# Mariam Said

> Mariam designs solar membrane-distillation systems that eliminate brine discharge in arid coastal regions. Her membrane and pilot-testing experience fits a water-technology company deploying sustainable desalination.

*Source: [https://selltoscientists.com/phd/mariam-said/](https://selltoscientists.com/phd/mariam-said/)*

**Institution:** King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
**Field:** Desalination
**Advisor:** Dr. Gyorgy Szekely
**Thesis:** Solar-driven membrane distillation for brine-zero desalination
**Publications:** 6

## Skills

- Membrane Fabrication
- Thermal Modeling
- Python
- Water Chemistry
- Pilot Testing
- Process Optimization

## Industry transition signals

- Internship at a desalination technology firm
- Co-authored with utility R&D team
- Presented at desalination industry conference

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