Yousef A. Alsunni

Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering Department

Dr. Alsunni’s research centers on the theoretical and computational modeling of surface reactions and interfacial phenomena, with a focus on applications in catalysis and energy conversion. He applies Density Functional Theory (DFT) to explore fundamental surface processes and employs Grand Canonical DFT (GC-DFT) to model electrochemical reactions under realistic, potential-controlled conditions. His work also involves surface energy analysis and Wulff constructions to predict catalyst morphology. A key aspect of his research is bridging atomic-scale simulations with experimental collaboration to guide the design of advanced materials and catalytic systems.

ACADEMICS

Ph.D., University of Colorado Boulder, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, 2023
M.Sc., King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Department of Chemical Engineering, 2016
B.Sc., King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Department of Chemical Engineering, 2013