The transport sector is vital to Saudi Arabia’s socioeconomic landscape, yet it contributes approximately 22% of the nation’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As the Kingdom diversifies its economy beyond the oil sector, adopting sustainable transport solutions is essential for both economic growth and environmental stewardship.

Research Lead- Transportation & Infrastructure
Michael is a Lead at KAPSARC working on the life cycle sustainability assessment of transport and energy systems. His focus…
Michael is a Lead at KAPSARC working on the life cycle sustainability assessment of transport and energy systems. His focus is on conventional and alternative powertrain systems, with a special interest in low-carbon fuels and energy pathways. He previously served as a Researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) on several Horizon 2020 transport research projects. Michael holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences from VUB.
Expertise
- Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment
- Low-Carbon Energy/Fuels
- Alternative Powertrains
- Just Transition
- Circularity Principles
Publications See all Michael Samsu Koroma’s publications

Integrating Life Cycle Assessment and Avoid-shift-improve Frameworks for Sustainable Mobility Transition in India
The transport sector is vital to Saudi Arabia’s socioeconomic landscape, yet it contributes approximately 22%…
18th June 2025
Life Cycle Environmental and Cost Analysis of SUVs: a Saudi Arabia Case Study
The transport sector is vital to Saudi Arabia’s socioeconomic landscape, yet it contributes approximately 22%…
17th June 2025