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Welcome to the Materials Science & Engineering Program

​PROGRAM CHAIR:
Stefaan De Wolf, Ph.D.
Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
Building 5, Level 3, Office 3237

The Materials Science and Engineering Program is designed to equip students with fundamental and applied knowledge of materials. We prepare students to tackle grand challenges in sustainability and renewable energy, nano-technology and nanoelectronics, biomaterials, low-power computing, and materials characterization.

We invite you to explore our website to learn 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 MSE 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

PhD Dissertation

Janus transition metal dichalcogenides for solar energy harvesting
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May 2025

PhD Dissertation

Advancing multiscale modeling for the direct catalytic cracking of crude oil to chemicals
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May 2025

PhD Dissertation

Emerging scintillators for single- and multi-energy X-ray imaging
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May 2025

Dean's Distinguished Speaker Seminar

Designing a resilient city for climate change and pandemic
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Graduate Program Student Advisor (GPSA)

MAZEN MERO

Mazen Mero

Engineering Science Hall (Building 9) Level 4, Office 4349.

Drop-in hours:

  • Sunday and Tuesday: 10 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 4 pm.
  • Thursday: 10 am - 12 pm.
Mazen is here to address students academic questions, evaluate their progress, and update them on current university policies and procedures. He is the first point of contact for all academic life and KAUST-related questions or issues. He 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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  • Jawaher Almutlaq Ibn Rushd Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
  • Husam N. Alshareef Professor, Material Science and Engineering | Chair, Center of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies (CREST)
  • Dana Al-Sulaiman Assistant Professor, Material Science and Engineering
  • Thomas Anthopoulos Adjunct Professor, Material Science and Engineering
  • Osman M. Bakr Professor, Material Science and Engineering | Vice Provost for Strategy
  • Derya Baran Associate Professor, Material Science and Engineering
  • Alfonso Caraveo Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
  • Stefaan De Wolf Professor, Material Science and Engineering | Chair, Material Science and Engineering and Applied Physics Program
  • Mohamed Eddaoudi Ibn Alhaytham Distinguished Professor, Chemistry
  • Shadi Fatayer Assistant Professor, Applied Physics
  • Qiaoqiang Gan Professor, Material Science and Engineering
  • Sahika Inal Associate Professor, Bioengineering
  • Mario Lanza Adjunct Associate Professor, Material Science and Engineering
  • Frédéric Laquai Adjunct Professor, Material Science and Engineering
  • Kangming Li Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, and Applied Physics
  • Omar F. Mohammed Professor, Material Science and Engineering
  • Boon S. Ooi Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Iman Roqan Assistant Professor, Material Science and Engineering
  • Udo Schwingenschlögl Professor, Applied Physics
  • Xixiang Zhang Professor, Material Science and Engineering
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