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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.

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Eight PSE Faculty Celebrated Among the World's Top 1% Scientists

11 December, 2024

The Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division at KAUST is proud to announce that 8 of its faculty members have been named Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate for 2024. This recognition places them among the top 1% of researchers worldwide, based on how often their work is cited by others in their fields.

This honor highlights not only the high number of citations these researchers receive but also their significant influence and contributions to the global scientific community. Clarivate selects these researchers through a rigorous process that considers both citation data and expert judgment, ensuring their work is widely recognized and valued by peers across the world.

Being named a Highly Cited Researcher is a rare achievement, with only 1 in 1,000 scientists globally receiving this distinction. It reflects their dedication to advancing knowledge and making a lasting impact in their fields.
PSE Dean Chak K. Chan congratulates these faculty members on their outstanding accomplishments, which demonstrate PSE’s commitment to excellence and innovation in science and engineering.

They continue to inspire progress and set a high standard for research impact worldwide.

Prof. Mohamed Eddaoudi - Chemistry
Prof. Omar F. Mohammed - Cross-field
Prof. Luigi Cavallo - Cross-field
Prof. Stefaan De Wolf - Cross-Field
Prof. Hylke Beck - Cross-Field
Prof. Yun Hau Ng - Cross-Field
Prof. Huabin Zhang - Cross-Field
Prof. Osman M. Bakr - Chemistry & Materials Science

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