World-class research begins with world-class collaboration.
Hear how Abdulrahman Aljurbua gained international research experience, built lasting global connections and brought new perspectives back to the Kingdom through the KAUST Ibn Rushd Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Applications for 2026 are now open: https://t.co/dn0J8uqHto
Lead your independent research. Create global impact.
Designed for exceptional early-career researchers, KAUST Global Fellowship offers the opportunity to pursue independent research in areas aligned with global priorities, including Health, Water, Energy, Food Security, AI, and Marine Science.
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Industrial gas separation uses ~15% of global energy. KAUST researchers, with collaborators in China and France, built a new MOF-based membrane that could support carbon capture and hydrogen purification, and, for the first time, made it manufacturable at industrial scale.
Learn more: https://t.co/IIUoPIC0BD
Most cancer tissue samples are prepared using chemical dyes before analysis.
KAUST researchers have developed a stain-free alternative that produced the same diagnostic conclusions as conventional pathology methods in almost all cases, while reducing preparation time.
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#KAUST researcher Dr. Saad receives the 2026 EAGE Arie van Weelden Award for contributions to full-waveform inversion (#FWI), seismic denoising, and AI-driven seismic imaging.
Dr. Saad is a researcher in the DeepWave Consortium led by Prof. Tariq Alkhalifah at #KAUSTPSE
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KAUST researchers have developed a solar panel coating that enables passive cleaning using naturally occurring temperature changes between day and night, with no additional water or energy input.
Read the full findings: https://t.co/ez1eI7IAw0
Researchers at KAUST and @aramco achieved record performance in converting CO₂ into jet-fuel-range hydrocarbons using AI-guided catalyst design. The catalyst operated for more than 1,000 hours, highlighting the potential of machine learning to accelerate lower-carbon fuel innovation.
https://t.co/HAcNEIwhOz
At the FLEET Consortium Annual Meeting 2026, KAUST joined industry and government partners to reflect on five years of collaborative innovation and highlight selected FLEET 5.0 research initiatives focused on hydrogen, fuel cells, carbon capture, and maritime efficiency.
Since 2021, FLEET has delivered 36 industry-driven R&D projects advancing sustainable transport technologies aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
On International Day for Women in Maritime, we celebrate the women advancing ocean exploration and discovery.
KAUST Professor Froukje van der Zwan descended 2,000 meters into the Red Sea to support groundbreaking deep-sea research exploring volcanic activity and rare underwater ecosystems. Her work reflects the vital role women continue to play in shaping the future of maritime science.
The Vision 2030 Annual Report 2025 reflects the depth and breadth of Saudi Arabia's national transformation.
KAUST is honored to contribute to the delivery of the Kingdom's ambitions, and reaffirms its commitment to working alongside government, industry, and global partners to advance science and technology in service of this vision.
Realize your potential at KAUST. Saudi Arabia's research and technology university.
Learn from world-leading faculty and access cutting-edge labs on our international campus on the Red Sea.
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A new pathway for carbon storage in water-scarce regions.
KAUST researchers demonstrate how CO₂ can be converted into solid rock underground using recycled subsurface water, enabling permanent storage without freshwater.
Read more: https://t.co/VsMfbLdkLn
Ready to shape the future of Mechanical Engineering?
Join our interactive online session to explore the ME Program at #KAUST.
📅 Wednesday, 15 April 2026
⏰ 4:15 PM (Saudi time)
💻 Join via Zoom: https://t.co/lBO5l9XEvR
🌐 Learn more about admissions: https://t.co/f0jc4PMdlx
#KAUSTPSE Division recognized at the 2026 @Inventions_GVA.
5 Gold Medals (3 with Jury Congratulations - the highest distinction), 1 Silver, 2 Bronze + multiple international special awards.
Advancing solutions across health, energy, materials and sustainability.
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9 KAUST inventions were showcased at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, where KAUST researchers received 6 Gold Medals, 1 Silver Medal, and 2 Bronze Medals, along with special awards. The projects span AI healthcare, water monitoring, sustainable energy, and advanced materials.
Final year or recent graduate?
KAUST Elevate is an on-the-job training program empowering Saudi graduates to build careers that drives national progress across five specialized tracks.
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KAUST ranks among the world’s top 100 universities by subject.
🇸🇦 #1 in Saudi Arabia for Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering and Natural Sciences
🌐 Top global rankings include:
#11 Petroleum Engineering
#36 Materials Science
Ranked in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. @TopUnis
#KAUSTPSE Division Welcomes Professor Majed Alrefae as an Instructional Assistant Professor.
Read more at PSE news: https://t.co/12iSH47Jq9
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