Dr. Slim Soua
Advanced NDT SME
Dr. Slim Soua is a Structural Integrity and Inspection Technology Specialist with over 18 years of
international experience in non-destructive testing (NDT), asset integrity management, and
engineering innovation across the oil and gas sector. He currently serves within Saudi Aramco’s
Inspection Technology Unit, leading the assessment, qualification, and deployment of advanced
inspection and monitoring technologies. Throughout his career with Saudi Aramco, TWI, and
Innerspec Technologies, he has delivered major technology development programs, industry
collaborations, and integrity solutions for critical energy infrastructure. His expertise spans
guided wave ultrasonics, acoustic emission, EMAT, digital inspection technologies, and structural
health monitoring. Dr Soua is continuously contributing to advancing engineering practice
through innovation, collaboration, and the practical application of emerging technologies to
improve safety, reliability, and operational performance.