报告题目：Laser Sensors for Energy Systems

报告人：Aamir Farooq 教授 (阿卜杜拉国王科技大学)

报告地点：创新港校区敏行楼1-4056

报告时间：2026年9月8日（周二），9:30-11:30

腾讯会议：671-229-656

邀请人：汤成龙 教授

报告摘要：In the face of tightening environmental regulations and the global push toward Net Zero, the energy sector requires high-fidelity, real-time data to bridge the gap between operational demands and sustainability mandates. This presentation highlights the strategic deployment of advanced laser sensing technologies as a solution for multi-scale monitoring—from molecular-level fuel engineering to facility-wide emission oversight. We will examine several high-impact applications:

• Predictive Fuel Design: The application of laser spectroscopy to characterize chemical kinetics and predict critical fuel properties in real-time, enabling the rapid development of low-carbon alternatives and optimized combustion pathways.

• Operational Precision in Production: The design and field-deployment of sensors for natural gas monitoring and water-cut sensing in complex three-phase flows, providing operators with immediate data to optimize separation processes and resource recovery.

• Emissions Management & Compliance: The implementation of "laser fencing" systems for continuous, wide-area monitoring of Greenhouse Gases (GHG). These systems offer a superior alternative to point-source sensors by providing path-integrated data for the rapid detection and quantification of fugitive emissions.

By integrating these optical diagnostics into existing energy infrastructure, stakeholders can achieve a dual objective: enhancing the efficiency of traditional energy assets while establishing the rigorous monitoring frameworks necessary for the energy transition..

报告人简介：Dr. Farooq holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and is a Professor at KAUST, where he directs the FASTER Laboratory and the Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship (TIE) program. His research focuses on sustainable fuels, chemical kinetics, precision spectroscopy, and laser-based optical diagnostics. He has published nearly 300 refereed journal papers and presented invited lectures worldwide. A recipient of the KAUST Distinguished Teaching Award, the Hiroshi Tsuji Early Career Research Award, and the Combustion Institute Research Excellence Award, Dr. Farooq is a Fellow of Optica, the Royal Society of Chemistry, and The Combustion Institute.