Enas Howsawi

PhD Student

PhD Student

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Biography

Enas Howsawi is a specialized chemical researcher with a strong academic and professional background in nanomaterials synthesis and characterization for photocatalysis and x-ray imaging application. She acquired her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Dammam, KSA, and then obtained a Master’s degree in Nanotechnology in Chemistry from the University of Waterloo, Canada.
Enas has taken the role of research assistance at multiple research institutes in KSA before being employed as a full-time lecturer by UHF.
Back in 2024, Enas joined the Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy and Four Dimensional Electron Imaging group in KAUST as a PhD student, and is currently working towards fabricating a prime-quality scintillators that can be utilized for x-ray imaging.

Research Interests

My research focuses on the design and engineering of nanomaterials for advanced optoelectronic and radiation detection applications. I am particularly interested in semiconductor nanostructures and plasmonic nanoparticles, exploring nanoscale light–matter interactions to enhance optical and electronic performance. Additionally, I aim to develop high-efficiency X-ray scintillators through controlled material synthesis and structural optimization.

Selected Publications

  • Al-Otaibi, A., Howsawi, E., Ghrib, T. Structural and optical characteristics of pure and 5% RE (Tb, Y and Eu) doped ZnO. Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects, 24 (2020) 100551. DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoso.2020.100551
  • Al-Alotaibi, A., Altamimi, N., Howsawi, E., Elsayed, K., Massoudi, I., Ramadan, A. Synthesis and Characterization of MoO₃ for Photocatalytic Applications. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials (2021). DOI: 10.1007/s10904-021-01939-w

Education

  • PhD in Chemistry (Ongoing) King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) 2024 – Expected 2027
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry – Nanotechnology University of Waterloo, Canada 2015 – 2018
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry University of Dammam 2007 – 2012

Professional Profile

  • Research Assistant – Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (2019–2020)
  • Institute for Research and Medical Consultation (IRMC)
  • Basic and Applied Scientific Research Center
  • Lecturer in Chemistry – University of Hafr Al Batin (2022 & 2023)
  • PhD Student – KAUST (2024–Present)
Technical Expertise
Extensive hands-on experience with analytical and characterization tools including: FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, SEM, XRD, TEM, TCSPC, XPS, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and TGA .

Awards

King Abdullah Scholarship Program (2014)

KAUST Affiliations

Research Interests Keywords

Nanomaterials semiconductors plasmonic NPs X-ray scintillators