After KAUST Academy
As of October 2026, Ra'af is studying at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. In summer 2026, Ra'af spent two months doing research on electrocatalysts at a KAUST catalysis center and presented the project at the closing ceremony.
Summer project
Energy Transition Specialization · Cohort 2026
Metallic Polypthalocyanine Catalyst for Selective CO2 Electroreduction
Electrochemical CO₂ reduction offers a promising pathway for converting carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals and fuels using renewable electricity. However, achieving high product selectivity while maintaining efficient catalytic performance remains a major challenge. This project explores metal polyphthalocyanines as tunable electrocatalysts for selective CO₂ electroreduction and demonstrates the quantitative selectivity of Ni-based polyphthalocyanine toward CO production. Through structural characterization, electrochemical evaluation, and further exploration of catalyst synthesis and reaction conditions, we aim to understand and control product formation and selectivity, providing a basis for the development of efficient CO₂ conversion systems for the production of value-added chemicals.
With KAUST Academy
- Cohort 2026
Energy Transition Specialization
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology · Energy Transition Summer Internship
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