The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is currently experiencing substantial and rapid advancements across various sectors, in alignment with its National Vision 2030. This ambitious initiative is a reflection of the directives of the country's esteemed leadership, focusing on enhancing national interests and achieving global prominence in diverse areas. Within this framework, the Ministry of Education has established a strategic blueprint aimed at fostering research and innovation through academic institutions, chiefly universities, which are recognized as the bedrock of such advancements. This strategic approach addresses and surmounts the challenges previously encountered.
In a concerted effort to contribute to the Kingdom's aspirations, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University has embarked on a mission to prioritize research, development, and innovation. A significant milestone in this journey is the establishment of a Research and Development Center. This center is envisaged as a cradle for nurturing expertise in the realms of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEM&M), thereby propelling the university to the forefront of global innovation.
We also thank the Vice Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research for providing full support to all the needs and requirements of the center. Central to the center's mission is the encouragement of both male and female students to enhance their research capabilities. The center offers a platform for engagement in research projects, access to academic acumen, and an exchange of knowledge with international scientists. This strategy serves not only to localize knowledge but also to elevate the standard of research and the research milieu, thereby augmenting research competencies and fostering a culture of high-caliber research. The center aims to create a dynamic and competitive research environment among the student body and faculty.
A key aspect of this initiative is the integration of undergraduate and graduate students in research endeavors, thereby broadening the scope and influence of research and development activities. This strategy is pivotal in establishing specialized research collectives and orienting certain research initiatives to benefit the nation.
Director of R&D Center
D. Thamer Almoneef
