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Academic
Prof.
Yousef M. Al-Roomi
Professor
Office Location:
S03E1154
Education
| Degree | Discipline | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Chemical Engineering | Cornell University | 1996 |
| M.Sc. | Chemical Engineering | Columbia University | 1992 |
| M.Sc. | Applied Chemistry | University of Missouri-Columbia | 1990 |
| B.Sc. | Applied Chemistry | University of Missouri-Columbia | 1989 |
Research Interests
Polymer Engineering, Biotechnology, Finance
Selected Publications
- Yousef Al-Roomi, Kaneez F.Hussain, M.R. Riazi, “Inhibitation Efficinecies of Synthesized Anhydride Based Polymers as Scale Control Additives in Petroleum Production”, Journal of Petroleum Science & Technology, 2012, 81/151-160
- Riazi, M.R and Y.A.Roomi, “Potential Approaches towards characterization and Property Estimation of Heavy Petroleum Fluids and Natural Gas Systems”, Journal of Petroleum, Science and Technology, NY, USA, Dec, 2008, 26(18)/2159-2169
- Riazi, M.R and Y.A. Roomi, “A Model to Predict Rate of Dissolution of Toxic Compounds into Seawater from an Oil Spill”, [International Journal of Toxicology, Dec, 2008, NY, USA
- M.R. Riazi & Yousef M. Al-Roomi, “A Method to predict solubility of hydrogen in Hydrocarbons and Their Mixtures”, Chemical Engineering Science Journal, 2007, 62(23)/6649-6658
- Yousef M. Al-Roomi and Kaneez F. Hussian, “Homo-oligomerization of Maleic -anhydride in Non-polar solvents - A Kinetic Study of Deviations from Non-linear Behavior”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2006, 102,(4)/3404-3412
Work Experience
Academic Experience
| Institution | Designation | Year/Period |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait University | Professor | 2019 -present |
| Kuwait University | Associate Professor | 2006 -2019 |
| Kuwait University | Assistant Professor | 1997 -2006 |
Industry Experience
| Organization | Designation | Year/Period |
|---|---|---|
| KUWAIT UNIVERSITY, Kuwait (A.G.) | PRESIDENT | 2022 |
| Fourth International Conference on Energy Research & Development [ICERD-4] | SESSION CHAIR | 2008 |
| Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering & Petroleum, Kuwait University | VICE-DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & RESEARCH | 2006 – 2007 |
| Centre of Engineering, Laboratory Testing & Calibration, (CELTC), Kuwait University | MANAGER | 2005 – 2007 |
| Third International Conference on Energy Research & Development [ICERD-3] | SESSION CHAIR | 2005 |
| Arab Atomic Energy Agency | KUWAIT'S NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE | 2005 - Present |
| Office of the Industrial Economic Centre | DIRECTOR | 1999 - Present |
| Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering & Petroleum, Kuwait University | CHAIRMAN | 1997 – 2001 |
| Petroleum Engineering Department, College of Engineering & Petroleum, Kuwait University |
CHAIRMAN | 2006 – 2019 |
| National Industries Group | TECHNICAL AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER | 1997 |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Chemical Engineering Department | Teaching Assistantship (TA) and Research Assistantship (RA) | 1992 – 1996 |
| MEDICAL SCHOOL UMC Department of Chemistry and Dept. of Molecular Biology | Research Assistantship (RA) | 1985 - 1990 |
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