Norredine Ghaffour

Noreddine Ghaffour is a Professor at KAUST with over 30 years of experience in drinking water treatment technologies, focusing on membrane and thermal desalination. He holds a Ph.D. from Montpellier University, France. Professor Ghaffour has over 500 publications, holds numerous patents, and has received various recognitions, including the 2019 Brains for Brine Challenge Award and the 2024 RDIA Sustainable Environment Research Excellence Award. He is also editor of the Desalination Journal and Solar Compass. At KAUST, he leads the DESAL research group. His work focuses on sustainable, low-energy desalination that integrates renewable energy, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and fostering global collaboration.