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Biological and Environmental
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We are dedicated to advancing the understanding and management of marine, terrestrial, and human biology to ensure food, water, and soil security within healthy communities.

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We offer master’s and Ph.D. degrees in science and engineering.

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In BESE, we tackle the worlds most critical environmental and biological challenges by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and leveraging advanced technologies to enhance ecosystem resilience, secure food and water, and advance human health.

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18 May, 2026

Al-Babili earns Khalifa International Award

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14 May, 2026

Intelligent vision chip offers brainlike processing

Retina-inspired optoelectronic synapse can perform image processing and optical logic tasks.

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13 May, 2026

KAUST-led team advances to semifinals of global XPRIZE Water Scarcity competition

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13 May, 2026

Professor Sahika Inal earns Germany’s most prestigious research award

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12 May, 2026

Plants reorganize proteins to protect photosynthesis during extreme heat

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11 May, 2026

New study explores how cells respond to acidic stress

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