Odai Allabadi
West Lafayette,IN
Summary
PhD student in materials chemistry with extensive experience in radiochemistry, particularly at the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission. Developed innovative extraction systems and analyzed over 3,000 environmental samples, demonstrating strong analytical capabilities and leadership. Proven success in enhancing elemental analysis techniques, contributing to significant advancements in scientific research. Seeking opportunities to leverage expertise in materials chemistry to drive impactful research initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant (Ross Fellowship)
Purdue
West Lafayette, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Taught General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry labs, and recitation.
- Assessed student progress through grading assignments or administering exams.
- Evaluated and graded examinations, assignments or papers and recorded grades.
Team Leader of Lithium Extraction Project
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC)
Amman, Jordan
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Developed an electrochemical method for lithium enrichment and magnesium extraction.
- Supervised raw samples collection.
- I analyzed the samples using ICP-MS.
- Coordinated with Synchrotron Light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East (SESAME)/MS Beamline for XRD analysis.
Radioisotopes Production Chemist
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) / Jordan Research & Training Reactor (JRTR)
Irbid, Jordan
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Developed a Manually Operated Mo99-Tc99m Extraction System.
- Prepared targets need to be irradiated.
- Receiving and transportation of the irradiated target into hot cells.
- Chemical processing on the irradiated target.
- Produced of I-131 radioisotope.
- Produced of Mo-99/Tc-99m radioisotopes.
- Irradiation and Production of Ho-166 Radioisotope.
Radiochemist and Nuclear Analyst
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC)
Amman, Jordan
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Preparing, digestion, and analysis of the environmental samples from the area of the Jordan Research & Training Reactor (JRTR).
- Operation and analysis of different types of samples using ICP-MS, ion chromatography (IC), liquid scintillation counting (LSC), low background counter (LB), and alpha spectrometry.
- Analysis of more than 3,000 samples from a joint project between the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) and the Ministry of Energy about the exploration, analysis, and extraction of rare earth elements (REE) from the south of Jordan using ICP-MS.
- Achieving ISO 17025 in the analysis of REE and uranium using ICP-MS.
- Participating as a lecturer in a training course on the exploration, extraction, and purification of nuclear and rare earth elements, Arabic Atomic Energy Commission, Amman, Jordan (Aug 2019).
- Participating as a trainer for Saudi engineers from King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy in a training program about exploration, analysis, and extraction of uranium from the Jordanian ore.
Teaching Assistant
Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST)
Irbid, Jordan
02.2015 - 07.2017
- Taught General Chemistry Labs
Quality Control Analyst
Jordanian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company
Amman, Jordan
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Compiled laboratory test data and performed analyses.
- Inspected finished products prior to shipment ensuring conformity with customer requirements.
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Chemistry
Jordan University of Science & Technology
Irbid, Jordan08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry
Jordan University of Science & Technology
Irbid, Jordan06.2014
Doctorate - Materials Chemistry
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana, United StatesSkills
- Materials Chemistry
- Nanomaterials
- MXene
- Graphene
- Electrochemistry
- Elemental analysis
- Radiochemistry
- Photocatalysis
Publications
- N.A.F. Al-Rawashdeh, O. Allabadi, M.T. Aljarrah, Photocatalytic activity of graphene oxide/zinc oxide nanocomposites with embedded metal nanoparticles for the degradation of organic dyes, ACS Omega, 5, 2020, 28046-28055, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.0c03608, 10/23/20
- AA Ghazal, RA Radwan, HA Al-Sondos, G Al-Ryahi, A Taani, O Allabadi, A qualitative Assessment of the influence of gamma radiation and heating on aluminum using non-destructive examination, Radiation Physics and Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2023.111210, 08/11/23
- BM.S. Amro, A. Aldrabee1, Odai Allabadi1, Eman Balbeisi2, O. Qudah1, K. AbuSaleem3, Seasonal Variation of Heavy Metals, Uranium, and Thorium Concentration in Jordanian Dams Water, Jordan Journal of Physics, 18, 3, 2025
Accomplishments
- Ross Fellowship (Purdue University)
- Presidential Doctoral Excellence Award (Purdue University)
- Engineering Excellence Scholarship (Purdue University)
- Global Korea Scholarship (Korean Government)
Timeline
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant (Ross Fellowship)
Purdue
08.2023 - Current
Team Leader of Lithium Extraction Project
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC)
01.2021 - 08.2023
Radioisotopes Production Chemist
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) / Jordan Research & Training Reactor (JRTR)
12.2019 - 01.2021
Radiochemist and Nuclear Analyst
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC)
03.2018 - 12.2019
Teaching Assistant
Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST)
02.2015 - 07.2017
Quality Control Analyst
Jordanian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company
09.2014 - 02.2015
Master of Science - Applied Chemistry
Jordan University of Science & Technology
Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry
Jordan University of Science & Technology
Doctorate - Materials Chemistry
Purdue University
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