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Academic

Prof.

Haitham M. Lababidi

Professor

Office Location:
S03D1144
haitham.lababidi@ku.edu.kw

Education

Degree Discipline Institution Year
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering The University of Leeds Feb, 1991
M.Sc. Chemical Engineering The University of Leeds Jan, 1986
B.Sc. Chemical Engineering The University of Leeds 1985

Research Interests

Process Modeling, Simulation, Optimization and Control, Artificial Intelligence: Expert Systems, Fuzzy Logic and Neural Networks, Pollution Prevention: Energy Conservation
and aste Minimization, Domain Applications: Petroleum and Petrochemical
Industries:Food Processing, Academic Accreditation,assessment and curriculum
development

Selected Publications

  • Zhao, J., M. Wang, H.M.S. Lababidi, H. Al-Adwani, K.K. Gleason, “A review of heterogeneous nucleation of calcium carbonate and control strategies for scale formation in multi-stage flash (MSF) desalination plants”, Desalination, 2018, 442, 75-88
  • Zhao, J., M. Wang, H.M.S. Lababidi, H. Al-Adwani, K.K. Gleason, “A review of heterogeneous nucleation of calcium carbonate and control strategies for scale formation in multi-stage flash (MSF) desalination plants”, Desalination, 2018, 442, 75-88
  • F.S., A. Hauser, M.S. Rana, H.M.S. Lababidi, “NMR Characterization of Asphaltene Derived from Residual Oils and their Thermal Decomposition”, Energy & Fuels, 2017, 31 (4), 3812–3820
  • Ebrahim, A.S., A.A. Garrouch, H.M.S. Lababidi, “A Structured Approach to the Diagnosis of Formation Damage Caused by Organic Scale Deposits and Surface Active Agents, Part I Development of a Diagnostic Process”, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2016, 138, 234-244
  • Ebrahim, A.S., A.A. Garrouch, H.M.S. Lababidi, “A Structured Approach for the Diagnosis of Formation Damage Caused by Organic Scale Deposits and Surface Active Agents, Part II Expert System Development”, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2016, 138, 245-252

Work Experience

Academic Experience
Institution Designation Year/Period
Kuwait University Professor Oct, 2005 - Present
Kuwait University Associate Professor Apr, 1998 - Oct, 2005
Kuwait University Assistant Professor Feb, 1993 - Apr 1998
Edinburgh University Postdoctoral Research Fellow 1991 - 1993
University of leeds Postdoctoral Research Fellow 1991 - 1993
University of leeds Supervisor, Leeds University Computing Services 1987 - 1990
Industry Experience
Organization Designation Year/Period
Kuwait University Director of Research Office Sep, 2016 - Present
Kuwait University Acting Vice President for Research May, 2015 - Oct, 2015
Kuwait University Acting Assistant Vice President for External Research Collaboration Apr, 2015 - Oct, 2015
Kuwait University Director of Research Implementation & Finance Sep,2011 - Nov, 2015
Kuwait University Director of Research Implementation & Finance May, 2007 - Nov, 2015
Edinburgh University Elected Senate Member, The Senatus Academicus (Senate) 1992 - 1995