Montserrat Ortoneda-Pedrola, David Phipps, 2017. Improving sludge settleability by introducing an innovative, two-stage settling sequencing batch reactor. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 20 (2017) 207–216.
12-    Ali Waheid Alattabi, Clare Harris, Rafid Alkhaddar, Ali Alzeyadi, and Khalid Hashim, 2017. Treatment of Residential Complexes’ Wastewater using Environmental-friendly Technology. Procedia Engineering 196 ( 2017 ) 792 – 799, Creative Construction Conference 2017, CCC 2017, 19-22 June 2017, Primosten, Croatia.
13-    Muhammad Abdulredha,Rafid AL khaddar, David Jordan, Khalid Hashim, 2017. The development of a waste management system in Kerbala during major pilgrimage events: determination of solid waste composition. Procedia Engineering 196 ( 2017 ) 779 – 784, Creative Construction Conference 2017, CCC 2017, 19-22 June 2017, Primosten, Croatia.
14-    Khalid S. Hashim, Andy Shaw, Rafid Al Khaddar, Montserrat Ortoneda Pedrola, David Phipps, 2017. Influence of electrodes spacing on internal temperature of electrocoagulation (EC) cells during the removal (Fe II) from drinking water. 3rd BUiD Annual Doctoral Research Conference 2017, 13 May 2017, Dubai, UAE.
15-    Khalid S. Hashim, Andy Shaw, Rafid Alkhaddar, Montserrat Ortoneda Pedrola, and David Phipps. 2017. Influence of interaction between organic matter and dyes on the performance of electrocoagulation units- Experimental, economic, and statistical approach. Research week 2017, Liverpool John Moores University, UK.
16-    Ali W. Alattabi, Clare B. Harris, Rafid M. Alkhaddar, Ali Alzeyadi, Ameer Jebur, and Khalid Hashim, 2017. Ammonia Removal using Sequencing Batch Reactor: The Effects of Organic Loading Rate. 3rd BUiD Annual Doctoral Research Conference 2017, 13 May 2017, Dubai, UAE.
17-    Khalid S. Hashim, Andy Shaw, Rafid Alkhaddar, Montserrat Ortoneda Pedrola, and David Phipps. 2016. Effect of inter-electrode distance on reactive black 5 (RB-5) dye removal and energy consumption in the electrocoagulation (EC) process. Research week 2016, Liverpool John Moores University, UK.
18-    Dulaimi, A., Al Nageim, H., Hashim, K., Ruddock, F. & Seton, L. 2016, Investigation into the Stiffness Improvement, Microstructure and Environmental Impact of A Novel Fast-Curing Cold Bituminous Emulsion Mixture.  6th Eurasphalt & Eurobitume Congress, Prague, Czech Republic.
19-    Khalid S. Hashim, Andy Shaw, Rafid Alkhaddar, Montserrat Ortoneda Pedrola, and David Phipps, 2016. Effect of the supporting electrolyte concentration on energy consumption and defluoridation of drinking water in the electrocoagulation (EC) method. The Second BUiD Doctoral Research Conference, Dubai, UAE.
20-    Khalid S. Hashim, Andy Shaw, Rafid Alkhaddar, 2016. Enhancement of dissolved oxygen concentration during the electrocoagulation process using an innovative flow column -electrocoagulation reactor. ICCGE 2016: 18th International Conference on Civil and Geological Engineering, Paris, France.
21-    Hassnen M. Jafer, Khalid Hashim, W. Atherton, Ali Alattabi, 2016. A Statistical Model for the Geotechnical Parameters of Cement-Stabilised Hightown’s Soft Soil: A Case Stufy of Liverpool, UK. International Journal of Civil, Environmental, Structural, Construction and Architectural Engineering, 7(10), 885-890.
22-    Ali W. Alattabi, Khalid S. Hashim, Hassnen M. Jafer, Ali Alzeyadi, 2016. Removal of Nitrogen Compounds from Industrial Wastewater Using Sequencing Batch Reactor: The Effects of React Time. ICCGE 2016: 18th International Conference on Civil and Geological Engineering, Paris, France.
23-    Khalid S. Hashim, Andy Shaw, Rafid Alkhaddar, Montserrat Ortoneda Pedrola, 2015.  Controlling of Water Temperature during the Electrocoagulation Process Using an Innovative Flow Columns - Electrocoagulation Reactor. 17th International Conference on Civil, Environmental and Geological Engineering, Venice, Italy.
24-    Khalid S. Hashim, Andy Shaw, Rafid Alkhaddar, Montserrat Ortoneda Pedrola, 2015. An innovative use of flow columns in electrocoagulation reactor to enhance the water mixing process. 12th international postgraduate research conference, University of Salford, UK.
25-    Khalid S. Hashim, 2012. Studying of Noise Pollution Emitted From Local Electricity Generators in Babylon Governorate / Iraq. Journal of Babylon University-Engineering Sciences, 5(20).
26-    Khalid S. Hashim, Ali Jalil Abdul Kareem Chabuk, Majid Mohammed Ali Kadhim. 2012. Measurement of Lead Pollution in the Air of Babylon Governorate/Iraq during Year 2010. International Journal of Environmental, Chemical, Ecological, Geological and Geophysical Engineering. 6(2), 103-106.
27-    Ali Jalil Abdul Kareem Chabuk, Khalid S. Hashim, Majid Mohammed Ali Kadhim, 2012. Studying of Some Parameters in Shatt Al - Hilla River During 2010. International Conference on Waste Management and Environmental Engineering, Malaysia.
28-    Majid Mohammed Ali Kadhim, Ali Jalil Abdul Kareem Chabuk, Khalid S. Hashim, 2012. FE Analysis of Full-scale RC Slab with Cutouts Strengthening With CFRP Sheets. International Conference on Waste Management and Environmental Engineering, Malaysia.
29-    Khalid S. Hashim, 2011. Dust Deposits Quantity in Babylon Governorate/Iraq during Years 2008-2010. International Conference on Innovation and Management, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
30-    Khalid Hashim, Omran Issa, 2007. Estimation of Carbon Monoxide Concentration at street 60 in Hilla City. The Second annual international conference, Local Environment Research Centre/ Babylon University.
31-    Mohammed Mansour Khadhum Mahdi Salih Essa Khalid Safa'a Hashim, 2006. Effect of shape and Type of Steel Fiber on Some Mechanical Properties of Reinforced Concrete. Journal of Babylon University, 12 (5), 841-861.
32-    Mohamad A. Aljumaily, Khalid Hashim, Raad Kamil, and Omran Issa, 2006. Studying of physical properties of natural asphalt sediments in Iraq. Journal of Babylon University, 12 (6), 862-876.

