Technical Committees

Research and Lab

Shaimaa Ameen
Shaimaa Ameen
Chairperson
Team Leader, Research & Technology- KNPC

Shaimaa Ameen is working as Team Leader, Research & Technology at Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC). In this leadership role, she is responsible for evaluating key and emerging refining technologies, R&T strategy planning, project management, financial planning, and human capital development.

Shaimaa Ameen is working as Team Leader, Research & Technology at Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC). In this leadership role, she is responsible for evaluating key and emerging refining technologies, R&T strategy planning, project management, financial planning, and human capital development.

Shaimaa serves as the Deputy Head of the KNPC Innovation Committee and is a contributing member in several Kuwait Oil Sector level committees related to progression of R&D and Technology Management activity across the organization.

 
Dr. Tamer Mohamed Khalil Salem (Deputy Chair)
Dr. Tamer Mohamed Khalil Salem (Deputy Chair)
Deputy Chairperson
Senior Laboratory Scientist - Saudi Aramco

Dr. Tamer Mohamed Khalil Salem is currently working as a laboratory scientist in Ras Tanura laboratory division at SAUDI ARAMCO. Dr. Tamer has obtained his Ph.D. from Cairo University, Egypt in organic chemistry- lubricant oil additives.

Dr. Tamer Mohamed Khalil Salem is currently working as a laboratory scientist in Ras Tanura laboratory division at SAUDI ARAMCO.

Dr. Tamer has obtained his Ph.D. from Cairo University, Egypt in organic chemistry- lubricant oil additives.

Dr. Tamer has 24 years of working experience in oil and gas industry. During his career, he started to work as a chemist (1999) before becoming manager in gas laboratory (2011) in Suez Oil Processing Company in Egypt. He was responsible for supervising the analysis of all types of hydrocarbon gas mixtures, and reviewing all the analysis results. He Joined Saudi Aramco as a laboratory scientist in 2015, his duties include the execution of all elements in the quality system and ensure effective implementation of ISO 17025 and 45001. He delivered many training courses related to crude oil and its products analysis, gas chromatography, water analysis, and LIMS for laboratory chemists and technicians in Egypt, United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

Dr. Tamer’s research has been published in many scientific journals like Journal of polymer research. Also, he has presented his work in international conferences like international conference and exhibition on laboratory technology (LabTech, 2017 in Kingdom of Bahrain). 

 
Naser Al Hammadi
Naser Al Hammadi
Manager – Quality Control & Laboratory Dept. - ADNOC

Oversees the operation and maintenance of ADNOC Refinery laboratory facilities. Provides advice on laboratory setup or design, equipment acquisition, laboratory operation and monitoring, and maintenance.

Oversees the operation and maintenance of ADNOC Refinery laboratory facilities. Provides advice on laboratory setup or design, equipment acquisition, laboratory operation and monitoring, and maintenance.

Lead by corporate values and foster an environment of commitment, engagement, and ownership by all team members. Evaluate, develop, and implement process improvements to drive efficiency gains, while maintaining highest quality levels. Excellent problem-solving and analysis skills

Results driven, self-motivated and strong team skills

High proactive and target oriented to achieve KPI and drive excellence. 

 
Jaffar Al-attar
Jaffar Al-attar
Senior chemist analytical - BAPCO

Jaffar Al-attar, Senior Chemist analytical at Bahrain petroleum company (BAPCO), Technical Services-Refinery laboratory.

Jaffar Al-attar, Senior Chemist analytical at Bahrain petroleum company (BAPCO), Technical Services-Refinery laboratory.

Experienced Senior Chemist working in the Refinery laboratory. Coordinate and directs the safe and efficient operations and administration of Analytical section Skilled in Method Development, Analytical Skills, Laboratory Equipment, Analytical Method Validation, Gas Chromatography & Atomic Absorbance.

Ahmad AlAli
Ahmad AlAli
Asset and Sales & Order processing Sr. analyst - KPI

The success of transforming Kuwait into a world-class business destination by 2035. Develop leaders at all levels.

The success of transforming Kuwait into a world-class business destination by 2035. Develop leaders at all levels. Under His Excellency Sheikh Ahmed Al Fahad Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Minster of State for Development Affairs, Minster of State for Housing Affairs

State of Kuwait

 
Abdulmajeed Al Katheeri
Abdulmajeed Al Katheeri
Process Operation - ADNOC Refining

Total of 14 years experience 2 years in process operation, 1.5 years in engineering and design and more than 10 years in laboratory and analytical techniques. Specialized in catalyst evaluation through bench, micro and nano scale testing for FCC ad hydroprocessing catalyst.

Total of 14 years experience 2 years in process operation, 1.5 years in engineering and design and more than 10 years in laboratory and analytical techniques. Specialized in catalyst evaluation through bench, micro and nano scale testing for FCC ad hydroprocessing catalyst.

Experience in catalysts characterization methods. Earned Bachelors degree in chemical engineering in 2009 and Master of science in process technology and management in 2020.

Khamis Al Sulaimi
Khamis Al Sulaimi
Head of Laboratory Services - OQ

Khamis Al Sulaimi is working as Head of Laboratory Services, in OQ Downstream RPI and Plastics. His role is to manage the products quality control and product quality assurance across the company.

Khamis Al Sulaimi is working as Head of Laboratory Services, in OQ Downstream RPI and Plastics. His role is to manage the products quality control and product quality assurance across the company.
Abdulmuttaleb Altarakmah
Abdulmuttaleb Altarakmah
Team Leader Research & Technology - KIPIC

Abdulmuttaleb Altarakmah is currently occupying Team Leader, Research & Technology position at Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC).

Abdulmuttaleb Altarakmah is currently occupying Team Leader, Research & Technology position at Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC). He has a total of 26 years of experience in refinery between Process Engineering, Projects & Operations.
Adnan Al-Serri
Adnan Al-Serri
Senior Chemist - KIPIC

Adnan Alserri is currently occupying Senior Chemist position at Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC).

Adnan Alserri is currently occupying Senior Chemist position at Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC). He has a total of 19 years of experience in refinery laboratories. 
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