Dr. Suleiman M. Suleiman is an Associate Research Scientist at the Kuwait Institute for
Scientific Research (KISR). In his role, he leads client-funded projects and research activities
focused on the digitalization, decentralization, and decarbonization of industrial gas turbines and
turbomachinery. Suleiman earned his PhD in Turbomachinery Engineering from Cranfield
University in 2015, showcasing his deep expertise in this field. His knowledge and skills span
many areas, including research, training, commissioning, maintenance, and supply chain
management within the energy industry. Suleiman is particularly passionate about Industrial gas
turbine digital twins for condition-based and predictive maintenance, supercritical CO2 power
cycles, microturbines in hybrid distributed energy systems, and performance evaluation of
process gas compressors. His multifaceted expertise and dedication to innovation make him a
valuable asset to KISR and the broader energy sector. As a project and activity leader,
Suleiman leverages his extensive experience to drive cutting-edge research and development
initiatives that contribute to advancing gas turbine and turbomachinery technologies. His work
supports the transition towards more sustainable and efficient energy solutions.
