Dr. Fahad

Dr. Fahad Saleh Al-Ismail, Associate Professor at the Electrical Engineering Department and Research Fellow at the Sustainable Energy & Power Systems Center at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, specializes in teaching Power System Planning and Operation. His research covers power system reliability, security, flexibility, renewable energy integration, energy storage system planning and operation, demand-side management with intermittent resources, and renewable energy uncertainty.

At MIT's Center for Energy & Environmental Policy Research, he focuses on sustainability analytics, particularly evaluating decarbonization pathways and Power-to-Gas technology. As the former Director at K.A.CARE Energy Research and Innovation Center and KFUPM's Center for Environment and Marine Studies, he has led significant renewable energy research and development efforts and supervised national environmental projects, establishing critical local and international partnerships. An MIT MBA Sloan Fellow and Harvard Kennedy School alumnus, Dr. Al-Ismail has developed substantial expertise in management, climate change policy, and sustainability. His recognition in the top 2% of Stanford University/Elsevier's 2023 Scientists List highlights his expertise in energy technologies, enhancing grid resilience, climate strategies, GHG mitigation, and ESG strategy.