KAUST has united a team of highly esteemed and cited researchers from around the world to join our faculty and contribute to fundamental, goal-oriented research. By choosing to study at KAUST, you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the world’s most pressing scientific and technological challenges with great minds and accomplished professionals.
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Research at KAUST
Our prestigious faculty focus their research around KAUSTs five areas of global significance – food & health, water, energy, environment, and the digital domain.
To read about our current research, impact, and engagement with the Kingdom and world, see our KAUST Discovery magazine. You might also like to read our News Stories or browse our Latest Publications.
Finding a Supervisor
Your PhD supervisor will be a crucial part of your research journey. By providing you with mentorship, feedback, and support, your supervisor will help guide and challenge you. As such, it’s important to be critical and analytical when selecting a supervisor that you believe will be a great fit for you and your project. Take a look at our Faculty page and our Faculty in Focus page to get a sense of our faculty.
Our faculty are looking for motivated, top performing students with clear research interests. When reaching out to our faculty, we recommend you show them:
- What sets you apart from other students
- What your research interests are
- A copy of your CV
If you are having difficulty finding an advisor, contact us and we can provide suggestions to help connect you with the right person.
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