Rate My Professor Sherif Moussa

Sherif Moussa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia, where he teaches undergraduate courses such as Chemistry 101 and Chemistry 102. His academic journey includes a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia, an MS in Corrosion from Imperial College London, and a BS in Chemistry from Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. Prior to his tenure at VCU, Moussa served in the Department of Chemistry at Ain Shams University from 2003 to 2007. He joined VCU's Chemistry Department, progressing from Assistant Professor to his current role as Associate Professor, with his office located in room 2049 of Oliver Hall. Moussa was a Fulbright Scholar, contributing to his international academic experience.

Moussa specializes in materials chemistry and nanomaterials, with research focused on the synthesis and characterization of advanced nanomaterials for sensors, catalysis, and environmental applications. His investigations include nanoparticle catalysts for CO oxidation, Suzuki and Heck cross-coupling reactions, and the removal of toxic contaminants like arsenate from water using magnetite-partially reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites. Key publications highlight his contributions: "Highly efficient and magnetically recyclable graphene-supported Pd/Fe3O4 nanoparticle catalysts for Suzuki and Heck cross-coupling reactions" (2015), "The continuous synthesis of Pd supported on Fe3O4 nanoparticles: a highly effective and magnetic catalyst for CO oxidation" (2017), "Laser synthesis of magnetite-partially reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites for arsenate removal from water" (2020), "Rational synthesis of gold-ceria catalysts supported on reduced graphene oxide with remarkable activity for CO oxidation" (2023), and "Pd-Partially Reduced Graphene Oxide Catalysts (Pd/PRGO): Laser Synthesis of Pd Nanoparticles Supported on PRGO Nanosheets for Carbon-Carbon Cross Coupling Reactions" (2011). With over 2,800 citations from more than 50 peer-reviewed publications, Moussa's work has advanced nanocatalysis and environmental remediation technologies. He serves on VCU's Internal Grants and Leave Review Committee, supporting faculty development.