Dr. Aldrees holds a D.Phil. in Inorganic Chemistry and a Master of Science in the same field from the University of Oxford, UK. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Currently, he serves as the General Manager of the Water Desalination Technologies Institute at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), where he leads efforts to develop sustainable water desalination technologies, contributing to Saudi Arabia’s water security.

With over 23 years of experience in refining, petrochemicals, environmental sustainability, water, and energy, Dr. Aldrees has made significant contributions to scientific research. He has authored more than 22 research articles, holds four patents, and published one book, with a strong focus on advancing sustainable development through scientific innovation.