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Dr. Alaaeddin Alsbaiee
Founding Member
- Holds a Master’s, Ph.D., and postdoctoral fellowship in organic and polymer chemistry and nanotechnology from the University of Alberta (Canada) and Cornell University (USA)
- Completed postgraduate studies in environmental sustainability and innovation at Harvard University
- Currently serves as Director of R&D Laboratories at the global company BASF
- Previously held leadership positions in R&D at major American chemical companies, including Dow, DuPont, and Arkema
- Holds more than 60 international patents
- Published 25 peer-reviewed scientific papers in leading journals such as Nature
- Research led to the founding of several startups and the development of commercial chemical products and technologies in areas such as:
- Wind turbines
- Water purification
- Semiconductors and nanoscale processors
- Plastics and recycling
- Co-authored several books on medical nanotechnology
- Recipient of major U.S. awards, including:
- “Talented 12” award from the American Chemical Society and Chemical & Engineering News — the most prestigious scientific award in the U.S. for young scientists under 40
- Rising Star Award in the polymer industry from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- Selected as one of the “smartest scientists” at BASF
- Research cited over 3,200 times
- Featured in over 150 media outlets, including leading magazines and scientific news platforms
