KAUST will host the Asian Science Park Association (ASPA) Conference in November 2026. The conference will be held at the KAUST Research and Technology Park (KRTP). The event aims to promote scientific and industrial technologies and economic growth across Asia. Why it matters: This event further positions Saudi Arabia as a hub for innovation and collaboration between the Middle East and Asia, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030's goals for entrepreneurship.
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The paper introduces a web-based expert system called RCSES for civil service regulations in Saudi Arabia. The system covers 17 regulations and utilizes XML for knowledge representation and ASP.net for rule-based inference. RCSES was validated by domain experts and technical users, and compared favorably to other web-based expert systems.
KAUST Associate Professor Muhammad Mustafa Hussain has been elected as a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). Hussain's research focuses on creating paper-based sensors using low-cost materials to mimic human skin sensory functions. He was selected in recognition of his work at KAUST. Why it matters: Recognition of researchers at GCC universities by international professional societies helps to raise the profile of regional research efforts.
KAUST highlights postdoctoral fellows Yi Jin Liew, Isabelle Schulz, Maren Ziegler and Neus Garcias Bonet outside the University Library. The article mentions King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1924 – 2015). It encourages applications to KAUST's Discovery Postdoctoral program. Why it matters: This brief announcement signals KAUST's ongoing investment in attracting international research talent to Saudi Arabia.
KAUST representatives from various research centers will attend the American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition in Denver. The aim is to showcase KAUST's research capabilities and international connections to potential staff, faculty, and students. KAUST seeks to emphasize that it is a globally connected research institution with state-of-the-art equipment and world-class faculty. Why it matters: This participation helps KAUST attract talent and build collaborations by dispelling perceptions of isolation from cutting-edge research in the Middle East.
This is an announcement from KAUST. It encourages people to apply to KAUST. The announcement also mentions the late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Why it matters: Routine announcements like this help increase awareness of KAUST as a leading research university.
Michael Hickner, an Associate Professor from Penn State University, visited KAUST as part of the CRDF-KAUST-OSR Visiting Scholar Fellowship Program. Hickner specializes in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering. The visit was documented with photos by Meres J. Weche. Why it matters: Such programs foster international collaboration and knowledge exchange in science and engineering between KAUST and other leading institutions.