WDRC
We are a globally recognized research center in water desalination and wastewater reuse, advancing the science and technology of water systems to promote the economic development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the GCC/MENA region, and beyond.
WHAT'S NEW?
01 February, 2024
KAUST researchers highlight the importance of tailoring urban greening initiatives for specific contexts, with a focus on challenges and solutions for the Middle East.
11 January, 2024
Learn more about how Professor Qiaoqiang Gan's team developed a superabsorbent film that promises eco-friendly cooling solutions against heat stress and global warming.
10 January, 2024
KAUST is proud to announce that Pascal Saikaly, Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering in the Water Desalination and Reuse Center, has been named the 2024 International Honorary Member of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES).
Upcoming Events
Speaker: Professor Grzegorz Lisak, Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre (R3C), Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Speaker: Professor Hassan A. Arafat, Research and Innovation Center for Graphene and 2D Materials, Khalifa University, UAE