Leading Licensor of
Process Technologies
& Developer of
Competitive Catalysts.

Who We Are & What We Do

Scientific Design (SD) makes a global impact on people and their communities by delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable
EO-based technologies. We are a Global Leader in the development, licensing, and catalyst supply of proprietary processes for the production of Ethylene Oxide (EO), Ethylene Glycol (EO/EG), Bio-Ethylene, Bio-EO, Bio-EG, EO derivatives, Polyols, and Maleic Anhydride. The chemicals produced by these technologies are the building blocks for a multitude of consumer products that improve the lives and health of millions. In addition to these technologies, SD produces innovative proprietary catalyst and equipment to be used in our own industrial processes and those used by our clients

With significant investment into Research & Development and many patents, we continue to innovate and provide solutions as a petrochemical technology leader for over 75 years. SD continues to improve upon its technologies to ensure our role as licensor of choice for clients who are committed to a better world through corporate responsibility and environmental sustainability.

What Matters to Us

Purpose

Delivering safe, reliable & sustainable EO-based technologies for a better world.

Vision

SD will be the technology partner of choice, enabling our customers to operate the safest, most reliable & most sustainable EO/EG-based production assets globally.

Scientific Design’s Culture is Based Upon Four Pillars:

Safety, Innovation, Customer Focus, & a Great Place to Work. These foundational elements are our pledge to an innovative organization focused on the welfare of people and their communities, environmental sustainability, and making a better world.

Great
Place to
Work

Customer
Focus

Innovation

Safety

مكان
رائع
للعمل

التركيز على
العميل

الابتكار

السلامة

理想的
工作场所

以客户
为中心

创新

安全

SAFETY

is a core value, we never compromise

We are committed to a proactive safety culture that is reflected in our behavior, attitude, and daily work. We insist on the highest standards of safety in our laboratories, operations, and service to customers. We promote the health and safety of our employees and community.

INNOVATION:

We create market-leading products & services

Scientific Design will maintain a competitive place in the market through innovation.
Scientific Design promotes the free flow of ideas and information.
We reward employees who embrace and contribute to innovation.
We advance our knowledge base through career development.
We seek both traditional and alternative approaches along with challenging assignments.

CUSTOMER FOCUS:

We exceed customers’ expectations

We develop lasting relationships with our customers by understanding their needs.
We measure how we are doing, and continually improve our products and services.
We want customers to think of us as their sole source for catalyst and engineering solutions.

QUALITY:

We commit to the highest quality without compromise.

Quality and Safety are the highest priorities in all we do!

Scientific Design’s products and services are continuously improved by empowered individuals and goal oriented teams.

We recognize that innovative catalyst and process technologies are essential as a preferred supplier, exceeding the expectations of our customers.

GREAT PLACE TO WORK:

Open and diverse environment

Scientific Design creates an environment ensuring that all employees are treated with dignity and respect.
We support a culture of active listening, constructive feedback, and trust.
Employees are empowered with the resources and authority to achieve results.

TEAMWORK:

We collaborate as one company to achieve success

Teamwork is fostered through collaboration, accountability and well-defined work responsibility. We bring the right people together to achieve our goals

Who Guides Us

Dr. Atieh Abu Raqabah

President & CEO

Atieh has had a distinguished career with notable experience in Research and Development. He joined SABIC in 1990 as a chemical advisor before advancing to leader of polymer catalysts. During his tenure with the company he has held several leadership roles at SABIC including General manager for Global Corporate Research & Development (R&D), General Manager for Corporate Sustainability, and Director for Polymers & Catalysis. Atieh founded the SABIC Research and Innovation Center at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and co-founded the first SABIC Technology Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

He also led the development, scaling-up, and commercialization of several SABIC technologies, including Linear Alpha Olefins (LAO), Metallocene technology, TiNo PP catalyst and Circular Economy – TRUCIRCLE™. Atieh has also served as a board member on SABIC SK Nexlene Company Pte. Ltd.

Atieh won the SABIC Top Innovator Award and Arthur D. Little Award for Research Excellence. He is the inventor and co-inventor of more than 50 patents. He has also published numerous papers in scientific journals.

He joined Scientific Design in 2023.