I am an Earth Observation (EO) researcher working at the intersection of atmospheric physics, remote sensing, and space- & airborne sensing technologies. My work focuses on advancing how we observe, quantify, and interpret environmental change through high-resolution satellite data and hyperspectral systems.

My academic path spans a B.Sc. in Physics from King Faisal University, AL Dammam, Saudi Arabia, an M.Sc. in Physics & Astronomy from York University, Toronto, Canada, and a PhD in Space & Atmospheric Physics from the University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. Along this path, I built a strong foundation in optical system design, line-by-line radiative transfer models, and hyper/multi-spectral imaging, which now underpins my work in analysing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2), using advanced EO platforms.

I work across both research and applied engineering domains, from satellite payload design and sensing architectures to data processing pipelines and large-scale geospatial analysis. This allows me to connect the full chain, from how data is captured in space to how it is interpreted on the ground.

Alongside the scientific side, I also think about the strategic and defense dimensions of EO. Space-based sensing plays a critical role in situational awareness, monitoring, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), and decision support, where timing, persistence, and control of data matter. This perspective shapes my focus on building Saudi national capabilities that go beyond access, towards real ownership of sensing and operational systems.

I am also engaged in the international climate and scientific landscape, contributing to discussions, negotiations and processes that shape how Earth Observation supports climate strategy and decision-making.

My long-term focus is to support the development of sovereign Earth Observation capabilities, combining advanced sensing technologies, national capacity building, and operational deployment to enable independent and strategically aligned use of space-based data.