Research Interest: Colloidal Chemistry, Dispersed Systems, Emulsion and Suspension Stability, Dynamic Light Scattering, Wettability, Polymers and Biopolymers, Surfactants and Biosurfactants, Zeta Potential, DLVO, Green Chemistry.

Research Interest: Typical Treatment and Detection of Environmental Pollutants, Especially The Degradation of Persistent Organic Pollutants In The Environment, and Product Analysis; Biological Wastewater Treatment Technology, Autotrophic Nutrients Removal; The Environmental Applications Of Micro-and Nano Materials and Their Interaction With Biological Processes; The Development of New Green Energy.

Research Interest: Groundwater and Soil Investigation and Remediation, Natural Treatment on Waste Treatment, Bioremediation of Contaminated Sites, Water Resource and Watershed Management, Water Quality Modeling, Water and Wastewater Treatment.

Research Interest: Air pollution modelling and human exposure risk assessmentAirborne nanoparticles: measurements, modelling and health impact assessment Assessment and characterisation of emerging air pollution and particulate matter sources Wind flows and pollutant dispersion in urban areas (cities / megacities) Traffic emission impacts on air quality, climate change and urban infrastructure  Indoor air quality and personal exposure in transport microenvironments

Research Interest: Water and Wastewater Treatment, Advanced Oxidation Processes, Toxic Chemical Treatment, Waste Treatment.

Research Interest: Water Pollution Control and treatment Technology; Environment Technology Assessment.