Dr. Rawdah Whba, Polymer chemistry, Outstanding Scientist Award
Doctorate at Taiz University & Istanbul medeniyet üniversitesi, Yemen
Dr. Rawdah Abdhuh Ghaleb Whba is an Assistant Professor specializing in Polymer Chemistry and Physical Chemistry, with a focus on polymer electrolytes for energy storage. She was born on December 31, 1986, in Taiz, Yemen, and holds Yemeni nationality. Currently, she holds the position of Assistant Professor at the Chemistry Department, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Taiz University, Yemen. Additionally, she is pursuing a postdoctoral fellowship at Istanbul Medeniyet University, Turkey, from August 31, 2023, to August 30, 2024.
Author Metrics:
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Citations:
Total Citations: 56
h-index:
h-index: 3
- The h-index is a measure of a researcher’s productivity and impact. In this case, an h-index of 3 indicates that Dr. Rawdah A.G. Whba has published at least 3 papers that have each been cited at least 3 times.
i10-index:
i10-index: 3
- The i10-index is another measure of the impact of a researcher’s work. It represents the number of publications by the author that have received at least 10 citations.
Education:
Dr. Whba earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) from February 2018 to July 2022. She previously obtained a Master’s degree in Chemistry (UKM) and two Bachelor’s degrees in Chemistry, one from the Faculty of Applied Science (2008) and another from the Faculty of Education (2005) at Taiz University, Yemen.
Research Focus:
Her research primarily focuses on polymer chemistry and physical chemistry, specifically in the synthesis of grafted polymers based on epoxidized natural rubber. Her work extends to the preparation of thin film membranes and the characterization of physicochemical, thermomechanical, and electrochemical analyses for synthesized polymers. Her expertise covers energy storage devices such as solid-state lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors.
Professional Journey:
Dr. Whba’s professional journey includes roles as a Lecturer in various universities, a Research Assistant at UKM, and appointments in academic committees. She has also served as a university qualification trainer and participated in workshops on teaching ethics and effective communication.
Honors & Awards:
Throughout her academic journey, Dr. Whba has received numerous awards, including scholarships such as Türkiye Scholarships and Islamic Development Bank scholarship. She also received prizes and certificates of distinction during her bachelor’s studies.
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
Dr. Whba has made notable contributions to the field through her publications in international refereed journals. Her research covers topics like natural rubber-based polymer electrolytes, epoxidized natural rubber-graft-acrylonitrile, and various aspects of polymer chemistry for energy storage applications.
- Cited By: 29
- Year: 2020
- Journal: Arabian Journal of Chemistry
- Volume/Issue: 13 (1)
- Pages: 3351-3361
Title: Free-radical Photopolymerization of Acrylonitrile Grafted onto Epoxidized Natural Rubber
- Cited By: 16
- Year: 2021
- Journal: Polymers
- Volume/Issue: 13 (4)
- Pages: 660
- Cited By: 11
- Year: 2021
- Journal: Reactive and Functional Polymers
- Volume/Issue: 164
- Pages: 104938
- Cited By: Not specified
- Year: Not specified
- Journal: Polymer International
- Volume/Issue: 72 (12)
- Pages: 1070-1078
Research Timeline:
Her academic journey includes significant milestones, such as completing her Ph.D. in 2022, securing a postdoctoral fellowship in Turkey for 2023-2024, and actively participating in international conferences and symposiums.
