Graduate Students


MSc & PhD

Abbas Adamu Abdullahi

Abbas was born and raised in Dukawuya, Gwale Kano, Nigeria. He obtained his BS from the prestigious Bayero University Kano in Nigeria in (2019). He joined KFUPM as a scholar as a MSc Student under the supervision of Dr. Tawfik Saleh’s research group in fall 2021.

Research Interest:

Fabrication of smart superhydrophillic in-situ thin film nanocomposite membrane for highly efficient water treatment.

Advisor:

Dr. Tawfik Saleh

Email: g202103630@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110

Abdul Qadeer

Abdul was born and raised in Pakistan. He completed his BS in 2020 and was admitted to KFUPM as a MSc student in 2022. He joined the research group of Dr. Mohammed Fettouhi.


Research Interest:

Synthesis of Platinum Carbene Complexes as Anticancer drugs.

Advisor:

Dr. Mohammed Fettouhi

Email: g202211720@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110

Abdulaziz Abdullah Alharbi

Abdulaziz was born in April 1993. He completed a bachelor's degree in chemistry sciences and graduated from Al-Qassim University in 2015. In the same year, he joined SABIC in Jubail and worked at Sabic Technology Center as Research Chemist in Characterization and corrosion lab. As a leader I have several projects related to corrosion, he has publications in two conferences JUBCOR 2018 in Jubail, and CHEMindix 2019 In Bahrain.

Research Interest:

Preparation of functionalized nanoparticles and Their Use in Corrosion Treatment

Advisor:

Dr. Tawfik Saleh


Email: g202007400@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110


AbdulHakam Abdullahi Shafiu

Abdulhakam was born and raised in Kogi state, Nigeria. He obtained his B. Sc from the Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger state, Nigeria in 2017. He was admitted to KFUPM as an MSc student and joined Dr. Saheed Ganiyu's research group in March 2022.

Research Interest:

Synthesis of Nanocomposites for electrochemical CO2 reduction to value-added products

Advisor:

Dr. Saheed Ganiyu


Email: g202110190@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110

Abdulraheem Kehinde Bello

Abdulraheem was born and raised in Ogun State, Nigeria. He obtained his B.Sc. from University of Ibadan in Oyo State, Nigeria in 2020. He was admitted into KFUPM 2022 as a MSc Student and will join a research group in earnest time.

Research Interest:

Quantum and Computational Chemistry

Advisor:

TBD

Email: g202216540@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110

Ahmad Abbas Dalhatu

Ahmad was born and raised in Kano, Nigeria. He obtained his BSc. from Bayero University Kano in Kano state Nigeria in 2015. He was admitted in KPUPM as an MSc student and joined Dr. Al Betar's research group in spring 2023.

Research Interest:

Highly efficient supercapacitors for energy storage applications.

Advisor:

Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Betar

Email: g202115390@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110


Aliyu Musa Alhassan

Aliyu was born and raised in Kano, Nigeria. He also obtained his B. Sc. from Bayero University Kano, Nigeria, in 2018. He was admitted to KFUPM as an MSc student and joined Dr. Saheed Ganiyu's research group in the spring of 2022.

Research Interest:

Development of multipore catalyst for direct crude oil to petrochemicals conversions

Advisor:

Dr. Saheed Ganiyu

Email: g202110310@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110

Auwal Eshi Sardauna

Auwal is a Nigerian-born researcher currently pursuing a master's degree in organic chemistry under the guidance of Dr. Musa Musa. He holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Bayero University Kano, Nigeria in 2019. Auwal's research interest lies in the area of bioorganic chemistry, specifically in the biocatalytic asymmetric reduction and selective oxidation of ketones and alcohols respectively. He is dedicated to advancing his knowledge and skills in this field to contribute to the scientific community. Auwal's passion for research is driven by his curiosity and desire to make a positive impact in the field of organic chemistry.

Research Interest:

Bioorganic chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry and Biocatalysis.

