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.

KAUST has signed an MOU with the International Medical Center (IMC) to strengthen cooperation in scientific research related to wellness, quality of life, and population health management. The agreement supports Saudi Arabia’s efforts to advance the national healthcare ecosystem and foster medical innovation.

The Saudi Ministry of Health and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration in healthcare innovation and investment, and to develop a sustainable ecosystem that supports applied research and advanced technologies in the health sector.

KAUST is transforming Saudi Arabia's health and neuroscience expertise with the addition of pioneering leadership.

Saudi Arabia has pledged to divert 90% of its waste from landfills by 2040. New technology at KAUST is sustainably recycling spoiled dairy and fruit juices into valuable products. KAUST has launched a pilot study to demonstrate value of this technology across multiple Saudi industries.

A new study led by Professor Alexandre Rosado has revealed an unusual microbial world in the Hatiba Mons hydrothermal vent fields of the central Red Sea, a site first discovered by one of his co-authors and colleagues, Assistant Professor Froukje M. van der Zwan.

A simple mica-based method boosts the tracking precision and depth of single particles without the need for complex hardware.

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.