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.

Novel coiled hollow fiber module for high-performance membrane distillation
Year: 2024 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2024.121127
Authors: Sarah Almahfoodh, Adnan Qamar, Sarah Kerdi
2024 roadmap on membrane desalination technology at the water-energy nexus
Year: 2024 DOI:10.1088/2515-7655/ad2cf2
Authors: Antonio Politano, Raed A Al-Juboori, Sultan Alnajdi, Albraa Alsaati, Athanassia Athanassiou, Maya Bar-Sadan, Ali Naderi Beni, Davide Campi, Anna Cupolillo, Gianluca D'Olimpio
  • Water-energy Nexus
  • Membrane Desalination
  • Renewable Energy Integration
  • Nutrient Circular Economy
Hybrid membrane and thermal seawater desalination processes powered by fossil fuels: A comprehensive review, future challenges and prospects
Year: 2024 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2024.117694
Authors: Mudhar Al-Obaidi, Farhan Lafta Rashid, Md Tanvir Sowgath, Salih Alsadaie, Alejandro Ruiz-García, Mohamed Khayet, Iqbal M. Mujtaba
  • Seawater Desalination
  • Hybrid Systems
  • Reverse Osmosis
  • Thermal Desalination
  • Economic
  • Challenges
Optimizing electrocoagulation pre-treatment efficiency during simultaneous treatment of different produced water streams in a FO-MD hybrid system
Year: 2024 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.126290
Authors: Muhammad Saqib Nawaz, Abdullah Alqulayti, Victor Manuel Torres Serrano, Veerabhadraiah Gudideni, Ivan C. Yan
  • Forward Osmosis Fouling
  • Membrane Distillation Fouling
  • Membrane Scaling
  • Electrocoagulation
  • Pre-treatment

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