Notable programs
Environmental Science & Engineering (Water / Desalination)
A global leader in water treatment and desalination research, central to KAUST's water and sustainability mission and tied to well-funded labs.
Marine Science (Red Sea Research Center)
Uniquely positioned on the Red Sea, with coral-reef, marine-ecology and oceanography research using a dedicated research vessel and coastal facilities.
Chemical Science / Catalysis
A recognised strength in catalysis and chemistry, with high citation impact and links to energy and clean-fuel research.
Material Science & Engineering
Strong solar/photovoltaics, semiconductors and advanced-materials research, among KAUST's most-cited fields.
Computer Science / Applied Mathematics & AI
Backed by the Shaheen supercomputer and a Generative AI Center of Excellence; covers machine learning, HPC and computational science.
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Research in communications, photonics, sensors and energy systems, integrated with KAUST's energy and digital research divisions.
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