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WELCOME TO THE CHEMISTRY PROGRAM

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PROGRAM CHAIR:
Niveen M. Khashab​, Ph.D.​​​​​​​
P​​rofessor of Chemistry
Building 4, Level 3, Office 3277

Aims and Scope

The KAUST Chemistry (Chem) Program was established in 2010 to provide a modern, research-oriented education in chemistry. It is one of the top internationally ranked programs at KAUST. Leveraging the outstanding facilities at KAUST, the program distinguishes itself by a clear focus and strong emphasis on current research challenges related to polymers, catalysis, and nanotechnology.

Mission and Vision

The Chemistry Program at KAUST is home to world class professors that are conducting cutting edge research on the forefronts of polymers, catalysis, and nanotechnology. Our mission is to graduate highly knowledgeable and trained chemists that can excel in academic, industrial, and managerial settings. We aim to publish highly impactful research papers and patents that will strengthen the Chemistry Program international ranking among the top worldwide and empower immediate industrial translation to support the Kingdom’s 2030 Vision.

We invite you to explore our website to find out more about graduate study programs and faculty research groups. Please follow the Chemistry students Twitter account @chemsstudents for the most recent updates.

M.Sc. DEGREE

​The Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree can be a terminal graduate degree or may serve as a gateway to the Ph.D. program. The M.Sc. degree typically takes 18 months to complete and is offered to both traditional full-time students and part-time students (e.g., industry-sponsored students on semester-long company leaves).


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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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LATEST EVENTS

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Dec 2022

Chemistry Student Seminar

Toward Liquid Phase Processable Metal-Organic Frameworks
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Dec 2022

Chemistry Student Seminar

Selective Hydrogenation of Cinnamaldehyde to Hydrocinnamaldehyde over Pt; Effect of Support, Particle Size and Confinement
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Dec 2022

Chemistry Student Seminar

The Construction of Tetraurea Macrocycle Complex as Potential Candidate for Hydrogen Bond Donor
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​GRADUA​TE PROGRAM STUDENT ADVISOR (GPSA)

Linda Sapolu

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

Drop-in hours:

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

FACULTY MEMBERS

Osman M. Bakr
Osman M. Bakr

Professor, Material Science and Engineering
Vice Provost for Strategy

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Derya Baran
Derya Baran

Associate Professor, Material Science and Engineering

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Jean Marie Basset
Jean Marie Basset

Emeritus Distinguished Professor, Chemistry

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Luigi Cavallo
Luigi Cavallo

Professor, Chemistry

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Mohamed Eddaoudi
Mohamed Eddaoudi

Distinguished Professor, Chemistry
Director, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Research Center

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Jorge Gascon
Jorge Gascon

Professor, Chemical Engineering
Director, KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC)
Lead, KAUST Circular Carbon Initiative

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Yves Gnanou
Yves Gnanou

Distinguished Professor, Chemistry
Special Advisor, Office of the President

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Nikos Hadjichristidis
Nikos Hadjichristidis

Distinguished Professor, Chemistry

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Yu Han
Yu Han

Professor, Chemistry

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Martin Heeney
Martin Heeney

Professor, Chemistry

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Kuo-Wei Huang
Kuo-Wei Huang

Professor, Chemistry
Associate Vice President for Research

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Niveen M. Khashab
Niveen M. Khashab

Professor, Chemistry
Chair, Chemistry Program

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Yoji Kobayashi
Yoji Kobayashi

Associate Professor, Chemistry

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Zhiping Lai
Zhiping Lai

Professor, Chemical Engineering

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Xu Lu
Xu Lu

Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering

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Iain McCulloch
Iain McCulloch

Professor (adjunct), Chemistry

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Omar F. Mohammed
Omar F. Mohammed

Professor, Material Science and Engineering

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Suzana Nunes
Suzana Nunes

Professor, Chemical and Environmental Science and Engineering
Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs

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Sanjay Rastogi
Sanjay Rastogi

Professor, Chemistry

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Magnus Rueping
Magnus Rueping

Professor, Chemistry
Associate Director, KAUST Catalysis Center

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Javier Ruiz-Martinez
Javier Ruiz-Martinez

Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering

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Cafer T. Yavuz
Cafer T. Yavuz

Professor, Chemistry

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Huabin Zhang
Huabin Zhang

Assistant Professor, Chemistry

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