Alumni Focus: Samah Mohamed, Ph.D. 2018 - chemical engineering

Summary

KAUST alumna Samah Mohamed (Ph.D. '18, chemical engineering) specialized in combustion research at the Clean Combustion Research Center. She chose KAUST for its resources and expert faculty in engineering thermodynamics and chemical reactions. Mohamed aims to continue in academia and scientific research, as well as return to teaching. Why it matters: KAUST's focus on attracting and developing regional talent in strategically important fields like clean combustion could help address environmental challenges in Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East.