Oussama Baaloudj | Environmental | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Oussama Baaloudj | Environmental | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Oussama Baaloudj | University of Basilicata | Algeria

Dr. Oussama Baaloudj is a postdoctoral researcher and process engineer specializing in sustainable water treatment and environmental process engineering, with a strong focus on the development and validation of decentralized urban wastewater treatment systems under international collaborative frameworks such as the PRIMA Project SAFE. His multidisciplinary expertise spans photocatalysis, adsorption, hybrid oxidation processes, and advanced materials synthesis for pollutant degradation, contributing significantly to the circular water economy and environmental safety. With 43 research publications indexed in Scopus and over 1,619 citations across 1,093 documents, he holds an impressive h-index of 22, reflecting his growing influence in environmental engineering and applied chemistry. His research integrates innovative modeling and process optimization to enhance wastewater reuse and pollutant remediation efficiency. He has contributed as a guest editor for MDPI journals such as Catalysts and ChemEngineering and has served as an active peer reviewer for leading scientific outlets. Recognized for his scientific excellence, Dr. Baaloudj has received prestigious honors, including the Scopus Award and the FEEM Health Committee Research Award, highlighting his outstanding research contributions to sustainable water management and environmental innovation at the global level.

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Featured Publications

Baaloudj, O., Chiron, S., Zizzamia, A. R., Trotta, V., Del Buono, D., Puglia, D., Rallini, M., & Brienza, M. (2025). Efficient biochar regeneration for a circular economy: Removing emerging contaminants for sustainable water treatment. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects.

Giulietti, M., Zuorro, A., Lavecchia, R., Baaloudj, O., Garcia-Segura, S., & Brienza, M. (2025). Synergistic effects of UV irradiation and hydrogen peroxide in the degradation of chloramphenicol: Mechanism and identification of reaction byproducts and intermediates. Journal of Water Process Engineering.

Baaloudj, O., Langerame, F., Iunnissi, R., Buttiglieri, G., Del Buono, D., Khadhar, S., Scrano, L., Trotta, V., & Brienza, M. (2025, December). Biochar-based downflow fixed-bed adsorption systems for water treatment: Process optimization, reusability, and techno-economic evaluation. Separation and Purification Technology.

Kamagate, M., Ali, F. A. A., Traore, L., Coulibaly, G. N., Assadi, A. A., Coulibaly, L., Goné Droh, L., & Baaloudj, O. (2025, November 5). Mechanistic insights into radical-mediated moxifloxacin degradation using ultrasound-assisted persulfate activation by iron-rich soil. Catalysts, 15(11), 1056.

Abdelkader, M., Assadi, A. A., Guiza, M., Elfalleh, W., Khezami, L., Tahraoui, H., Baaloudj, O., Mouni, L., Zhang, J., & Amrane, A. (2025, March 9). Photocatalytic degradation of pollutants in air streams using luminous textiles under ultraviolet light illumination: A pilot-scale remediation study. Catalysts, 15(3), 262.

Bourkeb, K. W., Abdessemed, D., Alaoui-Sossé, B., Chronopoulou, L., Baaloudj, O., & Herlem, G. (2025, February 15). Molecularly imprinted polyaniline/carbon nanotube–modified pencil graphite electrode for selective detection of bisphenol A in various aquatic matrices. Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry.