We have a new visiting professor from A. V. Topchiev Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis RAS, Russian Federation.

Heat treatment shrinks polymer’s pores to enhance solvent filtration.

Nanomaterials offer a way to get many electrical charges from each photon absorbed by a solar cell.

Selective membranes allow harvesting and concentration of valuable molecules from cultured microbes.

Porous MOFs enable simple molecular separations based on mismatches in physical profiles.

Polymeric membranes may lower the energy requirement for oil refineries.

New mixed-matrix MOF membrane for highly efficient natural gas separation.

Zain Ali, a research scientist from Professor Ingo Pinnau’s group, recently spoke to us to discuss his career in science, his journey at KAUST, maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and his deep love for both his research and his family.

“I am thrilled to get the opportunity to represent KAUST at Lindau. I believe I will get exceptional experience and valuable feedback from the top scientific experts, which will undoubtedly benefit my future career choice,” - Mram Alyami

Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, 17, of Dammam, Saudi Arabia, who did a Winter Internship Program at Prof. Eddaoudi's group, received one of two Regeneron Young Scientist Awards of $50,000

In biomedicine, metal-organic frameworks can be used to deliver pharmaceuticals around the human body. A KAUST-led team has developed a MOF-based system for getting DNA across cell membranes into target cells.

An electrode made from inexpensive earth-abundant metals bubbles with potential for green fuel production.

Sensitive and flexible scintillation screens bring better X-ray imaging.

Inspired by the human eye, a neuromorphic vision system recognizes handwritten numbers.

Membranes made from date seed biomass could provide a greener and more cost-effective alternative for industrial separation.

A team of KAUST chemical engineers has designed a sustainable thin-film composite membrane made from a natural nontoxic polymer derived from shrimp shell waste.

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Congratulations to all AMPM Center Graduates of this 2021 year and all the ones who did not have their ceremony in 2020, due to the COVID pandemic, and were celebrating with 2021 graduates!

We are proud to have three of our @AMPM_Center faculty listed once again in the 2021 List of Highly Cited Researchers, by Clarivate. Prof. Mohamed Eddaoudi, Prof. Yu Han and Prof. Omar F. Mohammed Abdelsaboor. Congratulations on well-deserved recognition!