Mzoun Almutairi

تخصص الذكاء الاصطناعي · دفعة 2026

Optimization of Data Center Siting in Saudi Arabia for Future Energy Mix Planning

Efficient planning is necessary to ensure sustainable energy utilization with the rapid expansion of data centers and the increasing need for a reliable digital infrastructure. This project is intended to optimize the siting of data centers in Saudi Arabia by evaluating suitable locations and evaluating potential energy mix scenarios using the PLEXOS modeling platform. In the first phase of the project, a first PLEXOS model skeleton was developed and the data sets required were collected and organized, including electricity demand, power generation technologies, renewable energy resources and energy mix data. These early results lay the groundwork for future model implementation, scenario analysis and optimization. The project is expected to support informed decisions for the sustainable deployment of data centers aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

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تخصص تحول الطاقة · دفعة 2025

Thin Film Growth for Applications in Photovoltaics

Thin film photovoltaic devices are complex and challenging to make as different materials need to be grown on top of one another in thin film form with minimal defect density. Defects in these thin films can act as trap centres leading to unwanted carrier recombination thereby reducing the efficiency of these devices. In this project we will understand how a thin film grows, what defects could it have and what factors affect the density of these defects. You will attempt to develop a model of growth of thin films and see for yourself how defects naturally occur and then propose strategy of how to minimise defect density to improve efficiency of photovoltaics.

المشرف: Nilai Banerjee

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