Research Highlights

Research Highlights

Our research highlights showcase the groundbreaking work being carried out by our world-leading researchers.

Innovation in Unmanned Systems Towards Net Zero Aviation

Unmanned systems are revolutionizing industrial operations by reducing manpower, costs, and emiss...

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Synthetic Fuel Production from Carbon Dioxide Using Solar Energy

Saudi Arabia's CO2 emissions were estimated at 600 million metric tons in 2022, with a potential ...

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From Sand Roses to Sustainable Bricks

A multidisciplinary team from KFUPM has developed "sand rose bricks," inspired by ancient Sahara ...

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From Shrimp to Oil Production

KFUPM researchers have converted shrimp shell waste into sustainable polymers, offering eco-frien...

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Hydrogen-Powered Autonomous Marine Systems for a Sustainable Future

Hydrogen fuel cells offer a high-energy, zero-emission power source for unmanned marine systems, ...

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Development of a Carbon-Dioxide and Steam Injected High-Strength Cementitious Composite for 3DpC-Concrete Printing

KFUPM and Saudi Aramco have developed a carbon dioxide and steam-injected high-strength cementiti...

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Accelerating the Production of Clean Energy: KFUPM’s Groundbreaking Innovations in Nuclear Energy

KFUPM is at the forefront of innovation with a new modeling and simulation platform to revolution...

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Harnessing the Circular Economy: KFUPM's Innovative Brine Conversion

Researchers at KFUPM have developed an innovative desalination approach that converts waste brine...

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Quantum Cryptography and Superconducting Artificial Neuron

A KFUPM team, in collaboration with Antwerp University, is developing gate-controlled superconduc...

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Nurturing Saudi Arabia’s Green Future with AI and Water Efficiency

Qias 2 is an innovative AI and remote sensing system optimizing water usage in Saudi Arabia's ari...

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Powering the Future: Breakthrough in Zinc-ion Hybrid Supercapacitors for Self-powered Electric Vehicles

A high-performance, dendrite-free zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitor (ZIHSC) developed by a research ...

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Biosensing System for Bacteria Detection in Drinking Water

A portable detection system developed at KFUPM enables real-time monitoring of bacteria in drinki...

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Development of an AI Monitoring System for Personal Protective Equipment

Saudi Arabia's commitment to workforce safety is strengthened by an AI-powered PPE monitoring sys...

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Intelligent Real-Time Adaptive Control System for Ventricular Assist Devices (PulseVAD)

The PulseVAD project at KFUPM's Interdisciplinary Research Center for Bio Systems & Machines uses...

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Revolutionizing Energy Efficiency with Flexibility

A collaborative research initiative between DEMA Energy and King Fahd University of Petroleum & M...

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Use of eDNA Metabarcoding and Underwater Cameras in Marine Biodiversity Assessments

The Applied Research Center for Environment & Marine Studies (ARCEMS) has initiated eDNA sampling...

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Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation with Improved Mechanical and Corrosion Resistance for Magnesium alloys

The Applied Research Center for Environment & Marine Studies (ARCEMS) has initiated eDNA sampling...

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Pioneering the Future of Heart Health: An AI-based Platform for Preventive Care

KFUPM is developing "CardioVision," an AI-assisted platform for analyzing Coronary Computed Tomog...

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