In BESE, our research is driven by a commitment to address the world's most critical environmental and biological challenges. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and leveraging cutting-edge technologies, we focus on enhancing ecosystem resilience, securing food and water resources and advancing human health. Our work not only pushes the boundaries of scientific understanding but also translates into sustainable solutions that impact communities globally.
Building on our strong research foundation and aligning with KAUST's strategic focus on national Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) priorities, our research drives impactful contributions across the RDI's four key pillars.
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KAUST has launched four pioneering Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to drive research and development across key national and international priorities. These Centers align KAUST further with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and are fundamental to KAUST’s Accelerating Impact Strategy – strengthening the University’s position as a global leader in applied science.
KAUST has launched four pioneering Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to drive research and development across key national and international priorities. These Centers align KAUST further with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and are fundamental to KAUST’s Accelerating Impact Strategy – strengthening the University’s position as a global leader in applied science.
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KAUST empowers researchers with state-of-the-art facilities, some unique to the University, ensuring access to the best tools for groundbreaking discoveries. With sustained support from KAUST, our researchers pursue ambitious long-term projects, fostering both curiosity-driven exploration and impactful goal-oriented collaborations across disciplines.
The KAUST Industry Collaboration Program (KICP) was established to promote innovation between KAUST’s world-class research community and the broader world. The program acts as a destination point for connection and collaborative research. Becoming a member of the KICP means you have unrivaled access to a research community that can impact and elevate your organization’s future. Numerous leading global and in-Kingdom industry partners are engaged with the program, including Boeing, IBM, Saudi Aramco, Dow, SABIC, and more. The KICP provides access to KAUST’s research and technology, faculty, students, facilities and training.
