Ismail Al Khatib

Ismail I.I. Alkhatib is a Research Scientist at Khalifa University in the UAE, holding a PhD in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Molecular Thermodynamics from Khalifa University, and an MBA from Heriot-Watt University. With 10 years of R&D experience, his work focuses on the rational molecular design and evaluation of next-generation refrigerants and emerging cooling technologies for high-ambient climates. His cooling research spans the full technology chain, from working fluid design to system-level performance. This covers molecular and generative AI screening and design of low-GWP working fluids and blends; critical evaluation of reference property databases the sector relies on; and thermodynamic cycle and performance analysis across vapour-compression, cascade and ultra-low-temperature systems. He also investigates the molecular foundations of caloric cooling, including ionocaloric, barocaloric and electrocaloric effects, as beyond-vapour-compression alternatives.