Resume - Dr. Fahad Saleh Al-Ismail

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MIT)

Addressing Sustainability Analytics, focusing on strategies for meeting carbon commitments most efficiently, thereby aiding organizations in optimizing their sustainability measures.
Track the progress of various sectors and industries on their journey towards a decarbonized economy, providing timely and actionable insights to policymakers and stakeholders.
Analyze the economic implications of climate change provisions, helping to identify opportunities and challenges in current legislative landscapes.
Evaluate cost-efficient pathways to decarbonize various sectors, offering strategic recommendations to expedite the transition to a greener economy.
Conduct advances in Power-to-Gas technology assessments, contributing to the evolving discourse on sustainable energy alternatives and their economic viability.

KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & MINERALS (KFUPM)

Leading diverse 80-person staff working on 100+ active Environmental Impact Assessment, environmental compliance monitoring, and climate change mitigation research projects with $106.
Partnered with major environmental stakeholders such as Saudi Aramco, Ministry of Energy, National Center for Meteorology, and National Center for Environmental Compliance to launch new initiatives related to rain seeding, GHG emission reduction and circular carbon economy (CCE) in accordance with Saudi Green Initiative thereby ensuring sustainable development of the Kingdom and protecting its environmental resources.
Directing transformation of CEMS into financially self-sustaining research center within the context of massive privatization effort at university in order to empower the Center with an agile operational model.
Directing transformation of CEMS into financially self-sustaining research center within the context of massive privatization effort at university in order to empower the Center with an agile operational model.

Research & Innovation Center (ERIC)

Launched new initiative consolidating university R&D programs in renewable energy associated with Saudi’s Vision 2030 into one center; work resulted in enhancing the national technology localization plan.
Established three multidisciplinary research groups focused on the use of renewable energy in smart grids, advanced materials, and AI applications
Prepared and implemented the Center’s strategic plans for growth by developing clear KPI’s and ensuring long-term sustainability
Developed academic programs in Sustainable and Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Intelligent Energy Systems Management for KFUPM

Center of Renewable Energy and Power Systems (REPS)

Head 5-member research group with 30+ papers published in journals and several US patents filed in enhanced oil recovery, smart inverter development, renewable energy planning, and operation research
Developed approaches to evaluating the capacity of large-scale renewable energy sources and predictive controls for optimal power dispatch
Assessed use of Energy Storage for Smart Grid Applications for Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and KACST for deferring conventional power station investment, benefiting investors, utilities, and regulatory bodies

Electrical Engineering Department (EE), KFUPM

Teach EE courses to graduate and undergraduate students on topics including circuits, power systems, efficiency, and renewable energy
Supervise coop student projects with practical focus on efficiency and standards for performing energy audits
Mentor KFUPM students and promote involvement in IEEE as Senior Member of IEEE and Vice-Chair of IEEE Power & Energy Society in Saudi Arabia

Dr. Fahad