Vision: To advance transformative engineering technologies that contribute positively to life both on planet Earth and beyond through overcoming the many challenges related to water, energy, health, sustainability, and space systems. By combining science and technology innovations and through interdisciplinary collaboration, the research activities focus on creating solutions that make positive societal impacts and inspire future engineering leaders.

Core activities: Members of the Alshami Research Group engage in interdisciplinary research where cutting-edge materials science, membrane separations, biotechnology, environmental engineering, and artificial intelligence overlap. The group fosters the development and evaluation of new technologies, translates scientific breakthroughs into technological advancements, and brings innovations closer to intellectual property rights, commercialization, and implementation through collaborations with academic institutions, corporations, and governmental organizations. In addition to its reputation for scholarly activity, funded projects, and technology commercialization, the research group also offers immersive training opportunities to students that foster their technical expertise, innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills.