At The Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE) Division, we advance the understanding and management of marine, terrestrial and human biology to develop food, water and soil security within healthy communities. Our faculty and researchers apply innovative technologies to investigate how living organisms interact with — and adapt to — their environments.
Our research spans cell and developmental biology, genomics and genetics, microbiology, biodiversity and ecology, marine science, water desalination and reuse, and plant science. Uniquely positioned on the shores of the Red Sea, BESE draws on this natural laboratory and aligns its work with KAUST's national Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) priorities and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
Through an interdisciplinary, technology-driven approach, BESE prepares graduates to lead discovery and impact across the life and environmental sciences — in industry, academia and research.
This collaborative approach has fueled impactful research projects—both fundamental and goal-oriented—in diverse areas, including telecommunications, extreme computing, artificial intelligence, and the analysis of environmental, physiological, and social data.
Building on our strong research foundation and aligning with KAUST's new strategic focus on national Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) priorities, we are refining our research efforts to contribute to the RDI's four key pillars.
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