Faculty

Chairman

Biography :

Dr. Amjad B. Khalil received his B.Sc. in Biology from College of Science and Technology, Al-Quds University in Palestine; his M.S and Ph.D. from Illinois Institute of Technology in 1994 where he worked on the Biodegradation (Microbial and Molecular Biology) of toxic materials. In 1994-1995, he did his postdoctoral research studying Molecular Biology and Microbiology on Thermophilic Bacteria, at Thermogen Inc. - Chicago, Illinois. He studied Microbiology and Molecular biology of Thermo-Stable proteins produced by Thermophilic Bacteria.

Dr. Khalil joined KFUPM in 2006 where he is working on the Biotechnology and Bioengineering programs. Dr. Khalil conducting research in the area of Thermophilic bacteria isolated from hot springs in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Dr. Khalil has over 60 publications, 4 patents, 2 books and 5 book chapters in the area of microbial Biotechnology.

 Dr. Khalil’s areas of research: Isolation and characterization of antimicrobial peptide from thermophiles, Optimization of Calcium Carbonate Precipitation During Enzyme Induced Calcite Precipitation (EICP)- Urease, Biodegradation of synthetic plastics towards a more sustainable plastics industry, Bio-applications of Metal organic framework.



Education:

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology/ Molecular Genetics from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA, 1994
  • MSc. in Microbiology/ Molecular Genetics from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA, 1990
  • BSc. in Biology degree from College of Science and Technology, Al-Quds University, Palestine, 1986

 


Courses Taught in KFUPM:

BIOL 233Biology for engineers
MEPH 500Human Anatomy & Physiology
LS 511Microbiology
LS 513Microbial Biotechnology
LS 530Biomaterials
LS 546Techniques in Biology
ENVS 535Environmental Biotechnology

 

Dr. Amjad Bajes Khalil Professor Building 7 - Room 126-3 013 860 7152 amjadb@kfupm.edu.sa

Distinguished Professors

Biography :

Dr. Amjad B. Khalil received his B.Sc. in Biology from College of Science and Technology, Al-Quds University in Palestine; his M.S and Ph.D. from Illinois Institute of Technology in 1994 where he worked on the Biodegradation (Microbial and Molecular Biology) of toxic materials. In 1994-1995, he did his postdoctoral research studying Molecular Biology and Microbiology on Thermophilic Bacteria, at Thermogen Inc. - Chicago, Illinois. He studied Microbiology and Molecular biology of Thermo-Stable proteins produced by Thermophilic Bacteria.

Dr. Khalil joined KFUPM in 2006 where he is working on the Biotechnology and Bioengineering programs. Dr. Khalil conducting research in the area of Thermophilic bacteria isolated from hot springs in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Dr. Khalil has over 60 publications, 4 patents, 2 books and 5 book chapters in the area of microbial Biotechnology.

 Dr. Khalil’s areas of research: Isolation and characterization of antimicrobial peptide from thermophiles, Optimization of Calcium Carbonate Precipitation During Enzyme Induced Calcite Precipitation (EICP)- Urease, Biodegradation of synthetic plastics towards a more sustainable plastics industry, Bio-applications of Metal organic framework.



Education:

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology/ Molecular Genetics from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA, 1994
  • MSc. in Microbiology/ Molecular Genetics from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA, 1990
  • BSc. in Biology degree from College of Science and Technology, Al-Quds University, Palestine, 1986

 


Courses Taught in KFUPM:

BIOL 233Biology for engineers
MEPH 500Human Anatomy & Physiology
LS 511Microbiology
LS 513Microbial Biotechnology
LS 530Biomaterials
LS 546Techniques in Biology
ENVS 535Environmental Biotechnology

 

Dr. Amjad Bajes Khalil Professor Building 7 - Room 126-3 013 860 7152 amjadb@kfupm.edu.sa

Professors

Biography :

Dr. Amjad B. Khalil received his B.Sc. in Biology from College of Science and Technology, Al-Quds University in Palestine; his M.S and Ph.D. from Illinois Institute of Technology in 1994 where he worked on the Biodegradation (Microbial and Molecular Biology) of toxic materials. In 1994-1995, he did his postdoctoral research studying Molecular Biology and Microbiology on Thermophilic Bacteria, at Thermogen Inc. - Chicago, Illinois. He studied Microbiology and Molecular biology of Thermo-Stable proteins produced by Thermophilic Bacteria.

