Mohamed Eddaoudi

Mohamed Eddaoudi serves as Ibn Alhaytham Distinguished Professor of Chemical Science at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Recognized annually as a Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher from 2014 to 2023 and named one of the world's most influential scientific minds in 2014, his work has accumulated over 97,000 citations with an h-index of 121 (Google Scholar).

His pioneering research in Reticular Chemistry focuses on the rational design of functional porous solids for critical energy and environmental applications. Key innovations include materials for hydrogen/methane storage, CO₂ capture from industrial sources, Direct Air Capture (DAC), and energy-efficient gas separation membranes. This work bridges fundamental chemistry with scalable solutions for sustainability challenges.

Major accolades highlight his global impact:

• Kuwait Prize in Chemistry (2024)
• Almaraii Prize for Distinguished Scientist (2020)
• Abdul Hameed Shoman Prize for Renewable Energy Research (2019)

With over 350 publications and 50+ granted patents, Eddaoudi maintains leadership in materials chemistry through advisory roles for Materials Advances, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, and Chemical Science, driving advancements in functional material design.