Ameer al Ali
KSPI Visiting Student
Introduction
Ameer AlAli is an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington. His research focuses on semiconductor photonics, optoelectronic devices, and integrated photonic technologies. He also completed an Electrical Engineering internship at ACWA Power, where he worked on photovoltaic power plants, substations, SCADA monitoring, and project engineering.
Research Interests
Semiconductor Photonics
Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers (VCSELs)
Optoelectronic Devices
Integrated Photonic Circuits
Semiconductor Device Physics
Education
B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Expected June 2027) University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
Work Experience
June 2025 – September 2025: Electrical Engineering Intern at Acwa Power, Riyadh, KSA
Awards
KAUST Gifted Student Program (KGSP) Scholarship (2022–Present)
Selected for a highly competitive cohort of Saudi students awarded a fully funded scholarship by KAUST.
KAUST Affiliations
Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering (CEMSE) Division, Electrical and Computer Engineering
