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Zain Ali

Zain Ali

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chemical Process Engineer | Water treatment | Separation Science

  • Education

    • University of Birmingham

      2011 - 2012
      Master’s Degree Chemical Engineering and Project Management 1st Class Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Birmingham University Chemical Engineering Society (BUCES), Institute of Chemical Engineers (iChemE), University of Birmingham Guild of Students Guild Council. University of Birmingham Jazz and Blues Society Research Project: ‘Casting and Analysis of Graphene oxide doped Nafion membranes for Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell applications'Supervisor: Professor Surbhi SharmaModules Completed: Electrochemistry and Electrochemical engineering, Mining and Minerals Engineering, Principles of Bioscience, Modern genome-based bioscience, Measurement techniques, Colloid Chemistry and Rheology, Molecular Delivery, Power Handling, From Bench to Market: The Development of Pharmaceutical Drug… Show more Research Project: ‘Casting and Analysis of Graphene oxide doped Nafion membranes for Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell applications'Supervisor: Professor Surbhi SharmaModules Completed: Electrochemistry and Electrochemical engineering, Mining and Minerals Engineering, Principles of Bioscience, Modern genome-based bioscience, Measurement techniques, Colloid Chemistry and Rheology, Molecular Delivery, Power Handling, From Bench to Market: The Development of Pharmaceutical Drug Products, Plant Design & Manufacturing principles in Pharmaceutical Production, Thermal Processing of Food Products. Show less

    • University of Birmingham

      2008 - 2011
      Bachelor’s Degree Chemical Engineering and Project Management First Class Honours

      Activities and Societies: Institute of Chemical Engineers (iChemE) Annual excellence scholarship from University of Birmingham, 2008-2011.Graduated with Chemical Engineering as a major and Business Management as a minor. 'Undergraduate of the year' for the University of Birmingham in 2011.

    • King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

      2014 - 2019
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Chemical and Biological Engineering - Membrane Filtration and Separation Science

      Activities and Societies: Institute of Chemical Engineers (iChemE), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AiChE), Material Research Society (MRS), North American Membrane Society (NAMS) Supervisor: Professor Ingo PinnauFabrication of polymeric thin-film composite membranes for liquid and gas separations including;Hydrogen selective membranes for hydrogen production and carbon dioxide capture.Separation of small organic molecules (<300 g/mol) from liquid systems (nanofiltration).Desalination with focus on brackish water

  • Experience

    • University of Birmingham

      Sept 2011 - Sept 2012
      Researcher

      Conducted research on casting and analysis of graphene oxide doped nafion membranes for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell applications

    • Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited

      Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
      Process Engineer - Operations

      Participated in the maintenance and safety optimization of ammonia production facilities, applying systems engineering concepts to improve operational safety and efficiency.

    • KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)

      Mar 2013 - May 2024

      Led the development, testing, verification and validation of chemical treatment technologies aimed at enhancing sustainability and efficiency in the oil, gas, and minerals industries.Used engineering and project management knowledge to lead and assist engineering projects.Maintained high safety standards to ensure safe and smooth operation.Developed SOPs, provided training and managed maintenance activities for engineering tools.Prepared technical documentation for safety studies, intellectual property disclosures, stakeholder engagement and techno-economic feasibility reports.Trained staff for safety studies, benchmarking performance, data analysis and technical document preparation.Presented and communicated project updates within institution to peers and management, to diverse stakeholders and at international conferences to expert and general audiences.Collaborated with multinational and multidisciplinary research groups and industrial partners for knowledge transfer as both a team leader and team member. Show less Conducted analytical equipment operation and maintenance.Conducted process improvement investigations for oil & gas and minerals industries.Analysed techno-economic feasibility as well as verification and validation for commercial membrane products.Directly involved in construction of test rigs including detailed design (PFDs, heat & mass balances), safety analyses, control (P&IDs) and monitoring using complex instruments.Collaborated on projects with industrial partners, enhancing skills in teamwork and knowledge transfer.Coordinated with stakeholders across disciplines to deliver on project objectives, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with green energy targets. Show less

      • Process Scientist

        May 2022 - May 2024

      • Chemical Engineering Fellow

        May 2019 - May 2022

      • Process Engineer

        Sept 2014 - Apr 2019

      • Research Assistant

        Mar 2013 - Aug 2014

    • Osmoflo

      Jun 2024 - now
      Site Supervisor - Synergy Kwinana/Cockburn Water Treatment Plant

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Higher Education Teaching Certification

      Harvard University
      Aug 2022

    • SAP Work Management

      Synergy (Electricity Generation and Retail Corporation)
      Dec 2024

    • Professional Engineer (PE)

      Engineers Australia
      Feb 2021

    • Engineering Project Management Specialization

      Rice University
      Nov 2023

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Zain Ali
      Doctoral Fellowship King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Jan 2013
    • Awarded to Zain Ali
      Postgraduate Excellence Fellowship University of Birmingham Aug 2011
    • Awarded to Zain Ali
      Undergraduate of the Year 2011 University of Birmingham Jun 2011
    • Awarded to Zain Ali
      Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship University of Birmingham Jul 2008

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Scientific Reviewer

      Issued by Elsevier on Aug 2021
      ElsevierAssociated with Zain Ali

    • Scientific Reviewer

      Issued by American Chemical Society on Feb 2020
      American Chemical SocietyAssociated with Zain Ali

    • Scientific Reviewer

      Issued by Wiley on Mar 2021
      WileyAssociated with Zain Ali

    • Scientific Reviewer

      Issued by German Chemical Society (GDCh) on Feb 2019
      German Chemical Society (GDCh)Associated with Zain Ali