PERSONAL INFORMATION Imen IBEN NASSER

Ouled Mabrouk –Melloulech 5114- ( ). +216 96 043 660 / +216 28 630 328 [email protected]

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

January 2011- January 2017 PhD degree in Chemistry - with Highest Honors University of Monastir Salem Bchir street Skanes, 5000 Monastir (Tunisia) http://www.um.rnu.tn/home/en/accueil.html Thesis supervisor: Professeur Chedly Ahmed (Faculty of Sciences Monastir)

May 2009 - December 2010 Master degree in Physical-Chemistry of Condensed Material – with honors University of Monastir Salem Bchir street Skanes, 5000 Monastir (Tunisia) http://www.um.rnu.tn/home/en/accueil.html

September 2004- June 2008 Professorship in Chemistry University of Monastir Salem Bchir street Skanes, 5000 Monastir (Tunisia) http://www.um.rnu.tn/home/en/accueil.html

September 2003 -June 2004 Baccalaureate in Experimental sciences Secondary School of Mellouleche, Mahdia, Tunisia

WORK EXPERIENCE

2011-2016 Preparation of PhD in chemistry Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Interfaces (LAMI) (Faculty of Sciences Monastir, Tunisia).

Subject: Study of transport properties and elaboration of membranes intended for depollution and molecular recognition.

2009-2010 Preparation of master in physical-chemistry of condensed material Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Interfaces (LAMI) (Faculty of Sciences Monastir, Tunisia). Subject: Donnan dialysis: application to the decyanidation and removal of cyanide metallic complexes from synthetic water.

COMMUNICATIONS

2015-2016 Oral Communication « Hybrid imprinted membranes as tools for selective recognition of quercetin». Laura Donato, Imen Iben Nasser, Catia Algieri, Angelo Garofalo, Enrico Drioli, Chedly Ahmed; « ISTEC 2016, University of Technology, Vienna, (Austria) July, 13-15 2016.

Poster Communication

Page 1 / 3 2014-2015 « Removal and recovery of cyanide and metal cyanide complexes from synthetic wastewater by membrane process ». Imen Iben Nasser, Chedly Ahmed ; « 1èmes Journées Scientifique Matériaux Et Environnement organisées par l’université libre de en collaboration avec la S.C.T., (Tunisia) 25 avril 2015.

2012-2013 Poster Communication « Donnan dialysis: application for recovery of silver as ». Imen Iben Nasser, Chedly Ahmed; International Workshop: WCI in Hadrumète », (Tunisia) 22-23 et 24 November 2012. Ag(CN)

2012-2013 Poster Communication « Elimination de cyanure par la dialyse ionique croisée et la méthode de résine anionique». Imen Iben Nasser, Chedly Ahmed ; « 8èmes journées Maghreb-Europe : les Matériaux et leurs Applications Aux dispositifs Capteurs MADICA 2012 », Sousse (Tunisia) 06-09 Novembre 2012.

2010-2011 Poster Communication «Dialyse ionique croisée : application à l'étude de transfert de cyanure libre et cyanures d'argent et de zinc à travers la membrane échangeuse d'anions AFN » Imen Iben Nasser, Chedly Ahmed ; «16èmes Journées Nationales de Chimie (JNC16) organisées par la S.C.T., 2010 », Yasmine Hammamet (Tunisia) 19 - 22 décembre 2010.

ARTICLES

2017 Imen Iben Nasser, Zaineb Baatout, Najmedine Smida, Laura Donato, Enrico Drioli, Mustapha Majdoub, Chedly Ahmed. «New biomass-based membranes for the removal of organic pollutants», Submitted in journal of Membrane Science.

2016 Imen Iben Nasser, Catia Algieri, Angelo Garofalo, Enrico Drioli, Chedly Ahmed, Laura Donato. «Hybrid imprinted membranes for selective recognition of quercetin», Separation and Purification Technology, 163 (2016) 331–340.

2016 Imen Iben Nasser, Fathia Ibn El Haj Amor, Laura Donato, Catia Algieri, Angelo Garofalo, Enrico Drioli, Chedly Ahmed. «Removal and recovery of from synthetic electroplating baths by polymer » inclusion membrane containingAg (AliquatCN) 336 as a carrier , Chemical Engineering Journal, 295 (2016) 207– 217.

2016 Fathia Ibn El Haj Amor, Imen Iben Nasser, Zeineb Baatout, Safa Teka, Nejmeddine Jaballah, Laura Donato, Mustapha Majdoub, Chedly Ahmed. «New Polymer Inclusion Membrane Containing Modified β-Cyclodextrin: Application to Molecular Facilitated Transport » , Journal of Applicable Chemistry, 2016, 5 (2):435-445.

