renewable energy

Reduced-Order High Fidelity Simulations of Reacting Flows Using Low Dimensional Manifolds and Machine Learning

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This talk will provide an overview of historical developments in mathematical and computational approaches to reduced order models for accelerated high fidelity reacting flow simulations in modern computing hardware.

The 2025 Iberian Blackout: Anatomy of a Grid Collapse

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This talk provides a data-informed timeline of the April 28 Iberian blackout, examining how system conditions and possible instabilities may have shaped the cascade of events.
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Accounting for extreme weather to boost energy system reliability

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A computer model that factors in extreme weather events offers insights to improve the design of NEOM’s integrated renewable power, water and heating sectors.

Nanostructured Group-III Nitrides for Photoelectrocatalytic Applications and Renewable Energy Harvesting

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Leveraging on the unique solar light absorption behavior, chemical stability, and piezoelectric properties, nanostructured group-III-nitrides were utilized for implementing various renewable energy harvesting and conversion applications. By using different dimensional nanostructures, especially nanowires, and nanoporous membranes, this dissertation explored the practical applications in photocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction, photocatalytic wastewater remediation, and flexible self-powered piezoelectric sensing.

Securing future energy supply

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KAUST’s Earth Science and Engineering Program is underpinned by a drive to develop sustainable ways to get the best from natural resources and quantify environmental hazards.

A second wind for turbine design

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Better prediction of extreme winds at sparsely observed locations could help optimize the design of wind farms.

Ricardo Manuel Pinto de Lima

My mission is to develop computational models and methods based on mathematical optimization and data science for sustainable energy and chemical processes. I am deeply committed to decarbonization, climate change mitigation, and optimal operations management.

Murilo Calil Faleiros

M.S. Student, Bioengineering
Murilo Calil Faleiros is a Medical Physicist, currently a Bioengineering Ms/PhD student at Sensors Lab, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). His areas of focus include Organic Electronics, Organic Transistors, Biosensors and Device developments. Education and Early Career Murilo Calil Faleiros received his bachelor’s degree in Medical Physics from University of São Paulo, Brazil. Research Interests Murilo Calil Faleiros is interested in the development of devices for biomedical applications and organic electronics, such as organic field effect transistors and others

Mariam Elshiekh

Research Interests Mariam’s research interests include renewable energy sources integration into electrical power grids, superconductivity applications, and energy storage systems. She is also interested in developing DC circuit breakers for HVDC systems. Professional Profile 2022-present: Research Engineer, KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia 2020-2021: Lecturer, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt 2019-2020: Visiting Researcher, Strathclyde University, Glasgow, UK 2016-2020: PhD Researcher, University of Bath, Bath, UK 2009-2015: Teaching assistant, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt Education Profile M.Sc

Maha Alsabban

Research Interests Maha is pursuing her M.Sc nowadays at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia under the supervision of Prof. Shehab Ahmed. She received her B.Sc degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Effat University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in 2021 with a concentration in power and control systems. Her capstone project entitled “Smart Electricity Meter Monitoring and Power Consumption Analysis” focused on monitoring and analyzing power consumption readings from smart meters. Her research interests are in the areas of power distributions

Johannes Schneider

Research Scientist, Modelling and Simulation
Johannes Schneider was a consultant working with Professor Gabriel Wittum. His research focused on modeling and simulation of biogas plants. Education Profile Master in Electrical Engineering, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany Diploma in Engineering Areas of Expertise and Research Interests Potential emissions from biogas-sludge storage tanks

Hussain Shibli

MS Degree, Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences ,King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. Director general of the National Renewable Energy Data Center in King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE)

Galo Torres Sevilla

Galo Torres Sevilla obtained both, his MS Degree and Phd Degree in Electrical Engineering in the Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science & Engineering division of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. He was a member of the Futuristic Electronics and Integrated Nanotechnology Lab and his Thesis was supervised by Prof. Muhammad Mustafa Hussain. Research Interest Galo's research interests include Flex-Si platform to demonstrate energy harvesting devices and nano-structured transistors for high-performance logic operation. Awards and Distinctions Graduate Fellowship, KAUST

Ali Alhejab

Research Interests My research interest is to investigate and develop advanced fault detection and diagnosis techniques for photovoltaic (PV) systems. The performance of PV systems is highly dependent on the reliable and continuous operation of their components. Thus, identifying, and rectifying faults in PV systems is crucial to ensure their efficient and sustainable operation. Professional Profile 2023 - Present, Directed Research Student, KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia Education Profile Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)

Ahmed Rezk

Research Interests Ahmed is an experienced Mechanical Engineer in Mechanical Design, Process Engineering, Prototyping, Simulation, Manufacturing, Testing and commissioning of different industrial projects. His interest is in development of the process engineering technologies practically through building innovated electromechanical setups to be valid for efficient transition from small lab scale to the commercialized industrial field and achieving the system reliability. He is skilled in software such as AutoCAD plant 3D, SolidWorks, Catia, CAD/CAM, ANSYS, HYSYS and MATLAB. Professional

Abdulrahman Katranji

Visiting Student (former), Electrical and Computer Engineering
Visiting student at the Information Science Lab (ISL) at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.