Alumni Highlight: Dr. Abdulhaqq A. Ibrahim

Abdulhaqq A. Ibrahim, PhD, CSP, PMP, ICGBTM LSS, NEBOSH IGC

Degree type and graduation year:

Master’s degree, Texas A&M University at Qatar, 2016

PhD in Process/Oil and Gas Engineering, Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador, 2020

Could you please tell us about your current role?

I currently serve as a Manager, Process & Engineering Safety with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) at Texas A&M University, where I support research laboratories, pilot facilities, and engineering operations in identifying hazards, strengthening controls, and enabling research to proceed safely and efficiently. My role involves project safety analysis, process hazard review, incident investigation, laboratory, and facility walkthroughs, and working closely with faculty, researchers, students, and operations teams on a wide range of chemical, mechanical, pressure, ventilation, gas handling, and specialty research safety issues. What I value most about this role is that it allows me to combine engineering judgment, practical problem-solving, and service to the research community.

How did your experience at Texas A&M shaped you as a professional?

My journey at Texas A&M has been both challenging and rewarding. With a background in chemical/process engineering, my experience here strengthened my appreciation for rigorous engineering thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the importance of applying technical knowledge in safe and practical ways. It also gave me the opportunity to grow not only technically, but also in leadership, communication, and service.One of the most meaningful parts of my time at Texas A&M has been working with students, faculty, researchers, and staff across different roles and seeing the value of collaboration and continuous learning.

Were you involved in any student organization?

I was involved with Omega Chi Epsilon Honor Society (ΩΧΕ), the national honor society for chemical engineering. That experience reinforced the value of academic excellence, professionalism, and service, and it helped shape the way I approach engineering practice and professional growth.

What is your advice to current graduate students?

My encouragement to graduate students is to build both technical depth and strong professional character, because long-term success is shaped not only by research, but also by how we lead, communicate, and contribute to our communities.