At KAUST, Marhava will lead innovative projects investigating how plants cope with environmental challenges, particularly temperature extremes and drought stress.

How a small set of glycan genes could help detect and classify tumors.

His lab investigates how plants detect and respond to stress within seconds of damage, focusing on root signaling and interactions with the surrounding microbial environment. This research contributes to BESE’s efforts in plant resilience and sustainable agriculture.

KAUST scientists use CarboSoil biochar and native biocrusts to revive arid lands, enriching soil, capturing carbon, and curbing erosion to help plants flourish.

As the urgency to adapt to changing climate conditions grows, three research groups at KAUST are leading advances in science and technology that together offer a powerful framework for climate resilience.

Professor Yoshihide Wada from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has been awarded the 2025 Joanne Simpson Medal for his pioneering research modeling the human footprint on the global hydrological cycle.

New electron transfer pathways discovered in Desulfobacterota reveal surprising microbial versatility and energy potential.

As he begins his work leading the division, McCabe aims to deepen stakeholder collaborations, strengthen exchange across KAUST disciplines, and accelerate the application of research in the real world. He prioritizes attracting, training, and enabling young talent who will lead the Kingdom in science and research.

Heat tolerance is being conferred naturally down the generations of a common reef-building coral in response to recent marine heatwaves.

Deep-learning tool outperforms human experts at classifying lab-grown embryo-like structures, enabling advances in developmental biology and drug discovery.

New enzyme motif shows how ocean microbes are evolving to digest plastic — and could help future cleanup efforts.

A study conducted during COVID-19 travel restrictions sheds light on the relationship between mass gatherings and the spread of antibiotic resistance.

Stem cell study shows how extra X or Y chromosomes derail early development via shared genetic pathways.

A black fungus that can tolerate extreme salinity and intense radiation in a Mars-like environment provides insights into planet habitability and beyond.

Immediate international collaboration is needed to reverse current trends in global land degradation by transforming food systems.

Sahika Inal, associate professor of bioengineering at KAUST, has been selected to deliver the 2025 Kavli Foundation Emerging Leader in Chemistry Lecture, awarded by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

KAUST led a global team to develop actionable strategies for governments to halt land degradation and secure food supplies.

A wearable, optoelectronic patch worn on the skin could transform blood pressure monitoring for patients with chronic health conditions.