Student Focus: Nawaf Alghamdi

Summary

Nawaf Alghamdi, a KAUST M.S./Ph.D. student in chemical engineering, researches catalysis for upgrading low-value feedstocks. He was awarded a Grants Program for Universities and Research Centers (GPURC) grant from KACST and won first place at the Middle Eastern Process Engineering Conference & Exhibition technical debates. Alghamdi aims to use his time at KAUST to grow both personally and professionally, and to build a competitive research portfolio. Why it matters: Showcases KAUST's support for student research and highlights opportunities for students in science and engineering.