Rate My Professor Sherif Moussa

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.