Prof Alameh is the Director of the Electron Science Research Institute at the Edith Cowan University- Australia. Prof. Kamal Alameh and his Edith Cowan University team of scientists are working on a thin sensor which can provide early warning of membrane fouling in desalination plants, using fibre optic nanotechnology. Professor Alameh is currently Director of both the Electron Science Research Institute (ESRI), and the WA Centre of Excellence for MicroPhotonic Systems at ECU. Known for his pioneering work in the integration of microelectronic and photonic sciences, Prof Alameh has developed a new and practical research area known as MicroPhotonics. He is currently engaged in research and development activities on Opto-VLSI, optoelectronics, and Micro-/Nano-photonics targeting innovative solutions to fundamental issues in ICT, Agriculture, Health, consumer electronics, and Security and Defence.

Throughout his career Professor Alameh has been the recipient of a number of awards. In 2007 he was awarded WA Inventor of the Year (Early Stage), in 2008 the Inaugural Vice-Chancellor Award for Excellence in Research from Edith Cowan University and in 2010 the Kahlil Gibran International Award. He has also published over 200 peer reviewed journal and conference papers, three book chapters and filed 21 patents. Sixteen PhD candidates have successfully been supervised by Professor Alameh to completion of their awards.