Resume

• 2019

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Chemical Engineering

  King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

• 2014

  Master of Science (M.Sc.)

  Chemical Engineering

  University of Houston

  Future Faculty Program

  University of Houston

• 2009

  Minor

  Chemistry

  University of Houston

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

  Chemical Engineering

  University of Houston

• Zeolites

  Python

  Public Speaking

  Polymer Science

  Scanning Electron Microscopy

  Thermodynamics

  Matlab

  Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

  AutoCAD

  Fortran

  Aspen

  Catalysis

  Chemical Engineering

  Polymers

  Visio

  MathCAD

  Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

  UV/Vis Spectroscopy

  Chemistry

  Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)

  Impact of Polymer-Grafted Nanoparticles on Interfacial Tension

  Impact of Polymer-Grafted Nanoparticles on Interfacial Tension

  Aboalsaud

  Ammar

  Inorganic Membranes Research Group

  University of Houston’s Cullen College of Engineering

  University of Houston’s Krishnamoorti Polymer Laboratory

  University of Houston's Chemical Engineering Department

  Computational Catalysis & Interface Chemistry group

  Bupa Arabia

  Khobar

  • Managed contracts between Bupa Arabia and SMEs; formalizing amendments

  addressing contract interpretation issues

  monitoring contract compliance and consumption

  ensuring abidance by government regulations

  etc.

  Relationship Manager

  Bupa Arabia

  Houston

  TX

  • Used DFT packages

  which are based on Schrödinger quantum mechanics equations

  through Python to Model Zeolites on a molecular level to compute the binding energies of ZGMs on their facets.\n• Compiled a literature review on the use of Zeolites in catalysis

  gas separations

  and molecular sieves.

  Research Assistant

  Computational Catalysis & Interface Chemistry group

  Houston

  TX

  • Synthesized polymer-grafted nanoparticles that reduced the interfacial tension by 2.8 folds.\n• Simulated the use of nanoparticles in oil and shale gas recovery by flooding cores of different rocks.\n• Gained knowledge and experience with various techniques

  such as: SEM

  SAXS

  DLS

  NMR

  FTIR

  SEC

  GPC

  UV-Vis

  TGA

  and Optical Contact Angle Measurements.\n• Trained on hazardous material and equipment

  such as: Lasers

  X-Rays

  and Hydrofluoric Acid (HF).

  Research Assistant

  University of Houston’s Krishnamoorti Polymer Laboratory

  Houston

  TX

  • Taught a required introductory course to 50 freshman engineering students.\n• Collaborated with other instructors to design a syllabus focusing on the distinctions between various engineering disciplines.\n• Created exams

  quizzes

  team-work projects

  and homework assignments for the course.\n• Supervised four teaching assistants to make sure students received any help they needed effectively and in a timely manner.

  Instructor of Introduction to Engineering

  University of Houston’s Cullen College of Engineering

  Thuwal

  Saudi Arabia

  • Synthesized various zeolite crystals to use as membranes for gas separations.\n• Synthesized MOFs using electrochemical technics to use as membranes for gas separations.\n• Investigated the effect of different synthesis parameters on the morphology of the zeolite crystals.\n• Gained knowledge and experience with various techniques

  such as: SEM

  TEM

  XRD

  BET

  EDX

  and ICP.

  Research Assistant

  Inorganic Membranes Research Group

  Houston

  TX

  • Taught the use of Aspen in designing a petrochemical plant to 60 senior Chemical Engineering students.

  Teaching Assistant

  University of Houston's Chemical Engineering Department

  Member

  The National Honor Society for Chemical Engineering - OXE

  Member

  Arab American Engineers and Architects Association - AAEAA

  President

  Graduate Student Council - GSC

  Member

  American Institute of Chemical Engineers - AIChE

  Treasurer

  Organization of Chemical Engineering Graduate Students - OChEGS

  Member

  Society of Plastics Engineers - SPE

  Member

  National Society of Collegiate Scholars - NSCS

  Member

  Organization of Chemical Engineering Graduate Students - OChEGS

  English

  Arabic

  Math Olympiad Award

  King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals