Faculty from KFUPM visited KAUST on November 25-26, 2015 to discuss potential research collaborations. Discussions focused on identifying common ground and actionable steps in areas like electrical engineering, modeling, and computer simulation. Participants highlighted potential opportunities for complementary work between the two institutions. Why it matters: Increased collaboration between leading Saudi universities like KAUST and KFUPM can enhance the Kingdom's research capabilities and innovation ecosystem.
In November 2017, students from KFUPM's Electrical Engineering department visited KAUST's Nanofabrication Core Lab (NCL). The students toured the campus and the KAUST Core Labs facilities and were shown processing equipment in the NCL cleanroom. Demonstrations on micro and nanofabrication techniques were also conducted. Why it matters: While dated, the article highlights the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing between Saudi universities in developing future researchers in nanotechnology.
The 2018 Innovation to Impact Forum was held at MIT to foster collaboration between Saudi Arabia and the United States. Organized by a joint committee including KACST, KAUST, SMEA, and MIT, the forum featured roundtables aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman inaugurated collaborations between U.S. and Saudi organizations at the event. Why it matters: The forum signifies Saudi Arabia's commitment to building international partnerships in research and innovation, particularly with leading U.S. institutions, to achieve Vision 2030 goals.
KAUST and Technische Universität München (TUM) have been collaborating on research since 2009, focusing on chemistry, computer science, and mathematics. TUM President Prof. Herrmann visited KAUST on March 25, discussing the KAUST-TUM collaboration in high-performance computing and catalytic chemistry. He emphasized the need for an entrepreneurial and interdisciplinary approach to solve complex scientific problems, highlighting trust and complementary expertise as key to the partnership's success. Why it matters: This partnership strengthens research capabilities in Saudi Arabia, promoting innovation and addressing complex challenges through international collaboration in key areas like computing and chemistry.
KAUST and King Abdulaziz University (KAU) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate and fund scientific research. The collaboration will focus on areas including cancer research, energy harvesting and storage, solar technology, renewable energy, and desert agriculture. The MoU was signed by Donal Bradley, KAUST VP for Research, and Yusuf Al Turki, KAU VP for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research. Why it matters: This partnership between two leading Saudi universities will help advance research and development in areas critical to Saudi Vision 2030.