Abdullah Alowais

Solar Energy Systems Engineer:

• Led and executed comprehensive testing and analysis of solar receivers and modules, resulting in a 10% increase in system efficiency.
• Gathered and analyzed 5 years of PV system output data, identifying 4 key performance improvement areas.

Project Management:

• Managed the Anti-Soiling Project in collaboration with NREL, reducing solar module degradation by 30%.
• Managed the Wedge Testing Project with NREL, a study spanning 5 years to determine the effect of pull and UV on adhesives.

• Managing the advanced battery technologies and materials for superior energy density, longevity, and charging time, a key KACST initiative. Leading the execution of the project tracking project milestones and deliverables and providing regular progress reports to senior management to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Managing the Solar tracking and dust-repellent coating technology development project in collaborations with ACWA Power and Fraunhofer Institute. Leading the execution of the project tracking project milestones and deliverables, and providing regular progress reports to senior management to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Managed the initial phase of the Advanced Solar Tracking Routines & Anti-Soiling Coatings project in collaboration with NEOM, overseeing early planning, stakeholder alignment, and technical setup before transitioning the project to a new project manager for continued execution.

Laboratory Management:

• Managed the Advanced Composite Materials for Clean Energy Lab, fostering a culture of innovation.
• Supervised the Laboratory Department at the Future Energy Technology Institute, ensuring operational excellence.