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Welcome to the Chemistry Program

PROGRAM CHAIR:

Yoji Kobayashi​, Ph.D.​​​​​​​

Associate Professor of Chemistry

Building 3, Level 4, Room 4277

 

 

The Chemistry Program is home to world-class professors conducting cutting-edge research on the forefronts of polymers, catalysis, and nanotechnology technology development. Our mission is to graduate highly knowledgeable and trained chemists who can excel in academic, industrial, and managerial settings. We aim to publish highly impactful research papers and patents that will strengthen the Chemistry Program's 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 learn more about graduate study programs and faculty research groups. Please follow the Chemistry students' X (Twitter) account @chemsstudents for the most recent updates.

 

Yoji Kobayashi

 

 

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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Upcoming Events

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May 2025

Chemistry Seminar

Charge-engineered thermoelectrics and self-sustained filtration for energy and environmental applications
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May 2025

PhD Dissertation

Thermodynamics and mechanism of the activation H2 and CH4 via a dearomatized pincer nickel hydride
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May 2025

Mechanical Engineering Seminar

The hydrodynamics of droplet breakup in hypersonic applications
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May 2025

PhD Dissertation

Solvent-mediated precise ion sieving by conjugated microporous polymer membranes
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Graduate Program Student Advisor (GPSA)

Linda Sapolu

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

 

Drop-in hours:

Bldg. 9

Sunday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2 - 4 p.m.

Bldg. 9

Thursday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Bldg. 4

Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Bldg. 3

Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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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.

 

 

Our Faculty

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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