Dr. Khalil joined KFUPM in 2006 where he is working on the Biotechnology and Bioengineering programs. Dr. Khalil conducting research in the area of Thermophilic bacteria isolated from hot springs in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Dr. Khalil has over 60 publications, 4 patents, 2 books and 5 book chapters in the area of microbial Biotechnology.

 Dr. Khalil’s areas of research: Isolation and characterization of antimicrobial peptide from thermophiles, Optimization of Calcium Carbonate Precipitation During Enzyme Induced Calcite Precipitation (EICP)- Urease, Biodegradation of synthetic plastics towards a more sustainable plastics industry, Bio-applications of Metal organic framework.



Education:

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology/ Molecular Genetics from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA, 1994
  • MSc. in Microbiology/ Molecular Genetics from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA, 1990
  • BSc. in Biology degree from College of Science and Technology, Al-Quds University, Palestine, 1986

 


Courses Taught in KFUPM:

BIOL 233Biology for engineers
MEPH 500Human Anatomy & Physiology
LS 511Microbiology
LS 513Microbial Biotechnology
LS 530Biomaterials
LS 546Techniques in Biology
ENVS 535Environmental Biotechnology

 

Dr. Amjad Bajes Khalil Professor Building 7 - Room 126-3 013 860 7152 amjadb@kfupm.edu.sa

Associate  Professors

Biography :

Dr. Amjad B. Khalil received his B.Sc. in Biology from College of Science and Technology, Al-Quds University in Palestine; his M.S and Ph.D. from Illinois Institute of Technology in 1994 where he worked on the Biodegradation (Microbial and Molecular Biology) of toxic materials. In 1994-1995, he did his postdoctoral research studying Molecular Biology and Microbiology on Thermophilic Bacteria, at Thermogen Inc. - Chicago, Illinois. He studied Microbiology and Molecular biology of Thermo-Stable proteins produced by Thermophilic Bacteria.

Dr. Khalil joined KFUPM in 2006 where he is working on the Biotechnology and Bioengineering programs. Dr. Khalil conducting research in the area of Thermophilic bacteria isolated from hot springs in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Dr. Khalil has over 60 publications, 4 patents, 2 books and 5 book chapters in the area of microbial Biotechnology.

 Dr. Khalil’s areas of research: Isolation and characterization of antimicrobial peptide from thermophiles, Optimization of Calcium Carbonate Precipitation During Enzyme Induced Calcite Precipitation (EICP)- Urease, Biodegradation of synthetic plastics towards a more sustainable plastics industry, Bio-applications of Metal organic framework.



Education:

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology/ Molecular Genetics from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA, 1994
  • MSc. in Microbiology/ Molecular Genetics from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA, 1990
  • BSc. in Biology degree from College of Science and Technology, Al-Quds University, Palestine, 1986

 


Courses Taught in KFUPM:

BIOL 233Biology for engineers
MEPH 500Human Anatomy & Physiology
LS 511Microbiology
LS 513Microbial Biotechnology
LS 530Biomaterials
LS 546Techniques in Biology
ENVS 535Environmental Biotechnology

 

Dr. Amjad Bajes Khalil Professor Building 7 - Room 126-3 013 860 7152 amjadb@kfupm.edu.sa

Assistant  Professors

Biography :

Dr. Amjad B. Khalil received his B.Sc. in Biology from College of Science and Technology, Al-Quds University in Palestine; his M.S and Ph.D. from Illinois Institute of Technology in 1994 where he worked on the Biodegradation (Microbial and Molecular Biology) of toxic materials. In 1994-1995, he did his postdoctoral research studying Molecular Biology and Microbiology on Thermophilic Bacteria, at Thermogen Inc. - Chicago, Illinois. He studied Microbiology and Molecular biology of Thermo-Stable proteins produced by Thermophilic Bacteria.

Dr. Khalil joined KFUPM in 2006 where he is working on the Biotechnology and Bioengineering programs. Dr. Khalil conducting research in the area of Thermophilic bacteria isolated from hot springs in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Dr. Khalil has over 60 publications, 4 patents, 2 books and 5 book chapters in the area of microbial Biotechnology.

 Dr. Khalil’s areas of research: Isolation and characterization of antimicrobial peptide from thermophiles, Optimization of Calcium Carbonate Precipitation During Enzyme Induced Calcite Precipitation (EICP)- Urease, Biodegradation of synthetic plastics towards a more sustainable plastics industry, Bio-applications of Metal organic framework.



