Our values

Impact

Our work is designed for scale. By applying solutions in operational contexts, we deliver measurable outcomes that contribute to decarbonization, sustainable fuel adoptions, and a circular carbon economy.

Innovation

Innovation is central to our mission. We focus on translating research into scalable solutions—bridging the gap between laboratory discovery and real-world implementation through rigorous experimentation and systems-level design.

Collaboration

At Team Roberts, we prioritize strategic collaborations with industrial partners and academic institutions to address complex challenges of decarbonization, sustainable fuels, and industrial emissions. By integrating cross-sector expertise, we can accelerate the development and deployment of scalable technologies with industrial applications.

About the Principal Investigator

 
Professor William Roberts

Professor William Roberts is a leading figure in energy and environmental research, known for his pioneering work in combustion science, multi-pollutant carbon capture, and sustainable fuels. With decades of experience in both academia and industry, he brings a unique perspective to the lab—bridging deep scientific inquiry with practical, scalable solutions. Under his leadership, Team Roberts has grown into a globally recognized hub for innovation, collaboration, and impact. Professor Roberts is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of curiosity, rigor, and purpose. His vision drives the team’s mission: to conduct transformative research that addresses real-world challenges and contributes to a more sustainable future.

 

 

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As a team we are guided by three core principles

Team Roberts is a multidisciplinary research group comprising over 35 researchers—including graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and scientists—the team conducts both fundamental and applied research with a clear emphasis on scalability and industrial relevance.

 

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SCIENCE IN ACTION.

DRIVEN TO SOLVE.

MADE TO SCALE.

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Ayman M. Elbaz Elhagrasy, Ph.D.

Research Scientists

Research Scientist

Current

Research Interests

​My interest is in fundamental combustion related to energy, environment and fuel issues. This includes studies on partial premixed and diffusion flame structure, combustion instability, flame stabilization, laser diagnostics, NOx formation, single droplet combustion, Heavy fuel oil combustion, and spray combustion. This research is directed toward the applications to internal combustion engines, gas turbines, and burners. Combustion diagnostics which include laser techniques such as high speed OH PLIF), 2D and 3D-PIV, PDI, Tomographic PIV, LIBS, Hot wire, TGA, SEM.

Selected Publications

Education

  • Ph.D., Mechanical Power Engineering, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt, 2008.
  • M.Sc., Master in Mechanical Power Engineering, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt, 2003.

Professional Profile

  • 2014-present: Research Scientist, CCRC, KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
  • 2012-2013: Postdoctoral fellow, KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
  • 2010-2011: Postdoctoral fellow, Vanderbilt University, Tennessee, USA
  • 2008-2009: Lecturer, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt

Scientific and Professional Membership

  • National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILS).
  • Institute of Liquid atomisation and Spray Systems since 2005

Awards

  • Fulbright postdoctoral grant, USA
  • MTCP grant for PhD visiting student, Malysia

KAUST Affiliations

Clean Combustion Research Center (KAUST)

Faculty of Engineering, Helwan University.