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.
Through alignment with Saudivision2030’s Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) priorities and implementing new commercialization and partnership initiatives, we will accelerate our impact for the betterment of the Kingdom and the world.
WHAT'S NEW?
19 September, 2023
Professor Peiying Hong and Ph.D. student Bothayna Algashgari have discovered that a complex interplay of factors influences the spread of superbug genes during wastewater treatment and reuse.
11 September, 2023
KAUST Professor Hans Vrouwenvelder delivered an engaging and highly informative presentation titled "Impact-Focused Desalination Research" during the Global Water, Energy, and Climate Change Congress (GWECCC) Technical session in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
04 September, 2023
We are thrilled to announce that Sankara Arunachalam has successfully defended his Ph.D. dissertation titled "Bio-Inspired Gas-Entrapping Microtextured Surfaces (GEMS): Fundamentals and Applications" on August 30th. Arunachalam conducted his research under the guidance of Prof. Himanshu Mishra.
Upcoming Events
"Occurrences and changes in biological stability in drinking water from source to tap"
"WHO/UNICEF JMP global monitoring of drinking water, sanitation and hygiene"
"Shaping Water and Energy Technologies by Electrospinning"
This international workshop, scheduled to take place on November 13-15, is dedicated to the exploration of fundamental research on membrane transport processes. This workshop offers a comprehensive platform for researchers to delve into the intricacies of membrane transport and deepen their understanding of this field.