Faculty

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 Associate 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 Associate 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 Associate 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 Associate 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 Associate 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 Associate 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 Associate 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 Associate 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/