Hasan Al Abdulgader, PhD, PE in

Hasan Al Abdulgader, PhD, PE

Sharpshooter · DISC type CD
Head of Produced Water Treatment R&D Program at Aramco
📍 Eastern, Saudi Arabia

Hasan Al Abdulgader is the Head of Produced Water Treatment R&D at Aramco, specializing in desalination and water treatment engineering. An award-winning researcher with a Ph. D. from Swansea University, he leads the development of new technologies to address water scarcity in Saudi Arabia. Colleagues and students describe him as diligent, ethical, and a leader.

Outside of his primary role, Hasan is deeply invested in shaping the next generation of engineers. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at KFUPM and is a member of the Board of Advisors for the Chemical Engineering department at King Faisal University, reflecting a strong commitment to academic mentorship and knowledge sharing.

Unique fact: He has co-developed novel water treatment membranes inspired by the non-stick properties of lotus flowers and Teflon.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Head of Produced Water Treatment R&D Program
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Eastern, Saudi Arabia
Personality Overview

How Hasan shows up

Fast But Analytical
Precise But Practical
Thorough Evaluator

They like to move fast and expect the same from others. They respond well to strong and respectful communication. More than the product, they care about the impact of the product.

Priorities

Topics Hasan cares about

Produced Water Treatment
Leads Aramco's R&D program in this area and speaks at international conferences on developing it as a sustainable water resource.
Water Desalination
His core expertise, established through his Ph. D. research, multiple patents, and a focus on creating efficient desalination technologies.
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Career

Work history

7-2020
Head of Produced Water Treatment R&D Program
Aramco
8-2018
Water Treatment & Desalination Specialist
Aramco
2-2020
Member Of The Board Of Advisors
KFU College of Engineering
1-2020 - 7-2023
Adjunct Professor
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals - KFUPM
8-2016 - 7-2018
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs
College of Engineering, King Faisal University
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2010 - 2011
Master's Degree
University of Pennsylvania
2012 - 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe
2005 - 2009
Bachelor's Degree
University of Nottingham
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

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