DESAL RESEARCH GROUP

Sustainable technologies for a water-secure future

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Committed to excellence

We aim to be at the forefront of global efforts to contribute to a water-secure future. We envision a world where sustainable desalination technologies and water treatment solutions are pivotal in providing clean and safe water to communities and fostering economic growth. Through continuous innovation and collaboration, we aspire to set new standards for excellence in the field, leaving a long-lasting effect on the well-being of societies and the health of our planet.

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RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY

Driven by innovation, recognized by impact

The DESAL Research Group pioneers advancements in desalination and wastewater treatment, prioritizing excellence, innovation, and sustainability. Our focus on cutting-edge research and efficiency aims to address global water challenges and support sustainable development goals.

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15 February, 2026

DESAL summer intern Imran Alturkistani wins national awards at Ibdaa Science and Engineering Fair

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02 February, 2026

New DESAL research published in Nature Communications advances energy-efficient desalination

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28 January, 2026

DESAL and ACWA Power advance AI-based research for early membrane fouling detection

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ADVANCING SCIENCE

Scientific Contributions

Through research papers, patents, and PhD dissertations, we push the boundaries of knowledge, driving innovation in desalination and water treatment.

Concept and analysis of hybrid reversal multi-stage flash and membrane distillation desalination system
Year: 2023 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/09593330.2023.2284688
Authors: Emad Ali, Hany AlAnsary, Saleh Baakeem, Ahmad S. Alsaadi, Noreddine Ghaffour
  • Water Desalination
  • Multi-stage flash desalination (MSF)
  • Membrane Distillation
  • Hybridazation
  • Reversal
Improved modelling and simulation of once-through and reverse multi-stage flash desalination configurations
Year: 2023 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/cjce.24969
Authors: Emad Ali, Hany AlAnsary, Ahmad S. Alsaadi, Noreddine Ghaffour, Mohammed Khennich
  • Multi-stage flash desalination (MSF)
  • Reverse MSF (RV-MSF)
  • Brine circulation
  • Heat balance equations
  • Performance comparison
Recent progress on the application of capacitive deionization for wastewater treatment
Year: 2023 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.104379
Authors: Enas Taha Sayed, Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem, Muaz Al Radi, Amer Al-Dawoud, Sameer Al-Asheh
  • Capacitive deionization
  • Membrane capacitive deionization
  • Hybrid capacitive deionization
  • Flow-electrode capacitive deionization
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Hybrid wastewater treatment systems
Advanced 3D multiscale modeling of forward osmosis-membrane distillation integrated designs
Year: 2024 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2023.117089
Authors: Muhammad Saqib Nawaz, Veerabhadraiah Gudideni, Ali Al-Qahtani
  • Membrane Distillation
  • Forward Osmosis
  • Hybrid Process
  • Integrated Module
  • CFD
  • Multiscale Modeling
  • High Performance Computing

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