2015 Imen Iben Nasser, Chedly Ahmed. «Application of Donnan Dialysis for Cyanide Removal from Aqueous Solutions » , International Journal of Environmental Research, 9 (2015) 505-510.

2015 Fethia Ibn Elhaj Amor, Imen Iben Nasser, Sofiene Ben Hamouda, Chedly Ahmed. «Facilitated extraction of the ethylenediamine through cation-exchange membranes» , Mor. J. Chem. 3 N°4 (2015) 761-767. 2014 Catia Algieri, Enrico Drioli, Chedly Ahmed, Imen Iben Nasser, Laura Donato. «Emerging Tools for Recognition and/or Removal of Dyes from Polluted Sites: Molecularly Imprinted

Page 2 / 4 Membranes» , Journal of Membrane and Separation Technology, 2014, 3, 243-266

RESEARCH INTERESTS

▪ Analytical and interfacial chemistry ▪ Environmental chemistry ▪ Materials chemistry ▪ Synthesis of polymeric membranes ▪ Synthesis of imprinted materials ▪ Modification of membrane surface ▪ Donnan dialysis and facilitated transport of ions and molecules ▪ Water treatment ▪ Development of polymeric membrane for depollution and molecular recognition ▪ Membrane processes ▪ Ion exchange

Key words: membranes, membrane processes, water treatment, imprinted materials, depollution, molecular recognition, heavy metals, cyanide, Donnan dialysis, Electrodialysis, membrane filtration, organic pollutants, facilitated transport, polymer inclusion membrane, ion exchange, solid phase extraction, biomass, bioactive compounds.

LABORATORY SKILLS

Chromatography techniques ▪ HPLC : High performance liquid chromatography ▪ GC : Gas Chromatography

Analytical methods ▪ Polarography ▪ Potentiometry ▪ Conductimetry

Internships 1st September -30 November 2013 Research Internship, trainee, Institute on membrane technology (ITM) at the University 15th April –15th June 2014 of Calabria (Italy). Address:Institute on Membrane Technology,National Research Council, ITM-CNR Via P. Bucci 17/C, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy Tel. +39 0984 49 2050 / 2007 / 2025 / 2097, Fax: +39 0984 402103, Website: www.itm.cnr.it www.cnr.it www.emsoc.eu Activities:  Characterization of new polymer inclusion membranes based on β-cyclodextrin.  Synthesis of new imprinted materials.  Physico-chemical analyzes SEM, IR-ATR, Contact angle, Mechanical analysis  Participate in scientific conferences.  Application of imprinted materials for bioactive compound extraction  Application of the Good Practice in Laboratory.  Application of HSE rules.

PERSONAL SKILLS

Mother tongue(s) Arabic

Other language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING

Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production English C1/2 C1/2 C1/2 C1/2 C1/2 French C1/2 C1/2 C1/2 C1/2 C1/2 Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user - B1 and B2: Independent user - C1 and C2: Proficient user Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Page 3 / 3 Job-related skills ▪ Excellent command of Synthesis and Characterization techniques of materials (imprinted polymer, polymer inclusion membrane, imprinted membranes). ▪ Physico-chemical characterization: INFRARED, Size-Exclusion Chromatography (SEC). ▪ Thermal analysis techniques: Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) ▪ Mechanical characterization ▪ Morphological characterization: scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Contact Angle Measurements. ▪ Polymer chemistry. ▪ Supramolecular chemistry.

Computer skills ▪ Excellent knowledge in Chemistry software: ChemWindow, CS ChemDraw, ACD labs, Origin. ▪ Good command of Microsoft Office™ tools: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher. ▪ Adobe Photoshop.

Organisational / managerial skills ▪ Co-supervision of master students ▪ Leadership skills and work within a team ▪ Ability to work well with others in a collaborative environment ▪ Job skills under pressure ▪ Discipline ▪ Manage time effectively

References

Professor Mustapha MAJDOUB Director of Laboratory of Interfaces and Advanced Materials, Faculty of sciences Boulevard de l’Environnement, 5019, Monastir, TUNISIE Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Phone Number: +216 73501787

Professeur Chedly Ahmed Boulevard de l’Environnement, 5019, Monastir, TUNISIE Email: [email protected] Phone Number: +216 26085596

Dr. Laura Donato Permanent Dr in the Institute on membrane technology, University of Calabria Email: [email protected] Phone Number: :+39 0984 49 2033

Professor Enrico Drioli, Emeritus Professor National Research Council - Institute on Membrane Technology (ITM-CNR) c/o, University of Calabria - Cubo 17C, 87036 Rende CS - Italy Email: [email protected], [email protected] Phone Number: +39 0984 492039/402706

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