Faris Alotaibi

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Research Interests

Faris's current research focuses on CO₂ mineralization in natural zeolites for effective carbon sequestration. He investigates geochemical interactions and water–rock reactions in reactive porous media to enhance CO₂ storage and long-term stability. His work primarily involves experimental studies, supported by geochemical modeling, to better understand mineral dissolution, reaction kinetics, and CO₂ mineralization processes.

Selected Publications

Carbon capture through mesolite mineralization: Experimental study and geochemical assessment F.M. Alotaibi KAUST Research Repository, Master's thesis, (2025).

Chelating Chemicals: A Solution to End the Battle with Calcium Sulfate Scale. F. AlOtaibi, T. Almubarak, L. Alhamad, A. Moajil Society of Petroleum Engineers, (2023).

Evaluation of Inorganic-Crosslinked-Based Gelled Acid System for High-Temperature Applications. F. AlOtaibi, M. Dahlan,., M. Khaldi, A. AlGhamdi, I. Al-Hulail Society of Petroleum Engineers, (2020).

Mitigation of Calcium Sulfate Scale Deposition during Fracturing Treatments. F. AlOtaibi, M. Dahlan, A. AlGhamdi, A. Sadykov, K. Mechkak Society of Petroleum Engineers, (2019).

Education

M.Sc., Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, 2025.

M.B.A., Business Administration, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 2020.

B.S., Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 2014.

Professional Profile

2013-2014: Process Engineer, SABIC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

2014-2015: Petroleum Engineer, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

2015-2017: Production Engineer, Saudi Aramco, Khurais, Saudi Arabia.

2017-2023: Petroleum Engineer, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

2015-2026: Senior Petroleum Engineer, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

 

Scientific and Professional Membership

2018-2019: Team lead at SPE-KSA section

2024-present: General officer at SPE-KAUST section

KAUST Affiliations

Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE)

Research Interests Keywords

C02 sequestration Carbon capture and Storage C02 mineralization