Walid Matar 100103 1

Primary Program

Oil & Gas
Matar, Walid

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