1. Principle Investigator, 2016-2017, Exergetic and exergetic performance analysis of a multigeneration system including thermoelectric generator ,RG 1501
2. Principle Investigator, 2018 - 2019, Renewable energy based integrated Casification Combined Cycles (IGCC) for multigeneration including Thermoelectric Generators KFUPM Thermoelectric Group (RG171005)
3. Principle Investigator, 2018-2021, Solar Volumetric Receiver with the Presence of Thermoelectric Generator KFUPM Thermoelectric Group (RG171004)
4. Co-Investigator, 2019-2022, Thin Films and Microscale Transport in Curved Films KFUPM Thermoelectric Group (RG181003)
5. Principle Investigator, 2018 - 2020, Investigation and Improvement of some Prperties of Thermoplastic-Lined Tubing Downhole ApplicationARAMCO (ME2440)
6. Co-Investigator, Engineered Dust & Water Repellant Surfaces for Solar PV & Concentrated Solar Application in Desert Environments , KFUPM – MIT Center of Excellence (MIT 11111-11112) , 2014 - 2016.
7. Principle Investigator, Thermal Performance of a Thermoelectric Generator, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), 2013 - 2015.
8. Co-Investigator, HVOC Spraying of Carbide Blended Powder on Steel Surfaces: Metallurgical Characterization and Wear Analysis , Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), 2013 - 2015.
9. Co-Investigator, Design Optimization of Thermoelectric Generators for Waste Heat Extraction ,Saudi National Satellite Technology Program (NSTIP),2014 - 2017.
10. Principle Investigator, Volumetric Solar Absorption System with Absorber Plate in Channel Flow , KFUPM – Thermoelectric Group (RG1334) , 2014 - 2017.
11. Co-Investigator, Self Cleaning PV Solar Panel Surfaces: Development and Characterization,Saudi National Satellite Technology Program (NSTIP),2014 - 2017.
12. Principle Investigator, Phonon transport across thin films in relation to thermoelectric applications , KFUPM – Thermoelectric Group(RG1301) ,2013 - 2016.
13. Principle Investigator, Laser treatment of pretreated H188 alloy: microstructure and wear characteristics of the surface, KFUPM Internal Funding (IN121014), 2013 - 2015.
14. Co-Investigator, Constructal renewable energy design of the landscape, KFUPM Internal Funding (IN111042),2012 - 2014.
15. Principle Investigator, Investigation into the performance of thermoelectric generators in relation to solar power plants, KFUPM – Thermoelectric Group, 2011 - 2013.
16. Co-Investigator, Surface Treatment of Ceramics, Saudi National Satellite Technology Program (NSTIP), 2011-2014.
17. Co-Investigator, Photovoltaic Applications for Brackish Water Purification in Saudi Arabia, Saudi National Satellite Technology Program (NSTIP) ,2011-2014.
18. Principle Investigator, First and second law performance analysis of thermoelectric power generator under volumetric constraint, KFUPM – Thermoelectric Group, 2011-2013.
19. Principle Investigator, Renewable Energy: Design Improvement for Dust Prevention from Photovoltaic modules, KFUPM – Thermoelectric Group, 2011-2013.
20. Principle Investigator, Micro Channel Flow for Renewable Energy Applications, KFUPM – MIT Center of Excellence, 2010-2014.
21. Principle Investigator, Thermoelectric Power Generator Optimization and Design, KFUPM – MIT Center of Excellence, 2010-2014.
22. Co-Investigator, Solar Powered Underground Water Pumping System in Saudi Arabia , Saudi National Satellite Technology Program (NSTIP) , 2010-2012.
23. Principle Investigator, Laser surface treatment of phosphorus bronze, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), 2011-2013.
24. Principle Investigator, Investigation into laser treatment of zirconia surface, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), 2011-2013.
25. Co-Investigator, Laser consecutive pulse heating influence of laser pulse parameters on melting and stress development, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), 2011-2012.
26. Co-Investigator, Distributed energy systems: the tapestry of multi-scale design in the globe, KFUPM Internal Funding (IN100025), 2011-2012.
27. Co-Investigator, Modeling and optimal placement of thermopiezoelectro-magnetic sensors/actuators, KFUPM – Thermoelectric Group, 2010-2012.
28. Co-Investigator, Control of flexible systems using component mode synthesis, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), 2009-2010.
29. Co-Investigator, A parametric study on thermal stresses in thick walled cylinders subjected to periodic moving heat source, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), 2009-2010.
30. Co-Investigator, Laser bending of sheet metals: metallurgical changes and stress analysis, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), 2009-2010.
31. Co-Investigator, Laser Welding and Efficiency Analysis, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC),2009-2010.
32. Principle Investigator, Laser consecutive pulse heating – Influence of laser parameters on melting and stress development, KFUPM – Fast Track Project, 2009-2010.
33. Principle Investigator, Surface improvement of cemented carbide cutting tool: method of laser treatment, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), 2008-2009.
34. Principle Investigator, Numerical and experimental investigation of thermal stress development during laser cutting of sheet metal, KFUPM – Fast Track Project, 2008-2009.
35. Principle Investigator, Flexural behavior of a cantilever plate during the welding process, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), 2007-2008.
36. Principle Investigator, Surface modification of steel by HVOF for corrosion protection in simulated concrete pore environment, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), 2007-2008.
Mechanical Engineering Subject Editor and Member of Editorial Board – Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering (AJSE) (ISSN 1319-8025), 2008 - Present.
Editor-in-Chief - Lasers in Engineering (ISSN: 0898-1507 (print) • 1029-029X (on-line))– 2024 – Present.
Regional Editor of Turkey, Russia and Middle East - Journal of Thermal Engineering, ISSN: 2148-7847, 2014 – Present.
Member of Editorial Board - Advances in Materials Research (AMR), An International Journal, ISSN: 2234-0912(Print), ISSN: 2234-179X(Online), 2013 - Present.
Member of Editorial Board -Advanced Materials, ISSN: 1521-4095 (Online), 2014 - Present.
Member of Editorial Board - Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing, Springer, ISSN: 2196-7229 (print version) and ISSN: 2196-7237 (electronic version), 2013 – Present.
Member of Editorial Board – J. of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (ISSN 1734-8412), 2007 - Present.
Member of Editorial Board – Int. J. of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (ISSN: 2198-2791 (electronic version), 2014 - Present.
Member of Editorial Board - International Journal of Nanomanufacturing (ISSN – 1746 – 9406 on line and ISSN 1746 – 9392 print), 2006 - 2009.
Member of Editorial Board - Archives of Materials Science and Engineering, published by Polish Academy of Sciences (ISSN 1897-2764), 2007 - Present.
Member of Editorial Review Board – Scientific Journals International (ISSN 1556-6757), published by SJI, 2006 - Present.
Member of Editorial Review Board – International Journal of Computational Materials Science and Surface Engineering (IJCMSSE) - (ISSN (Online): 1753-3473 - ISSN (Print): 1753-3465), 2008 – Present.
Member of Editorial Board - International Journal of Machine Tool and Manufacture Design, Research and Application, Pergamon Press (ISSN 0020-7357), 1990 - 2002.
Member of Editorial Board – International Journal of Subsurface Sensing Technologies and Applications (ISSN 1566-0184), 2000 - 2002.
Member of Editorial Board - Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Elsevier Publisher (ISSN 0924-0136), 2000 - 2008.