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About
Abdulrahman Alwosheel is a Lead in the Transportation and Infrastructure Program at KAPSARC. His work focuses on transport policy, demand modeling, and life cycle analysis (LCA). Prior to joining KAPSARC, he worked as a Lecturer at Muhammad Ibn Saud University and as a Traffic Engineer for the Riyadh Metro project. He holds a master’s degree in Transportation Planning and Engineering and a B.S. in Civil Engineering. His expertise contributes to shaping sustainable transport policies and evaluating emerging mobility technologies.
Publications
18 December 2024
Environmental Performance of Passenger Cars in the KSA: Comparison of Different Technologies via a Life Cycle Assessment ApproachIn terms of deployment feasibility, PHEVs and HEVs have a distinct advantage over FCEVs, as they can leverage the existing electricity grid and fueling infrastructure, making them a more practical and readily available solution for reducing near-term emissions in the KSA transportat...
09 December 2024
Life Cycle Assessment of Road Freight Decarbonization in Saudi ArabiaThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is committed to transitioning towards a diversified, low-carbon economy, necessitating the decarbonization of its road freight sector, which is a significant source of domestic energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This study address...
03 November 2024
Understanding the Causal Nexus Between Saudi’s Seaborne Trade and Economy and Quantifying the RelationshipAn economy’s primary objective is to foster high economic growth, ultimately enhancing the well-being of its citizens. Recent economic strategies have increasingly emphasized trade-oriented policies to achieve this goal.
14 October 2024
Geothermal Energy – A Rising Powerhouse? A Global Technical Review and Applications for Saudi ArabiaThe Earth’s core, which is as hot as the sun, contains a large amount of thermal energy insulated by impermeable rocks. This energy, totaling 15 million zetta joules, dwarfs traditional energy sources such as coal and gas. However, only a fraction of this energy has been utilize...
30 September 2024
Climate and Cost Analysis of SUVs in Saudi Arabia A Life Cycle Analysis ApproachThis study is conducted within the framework of the Saudi Vision 2030 agenda to diversify its economy and promote sustainable technologies, specifically examining the life-cycle performance of hybrid and conventional sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the Kingdom (KSA).
25 July 2023
Fuel Efficiency in Saudi Arabia’s Aviation Sector: Progress and Future ImplicationsDespite the fast global expansion of the aviation industry, due to its sustainability issues, the industry’s concerns about energy efficiency and emissions are still very important. Studying the changing energy consumption patterns in Saudi Arabia is crucial, as the country is expect...
18 July 2023
Estimating Regional Variation in Saudi Arabia’s Energy Usage and Carbon EmissionsEstimates of regional energy consumption and carbon emissions could be useful for agencies investigating the effects of regionally targeted investments and policy interventions. Using gasoline consumption in Saudi Arabia as a case study, we develop two approaches for estimating the r...
22 May 2025
Future Seaborne Exports and Their Impacts on Bunker Energy Demand: An Estimation of Saudi Container Seaports
Seaports are crucial for facilitating maritime trade and integrating countries into the global economy. Understanding port business dynamics, including trade and the impact on bunker energy demand, is essential for a nation’s competitiveness. Saudi Arabia’s ports are strategically sit...