Advisor:

Dr. Musa Musa

Email: g202101430@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110

Bishir Ibrahim

Bishir was born and raised in Dandume, Katsina state, Nigeria. Obtained his First Degree in B.Sc Chemistry from Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Katsina- Nigeria from 2017 to 2021. Currently, he is an M.Sc Graduate Student in the Department of Chemistry, at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran Saudi Arabia.

Research Interest:

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Metal Complexes for Various Applications.

Advisor:

TBD

Email: g202214100@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110


Hamza Jasim Alabdulghani

Alabdulghani was born and raised in Tarout Island in Saudi Arabia. He obtained his B. Sc. From KFUPM in KSA in 2020. He was admitted in KFUPM as a MSc Student and joined Dr. Mazumder’s research group in Spring 2022.

Research Interest:

Controlled/Living Ring-Closing Cyclopolymerization of Diallyldimethylammonium Chloride via the Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain Transfer Process.

Advisor:

Dr. Mohammad Mazumder


Email: g201651560@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110

Jamilu Nura Musa

Musa was born and raised in Kano State, Nigeria. I obtained my B. Sc. From Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria in 2019. I was admitted in KFUPM as a MSc Student, yet to join any research group.

Research Interest:

Synthesis of Nano-materials, characterizations, and applications.

Advisor:

Dr. Bassam El-Ali


Email: g202203600@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110

Juldeh Jallow

Jallow was born and raised in the Gambia. Did my bachelors degree at university of the Gambia. Admitted at KFUPM in 2022 for master's in chemistry.

Research Interest:

Environmental Problems related to Chemistry.

Advisor:

TBD


Email: g202215000@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110


Mohammed Abdalmwla

Mohammed was born and raised in sudan, and obtained my B.Sc. from khartoum university in Khartoum, sudan in 2020. I was admitted in KFUPM as a MSc student and joined Dr. Tarik's research group in spring 2023.

Research Interest:

Synthesis of photocatalyesis to remove NO

Advisor:

Tarek Kandial


Email: g202114770@kfupm.com
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110

Mohammed Mosaad Awad

Awad was born and raised in Dakahlia, Egypt. He obtained his B. Sc. from Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt, in 2021. He was admitted to KFUPM as an MSc student and joined Dr. Khalid Alhooshani's research group in 2022.

Research Interest:

Developing novel heterogeneous catalysts to address global challenges in the environment, particularly those related to CO2 and methane, focusing on the dry reforming of methane for a circular carbon economy and electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide.

Advisor:

Khalid Alhooshani


Email: g202212100@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110

Momodou Jallow

Jallow was born and raised in The Gambia. He Obtained his Bsc in Chemistry from the University of the Gambia in 2020. He was admitted in KFUPM as a MSc student in the summer of 2022.

Research Interest:

The development of simple analytical techniques for the analysis of pollutants in complex environmental samples using novel materials.

Advisor:

Tawfik Saleh


Email: g202204940@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110


Muhammad Mustapha Adam

Adam was born and brought up in Gombe, northeastern Nigeria. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Gombe State University, Gombe, Nigeria in 2019. He was admitted in KFUPM as an MS student and joined the research group of Dr. Basheer Chabasha in Fall, of 2022

Research Interest:

Conversion of methane to methanol under ambient conditions.

Advisor:

Basheer Chanbasha


Email: g202203640@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110

Mukhtar Raji

Raji was born and brought up in Kano, Nigeria. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Bayero University in 2019. He was admitted in KFUPM as an MS student.

Research Interest:

Sunlight Synthesis of Arylthiophenes via Suzuki Coupling using Rose Bengal

Advisor:

Basheer Chanbasha


Email: g202101510@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110

Omer Ahmed Ali Taialla

Taialla was born and raised in Khartoum/ Sudan and he obtained his BSc. from the University of Khartoum in 2020. He was admitted to KFUPM as an MSc. Student and joined Dr. Khalid Alhooshani's research group in Summer of 2021.

