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Welcome to the Chemical Engineering Program

PROGRAM CHAIR:

Mani Sarathy, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemical Engineering

Building 5, Level 4, Room 4221

 

 

The Chemical Engineering Program offers students opportunities to develop real-world solutions to global challenges by performing rigorous coursework studies and cutting-edge research in chemical engineering. These include developing new materials and processes for gas and liquid separations, water desalination, catalysis, sustainable energy, and nanotechnology, as well as advancing new ideas in process design and control and reactor design.

We invite you to explore our website to learn more about graduate study programs and faculty research groups.

 

Mani Sarathy

 

 

M.Sc. Degree

The Master's Degree (M.Sc.) is awarded upon successful completion of a minimum of 36 credit hours. Students are expected to complete the M.Sc. degree within 3 to 4 semesters (including one summer semester, i.e., 12 to 18 months in total). The M.Sc. degree is offered for traditional full-time students and could be a terminal M.Sc., as well as a gateway to the Ph.D. program. All M.Sc. students are expected to complete a capstone experience that includes thesis preparation and oral defense. The non-thesis option is not supported in the Chem Program.

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Ph.D. Degree

​The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is designed to prepare students for research careers in academia and industry. Typically it takes from 3 to 4 years to complete with prior M.Sc. degree. The achieving Ph.D. degree requires original research, culminating in the Ph.D. Dissertation Defense.

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Jul 2025

PhD Dissertation

Structural modulation of Ni-based catalysts for CO2 dry reforming of methane using forced dynamic conditions
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Jul 2025

PhD Dissertation

Single atom catalysis in selective catalytic reduction of NO and NH3 oxidation reactions
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Jul 2025

PhD Dissertation

From sub‐gap absorption to charge‐separation: charge transfer state insights in PTB7‐Th: non‐fullerene acceptor organic photovoltaics
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Aug 2025

PhD Dissertation

ML-assisted Bayesian reservoir characterization
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Graduate Program Student Advisor (GPSA)

Linda Sapolu

Linda Sapolu
Engineering Science Hall (Building 9) Level 4, Office 4366.

Drop-in hours

  • Sunday and Tuesday: 10 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 4 pm.
  • Thursday: 10 am - 12 pm.

​​​​Linda is here to address students academic questions, evaluate their progress, and update them on current university policies and procedures. She is the first point of contact for all academic life and KAUST-related questions or issues. She is the liaison between students and faculty, the Registrar Office, Graduate Affairs, Admissions, the Associate Dean and the Dean.

 

 

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KAUST offers superb research facilities; generous, assured research funding; and internationally competitive salaries. We attract top international faculty and students to conduct fundamental and goal-oriented research to address the world's pressing scientific and technological challenges. Apply now for the open positions and be a part of our community.

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