Research Areas
Pioneering Research Excellence
The Computer Science (CS) program at KAUST is a leading force in research with global impact. Through collaborative and interdisciplinary exploration, we tackle complex global challenges facing the Kingdom and the world, making significant contributions to theoretical knowledge and developing practical solutions in this rapidly evolving field.
KAUST empowers our researchers through a network of state-of-the-art Core Labs, each housing advanced technologies and supported by expert staff. These multidisciplinary laboratories serve as a cornerstone of the university's research infrastructure.
The CS researchers leverage several Core Labs, including:
- Bioscience Core Lab: Facilitating cutting-edge research in computational biology and bioinformatics.
- Prototyping Core Lab: Enabling the rapid development and testing of new hardware and software prototypes.
- Supercomputing Core Lab: Providing access to the Shaheen-III supercomputer, offering unparalleled computational power for large-scale simulations and data analysis.
- Visualization Core Lab: Housing the IBEX GPU cluster and state-of-the-art visualization tools, enabling researchers to explore complex data sets and gain deeper insights into their research.
These resources are instrumental in advancing the CS program's research endeavors, fostering groundbreaking discoveries in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science and more.
