Nourah Fahad Alkhalifah

Research Specialist
Center of Excellence for Petrochemicals (KOPRC)

Nourah is a research specialist at KACST-OXFORD petrochemical research centre (KOPRC). She received her bachelor’s degree in the field of chemistry from Qassim University with second-class honors.

Her current research focused on the Conversion Crude Oil to High Value Chemicals. In particular to produce high-purity hydrogen in large quantities from crude oil through microwave-assisted. In addition, to develop catalysts and test their activity and selectivity in the cracking process.

She was work at the Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University as technical laboratory. During her work, Nourah found herself better working at laboratory and preparation of chemical compounds and analysis of results.

Volunteering is one of her biggest hobbies. She has volunteered to participate in Quran Study Center, Ramadan’s aids, and King Salman International Book Fair in Riyadh.