Through immunoengineering, Al Qureshah’s team at KAUST is developing bioengineered tools to improve the detection and treatment of immune disorders. Ultimately, the Saudi researcher aims to translate genetic discoveries into tangible advances in precision medicine while mentoring the next generation of immunology leaders.

Professor Jessica Zamborain-Mason sees the path forward in building reef fisheries and aquatic food systems that are sustainable, equitable, and climate resilient. As she joins KAUST, her goal is to enhance the sustainability of aquatic food systems in Saudi Arabia and around the world.

The 2025 list of Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers includes 16 researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), including 15 of its 185 faculty.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) hosted the November 2-3 forum to showcase the Center of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainable Food Security while providing a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing to accelerate in-Kingdom farming innovation and position Saudi Arabia as a model for sustainable agriculture.

BESE alumni startup Polymeron is transforming agricultural waste into high-performance biodegradable plastics, advancing the Kingdom’s national priorities in sustainability and innovation. By upcycling date byproducts — a hallmark of Saudi agriculture — and expanding into processing waste from the poultry sector, the company is helping shape a circular economy built on local resources.

When Rakan Alireza makes history next year as the first Saudi athlete to compete in cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympic Games, he hopes to do so with the support of Saudi-made, high-performance sensors developed in laboratories at KAUST.