Husam N. Alshareef
Professor Husam Alshareef leads research in nanomaterials for energy storage and electronics.
Biography
Professor Husam Alshareef is the Chair of the KAUST Center of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies (CREST) and the Principal Investigator of the KAUST Functional Nanomaterials & Devices Laboratory, with research interests in the development of nanoscale materials for energy applications. Alshareef’s work focuses on synthesizing advanced nanomaterials and translating them into practical energy solutions, contributing significantly to innovations in renewable energy and storage technologies.
Husam is the author of 600 journal publications and holds 80 issued patents. With over 62,000 citations and an h-index of 134 (Google Scholar), he was recognized for the fifth consecutive year by the Web of Science and Clarivate Analytics as a highly cited researcher in material science, placing him in the top 1% of worldwide researchers in terms of research output.
Professor Alshareef is a Fellow of several prestigious organizations, including the American Physical Society (APS), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE, 2024), the U.S. National Academy of Inventors (2022), the UK Institute of Physics (IoP, 2022), the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), and the Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining (2021). These accolades reflect Husam’s extensive contributions to energy storage and materials science, positioning him as a leader in the field.
Research Interests
Professor Alshareef's research focuses on developing nanomaterials for energy storage and electronic applications. His research efforts have recently centered on creating new battery chemistries for harsh environments, and batteries with higher energy density, lower cost, and better safety.
Professional Profile
Service Contributions
- Service to the Institution
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Program Chair, Material Science and Engineering Program, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 2013 - 2016
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Awards and Distinctions
- Highly Cited Researcher in the field of Materials Science - 2023, Web of Science, 2023
- Highly Cited Researcher in the field of Materials Science - 2022, Web of Science, 2022
- Highly Cited Researcher in the field of Materials Science - 2021, Web of Science, 2021
- Highly Cited Researcher in the field of Materials Science - 2020, Web of Science, 2020
- Highly Cited Researcher in the field of Materials Science - 2019, Web of Science, 2019
- Kuwait Prize for Clean Energy Technologies, Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), 2018
- Distinguished Teaching Award, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 2018
- Distinguished Lecturer in Nanotechnology , Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2017 - 2024
- The Shoman Award for Excellence in Energy Research, Abdul Hameed Shoman , 2017
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2024
- Fellow, US National Academy of Inventors, 2022
- Fellow, UK Institute of Physics (IoP) , 2022
- Fellow, Institute of Materials, Minerals, & Mining, 2021
- Fellow, American Physical Society, 2019
- Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2018
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Material Science and Engineering, North Carolina State University, United States, 1995
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Material Science and Engineering, North Carolina State University, United States, 1992
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Ceramics Engineering, Alfred University, United States, 1990
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