
Jawaher AlFurhood
Polymer Scientist and Sustainability Specialist, SABIC
Jawaher Alfurhood is a distinguished Polymer Scientist and Sustainability Specialist at SABIC with extensive experience in polymer chemistry, sustainable materials innovation, and environmental policy advocacy. She has led initiatives at the intersection of science, industry, and global sustainability policy. Jawaher represents Saudi Arabia in high-level international forums, advising on international negotiations such as the UN Climate Change Conferences and the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution.
With a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry from the University of Florida and over a decade of experience spanning academia and industry, Jawaher has led research and business projects on polymer synthesis, advanced recycling, and sustainable solutions.
She is deeply committed to integrating science and policy to advance circular economy strategies and sustainable development within the global materials industry.