Sabrina Alzahrani

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Sabrina Alzahrani

MASTERS STUDENTS

MSc, Environmental Science and Engineering (September 2026 – December 2028)

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Biography

Sabrina Alzahrani is a Master’s student in Environmental Science and Engineering. She first joined KAUST in 2023 as a research intern, where she worked on research related to life-cycle assessment and environmental sustainability, and has returned to KAUST to continue her research through her Master’s studies. She previously completed a BSc in Geography and Environmental Science with a concentration in Spatial Data Science at King’s College London, graduating with First Class Honours and receiving the Head of Department’s Prize in Geography. During her undergraduate studies, she developed experience in GIS, Python, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and environmental modelling, and served as President of the KCL Geography Society.

Selected Publications

Alzahrani, S., Tahir, F., & Al-Ghamdi, S. G. (2026). A way to measure and reduce the environmental effects of plastics. Frontiers for Young Minds, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/frym.2025.1595644
Alzahrani, S., Ullah, S., & Al-Ghamdi, S. G. (2025). How can we cool warming cities using Nature-Based solutions? Frontiers for Young Minds, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/frym.2025.1395250
Alzahrani, S., Tahir, F., & Al-Ghamdi, S. G. (2025). Understanding the environmental impacts of desalination. Frontiers for Young Minds, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/frym.2025.1510242
Alzahrani, S., Abuwaer, N., & Al-Ghamdi, S. G. (2025). Walkable Communities for a Healthier Planet: Exploring 15-Minute Cities. Frontiers for Young Minds, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/frym.2024.1309614
Tahir, F., Alzahrani, S., Noori, Y ., & Al-Ghamdi, S. G. (2024). Environmental impacts and the future prospects of waste utilization in the concrete production. Materials Today Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2024.05.150

Education

B.Sc. Geography and Environmental Science, King’s College London, UK (2026).

Professional Profile

President, Geography Society—King's College London (2024–2026)
Sustainability Auditor, King’s Climate & Sustainability (2024)
Visiting Research Student, KAUST (Jun 2023 - Aug 2023)

Awards

2026: Head of Department’s Prize in Geography, King’s College London, UK.

KAUST Affiliations

Climate and Livability Initiatives
Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering
Urban Lab

Research Interests Keywords

LCA sustainable energy systems Circular Economy Sustainability

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