Texas A&M University at Qatar

Muaz joined the Master of Science program immediately after completing his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M at Qatar. Specializing in applied thermodynamics, Muaz says that obtaining his master’s degree was challenging, yet fulfilling, and considers his research project the highlight of his academic career. His specific project involved the development of a thermodynamic Equation of State to describe the properties of aqueous electrolytes. Of course, research activities are never conducted in a vacuum, and the biggest game-changer at Texas A&M at Qatar is the unique opportunity for effective collaboration. Students often work independently, yet also on a team. In many cases, students interact with researchers at collaborating institutions or with industry partners. For example, Muaz’s thesis derived from a funded project in collaboration with Imperial College London. He had the opportunity for meaningful correspondence with a graduate student at Imperial College with whom he was able to validate some intermediate results. At Texas A&M at Qatar, daily interaction with skilled researchers from various backgrounds can expand your perception of what can and should be accomplished in chemical engineering research.

Raid received his undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from Texas A&M at Qatar in 2010, graduating with honors. In 2014, Raid started working at the university as a technical laboratory coordinator while simultaneously pursuing a master’s degree in chemical engineering, which he completed in 2016. Embracing the core values of excellence, leadership and selfless service, Raid was president of the chemical engineering honor society, Omega Chi Epsilon Gamma Delta chapter (OXE). He also presented the results of his thesis in a poster session at a 2016 conference in Prague and has published two papers related to his thesis. He also won the 2017 ORYX GTL Post Graduate Student Award for his master’s research