Luma
- Position: post doctorate research fellow
- Areas of expertise: Postdoctoral Research Fellow; renewable energy; circular economy; net-zero goals; process design; TEA; LCA; MCFCs; BECCS; wastewater treatment; biodiesel; climate change; 10+ years in academia & indus
- Email: L.Al-saadi@leeds.ac.uk
Profile
I am a highly motivated and research-oriented Postdoctoral Research Fellow with a strong passion for renewable/green energy systems, the circular economy, and contributing to the low-carbon energy sector. I have successfully led and contributed to diverse projects across chemical engineering and environmental fields, including wastewater treatment, biodiesel production, lactic acid production, blue-H₂ production, waste management, environmental impact assessments (EIA), and climate change mitigation. My expertise extends to cutting-edge technologies like Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells (MCFCs) and Bioenergy Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS). With over a decade of experience in academic and industrial settings, I bring a strong focus on process improvement, optimisation techniques, and sustainable-driven designs to support net-zero goals. My technical skills include process design and modelling, mass and heat balance calculations, Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA), and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). I am proficient in using software tools such as Aspen, SuperPro, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Visio, AutoCAD 3D, Simapro, and One Click LCA EPD Software. My work is driven by a deep commitment to collaboration and innovation to combat climate change. I am an accomplished researcher with a strong publication record in reputable journals and am currently an affiliated member of IChemE, actively pursuing chartered status.
Research interests
- Biofuel production
- Sustainability
- Climate change mitigation
- Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
- Hydrogen (H₂) production
- Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)
- Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells (MCFC)
- Lactic acid production (waste potato, industrial experience)
- Process modeling (Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS)
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) – SimaPro, Excel, One Click LCA
- Decarbonization projects – Pilkington NSG Group
- Collaboration with TERC / Sheffield University
- Low-carbon fuel consultant
Qualifications
- PhD Chemical Engineering and advanced materials/ Newcastle university
Student education
creating LCA to INFUZE project