Majid Alotaibi
Dhahran,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Forward-thinking Innovation & Technology Scientist with extensive experience in the petrochemical industries, specializing in technology development, process innovation, and product commercialization. Proven expertise in emerging technology adoption, stakeholder engagement, and product scale-up, focusing on circular economy, process efficiency, and technology deployment. Skilled in market landscape analysis, technology readiness assessments, and industry policy advisory, ensuring the successful translation of R&D into commercially viable solutions. Adept at working with cross-functional teams, R&D institutions, and government entities to drive innovation in the hydrocarbon sector.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research scientist
SABIC
Jubail
10.2020 - Current
- Identified sustainability risks and opportunities, developing a roadmap for a low-carbon product portfolio that guided strategic decisions and reduced GHG emissions.
- Led an asset improvement roadmap yielding $56M+ in value creation, cost optimization, and new opportunity capture, focusing on energy optimization and carbon intensity reduction.
- Led cross-functional collaboration across business, R&D, and manufacturing to develop $8M in lower-carbon products, phasing out polymers of concern while meeting customer needs and complying with evolving environmental regulations.
- Applied advanced statistical modeling to identify process gaps and deploy targeted technologies, generating cost savings and cutting emissions by over 50,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
- Supported technology licensing for overseas mega projects through technology selection, risk analysis, and gap closure, ensuring compliance with global sustainability frameworks and country-specific emission reduction commitments.
Part-time Graduate Researcher
IRC for Hydrogen Technologies and Carbon Management, KFUPM
Dhahran
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to address material-related challenges in hydrogen storage and transportation, ensuring solutions met technical and sustainability requirements.
- Conducted multiple life cycle assessments (LCAs) of low-carbon hydrogen production, storage, and transportation to identify cost-effective pathways for a low-carbon hydrogen economy.
- Worked alongside leading Saudi energy companies to advance decarbonization efforts and support national targets for achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.
- Presented research findings, objectives, and challenges at technical engagements and conferences, enhancing stakeholder understanding of hydrogen’s role in global emission reduction strategies
Education
Master of Science - ME - Sustainability & Renewable Energy
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Dhahran, Eastern Province 01.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science and Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI 09.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
- Technology Incubation & Scale-up
- Process Optimization & Asset Improvement
- Market Landscape & Technology Readiness Assessments
- Cross-Functional Project Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Advisory
- Innovation & Technology Licensing
- Emerging Trends Scouting
- Risk Management & Decision Analysis
Accomplishments
- Accepted among the top 1% of highly competitive applicants
- Collaborated with government agencies and private sector organizations (including ACWA Power) to develop an ICT-Driven policy to increase local content in clean energy projects, aligning with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Saudi Arabia
- Participated in a comprehensive leadership development program, strengthening strategic thinking, communication, and teamwork skills
Misk Fellowship Program, sponsored by the Mohammad Bin Salman Foundation:
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Timeline
Part-time Graduate Researcher
IRC for Hydrogen Technologies and Carbon Management, KFUPM
09.2023 - Current
Master of Science - ME - Sustainability & Renewable Energy
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
01.2023 - 12.2024
Research scientist
SABIC
10.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science and Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
09.2016 - 05.2020
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