Wan Abdul-Matiin (Matiin) currently plays the role of Research Engineer at BEEL following his graduation from Masdar Institute (MSc. in Water & Environmental Engineering). His graduate research investigated  the relationship between sedimentary biofilms and biogeochemical processes with a focus on dolomite (CaMg(CO₃)₂) biomineralization in Abu Dhabi's coastal sabkhas. This project involved closer examination of the exopolymeric substances (EPS) from microbial communities exhibiting the remarkable ability to perform this kinetically-challenging process towards a highly stable carbonate mineral.

To date, his experience at Masdar Institute has included: environmental sampling and analysis (coastal sabkha sediments, engineered lakewater), design and development of anaerobic culture systems, biochemical and molecular biology assays, geochemical modeling, and electron microscopy.

Education: 

MSc. in Water & Environmental Engineering
BSc. in Environmental Biotechnology