Biography

Dr. Saeed Alshihri is currently the vice president for Energy and Industry at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology. He is a board member of The Saudi Geological Survey. He is Also a board member of the Oil Sustainability Program. He is leading different steering committees for joint activities with private sector including Maaden, Acwapower and Lucid. In a previous role, he was the director of Materials Science Research Institute at KCST. Before that, he held different positions including director of national laboratories and manager of the national center for petrochemical at KACST. He also led the joint center of excellence with UC Berkeley for Nanomaterial for Clean Energy Applications. Dr. Alshihri received his PhD degree in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London in the United Kingdom.

About KACST

We believe that scientific research and technological developments are key components to further economic growth and national development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and we operate and manage the following activities:

• Supporting the National Research, Development and Innovation Strategy

KACST prepared a national plan for science, technology and innovation, the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) and scientific support services for universities and research centers.

• Technological Support

Technical support includes providing the Internet service through the Saudi Research and Innovation Network (Maeen), technical services, electronic and security archiving.

• Research and Development

Implement research and development projects in 15 vital sectors that contribute to economic growth and sustainability.

• Innovation Support

Support and develop industrial innovation centers program and enhancing the work of business incubators, accelerators and the Industry 4.0 program.

• Our Vision

To be a pioneer organization in science and technology by supporting innovation and fostering scientific research to promote the industrial development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

• Mission Statement

We invest in scientific research and technological advancements to serve national development in the Kingdom through the following objectives:

• Providing support for scientific research and technological development.
• Conducting applied scientific research and technological development.
• Coordinating national activities in the fields of science, technology and innovation.
• Strengthening local and international partnerships for technology transfer, localization and development.
• Providing consultations, services and innovative solutions.
• Investing in technology development and its commercial processes.

• Our Values

We derive our values from our traditions that promote the principles of transparency, trustworthiness and respect for our employees, society and partners