Alkhoori  Files Provisional Application for US Patent and Nominated Technical Advisor in U.A.E. Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
Sara Alkhoori, a Khalifa University PhD graduate, is featured among the Forbes Middle East’s prestigious ‘30 Under 30’ list in the Science and Technology category.
Alkhoori who has made significant strides in advancing green fuel production, is one of 32 from the UAE in the Science and Technology category of the Forbe’s list, which includes 120 entries and 153 individuals representing 24 nationalities.
Alkhoori specializes in Materials Science and Engineering, particularly catalysis for sustainable fuel production. Her research centers on the production of biofuels from renewable sources such as palm oil, with a primary emphasis on designing catalytic materials for the deoxygenation process that converts palm oil into carbon-neutral renewable fuels. Alkhoori filed a provisional application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and co-authored 15 journal publications. She is a nominated technical advisor for synchrotron-related activities in the U.A.E. at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology.
Alkhoori has also made significant strides in advancing green fuel production. Her PhD thesis on turning palm oil into clean fuel was part of an internship program at ETH Zurich which focused on developing sustainable energy solutions for the future.
The Forbes 30 Under 30 is a set of lists of 30 notable people under 30 years old in various industries issued annually by Forbes magazine and some of its regional editions.
Clarence Michael
English Editor Specialist
20 November
