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Welcome to the Earth Science & Engineering Program

PROGRAM CHAIR:​
​Sigurjón Jónsson, Ph.D​​​​​
Professor of Geophysics
Building 1, Level 3, Room 3136

We are faced with unprecedented challenges related to climate change, the energy transition, natural resources, pollution and degradation of the natural environment. Future earth scientists will play an important role in addressing and finding solutions to these pressing problems. In the Earth Science and Engineering (ErSE) Program we offer a range of courses and scientific projects that help students to acquire useful knowledge and skills to take on these challenges. Our M.Sc. and Ph.D. level courses cover many subjects in geophysics and geology as well as providing training in different data acquisition, data analysis and computational methods. Research within the program focuses on atmospheric and ocean processes, subsurface imaging, reservoir simulations, natural hazards and on the Red Sea rift, among many other topics. If you join us, you can select one of following four study tracks: Geophysics, Geology, Machine Learning in Geosciences, or Geophysical Fluids and Climate Systems. 

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

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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 available in the ErSE Program.

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Ph.D. Degree

​TThe 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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​Graduate Program Student Advisor (GPSA)

Karema Alaseef
Engineering Science Hall (Building 9) Level 4, Office 4365.

Drop-in hours

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

Karema 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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  • Hussein Hoteit Associate Professor, Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
  • Tadeusz W. Patzek Professor, Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering Director, Ali I. Al-Naimi Petroleum Engineering Research Center
  • J. Carlos Santamarina Adjunct Professor, Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering Associate Director, Ali I. Al-Naimi Petroleum Engineering Research Center

Visiting Professor

Hildegard Westphal

Earth Science and Engineering Visiting Professor

Research Interests: Carbonate Sedimentology, Diagenesis, Palecology, Ecology of Reefs, Microplastics Pollution

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