Research Interest:

Synthesis of Heterogeneous Catalysts for Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide to Useful Chemicals

Advisor:

Khalid Alhooshani


Email: g202103450@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110


Sabri Abdelkreem

Abdelkreem was born and raised in Khartoum, Sudan. He Obtained his B.sc from Khartoum university in Khartoum, Sudan in 2020 He was admitted in KFUPM as a Msc student and joined Dr. Ali's research group in Spring 2023.

Research Interest:

Polymer synthesis

Advisor:

Shaikh Ali


Email: g202115830@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110

Saleh Al-Mutairi

Abdelkreem Saleh was born and raised in Al-Kharj ,Saudi Arabia. He and obtained his B. Sc. from KFUPM University in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia in 2022. He was admitted in KFUPM as a MSc Student and joined Dr. Mohammed Morsy research group in Spring of 2022.

Research Interest:

Understanding the chemical /biochemical reactions by using EPR Spectroscopy

Advisor:

Mohammed Morsy


Email: g201530590@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110

Wan Ryan Asri

Asri was born and raised in Jambi, Indonesia. He obtained bis B.Sc from Sriwijaya University in Palembang, Indonesia in 2021. He was admitted in KFUPM as Chemistry MSc student in Spring 2023.

Research Interest:

Heterogenous catalysts preparation (modified natural aluminasilicate-based material) for many applications such as hydrocracking, esterification, and dehydration reactions.

Advisor:

TBD


Email: g202213620@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110


Yahuza Nantomah Abdulai

Yahuza was born and raised in Ghana. He had his B. Sc. from Erciyes University in Kayseri, Turkey in 2017. He was admitted in KFUPM as an Msc student in spring 2023.

Research Interest:

Total synthesis, Characterisation and Standardization of Bioactive Natural Products

Advisor:

TBD


Email: g202214280@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110

Yahya Rawas

Rawas was born and raised in Saudi Arabia, in the city of Jeddah. In 2016, I graduated with a BSc in chemistry from KFUPM. In spring 2022, I was admitted to KFUPM as an MSc student sponsored by SABIC and joined Dr. Hasaan Al-Muallem and Dr. Atiqullah's research group.

Research Interest:

Catalytic synthesis and characterization of ethylene-alpha olefin elastomer

Advisor:

Hassan Al-Muallem


Email: g201150210@KFUPM.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110

Zahradeen Muhammad

Muhammad grew up in Kaduna, Nigeria where he completed his Bachelor's degree in Industrial Chemistry from Kaduna State University in 2021, his favorite courses during undergrad studies were electrochemistry and analytical chemistry. Zahradeen is a MSc student at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Mineral, Saudi Arabia.

Research Interest:

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Advisor:

TBD


Email: g201150210@KFUPM.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 109 / Bldg. 4 - 110


Esraa Ragab

Ragab was born in Egypt. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Assuit university in Egypt in 2018. I admitted in KFUPM as a MSC student and join Dr. Khalid Alhooshani's research group in this term 2023.

Research Interest:

Electrochemical Catalysts , CO2 reduction, batteries, discover novel materials to us as catalyst

Advisor:

Khalid Alhooshani


Email: g202214520@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 258 / Bldg. 4 - 259

Rawan Abdullah Al-Qahtani

Rawan was born and raised in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. She obtained her Bachelor in chemistry From Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University in Dammam, Saudi Arabia in 2021. She was admitted in KFUPM as a MSc Student and joined Dr. Othman's research group in 2022.

Research Interest:

Synthesis of porous polymer for Hydrogen gas storage and Carbon dioxide capture applications

Advisor:

Othman Al-Hamouz


Email: g202203260@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 258 / Bldg. 4 - 259

Shakira Allah Baksh

Baksh was born and raised in Turbat Balochistan, Pakistan. She did her bachelors from the University of Turbat Balochistan Pakistan in 2022. She was admitted in Chemistry department at KFUPM as a MSc student in January 2023.

Research Interest:

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Advisor:

TBD


Email: g202215760@kfupm.edu.sa
Location: Bldg. 4 - 258 / Bldg. 4 - 259