Education:

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology/ Molecular Genetics from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA, 1994
  • MSc. in Microbiology/ Molecular Genetics from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA, 1990
  • BSc. in Biology degree from College of Science and Technology, Al-Quds University, Palestine, 1986

 


Courses Taught in KFUPM:

BIOL 233Biology for engineers
MEPH 500Human Anatomy & Physiology
LS 511Microbiology
LS 513Microbial Biotechnology
LS 530Biomaterials
LS 546Techniques in Biology
ENVS 535Environmental Biotechnology

 

Dr. Amjad Bajes Khalil Professor Building 7 - Room 126-3 013 860 7152 amjadb@kfupm.edu.sa

Lecturers

Biography :

Dr. Amjad B. Khalil received his B.Sc. in Biology from College of Science and Technology, Al-Quds University in Palestine; his M.S and Ph.D. from Illinois Institute of Technology in 1994 where he worked on the Biodegradation (Microbial and Molecular Biology) of toxic materials. In 1994-1995, he did his postdoctoral research studying Molecular Biology and Microbiology on Thermophilic Bacteria, at Thermogen Inc. - Chicago, Illinois. He studied Microbiology and Molecular biology of Thermo-Stable proteins produced by Thermophilic Bacteria.

Dr. Khalil joined KFUPM in 2006 where he is working on the Biotechnology and Bioengineering programs. Dr. Khalil conducting research in the area of Thermophilic bacteria isolated from hot springs in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Dr. Khalil has over 60 publications, 4 patents, 2 books and 5 book chapters in the area of microbial Biotechnology.

 Dr. Khalil’s areas of research: Isolation and characterization of antimicrobial peptide from thermophiles, Optimization of Calcium Carbonate Precipitation During Enzyme Induced Calcite Precipitation (EICP)- Urease, Biodegradation of synthetic plastics towards a more sustainable plastics industry, Bio-applications of Metal organic framework.



Education:

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology/ Molecular Genetics from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA, 1994
  • MSc. in Microbiology/ Molecular Genetics from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA, 1990
  • BSc. in Biology degree from College of Science and Technology, Al-Quds University, Palestine, 1986

 


Courses Taught in KFUPM:

BIOL 233Biology for engineers
MEPH 500Human Anatomy & Physiology
LS 511Microbiology
LS 513Microbial Biotechnology
LS 530Biomaterials
LS 546Techniques in Biology
ENVS 535Environmental Biotechnology

 

Dr. Amjad Bajes Khalil Professor Building 7 - Room 126-3 013 860 7152 amjadb@kfupm.edu.sa

Graduate Assistants

Biography :

Dr. Amjad B. Khalil received his B.Sc. in Biology from College of Science and Technology, Al-Quds University in Palestine; his M.S and Ph.D. from Illinois Institute of Technology in 1994 where he worked on the Biodegradation (Microbial and Molecular Biology) of toxic materials. In 1994-1995, he did his postdoctoral research studying Molecular Biology and Microbiology on Thermophilic Bacteria, at Thermogen Inc. - Chicago, Illinois. He studied Microbiology and Molecular biology of Thermo-Stable proteins produced by Thermophilic Bacteria.

Dr. Khalil joined KFUPM in 2006 where he is working on the Biotechnology and Bioengineering programs. Dr. Khalil conducting research in the area of Thermophilic bacteria isolated from hot springs in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Dr. Khalil has over 60 publications, 4 patents, 2 books and 5 book chapters in the area of microbial Biotechnology.

 Dr. Khalil’s areas of research: Isolation and characterization of antimicrobial peptide from thermophiles, Optimization of Calcium Carbonate Precipitation During Enzyme Induced Calcite Precipitation (EICP)- Urease, Biodegradation of synthetic plastics towards a more sustainable plastics industry, Bio-applications of Metal organic framework.



Education:

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology/ Molecular Genetics from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA, 1994
  • MSc. in Microbiology/ Molecular Genetics from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA, 1990
  • BSc. in Biology degree from College of Science and Technology, Al-Quds University, Palestine, 1986

 


Courses Taught in KFUPM:

BIOL 233Biology for engineers
MEPH 500Human Anatomy & Physiology
LS 511Microbiology
LS 513Microbial Biotechnology
LS 530Biomaterials
LS 546Techniques in Biology
ENVS 535Environmental Biotechnology

 

Dr. Amjad Bajes Khalil Professor Building 7 - Room 126-3 013 860 7152 amjadb@kfupm.edu.sa