Mohamed Katish

Mohamed Katish is a Researcher at the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences and the Institute of Mechanical, Process & Energy Engineering, Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh, UK). His research integrates sustainability assessment with materials engineering, focusing on industrial decarbonization.

Research Interests: Katish specializes in life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies applied to carbon dioxide removal technologies and sustainable material development. Key areas include:

• Mineral carbonation for carbon sequestration
• Techno-economic frameworks for ocean alkalinity enhancement
• Mechanochemical processing of cement substitutes
• Industrial ecology of construction materials

Publications: His recent work demonstrates consistent focus on scalable environmental solutions, with publications analyzing both laboratory innovations and pilot-scale implementations of carbon capture technologies. Research consistently addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to climate action and sustainable industry.

Affiliations: He conducts research within the Institute of Mechanical, Process & Energy Engineering, which advances sustainable manufacturing and energy systems.