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Program Guide 2025-2026 > Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE)

Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE)

The mission of the Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) division is to create knowledge pertaining to matter at all scales (nano, meso, macro) and in all forms (from bulk to divided colloids to fluids) and to seek understanding of the interaction of matter with external stimuli to design new materials/technologies addressing the issues of our times.
The research in the division has three main focus areas: energy (including alternative energy), environmental sustainability, and advanced components. These research thrusts are addressed through various research themes, like catalysis, photovoltaics, new materials, membranes, porous materials, nano-composites, mechanics, spintronics and advanced opto-electronics, complex fluids, clean combustion, geophysics, climate & atmospheric studies, enhanced oil recovery, and CO2 sequestration.

 

Division Contacts

Chak Chan, Dean- chak.chan@kaust.edu.sa
Niveen M. Khashab, Associate Dean of Students- niveen.khashab@kaust.edu.sa

PSE Programs

• Applied Physics (AP)
• Chemical Engineering (CE)
• Chemistry (Chem)
• Earth Science and Engineering (ErSE)
• Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering (ERPE)
• Material Science and Engineering (MSE)
• Mechanical Engineering (ME)