Chairman
Educational Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2014–2017
- M.S. in Petroleum Engineering, University of Southern California, 2012–2014
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 2007–2011
Research Interests
- Multiscale modeling of fluid transport in subsurface formations
- Earth systems modelling
- Surface and subsurface decarbonization processes
- Energy sustainability and technologies
Publications
You can find a full list of my scholarly publications through the following profiles:
- Google Scholar – Saad Alafnan (https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=nAjdC48AAAAJ)
- Scopus – Saad Al-Afnan (via KFUPM: https://pure.kfupm.edu.sa/en/persons/saad-al-afnan)
Awards
- SPE Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty, MENA Region
- KFUPM Excellence in Research Award, 2024
- KFUPM Excellence in Advising Award, 2023
- KFUPM Early Career Research Award, 2021
Dr. Saad F. Alafnan Professor Chemical Engineering Building 16, Room 229 +966(13)860-2205 +966(13)860-4234 safnan@kfupm.edu.sa https://cpg.kfupm.edu.sa/bio/saad-fahaid-alafnan/
Professor
Educational Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2014–2017
- M.S. in Petroleum Engineering, University of Southern California, 2012–2014
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 2007–2011
Research Interests
- Multiscale modeling of fluid transport in subsurface formations
- Earth systems modelling
- Surface and subsurface decarbonization processes
- Energy sustainability and technologies
Publications
You can find a full list of my scholarly publications through the following profiles:
- Google Scholar – Saad Alafnan (https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=nAjdC48AAAAJ)
- Scopus – Saad Al-Afnan (via KFUPM: https://pure.kfupm.edu.sa/en/persons/saad-al-afnan)
Awards
- SPE Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty, MENA Region
- KFUPM Excellence in Research Award, 2024
- KFUPM Excellence in Advising Award, 2023
- KFUPM Early Career Research Award, 2021
Dr. Saad F. Alafnan Professor Chemical Engineering Building 16, Room 229 +966(13)860-2205 +966(13)860-4234 safnan@kfupm.edu.sa https://cpg.kfupm.edu.sa/bio/saad-fahaid-alafnan/
Associate Professor
Educational Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2014–2017
- M.S. in Petroleum Engineering, University of Southern California, 2012–2014
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 2007–2011
Research Interests
- Multiscale modeling of fluid transport in subsurface formations
- Earth systems modelling
- Surface and subsurface decarbonization processes
- Energy sustainability and technologies
Publications
You can find a full list of my scholarly publications through the following profiles:
- Google Scholar – Saad Alafnan (https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=nAjdC48AAAAJ)
- Scopus – Saad Al-Afnan (via KFUPM: https://pure.kfupm.edu.sa/en/persons/saad-al-afnan)
Awards
- SPE Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty, MENA Region
- KFUPM Excellence in Research Award, 2024
- KFUPM Excellence in Advising Award, 2023
- KFUPM Early Career Research Award, 2021
Dr. Saad F. Alafnan Professor Chemical Engineering Building 16, Room 229 +966(13)860-2205 +966(13)860-4234 safnan@kfupm.edu.sa https://cpg.kfupm.edu.sa/bio/saad-fahaid-alafnan/
Assistant Professor
Educational Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2014–2017
- M.S. in Petroleum Engineering, University of Southern California, 2012–2014
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 2007–2011
Research Interests
- Multiscale modeling of fluid transport in subsurface formations
- Earth systems modelling
- Surface and subsurface decarbonization processes
- Energy sustainability and technologies
Publications
You can find a full list of my scholarly publications through the following profiles:
- Google Scholar – Saad Alafnan (https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=nAjdC48AAAAJ)
- Scopus – Saad Al-Afnan (via KFUPM: https://pure.kfupm.edu.sa/en/persons/saad-al-afnan)
Awards
- SPE Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty, MENA Region
- KFUPM Excellence in Research Award, 2024
- KFUPM Excellence in Advising Award, 2023
- KFUPM Early Career Research Award, 2021
Dr. Saad F. Alafnan Professor Chemical Engineering Building 16, Room 229 +966(13)860-2205 +966(13)860-4234 safnan@kfupm.edu.sa https://cpg.kfupm.edu.sa/bio/saad-fahaid-alafnan/
