Mr. Raed Abudawoud is the Chief Technologist of Saudi Aramco’s Catalyst Center of Excellence. He graduated with a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering from KFUPM, Saudi Arabia in 2001 and joined Saudi Aramco’s R&D Center. He was sponsored to obtain a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science from the University of Manchester, and graduated in 2011. Since 2011, he led a number of catalytic technology efforts and secured 45 granted patents, and has progressed till his current role in 2022.
Mr. Raed Abudawoud is the Chief Technologist of Saudi Aramco’s Catalyst Center of Excellence. He was instrumental in the Saudi Aramco – SABIC Research & Technology integration, and expanded catalyst R&D in fuels, chemicals, and sustainability. Studying in UK gave him depth in catalysis and capacity to innovate. Raed wants to realize global impact by growing value creation, prosperity, and talent.