Dr. Abdelrazek Mousa

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Assistant Professor

The general theme of our research is catalysis. We are particularly interested in developing advanced molecular catalysts and functional materials for energy, sustainable catalysis, and bioelectronics applications.

📍 Bldg. 4-116

☎ (+966) 13 860 5846

✉ abdelrazek.mousa@kfupm.edu.sa

🔗 ORCID: 0000-0002-4050-9253

🔗 Scopus: 56640856500

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Research Area

⬡ Homogeneous Catalysis
⬡ Heterogenous Catalysis
⬡ Conductive Polymers

⬡ Homogeneous Catalysis

Our research activities in this area involve rational design, synthesis and characterization of novel transition metal catalysts based on phosphine, nitrogen, and carbene ligands. We are particularly interested in applying these catalytic systems in small molecules activation, cross-coupling, and C-H functionalization reactions. The goal is to develop efficient, selective, and sustainable chemical transformations. We also investigate the mechanisms of these reactions to gain insight into catalyst activity, selectivity, key catalytic intermediates, and reaction pathways. These mechanistic studies provide a fundamental understanding of structure–activity relationships.

⬡ Heterogenous Catalysis

We develop heterogeneous catalytic systems based on earth-abundant transition metals, including cobalt, iron, and copper, for industrially relevant applications. Our approach focuses on heterogenizing molecular catalysts through polymerization or immobilization on solid supports, such as metal oxides and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). These strategies provide precise structural control and improve catalyst stability, robustness, and recyclability.

⬡ Conductive Polymers

This research area focuses on the design and synthesis of novel thiophene based monomers and polymers for applications in solar cell, sensing technologies, and bioelectronics.

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