The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is a newly established department. The department's principal aim is to address challenging issues at the forefront of science and technology while also meeting the demands of the kingdom. Along with offering the graduate program, the MSE department at KFUPM is the first and only department in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region to offer a dedicated undergraduate MSE program. This is an interdisciplinary field that relies on knowledge from many engineering and fundamental scientific disciplines. This enables us to figure out the underlying mechanisms that govern the matter around us to tackle the numerous engineering problems that our society faces. This multidisciplinary approach is instilled in both undergraduate and graduate students through coursework and research.
The study of MSE involves exploring the links between material structure and properties, as well as designing and engineering materials based on those structure-property correlations. Materials science is a highly active area of research that encompasses a broad range of topics such as polymer science, composites, nanomaterials, computational materials science, and so on. Our faculty members are extremely involved in research and have made a commitment to be role models for students. They regularly engage in cutting-edge research to apply these concepts to solve problems in a variety of sectors, including water treatment, membrane design, and solid-state batteries, to mention a few.
Our department's mission is to support the individual development of our exceptional and innovative students so that they can continue to push the field to ever more beneficial breakthroughs. Our students are equipped with the necessary knowledge to understand the material's structure-performance relationship, materials degradation and failure analysis, and a systematic approach to materials selection for a specific application. They obtain hands-on expertise in synthesis, and characterization, as well as experimental design at even the undergraduate level.
On October 14th, the Materials Science and Engineering Department, KFUPM had the honor of hosting a seminar titled “Fundamentals and Applications of Nanomaterials in Interface Engineering: From Controlled Release to Industrial Innovations,” presented by Dr. Ahmed Alsmaeil, Senior Petroleum Engineer at Expec Advanced Research Centre, Saudi Aramco. Dr. Alsmaeil's insights highlighted the pivotal role of nanomaterials in tackling complex challenges across various sectors, focusing on the synthesis and functionalization of silica nanoparticles to enhance oil recovery, improve drug delivery, and stabilize emulsions, thus showcasing their interdisciplinary applications in energy, healthcare, food science, and environmental remediation.
The seminar attracted graduate students and faculty members from the MSE department, providing a vibrant platform for attendees to engage, interact, and exchange perspectives while gaining invaluable knowledge. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Ahmed Alsmaeil for his unwavering commitment to excellence, which was evident throughout the event, fostering a collaborative environment that inspired learning and meaningful discourse among participants.
Building 4 Room 125
14 Oct, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
On September 1, 2024, KFUPM hosted a visit from His Excellency Eng. Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Vice Minister for Mining Affairs, and Bob Wilt, CEO of Maaden, to discuss the future of materials science and engineering (MSE) in Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector. The meeting, which included KFUPM's President and other key university figures, focused on the role of MSE in advancing the mining industry and explored opportunities for collaboration. Discussions emphasized enhancing support for KFUPM's MSE department to drive research and industrial innovation.
Read MoreThe Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) department at KFUPM provides students with a world-class education in a cutting-edge research environment. With the support of highly competent faculty, academic facilities, research labs, and collaboration with industry representatives, the university offers BSc, M.Sc., and MX graduate degrees. We welcome ambitious students to enrich and excel in their skills in the field of MSE by associating academically with us. The online admissions application can be accessed through this link:
