Abdulrahman AlOtaibi

Ph.D. Students

Ph.D. Student

TEAM MEMBER

Location:

4254-WS22

Biography

Abdulrahman Mohammad Alotaibi is a PhD student in Environmental Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Energy Group at KAUST. His research interests focus on various energy-related topics, with current work connected to his professional role at Saudi Aramco. He got his Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from KAUST and now part of the Water Desalination and Reuse Center (WDRC) within the Division of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering (BESE) He is affiliated with Professor Noreddine's Lab. Abdulrahman brings extensive industry experience, having worked in Saudi Aramco oil fields as an Operations Agent, then as an Energy Process Engineer, and most recently as a Research Scientist at the Saudi Aramco Research Center at KAUST

Education

  • Ph.D. Student in Environmental Science and Engineering, KAUST, KSA, Present.
  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, KAUST, KSA, 2025.
  • B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Prince Mohammad University, KSA, 2019.
  • Apprenticeship Diploma in Oil and Gas Operations, Aramco, KSA, 2007.

Professional Profile

Research Scientist, Saudi Aramco Research Center at KAUST, Saudi Arabia

Awards

  • King Abdulaziz Energy and Sustainability Award (KAQA), 2022
  • European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) Award, 2023
  • Saudi Aramco Most Innovative Field Agent Award, 2014
  • Best Executive Management Presentation Award, 2017

KAUST Affiliations

  • Water Desalination and Reuse Center (WDRC)
  • Division of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering (BESE)