Prof. Noreddine Ghaffour

Noreddine Ghaffour is a Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) with over 30 years of expertise in drinking/potable water treatment technologies, focusing on membrane and thermal based desalination processes. Holding a Ph.D. from Montpellier University, France, he has significantly advanced the field with over 500 publications, numerous patents and various recognitions, including the 2019 Brains for Brine Challenge Award. He leads the DESAL research group at KAUST, focusing on sustainable, low-energy desalination integrated with renewable energy, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to foster a knowledge-based economy through global collaboration.