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Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division

At PSE, we are dedicated to driving innovation and advancing research to address global challenges in green energy, new materials, climate change, and the environment.

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Academic Programs

We offer an inspiring academic environment where students learn from global experts, participate in cutting-edge research, and gain the skills needed to address global challenges in energy, environmental science, and materials sciences. 

Research

The PSE Division leads transformative research across the four RDI Pillars. With world-class faculty and facilities, we drive the discoveries that are shaping a more sustainable and innovative future.

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PSE MASTERCLASSES

We invite students and researchers to follow the Dean’s Distinguished Lectures, a series of talks featuring internationally acclaimed scholars and professors from top universities worldwide.

Latest news

10 December, 2025

KAUST Future Cement Initiative Accelerates Saudi Arabia’s Sustainable Cement Transformation

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27 November, 2025

Electrocatalytic CO2 upcycling excels under pressure

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07 December, 2025

PhD student Maria Camila Sierra Hernandez has been awarded the Best Student Presentation at the International Geomechanics Conference (IGS)

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Latest events

 

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Dec 2025

Materials Science and Engineering and Applied Physics Seminar

AI-powered SERS: the key to smarter predictions
21

Dec 2025

Materials Science and Engineering and Applied Physics Special Seminar

Magnetic MXenes: A Pathway to Spintronic Memristors and Neuromorphic Computing
23

Dec 2025

Materials Science and Engineering and Applied Physics Special Seminar

Ultrafast spin current generation and manipulation

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Join world-class research on the shores of the Red Sea

In PSE, we advance scientific discovery and innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration, addressing global challenges with impactful research. Join us in shaping a sustainable future through excellence in science and technology.