Dr. Naeema Al-Darmaki is a highly accomplished chemical engineer and academic researcher whose work bridges foundational science and industrially relevant technologies. She serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), where she has established a strong record of research in sustainable separation processes and biomass valorization.

Dr. Al-Darmaki’s research expertise lies in supercritical fluid technologies, solute-solvent phase behavior, and biomass extraction and fractionation processes, fields that are critical to green processing, sustainable materials recovery, and advanced chemical separations. Her contributions include seminal work on supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of high-value compounds such as squalene and in-depth solubility analysis of complex multi-component systems, showcasing her proficiency in designing environmentally friendly separation strategies.

Beyond her work in supercritical systems, Dr. Al-Darmaki has co-authored research on enzymatic pre-treatment of microalgae for enhanced extraction of bioactive compounds, demonstrating her interdisciplinary approach to chemical engineering problems that intersect biotechnology and renewable resources.

She earned her doctoral degree with a focus on supercritical fluids and their applications in chemical and biochemical separation processes and has been an active faculty member at UAEU since 2013, mentoring students and advancing research that aligns with global sustainability goals.

Today, at Eyanic, Dr. Al-Darmaki leverages her deep technical insight and academic leadership to support innovation in chemical process optimization, sustainable extraction systems, and value-added production pathways—helping clients translate complex engineering challenges into practical and impactful solutions.