VIDEO: Take a tour of our three divisions

Summary

KAUST's Academic Divisions and Research Centers unite faculty, researchers, and students from various disciplines to tackle fundamental and goal-oriented problems. The Biological and Environmental Science & Engineering Division (BESE) focuses on organisms' responses to the environment and develops innovative technologies. The Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering Division (CEMSE) centers on predicting complex natural phenomena and optimizing processes for clean water and energy. Why it matters: This overview of KAUST's divisions illustrates the breadth of research activity and its focus on key challenges for Saudi Arabia and the region.