Fethi Khaled | Carbon capture | Sustainable Innovation Pioneer Award

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Dr. Fethi Khaled | Carbon capture | Sustainable Innovation Pioneer Award

Doctor, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Fethi Khaled is a seasoned research scientist currently serving at Saudi Aramco, specializing in transport technology development and decarbonization solutions. He brings a wealth of expertise in combustion, carbon capture, and machine learning, underpinned by a diverse international background and a strong publication record. 🌍🔬

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Education

  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, December 2018
    Dissertation: Reactivity of Hydrocarbon Fuels: Reaction Kinetics and Ignition Delay Times
    Academic Supervisor: Aamir Farooq, PhD (Stanford University)
  • MSc in Mechanical Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, September 2013-December 2014
  • BSc in Polytechnic Engineering, Ecole Polytechnique de Tunisie, Tunisia, September 2010-June 2013
    Fields of Study: Thermodynamics, Civil Engineering, Structure Mechanics, Communications, Computer Sciences, Management, and Economics.

Experience

  • Saudi Aramco Company, Saudi Arabia
    Lab Scientist (Researcher), Nov 2020-Present
    Focus: Transport technology development, decarbonization, and emission solutions for transportation.
  • Université d’Orléans, France
    Postdoc (Researcher), Feb 2019-March 2020
    Focus: Oxidation of biofuels and their additives properties, Rapid Compression Machine study of gasoline compression ignition fuels.
  • Saudi Aramco Company, Saudi Arabia
    Intern (Engine Researcher), Summer 2018
    Contributions: Developed a machine learning algorithm for engine design outputs modeling, optimized engine schemes for GCI engines.
  • King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia
    PhD Graduate (Researcher), Jan 2015-Dec 2018
    MSc Graduate (Researcher), Sep 2013-Dec 2014
    Intern (Lab Researcher), Feb 2013-Jun 2013
    Research: Ignition delay time measurement and correlation, fundamental kinetics study of reaction rates.
  • ALGAESTREAM, Djerba, Tunisia
    Intern (Design Engineer), Summer 2012
    Focus: Designed storage tanks for Algae, analyzed fatigue and strength of structures.
  • Tunisian Company of Electricity and Gas (STEG), Tunisia
    Intern (Maintenance Engineer), Summer 2011
    Tasks: Summarized power plant operating procedures, determined key maintenance areas.

Research Interests

  • Combustion and Reaction Kinetics
  • Carbon Capture Technologies
  • Machine Learning Applications in Engine Design
  • Emission Solutions and Decarbonization

Awards and Recognitions

  • Best PhD Student Award, Physical Science and Engineering Department, KAUST, 2017-2018
  • Funded Scholarship, Graduation Project at KAUST, 2013
  • Scholarship, Bachelor of Science Degree at Ecole Polytechnique de Tunisie, 2010-2013

Publications Top Notes

  1. Analysis of ignition temperature range and surrogate fuel requirements for GCI engine
    Fethi Khaled, Tamour Javed, Aamir Farooq, Jihad Badra (2021), Fuel
    Cited by 860 articles.
  2. On the universality of ignition delay times of distillate fuels at high temperatures: A statistical approach
    Fethi Khaled, Aamir Farooq (2019), Combustion and Flame
    Cited by 860 articles.
  3. Insights into the Reactions of Hydroxyl Radical with Diolefins from Atmospheric to Combustion Environments
    Fethi Khaled, Binod Raj Giri, Dapeng Liu, Emmanuel Assaf, Christa Fittschen, Aamir Farooq (2019), Journal of Physical Chemistry A
    Cited by 860 articles.
  4. A Shock Tube Kinetic Study of Allyl + Allyl and Allyl + OH Recombination Reactions at High Temperatures
    Fethi Khaled, Binod Raj Giri, Aamir Farooq (2019), Proceedings of the Combustion Institute
    Cited by 860 articles.
  5. On the reaction of OH radicals with C2 hydrocarbons
    Fethi Khaled, Binod Raj Giri, Aamir Farooq (2019), Proceedings of the Combustion Institute
    Cited by 860 articles.
  6. Ignition delay time correlation of fuel blends based on Livengood-Wu description
    Fethi Khaled, Jihad Badra, Aamir Farooq (2017), Fuel
    Cited by 860 articles.
  7. A combined high-temperature experimental and theoretical kinetic study of the reaction of dimethyl carbonate with OH radicals
    Fethi Khaled, Binod Raj Giri, Milán Szőri, Tam V-T Mai, Lam K Huynh, Aamir Farooq (2017), Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
    Cited by 860 articles.

Mohamed Mahmoud | CO2 Sequestration | Best Paper Award

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Prof Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud | CO2 Sequestration | Best Paper Award

Professor, King Fahd University, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud is a distinguished professor in the Petroleum Engineering Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. With a strong commitment to teaching and research, he has significantly contributed to the fields of petroleum engineering and enhanced oil recovery, earning numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. 🛢️📚

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Education

Dr. Mahmoud holds a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University, where he served as a Graduate Research Assistant. Prior to that, he earned his undergraduate degree from Suez Canal University, Egypt, consistently making the Honors List. 🎓🌟

Experience

 

  • Professor, KFUPM (2020 – present)
  • Associate Professor, KFUPM (2016 – 2020)
  • Assistant Professor, KFUPM (2011 – 2016)
  • Graduate Research Assistant, Texas A&M University (2008 – 2011)
  • Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Petroleum Engineering (2003 – 2008)

Dr. Mahmoud has an extensive teaching portfolio, covering both undergraduate and graduate courses in petroleum engineering. He has also developed integrated computer programs for solving course-related problems and received high evaluation scores from his students. 📊👨‍🏫

Research Interests

Dr. Mahmoud’s research focuses on enhanced oil recovery, CO2 capture and sequestration, and the development of new stimulation fluids. He has established several research laboratories at KFUPM and leads major research projects funded by Saudi Aramco and Dhahran Techno Valley Company. 🌍🔬

Awards and Honors

 

  • University Distinguished Teaching Award, 2016
  • University Distinguished Research Award, 2017
  • Two granted patent awards from the university rector, 2017
  • Multiple best paper awards at ATCE conferences
  • Honors List, Suez Canal University (1997-2001)
  • Graduate Research Assistantship, Texas A&M University, 2008

Dr. Mahmoud is also a board member of the Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analyst (SPWLA) and serves on the advisory board of the Energy and Fuels Journal. 🏆🎖️

Publications Top Notes

Dr. Mahmoud has published extensively in prestigious journals. Here are some of his notable publications:

  1. Evaluation of a New Environmentally Friendly Chelating Agent for High Temperature Applications, SPE Journal, 16 (3), 559-574, 2011.
  2. Optimum Injection Rate of a New Chelate That Can Be Used to Stimulate Carbonate Reservoirs, SPE Journal, 16 (4), 968-980, 2011.
  3. High-Temperature Laboratory Testing of Illitic Sandstone Outcrop Cores with HCl-Alternative Fluids, SPE Production and Operations Journal, 30 (1), 43-51, 2015.
  4. Propagation and Retention of Viscoelastic Surfactants Following Matrix-Acidizing Treatments in Carbonate Cores, SPE Journal, 16(4), 993-1001, 2011.
  5. A Novel Application of Closed-Fracture Acidizing, SPE Production and Operations Journal, 26 (1), 18-29, 2011.