Principle Investigator

Dr. Sulaiman Alturaifi is an Assistant Professor of the Mechanical Engineering Department and an affiliate of the Interdisciplinary Research Center of Hydrogen Technologies and Carbon Management at KFUPM. His teaching interests are in the Thermofluid sciences. His research focus is on developing laser-based sensors for a various types of applications in combustion and environmental science. Dr. Alturaifi obtained his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in 2022.
Education
- Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, United States (2022)
- M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, United States (2018)
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (2011)
Professional Experience
- 2022 – Present Assistant Professor, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
- 2013 – 2016 Engineer IV, Consulting Service Department, Saudi Aramco
- 2011 – 2013 Field Engineer, GE – Oil & Gas
Links
You are always welcome to reach out via email: sulaiman.alturaifi@kfupm.edu.sa
Postdoctoral Fellows

Belal Yehia Ibrahim Elsaeid Belal
Education
PhD in Marine Engine Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, China (2024)
M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Benha Faculty of Engineering, Benha University, Egypt (2019)
B.Sc. in Mechanical Power Engineering, Benha Faculty of Engineering, Benha University, Egypt (2014)
2014 – 2019: Teaching Assistant, Mechanical Engineering Department, Benha Faculty of Engineering, Benha University, Egypt.
Shock tube physics, Carbon-free fuels , and Laser diagnostics
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Graduate Students

Mohamed Amin Alya, Ph.D. Candidate
Education
M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, National School of Engineering (Gabes), Tunisia (2023)
B.Sc. in Mechanical Power Engineering, Higher Institute of Industrial Systems (Gabes), Tunisia (2021)
Hometown
Gabes, Tunisia
Research Focus
Combustion Kinetics

Mahmoud Ibrahim, Ph.D. M.S. Candidate
Education
M.Sc., Energy Resources Engineering, Benha University, Egypt (2023)
B.S., Mechanical Power Engineering, Benha University, Egypt (2016)
Hometown
Benha, Egypt
Research Focus
Flame synthesis of materials

Yasser Omer, M.S. Candidate
(Main advisor: Dr. Obaidallah Munteshari)
Education
BSc. Mechanical Engineering, University of Khartoum (2023)
Hometown
Omdurman, Sudan
Research Focus
Battery safety

Md Habibur Rahman Sakib, M.S. Candidate
Education
BSc. Mechanical Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Bangladesh
Hometown
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Research Focus
Chemical kinetics (Numerical)
Undergraduate Students

Abdulrahman Aleid, B.S. Candidate
Hometown
Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Research Focus
Portable laser-based sensors
Lab Engineer

Eng. Mohammad Al-Harbi
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (2002)