Our Research Centers – Turning Strategy into Action

From our research centers emerges the future of innovation, where KFUPM's brilliant minds tackle global challenges with groundbreaking solutions

KFUPM's research philosophy embraces both comprehensive interdisciplinary exploration and focused specialized investigation, recognizing that different challenges require different approaches. Multiple fields of study intersect at the university's larger interdisciplinary research centers , enabling researchers to tackle complex, multifaceted challenges that cannot be solved through a single disciplinary lens. This approach acknowledges that many of today's grand challenges, from sustainable energy solutions to advanced manufacturing, require diverse perspectives and integrated knowledge from various fields.

Complementing these broad-scope centers, KFUPM maintains smaller, specialized research units that operate with a more concentrated focus. These centers are designed to address specific industry needs and technical challenges with greater agility and precision. By maintaining a narrower scope, these centers can accelerate the development of practical solutions and facilitate rapid technology transfer to industry partners.

This strategic balance positions KFUPM as both a thought leader in interdisciplinary research and a reliable partner for industry-specific solutions.

Discover the Work of our Research Centers

Interdisciplinary Research Centers (IRCs)

IRC centers bring together dynamic, mission-driven interdisciplinary researchers to build a powerful engine of discovery, tackling some of the biggest challenges of our time

Applied Research Centers (ARCs)

ARC centers are crafted to engage directly and professionally with industrial research challenges, aiming to solve real-world problems with the highest industry standards

Joint Research Centers (JRCs)

JRC centers are focused on field-oriented research, working in close collaboration with national organizations