Abdulwahab Salah

Experienced postdoctoral researcher with expertise in electrochemistry, catalysis, and materials synthesis. Specialized in developing high-efficiency electrocatalysts for green hydrogen production, CO2 reduction, and energy storage applications. Strong publication record in high-impact journals with h-index of 18 and i10-index of 20. Proven ability to design and lead research proposals that secure competitive funding.

Postdoctoral Researcher - McGill University - Department of Chemical Engineering, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

(2025-08)

• Exploring, synthesizing, and characterizing high efficiency electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction reaction and biomass oxidation for hydrogen production
• Writing research articles and proposals
• Assisting in supervising junior researchers, transferring postdoctoral expertise in electrolysis (HER) and material structure characterization
• Supporting the completion of any tasks assigned by the supervisor

Postdoctoral Fellow - King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) - Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technologies and Carbon Management (IRC-HTCM), Dhahran, Al Khobar, 31261

(2024-02 - 2025-08)

Developing highly efficient electrocatalysts for green hydrogen production using MOF-based materials and hydrogen production via methane pyrolysis at ranked #1st in Middle East and #67th globally institution.

• Exploring and developing highly efficient electrocatalysts for green hydrogen production using MOF-based materials, in addition to hydrogen production via methane pyrolysis
• Establishment of the Electrochemical Laboratory by Dr. Qasim Drmosh at the Faculty of Materials Science
• Preparation of specifications, procurement, and design of a methane pyrolysis system for hydrogen production using microwave technology and gas chromatography (GC)
• Prepare and submit a 6th Cycle (2025-2026) full proposal under IRC-HTCM for the development of new catalysts for green hydrogen production. This proposal was selected and awarded funding by KFUPM under grant No: INHT2522
• Assist in supervising master's students and guiding their research projects

Postdoctoral Researcher - Northeast Normal University (NENU) - Faculty of Chemistry, National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, Changchun, Jilin Province 1300

(2023-02 - 2024-02)

• Innovative synthesis and advancement of composites for high-performance lithium batteries and electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction
• Prepared and led a proposal to develop a low-cost, bifunctional substrate for lithium-ion batteries and green hydrogen production. This proposal was funded by the Chinese government through the 'High-End Foreign Experts Introduction Plan 2023' in the Program of CPSF (GZC20230409)

Demonstrator and Lecturer - Sana'a University - Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Education, Sana'a, Yemen

(2012-12 - 2016-08)

Teaching different Chemistry courses at university level.

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• General Chemistry

Chemical Analyst and QC Manager - Shaphaco Pharmaceutical Industry - Quality control department (QC), Sana'a, Yemen

(2005-10 - 2012-12)

• Conducted various chemical measurements and tests of chemical raw materials, bulk, in process and finished products
• Head of raw materials section
• Managed QC operations by supervising laboratory activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and maintaining accurate documentation and reporting

PhD - Inorganic Chemistry - Northeast Normal University (2019-09 - 2023-01) Changchun-130024, China

MSc - Analytical Chemistry - Northeast Normal University (2016-09 - 2019-06) Changchun-130024, China

BSc - Chemistry - Sana'a University (2001-09 - 2005-06) Sana'a, Yemen