Artificial Intelligence
Primary Skill
1-5
Years of experience
Advisors Information
Once a quarter
Time Commitment
Meetings
Contribution to mentee
3
No. of mentees
About Me
Othman Al Bahri is a scientist and entrepreneur at the forefront of climate technology and sustainability. With deep expertise in AI-driven solutions for science and engineering, quantum simulations, and materials research and development, he is dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to address global challenges.
Othman conducted his PhD research in Physics at the University of Cambridge where he developed next-generation transparent solar energy materials. His strong academic background underpins his innovative work in developing sustainable technologies.
As the co-founder and former CTO of Anqalab, a London-based climate tech startup, Othman led initiatives to revolutionize battery development through AI-powered, no-code simulations. His work aimed to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy by reducing R&D time and costs. He secured over $2.3 million in seed investment from prominent American and European venture capital firms and assembled a world-class team of engineers from top universities and global companies such as the University of Cambridge and Revolut.
An experienced entrepreneur, Othman has participated in leading startup accelerators such as Entrepreneur First, the AWS Climate Tech Accelerator, and Imperial College London’s Greenhouse Program. His passion for sustainability extends to his role as a consulting scientist for Arda Biomaterials, where he worked on innovative processes to create sustainable materials from industrial and agricultural waste.
An accomplished researcher, Othman has authored numerous scholarly articles on renewable energy technologies, garnering over 300 citations. His work has been funded by prestigious institutions like Argonne National Laboratory in the U.S. and the Science and Technology Facilities Council in the U.K.
Fluent in Arabic and English, Othman brings a global perspective with international experience across Oman, the U.K. and Australia. Passionate about AI, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, he continues to advance AI-powered solutions to global challenges, aiming to make a lasting positive impact on the world.