Faculty 

Degree

​Ph.D., 2016, University of Alberta, Canada

Research Interests

  • Autoxidation
  • Multiphase Reaction Engineering
  • Microfluidics
  • Asphalt (bitumen) Hardening
  • Petrochemicals
  • Heavy oil/bitumen Upgrading
  • Biofuels

Biography

Dr. Muhammad Nurunnabi Siddiquee serves as an Assistant Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department and is an Affiliate of the Centre for Refining & Advanced Chemicals (CRAC) at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM). Prior to his appointment at KFUPM, he held positions as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Sessional Instructor at the University of Alberta, Canada, and as a faculty member at Shahjalal University of Science & Technology (SUST) in Bangladesh. His educational background comprises a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta, an MSc from The University of Western Ontario, and a BSc from SUST, all in Chemical Engineering.

In terms of pedagogical experience, Dr. Siddiquee has taught a variety of chemical engineering courses across different institutions. At KFUPM, his teaching portfolio includes Fluid Mechanics, Kinetics and Reactor Design, and Principles of Chemical Engineering. He also instructed a Fluid Mechanics course at the University of Alberta and multiple courses, such as Fluid Mechanics, Process Control, Chemical Process Technology, and Fuel & Energy, at SUST.

Dr. Siddiquee's research is primarily focused on the valorization of petroleum fractions. His areas of interest include the controlled oxidative conversion of low-value heavy petroleum fractions to precursors for carbon fibers, production of value-added products from light petroleum fractions, and in situ monitoring of liquid-phase oxygen during the autoxidation of hydrocarbons. Additional research domains include multiphase oxidation in microfluidic reactors, asphalt/bitumen hardening, and biofuel production from waste materials. His scholarly contributions have been widely published in reputable journals, including but not limited to, Fuel, Energy & Fuels, Fuel Processing Technology, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Reaction Chemistry & Engineering, Chemical Record, and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. Furthermore, he has actively participated in various conferences, contributing both in proceedings and presentations.

Dr. Muhammad Siddiquee Assistant Professor Chemical Engineering Department 16 - 211 +966(13)860-2353 +966(13)860-4234 muhammad.siddiquee@kfupm.edu.sa