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.

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01 February, 2024

Greening initiatives that hit home

KAUST researchers highlight the importance of tailoring urban greening initiatives for specific contexts, with a focus on challenges and solutions for the Middle East.

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11 January, 2024

A green polymer film offers climate-friendly cooling

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.

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10 January, 2024

Professor Pascal Saikaly named International Honorary Member by AAEES

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).

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Upcoming Events

EnSE Seminar Series: Early detection of Fire Blight infection in apple leaves using imaging spectrometry
  • 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM

Speaker: Professor John Sulik, Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph

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EnSE Seminar Series: Utilizing microbes as biosensors of the urban environment
  • 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM

Speaker: Professor Fangqiong Ling, Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, USA

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EnSE Seminar Series: Minimizing Waste while Maximizing Value from Advanced Water Recovery/Treatment Systems
  • 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM

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

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KAUST's New Strategy

ACCELERATING IMPACT

Our New Strategy

KAUST’s strategy presents new opportunities to accelerate our positive impact on the world through alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) priorities, enhancing our global and local partnerships, and focusing on commercialization and economic impact.

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