Noura Shehab, Ph.D., (PMP®)

Alumni

Now at NEOM (Research and Innovation Manager)

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Biography

Dr. Noura Shehab earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from KAUST in 2014, under the supervision of Professor Pascal Saikaly. Her research focused on microbial electrochemical technologies and the use of microorganisms for power generation and desalination. During her time at KAUST, she contributed to innovative research and has received several local and international awards in recognition of her ideas on the development of sustainable solutions to water scarcity. She also served as the President of the KAUST Saudi Arabian Alumni Chapter, fostering engagement and collaboration among alumni. Currently, Dr. Shehab is a Research and Innovation Manager at NEOM, where she is involved in water treatment solutions, fuel cells, and smart water technology.

Selected Publications

  • Shehab, N. A., Ortiz-Medina, J. F., Katuri, K. P., Hari, A. R., Amy, G., Logan, B. E., & Saikaly, P. E. (2017). Enrichment of extremophilic exoelectrogens in microbial electrolysis cells using Red Sea brine pools as inocula. Bioresource Technology, 239, 82-86. DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.04.129
  • Shehab, N. A., Amy, G. L., Logan, B. E., & Saikaly, P. E. (2014). Enhanced water desalination efficiency in an air-cathode stacked microbial electrodeionization cell (SMEDIC). Journal of Membrane Science, 469, 364-370. DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2014.06.057
  • Shehab, N., Li, D., Amy, G. L., Logan, B. E., & Saikaly, P. E. (2013). Characterization of bacterial and archaeal communities in air-cathode microbial fuel cells, open circuit and sealed-off reactors. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 97(22), 9885-9895. DOI: 10.1007/s00253-013-4793-0
  • Shehab, N. A., Logan, B. E., Amy, G. L., & Saikaly, P. E. (2013). Microbial electrodeionization cell stack for sustainable desalination, wastewater treatment and energy recovery. Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, 2013(19), 222-227. DOI: 10.2175/193864713813586326

Education

  • Leading with Finance, Business Administration and Management, General, Harvard Business School, 2021 - 2022
  • Ph.D., Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology, KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology), 2011 - 2014
  • M.S., Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology, KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology), 2010 - 2011
  • B.S., Microbiology, General, King AbdulAziz University, 2004 - 2009

Awards

  • GCR Symposium First Prize Poster Award (with Prof. Pascal Saikaly), 2014
  • Academic Excellence Award (with Prof. Pascal Saikaly), BESE, KAUST, 2013
  • First prize BAYER award  (with Prof. Pascal Saikaly), 2012
  • The Siemens Student Award Middle East (with Prof. Pascal Saikaly), 2011
  • Winter Enrichment Program First Prize Poster Award, KAUST, 2011