DESAL RESEARCH GROUP

Sustainable technologies for a water-secure future

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KEY VALUES

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.

Advanced structures of reversal multi-stage flash desalination
Year: 2024 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2023.117095
Authors: Jamel Orfi, Hany AlAnsary, Saleh Baakeem
  • Water Desalination
  • Hybrid
  • Multi Stage Flash
  • Membrane Distillation
  • Cascading
A standardized approach for permeance assessment in direct contact membrane distillation
Year: 2024 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memlet.2024.100071
Authors: Sarah Almahfoodh, Khalid Alhamdan, Ingo Pinnau
  • Membrane Distillation Performance
  • Permeance
  • Standardization
  • Membrane permeability
  • Porous membranes
Renewable energy-driven membrane distillation in the context of life cycle assessment
Year: 2024 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2023.114249
Authors: Michał Kaczmarczyk, Mentari Mukti, Jochen Bundschuh, Barbara Tomaszewska
  • Renewable Energy Integration
  • Membrane distillation
  • Life cycle cost
  • ife cycle inventory
  • Life cycle impact analysis
  • Desalination
Solar-driven surface-heating membrane distillation using Ti3C2Tx MXene-coated spacers
Year: 2024 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141129
Authors: Noora Almarzooqi, Rawan Abu Alwan, Faisal AlMarzooqi, Seunghyun Hong, Hassan A. Arafat
  • Surface Heating Membrane Distillation
  • Solar Energy
  • Photothermal Evaporation
  • MXene
  • Metallic spacer
  • Spray coating

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