Dr. Ahmed Ismail

Dr. Ahmed Ismail is a scientist, entrepreneur, and executive leader working at the intersection of advanced materials, clean energy, and digital transformation. With 16+ years of experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, he has led innovation and commercialization projects worth over US$200 million in the energy and chemical sectors. He holds a PhD in Chemistry and an Executive MBA in Energy Transition. As a serial entrepreneur, co-founder of multiple companies and a COO of Dunia Innovations, he pioneers the use of Al and high-throughput experimentation for accelerated materials discovery. Ahmed has worked with global firms such as Halliburton and TechnipFMC and delivered impactful clean energy projects for major operators including Aramco, ADNOC, Petronas and Shell. His work spans CO2-to-chemicals catalysis, membrane-based separations, and scale-up of complex processes. He is recognized as a thought leader in accelerated materials development and the green industrial transition and frequently advises corporates, startups, and investors on R&D strategy, digitalization, and technology scale-up. His focus is on building deep-tech solutions that are not only scientifically advanced but also commercially viable and socially meaningful. Ahmed is driven by a deep sense of purpose: to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future through breakthrough science and innovation.