Abdullah is an international student from Al-Salaam, Kuwait. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in chemical and bio-molecular engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is a graduate of the University of Arizona, where he double majored in chemical and environmental engineering. Currently, Abdullah is focusing his research on the design of economic and eco-friendly reverse osmosis (RO) water purification systems for disadvantaged and remote communities. In 2017, Abdullah received the prestigious Robert Logan Nugent Award for Excellent Community Service, in which he was one of two candidates in the graduating class of 2017 recognized for their record of accomplishments, including active and enthusiastic participation and community service at the University of Arizona. Upon graduation, Abdullah will return to his home country of Kuwait where he will join Schlumberger as an engineer, specializing in industrial waste effluent treatment and global safety standard assurance.”