Affiliate Faculty
Educational Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2014–2017
- M.S. in Petroleum Engineering, University of Southern California, 2012–2014
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 2007–2011
Research Interests
- Multiscale modeling of fluid transport in subsurface formations
- Earth systems modelling
- Surface and subsurface decarbonization processes
- Energy sustainability and technologies
Publications
You can find a full list of my scholarly publications through the following profiles:
- Google Scholar – Saad Alafnan (https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=nAjdC48AAAAJ)
- Scopus – Saad Al-Afnan (via KFUPM: https://pure.kfupm.edu.sa/en/persons/saad-al-afnan)
Awards
- SPE Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty, MENA Region
- KFUPM Excellence in Research Award, 2024
- KFUPM Excellence in Advising Award, 2023
- KFUPM Early Career Research Award, 2021
Dr. Saad F. Alafnan Professor Chemical Engineering Building 16, Room 229 +966(13)860-2205 +966(13)860-4234 safnan@kfupm.edu.sa https://cpg.kfupm.edu.sa/bio/saad-fahaid-alafnan/
Research Specialist
Educational Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2014–2017
- M.S. in Petroleum Engineering, University of Southern California, 2012–2014
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 2007–2011
Research Interests
- Multiscale modeling of fluid transport in subsurface formations
- Earth systems modelling
- Surface and subsurface decarbonization processes
- Energy sustainability and technologies
Publications
You can find a full list of my scholarly publications through the following profiles:
- Google Scholar – Saad Alafnan (https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=nAjdC48AAAAJ)
- Scopus – Saad Al-Afnan (via KFUPM: https://pure.kfupm.edu.sa/en/persons/saad-al-afnan)
Awards
- SPE Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty, MENA Region
- KFUPM Excellence in Research Award, 2024
- KFUPM Excellence in Advising Award, 2023
- KFUPM Early Career Research Award, 2021
Dr. Saad F. Alafnan Professor Chemical Engineering Building 16, Room 229 +966(13)860-2205 +966(13)860-4234 safnan@kfupm.edu.sa https://cpg.kfupm.edu.sa/bio/saad-fahaid-alafnan/
Lecturer
Educational Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2014–2017
- M.S. in Petroleum Engineering, University of Southern California, 2012–2014
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 2007–2011
Research Interests
- Multiscale modeling of fluid transport in subsurface formations
- Earth systems modelling
- Surface and subsurface decarbonization processes
- Energy sustainability and technologies
Publications
You can find a full list of my scholarly publications through the following profiles:
- Google Scholar – Saad Alafnan (https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=nAjdC48AAAAJ)
- Scopus – Saad Al-Afnan (via KFUPM: https://pure.kfupm.edu.sa/en/persons/saad-al-afnan)
Awards
- SPE Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty, MENA Region
- KFUPM Excellence in Research Award, 2024
- KFUPM Excellence in Advising Award, 2023
- KFUPM Early Career Research Award, 2021
Dr. Saad F. Alafnan Professor Chemical Engineering Building 16, Room 229 +966(13)860-2205 +966(13)860-4234 safnan@kfupm.edu.sa https://cpg.kfupm.edu.sa/bio/saad-fahaid-alafnan/
Graduate Assistant
Educational Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2014–2017
- M.S. in Petroleum Engineering, University of Southern California, 2012–2014
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 2007–2011
Research Interests
- Multiscale modeling of fluid transport in subsurface formations
- Earth systems modelling
- Surface and subsurface decarbonization processes
- Energy sustainability and technologies
Publications
You can find a full list of my scholarly publications through the following profiles:
- Google Scholar – Saad Alafnan (https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=nAjdC48AAAAJ)
- Scopus – Saad Al-Afnan (via KFUPM: https://pure.kfupm.edu.sa/en/persons/saad-al-afnan)
Awards
- SPE Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty, MENA Region
- KFUPM Excellence in Research Award, 2024
- KFUPM Excellence in Advising Award, 2023
- KFUPM Early Career Research Award, 2021
Dr. Saad F. Alafnan Professor Chemical Engineering Building 16, Room 229 +966(13)860-2205 +966(13)860-4234 safnan@kfupm.edu.sa https://cpg.kfupm.edu.sa/bio/saad-fahaid-alafnan/