Sahar J.

After KAUST Academy

Sahar works at Accenture. Sahar was a teaching assistant for KAUST's Introduction to Cybersecurity program in February 2025 and earned the INE Certified Digital Forensics Professional and Certified Threat Hunting Professional certifications in 2025.

Summer project

Cybersecurity Specialization · Cohort 2024

Lumin: Blockchain-Based Solar Energy Management System

Lumin is a blockchain-based decentralized energy management system designed to address the limitations of centralized control within Saudi Arabia's rapidly growing renewable energy sector. Targeting high-profile initiatives such as NEOM, KAUST, and Red Sea Global, Lumin aims to enhance the security, transparency, and efficiency of solar energy management. Leveraging blockchain technology, Lumin facilitates peer-to-peer energy trading, allowing users to buy and sell solar energy with ease and efficiency. This approach ensures transaction security and data integrity, while also optimizing the management of energy surpluses and shortages. The system features an advanced user interface for monitoring energy usage and trading, and a comprehensive management interface for detailed performance monitoring of each solar panel. By integrating these capabilities, Lumin promotes the adoption of solar energy and supports a cultural shift towards renewable energy solutions. Aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, Lumin supports sustainable energy strategies and strengthens the country's significant investments in renewable energy infrastructure.

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