Taher Wahdan
Golden,CO
Summary
Master’s graduate in Advanced Energy Systems with a foundation in Chemical Engineering and a deep commitment to decarbonization and sustainability. My experience spans CCUS, solar energy, hydrogen, and clean tech development through hands-on roles at MASDAR and ADNOC, where I supported project lifecycles from feasibility to field deployment. I bring a multidisciplinary mindset, technical depth, and real-world perspective—ready to contribute to impactful energy solutions that demand precision, collaboration, and long-term vision.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Intern
ADNOC Low Carbon Solutions & International Growth (LCS&IG)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Led baseline data collection and supported technical operations for ADNOC’s CCS Monitoring, Measuring, and Verification (MMV) efforts. Collaborated with government entities like the Environmental Agency – Abu Dhabi and the National Center of Meteorology to establish environmental data-sharing protocols. Drafted official communications and MoMs to advance inter-agency cooperation, culminating in a final presentation to CCS leadership. Gained valuable experience in policy integration, stakeholder engagement, and national-scale decarbonization planning.
Project Intern
MASDAR Clean Energy
Abu Dhabi, UAE
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted site visits to solar farms and the first Waste-to-Energy facility in Sharjah, gaining hands-on exposure to large-scale clean energy projects. Collaborated with cross-functional teams—engineering, business development, policy, and asset management—to understand the full project lifecycle from feasibility to operations. Contributed to early-stage green hydrogen certification efforts and policy discussions, building a systems-level understanding of MASDAR’s global clean energy initiatives and deepening my commitment to sustainability and decarbonization.
Academic Peer Mentor
Khalifa University
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided academic support in chemical and process systems, helping students strengthen their technical foundation. Mentored first-year students through structured guidance to support both academic success and social adjustment.
Chemical Engineering Intern
ADNOC Onshore
Abu Dhabi, UAE
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Rotated through upstream, midstream, and downstream operations to gain a comprehensive understanding of ADNOC’s oil and gas value chain. Conducted research on exploration and transportation challenges, and presented findings on industry topics to senior engineers—strengthening both technical insight and professional communication skills.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Energy Systems
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO05-2025
BSc - Chemical Engineering
Khalifa University of Science and Technology
Abu Dhabi, UAE01.2022
Skills
- Carbon Capture Utilization & Storage (CCUS)
- Renewable & Solar Energy
- Advanced Energy Systems
- Engineering Design & Process Modeling
- Python, MATLAB, and Aspen HYSYS
- Data Analysis & Techno-Economic Evaluation
- Field Operations & Reporting
- Clear Technical Communication
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
Certification
- CCUS Certificate
- IELTS (UKVI): 7.5
References
- Dr. Khalid Al Ali
khalid.alali@ku.ac.ae | +971 2 312 4290
- Dr. Emad Al Hseinat
emad.alhseinat@ku.ac.ae | +971 2 312 3968
- Dr. Alejandro Rodriguez Martinez
armartinez@adnoc.ea
- Dr. Valerie Holt
vah2@lehigh.edu
Timeline
Engineering Intern
ADNOC Low Carbon Solutions & International Growth (LCS&IG)
05.2024 - 06.2024
Project Intern
MASDAR Clean Energy
10.2022 - 04.2023
Academic Peer Mentor
Khalifa University
01.2022 - 07.2022
Chemical Engineering Intern
ADNOC Onshore
06.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Advanced Energy Systems
Colorado School of Mines
BSc - Chemical Engineering
Khalifa University of Science and Technology
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