Mohammed R. Al Alouni

Research Interests

To optimize different kind of novel zeolites, mesoporous silicas and metal organic frameworks in order to maximize the selectivity, activity and stability for ethylene dimerization/oligomerization reactions. In addition, to investigate different transition metals (e.g. Zr, Ti, Ni) and ligands to control chain propagation. Finally, to study different impurities (e.g. Oxygen, CO2) and its effect on the catalyst performance.

Selected Publications

Methods of Making Spray-dried Metathesis Catalysts and Uses Thereof - U.S. Patent 20190118164A1, (2019)
Multiple-stage catalyst system for self-metathesis with controlled isomerization and cracking - U.S. Patent US20180208524A1, (2018)

Education

B.Sc., Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 2014

Professional Profile

2012 - current: Research Engineer, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Scientific and Professional Membership

Saudi Arabian Section of American Chemical Engineering Society (SAS-AIChE)
Saudi Council of Engineers
Saudi Media (Journalist-Electronic news)
General Presidency of Youth Welfare

Awards

Prince Turki Award for Excellence (2005, 2006, 2007)
Ministry of Eastern Province Award for Excellence (2007)
Tanmiah Award of Excellence (2007)
Ministry of Culture and Information Award (2015)
Capacity Building Award by Chemicals R&D Division, Saudi Aramco (2016)

KAUST Affiliations

KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC)

Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE)

Research Interests Keywords

Mesoporous silica Zeolites Metal Organic Frameworks1 catalysis Metathesis Reaction Dimerization Reaction Cracking Reactions natural gas Petrochemical conversion