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Work History
Education
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Software
Certification
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Nationality: Yemeni
REFERENCES
Nationality: Yemeni
REFERENCES
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Ahmed Taleb Al-Qathmi

Chemical Research Engineer
Dhahran

Summary

Skilled Research Engineer with MSc certification and advanced-level skills in heterogeneous catalysis. Strong knowledge of the fundamental concepts of engineering nanomaterials, catalyst synthesis methods, and materials characterization tools. Adept in using an automated fixed-bed reactor for catalyst performance evaluation. Read to apply more than 3 years of experience to a dynamic Ph.D. position. Interested in Nanomaterials Science, Catalyst Development, and Computational Catalysis.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
1
1
Language

Work History

Research Engineer

Interdisciplinary Research Center for Refining & Advanced Chemicals, Research Institute at KFUPM
Dhahran
2019.04 - Current
  • Reviewed literature and reported technical documentation to facilitate catalyst development collaboration.
  • Contributed in Conceptualization, Investigation, Methodology, Writing-Original draft preparation, Writing-Reviewing and Editing of research articles.
  • Designed and synthesized new heterogeneous thermo-catalysts supported over γ-Al2O3 and modified mesopoeous layered silica.
  • Performed the catalyst evaluation in a fixed-bed reactor (BELCAT)

Teaching Assistant

Chemical Engineering Department at King Fahd University (KFUPM)
Dhahran
2018.01 - 2022.12
  • Assisted instructors with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Delivered personalized educational and behavioral support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Exams proctor and recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system for different courses, i.e.., Transport Phenomena, Petroleum Refining, and Catalysis/Catalytic Processes.

Research Engineer

Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, Research Institute at KFUPM
Dhahran
2021.09 - 2022.09
  • Contributed in Investigation, Methodology, Writing-Original draft preparation, Writing-Reviewing and Editing of a research article.
  • Designed and synthesized nanoparticle fillers within mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for water purification applications.
  • Developed Zn-based nanocomposites for some dyes adsorption.

Tutoring Assistant

Chemical and Chemistry Tutor
Dhahran
2018.01 - Current


  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
  • Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of the concept in chemistry & chemical courses such as Physical Chemistry and Thermodynamics.
  • Identified learning needs and enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized activities.

Technical Consulting Engineer

Yokogawa Saudi Arabia Company
Dhahran
2018.09 - 2018.12


  • Provided forensic analysis of project documents, outlining possible delays and problematic aspects of planned targets.
  • Spearheaded adoption of brainstorming sessions, simulation and prototyping.
  • Designed a new process flowchart using an "Omegaland" software for the gas-oil separation plant.
  • Optimized the GOSP plant parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates using the Industrial Dynamic Simulator.
  • Enhanced the yield of a liquid recovery from the GOSP using AI.
  • Produced a technical conference paper published in International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC)

Education

Master of Science - Chemical Engineering

King Fahd University of Petroleum And Minerals
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
2018.01 - 2021.05

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

King Fahd University of Petroleum And Minerals
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
2012.09 - 2016.09

Skills

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Accomplishments

Ahmed T. Al-Qathmi, Gazali Tanimu, Hassan S. Alasiri, Ziyauddin S. Qureshi, Mohammad M. Hossain, and Zuhair O. Malaibari “Systematic influence of Zn and Fe promoters on Ni-Bi/γ-Al2O3 catalyst for oxidative dehydrogenation of n-butane to butadiene” (Under review: Molecular Catalysis).


Gazali Tanimu, Ahmed T. Al-Qathmi, Abdullah M. Aitani,1 Sachio Asaoka, Ziyauddin S. and Qureshi, and Hassan Alasiri “Oxidative dehydrogenation of n-butenes to 1,3-butadiene over Ni-BiOx metal oxides supported on mesoporous SBA-15” (Under review: Ind. Eng. Chem. Res).


Ijaz Hussain, Ahmed T. Al-Qathmi, Zuhair O. Malaibari, Obaid Fahad Aldosari, Hassan S. Alasiri, Abdullah Aitani, Gazali Tanimu, and Mohammad M. Hossain “A critical review on catalytic properties for oxidative dehydrogenation of n-butane to butadiene: Current trends, advances, and future perspectives” (Under review: Chemical Record).


Ijaz Hussain, Ahmed T. Al-Qathmi, Khalid Alhooshani, Zuhair O. Malaibari, Obaid Fahad Aldosari, Hassan S. Alasiri, Abdullah Aitani, and Gazali Tanimu “Recent progress in the bimetallic catalytic system for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol production: Current trends and future perspectives” (Under review: Journal of CO2 Utilization).



Affiliations

  • Interdisciplinary Research Center for Refining & Advanced Chemicals”, Research Institute at KFUPM, Saudi Arabia.
  • Hadhramout Foundation Human Development, Yemen.
  • Education Yemen Organization, Yemen.

Software

Simulation packages including: Industrial Dynamic Simulator Omegaland, Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus.

Programming languages: C, C++, MATLAB.

Data analysis tools: MS Microsoft and OriginLab.

Certification

MSc Degree

Interests

Singing, Dancing, Hiking

Timeline

Research Engineer

Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, Research Institute at KFUPM
2021.09 - 2022.09

MSc Degree

2021-05

Research Engineer

Interdisciplinary Research Center for Refining & Advanced Chemicals, Research Institute at KFUPM
2019.04 - Current

Technical Consulting Engineer

Yokogawa Saudi Arabia Company
2018.09 - 2018.12

Teaching Assistant

Chemical Engineering Department at King Fahd University (KFUPM)
2018.01 - 2022.12

Tutoring Assistant

Chemical and Chemistry Tutor
2018.01 - Current

Master of Science - Chemical Engineering

King Fahd University of Petroleum And Minerals
2018.01 - 2021.05

BSc Degree

2016-09

Project Management Professional PMP

2016-09

Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industry

2016-02

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

King Fahd University of Petroleum And Minerals
2012.09 - 2016.09

Nationality: Yemeni

Ending the War, and Building a Sustainable Peace are the two Unsolvable Challenges in Yemen!

 

REFERENCES

Dr. Zuhair Omar Malaibari: Academic Referee

Associate Professor, Chem. Eng. Department

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

Bachelor and Master's thesis academic advisor

Phone: +966505360955

Email: zuhairom@kfupm.edu.sa


Dr. Gazali Tanimu: Professional Referee

Research Engineer III, Research Institute, KFUPM

Catalyst Performance Evaluation Lab Coordinator

Research Center in Refining & Chemicals

Phone: +966 55 728 5817 

Email: gazali.tanimu@kfupm.edu.sa


 

Nationality: Yemeni

Ending the War, and Building a Sustainable Peace are the two Unsolvable Challenges in Yemen!

 

REFERENCES

Dr. Zuhair Omar Malaibari: Academic Referee

Associate Professor, Chem. Eng. Department

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

Bachelor and Master's thesis academic advisor

Phone: +966505360955

Email: zuhairom@kfupm.edu.sa


Dr. Gazali Tanimu: Professional Referee

Research Engineer III, Research Institute, KFUPM

Catalyst Performance Evaluation Lab Coordinator

Research Center in Refining & Chemicals

Phone: +966 55 728 5817 

Email: gazali.tanimu@kfupm.edu.sa


 

Ahmed Taleb Al-QathmiChemical Research Engineer