Advanced Materials
VIDEO: Advancing mobility through materials innovation
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At our Research and Development Center, innovation in advanced materials is helping to drive the transition toward more efficient and lower-carbon industries.
Ammar Alahmed
Research Scientist in the Advanced Materials Division
My name is Ammar Alahmed, I'm a research scientist in the Advanced Materials Division, part of Saudi Aramco Research and Development Center.
What does the “materials transition” mean to you, and why is it so important right now?
Advanced materials have the potential to be transformational, and Aramco will play a key role in enabling a materials transition with advanced materials that are more durable, lighter, and efficient.
How do Aramco’s materials innovations support broader emissions reduction goals across industries?
Aramco is investing in advanced materials, with the ambition to help enable a materials transition across industries from manufacturing to transportation to city planning and urban development.
Can you share more about the collaboration with Aston Martin Aramco?
So we’re collaborating with Aston Martin on innovations for road vehicles. Our partnership extends to the development of advanced lightweight materials.
What advantages do advanced thermoplastics offer over traditional materials in mobility?
Advanced thermoplastics can be a potential replacement to the traditional materials of choice, since they offer a lower-cost and a lower-carbon footprint.
How do you balance performance and cost when developing new materials & what is your biggest challenge?
The challenge is in striking this balance between developing the optimal material. Yet at the same time, it is a cost-effective solution, and that is the beauty of advanced materials.
