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About
Walid Matar is a Principal Fellow in the Oil and Gas Program at KAPSARC, specializing in energy systems modeling. His work focuses on the KAPSARC Energy Model and related projects, including modeling residential electricity use and the distribution of refined products in Saudi Arabia. He has developed components covering electric power generation, oil refining, petrochemicals, cement production, and iron and steel industries. Walid holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Portsmouth, an M.Sc. in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University, and a B.Sc. in the same field from the University of South Carolina. His research bridges technical and economic perspectives, with interests in optimization, energy efficiency, and integrated energy systems.
Education
01-01-2021 - 11-01-2021
University of Portsmouth
PhD - Economics
24-08-2008 - 06-01-2010
North Carolina State University
Master - Mechanical Engineering
24-08-2004 - 06-01-2008
North Carolina State University
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering