Dr. Sami Rtimi, a Spanish national with dual Ph.D. degrees, possesses 17 years of expertise in academia and industry. Currently serving as the Director of Innovation at the Global Institute for Water, Environment, and Health, he specializes in photoresponsive materials, environmental remediation, and materials characterization. His comprehensive experience includes lecturing, editing books, organizing conferences, and receiving awards for outstanding contributions to Photocatalysis and New Science Inventions.
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These metrics indicate a substantial impact and influence of the author’s work. The h-index of 45 suggests that the author has 45 papers, each of which has been cited at least 45 times. The i10-index of 132 indicates that the author has 132 publications with at least 10 citations each. These metrics are widely used to assess the scholarly impact and productivity of an author.
- Total Citations: 6209
- h-index: 45
- i10-index: 132
Education:
Dr. Rtimi earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from EPFL, Switzerland, in 2016 and another Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (Environmental Microbiology) from the University of Carthage, Tunisia, in 2014. His educational journey also includes master’s degrees in Environmental Sciences and Analytical Chemistry and Biology.
Research Focus:
His research revolves around photoresponsive materials, environmental remediation, and the characterization of self-sterilizing thin films. With a focus on healthcare-acquired infections prevention, he explores the interaction between nanomaterials and human cells, especially in bio-nano interactions.
Professional Journey:
Having worked at EPFL-Switzerland, he served as a Doctoral Assistant, Scientific Assistant, and later as a Scientist (Post-doc) and Advisor. His roles included responsibilities in safety, webmastering, and supervising students. Currently, as the Director of Innovation, he leads technology and pilot projects for environmental remediation using solar and UV light.
Honors & Awards:
Dr. Rtimi has received notable recognition, including the Outstanding Research Award in Photocatalysis (2018) and the Research Award on New Science Inventions (2021). His global impact is evident in being acknowledged as the most active scientist worldwide in the field of “Disinfection; Photocatalysis; Microbial inactivation” (2016-2021).
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
With a prolific publication record, Dr. Rtimi has authored over 130 articles, book chapters, and patents, accumulating an impact factor of 1119.9. His editorial contributions include editing three books and organizing eleven special issues in renowned journals.
“Piezoelectric materials for catalytic/photocatalytic removal of pollutants: Recent advances and outlook”
Authors: Z Liang, CF Yan, S Rtimi, J Bandara
Published in Applied Catalysis B: Environmental (2019, Volume 241, Pages 256-269)
Impact Factor: 449
“Mechanisms and adsorption capacities of biochar for the removal of organic and inorganic pollutants from industrial wastewater”
Authors: TG Ambaye, M Vaccari, ED van Hullebusch, A Amrane, S Rtimi
Published in International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (2021, Pages 1-22)
Impact Factor: 374
“Ultra-high color rendering warm-white light-emitting diodes based on an efficient green-emitting garnet phosphor for solid-state lighting”
Authors: X Huang, J Liang, S Rtimi, B Devakumar, Z Zhang
Published in Chemical Engineering Journal (2021, Volume 405, Page 126950)
Impact Factor: 147
“Iron oxide-mediated semiconductor photocatalysis vs. heterogeneous photo-Fenton treatment of viruses in wastewater. Impact of the oxide particle size.”
Authors: S Giannakis, S Liu, A Carratalà, S Rtimi, MT Amiri, M Bensimon, …
Published in Journal of Hazardous Materials (2017, Volume 339, Pages 223-231)
Impact Factor: 128
“Emerging technologies for biofuel production: A critical review on recent progress, challenges and perspectives”
Authors: TG Ambaye, M Vaccari, A Bonilla-Petriciolet, S Prasad, …
Published in Journal of Environmental Management (2020, Volume 290, Page 112627)
Research Timeline:
From 2016 to 2021, Dr. Rtimi’s research has made significant contributions to the fields of photocatalysis, disinfection, and microbial inactivation. Engaging in international research stays and collaborations, he has played a crucial role in advancing knowledge in his areas of expertise.
