Organization profile
Organization profile
As with the Department of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering is one of the oldest engineering departments at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM). Chemical engineering is defined as a profession that uses mathematics, physics and chemistry for the benefit of humanity. Chemical and physical principles are used to design processes and turn raw materials into valuable products to improve the life of the average person. The department comprises 25 different areas, such as basic thermodynamics and chemical dynamics that control interactions and use physical transfers, fluid dynamics, heat transfer and mass transfer. In addition, the department is one of the largest at KFUPM in terms of the number of undergraduate students.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Omar Y. Abdelaziz
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Refining and Advanced Chemicals - Research Scholar
- Department of Chemical Engineering - Assistant Professor
Person: Researcher
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Abdul Gani Abdul Jameel
- Department of Chemical Engineering - Associate Professor
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Refining and Advanced Chemicals - Research Scholar
Person: Researcher, Academic
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Nabeel Abo-Ghander
- Department of Chemical Engineering - Assistant Professor
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Refining and Advanced Chemicals - Research Scholar
Person: Researcher, Academic
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Production of valuable organic acids from Biomass-Derived Sugars Using Submerged Fermentation with Genetically Optimized Microorganisms
Khan Niazi, M. B. (PI)
1/09/25 → 1/09/26
Project: Research
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Catalytic pyrolysis of waste plastics for production of fuels and value added chemicals
Abdul Jameel, A. G. (PI) & Ahmed, U. (CoI)
1/04/25 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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Machine learning-inspired Discovery of Sustainable Chemical Materials for Battery Technology
Obot, I. (PI) & Ngongang Ndjawa, G. O. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
Research output
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4E Assessment of waste plastic valorization for ammonia production using process integration approach
Al-Qadri, A. A. & Ahmed, U., 15 Jan 2026, In: Chemical Engineering Science. 320, 122549.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advanced mechanisms of polymer-based drug delivery systems for clinical applications
Olamide Ishola, B., Rahaman, K. A., Razzak, S. A., Rumon, M. M. H., Shakil, M. S. & Uddin, S., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: RSC Pharmaceutics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Advancements in Catalytic Technologies for Chemical Hydrogen Storage: Materials, Mechanisms, and Future Prospects
Ali, S. A., Usman, M. & Shaikh, M. N., 6 Feb 2026, In: Small. 22, 8, e11191.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations
Prizes
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Early Career Research Award 2012
Abido, M. (Recipient), Al-Khattaf, S. (Recipient), Siddiqui, M. (Recipient), Bokhari, A. (Recipient), Sheltami, T. (Recipient), Al-Harthi, M. (Recipient) & Zummo, S. (Recipient), 2012
Prize
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Early Career Researcher Award 2023
Obaidullah, I. (Recipient), Alsharafi, A. M. (Recipient), Baig, N. (Recipient), Waheed, U. (Recipient), Ali, S. (Recipient), Abdul Jameel, A. G. (Recipient), Khalid, H. R. (Recipient) & ElHusseiny, A. (Recipient), May 2023
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