Abdulla, who has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and a Masters in Development Studies from the London School of Economics, recently joined Shell as a commercial advisor and will work on Shell’s carbon dioxide, or CO2, management activities. He has long been interested in the challenges posed by the environment and has even worked as a part-time energy auditor.

Prior to joining Shell, Abdulla was a process engineer working on the commissioning and operations of NGL plants in Ras Laffan. Through internships and research he has worked on a the development of a variety of projects throughout the Middle East including poverty alleviation programs in Jordan, industrial city planning in Qatar and even a global satellite system. Abdulla likes to play football, and enjoys music and travel.