Hussam Qasem is the general manager of the future energy technologies institute at KACST. He obtained his PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from UCLA in 2019, his research focus is nanotechnology applications for energy harvesting devices. He has been working on several PV technologies, such as organic photovoltaics, perovskites, and solar cells based on 2-D materials. Hussam was the lead of the Al-Khafji flagship project demonstrating the largest desalination plant operated by renewable energy. Within KACST teams, his efforts on product development focuses on renewable technology systems for harsh environments, and the integration of renewable energy system with high-energy consumption applications. Hussam has represented the kingdom in energy policy in the G20 events, as well as, COP negotiations, and mission innovation initiatives.