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• Champion and drive the transition to renewable energy and work with team members to optimize efficient, cost-effective renewable energy storage to enable later use.• Developed innovative techniques to reduce strain on electric power systems, which minimized unnecessary pollution and waste by lowering harmful emissions such. • Promote energy storage technologies for the Kingdom to achieve high energy use rationing by retaining energy for later use.• Advocated for and worked toward implementation of programs that advocated ingenuity and creativity to solve complex problems related to renewable energy and its storage.• Advanced research capabilities by training and mentoring engineers and technicians in energy storage technologies, providing ongoing feedback and support to ensure continuous performance improvements.

• Managed a team of cross-functional employees to design and develop thermal energy storage (TES) technologies, utilizing phase-changing materials to optimize performance across challenging and diverse environments.• Contributed to development of a battery for use in climates with extreme temperatures.• Controlled supply chain lifecycle of Li-batteries, from materials and cell to full battery production, to support consistent product output.• Operated NaCl-based battery cell pilot production line and documented key data points for further analysis.• Tested manufactured cells in standardized cell testing station to verify quality from batch to batch.• Submitted small e-vehicle for testing at various electric parameters and conditions and noted any discrepancies in returned data.• Submitted mid-size bus equipped with Li-Ion battery modules and packs in urban environment/conditions to ensure superior reliability.• Managed a team of cross-functional employees to operate Fuel Cells generators with LPG for off-grid applications in KSA, opening new opportunities for remote business applications.

• Analyze complex issues and overcome various project roadblocks to successfully generate affordable and sustainable energy, using advanced materials that produced clean fuels like hydrogen.• Expanded the renewable energy workforce by qualifying Saudis new to the field of advanced materials and manufacturing technologies.• Participated in transfer and localization of advanced materials technology while adhering to project budgets.• Contributed to positioning the Kingdom as a leader in advanced and industrial materials through knowledge-sharing, technology development, and relationship building.• Cultivated a culture of cooperation, innovation, and advanced domestic manufacturing through frequent communication, collaboration, and engagement.• Established promotional partnerships and effective collaborations to create new business opportunities.• Leveraged strong skills in scientific research, development, and problem-solving to significantly improve industrial materials, leading to increased efficiency and lowered production cost.

• Led 4 separate projects covering solar fuel, 3D printing, water destination, and superconductivity to explore their potential in various commercial and non-commercial applications.• Saved on total project costs by building cost-effective electrodes for hydrogen production and related energy-related applications.• Constructed prototype for low critical temperature bulk YBCO-based superconductor, fulfilling all deliverables on time and under budget.• Fabricated carbon nanotubes and biopolymer-based ultrafiltration membranes for water treatment, removing more impurities than conventional methods.• Demonstrated evidence of mechanochemical effects of application-specific material for 3D printing, which enabled significant risk reduction to final product.

• Provided instruction to undergraduate students regarding the principles behind engineering economics.• Educated students on concepts related to engineering economy, including the time value of money, analysis of break-even point (BEP), benefit/cost assessments, decision-making, the choice between alternatives, and more.• Answered questions and provided feedback on assignments to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter and materials.

• Established and managed solar fuel facility operations at KACST from the ground up to ensure alignment with both short-term and long-term goals.• Led research projects that targeted energy-related applications, leading to new discoveries and insights that were used for publication opportunities.• Produced scientific and industry-related white papers, letters of intent, and research proposals aimed at both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Aided professor with teaching coursework for Introduction to Semiconductor and Devices, as well as information regarding nanomaterials for solar-to-fuel applications.• Provided students with one-to-one interactions during class and office hours, enabling them to better understand course contents. • Explained difficult concepts and theories clearly and concisely to reduce misunderstandings or ambiguities related to the subject matter.• Helped students to understand complicated problems using simplified techniques and real-world examples. • Designed the grading scheme of the assignments to enable accurate evaluation of student progress and identify areas needing further explanation.• Contributed to the design of course materials, including teaching aids and slides, which met with approval for use by my doctoral research advisor.

• Led research projects for photoelectrochemical H2 generation and Photochemical CO2 reduction aimed at producing cleaner energy with fewer resources.• Set up research facilities to conduct photoelectrochemical H2 generation and CO2 reduction, using best practices to ensure reliable test results.• Performed synthesis through molecular beam epitaxial growth, characterized (including optical, electrical, and structural properties), and evaluated performance of group-III nitride nanostructured materials for photosynthesis, producing valuable data to help inform future research and experiments.