KAUST has brought together a team of highly esteemed and cited researchers from around the world to join our faculty and contribute to fundamental, goal-oriented research. Studying at KAUST, you'll learn from and collaborate with field-leading experts to address some of the world's most pressing scientific and technological challenges.
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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 mentorship, feedback, and support, your supervisor will guide and challenge you. Therefore, it's essential to be critical and analytical when selecting a supervisor who aligns well with your interests.
Obtaining a faculty sponsor isn't required before submitting your PhD application, but we encourage you to explore our Faculty page to learn about their research interests. You can select your top three supervisors in the application, but these selections aren’t binding.
Our faculty seek motivated, high-performing students with clear research interests and may reach out to you during the application process if they are interested in potentially serving as your supervisor.
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