Daniel Talbot

Master's Student

MSc candidate

CURRENT MEMBER

Location:

WDRC, BESE, KAUST Building 4, Level 4, West side, 4254-WS26

Biography

My vision is to address global water scarcity by providing world leaders with expert advice on the best purification water technologies. To support this vision, I am pursuing my master’s and PhD alongside some of the best scientists in the world. Whether I am working in the lab conducting an experiment or creating a techno-economic analysis for a colleague, my goal is to help nations secure their water future.

Research Interests

My research interests focus on addressing water scarcity by combining physics, numerical modeling, empirical experiments, and techno-economic analysis to develop both current and emerging water technologies.

Professional Profile

  • 2024-present: MSc Candidate, WDRC, KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
  • 2023–2024: Economic Manager, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), NJ, USA
  • 2022–2023: Senior Program Manager at Amazon Smart Vehicles, WA, USA
  • 2016–2022: Performance Manager at Audi/Volkswagen of America, VA, USA

Awards

  • Second place Audi Hackathon 2022
  • Service Award 2019

Research Interests Keywords

Desalination Techno-economic analysis Electrodialysis Groundwater