Dr. Ismail obtained his Ph.D. degree in Chemistry from the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, KFUPM, in 2019, with special emphasis on surface science, the design of new materials for the inhibition of corrosion in sweet and sour media, and atomistic modeling for material design. He is currently a Research Scientist at the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, KFUPM. His research interest is focused on the design of ion-exchange membranes for water purification and the recovery of precious metals from brine. He has published a number of articles in ISI Journals, filed several patents, and serves as a reviewer for several scientific journals.