Material Day 2026
Materials Day 2026 | Second Annual Event
The second annual Materials Day 2026 concluded with even greater impact than its inaugural edition, underscoring the rapid growth, visibility, and outreach of the Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) Department at KFUPM. This year’s event welcomed over 1,900 participants and featured 16 research booths, creating a vibrant platform for graduate students to showcase their research, exchange ideas, and engage with faculty members, industry leaders, and peers from across the materials community.
The event was proudly sponsored by ArcelorMittal and JESCO, whose support played a key role in its success. Distinguished Speakers & Leadership Engagement
Throughout the event, the importance of graduate research, innovation, and academic excellence was reinforced through keynote addresses and remarks delivered by esteemed academic, industry, and government leaders, including:
Dr. Nayef Alsaifi, PhD , Chairman, MSE Department, KFUPM
Mr. Hasan AlSomali, General Manager, ArcelorMittal
Dr. Abdalla Omar, Researcher, University of Manchester
Dr. Tariq A. Alghamdi, Ph.D., Chairman, Materials Engineering Society
Mr. Rakan Alammari, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources
Dr. Maryam Al Huwaiz, Chairman, Materials Science Department, PNU College of Community
Their contributions were instrumental in shaping the direction of the event and reinforcing a strong culture of research excellence and collaboration.
MSE Awards – 2026 Winners
Best Graduate Student Award
Best MSE Research Spotlight 2026 Presenter
Best Teaching Assistant (TA) Award Winners
Best Seminar Presenters (in order of award)
The department congratulates all award recipients and extends sincere appreciation to all participating graduate students, whose dedication, professionalism, and enthusiasm were fundamental to the success of this year’s event.
With its growing participation and impact, Materials Day continues to establish itself as a cornerstone event celebrating research, communication, and collaboration within the MSE community.
A special note of thanks to Dr. Nayef Alsaifi, PhD for his exemplary leadership as Chairman of the MSE Department, and for his unwavering support in providing the resources and guidance that made this event a success and kudos to Materials Science and Engineering Club for organizing this event.
We look forward to an even stronger Materials Day 2027.
