Professor Saad bin Mohammed bin Ayed bin Dajam’s career combines academic leadership with research excellence. He earned his PhD from the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, and was appointed Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at King Khalid University’s College of Science in 2006. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2010 and Professor in 2015. A key milestone in his career was his appointment as Vice President for Academic Affairs in May 2017. He has also held several leadership positions, including Acting President of King Khalid University, Acting Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Vice President for Women’s Colleges, Dean and Vice Dean of Admissions and Registration, and Head of the Biology Department. His research focuses on parasite immunology and molecular biology, particularly the diagnosis of parasitic diseases endemic to Saudi Arabia and the development of vaccines against certain parasitic diseases. His contributions include scientific publications and genetic discoveries, alongside participation in scientific conferences in Saudi Arabia and abroad. His institutional contributions extend to committees responsible for student affairs, timetabling, electronic transactions, quality and development, faculty affairs, and community service. He has also been a member of the Saudi Society for Life Sciences, the British Society for Parasitology, the Saudi Society for Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, and the Saudi Society for Biotechnology. These contributions reflect the breadth of his experience and his commitment to integrating education, research, and institutional service.

Professor Dr. Hamed Majdou AlQarni is a distinguished academic leader at King Khalid University, serving as the Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research. He has played a pivotal role in advancing the university’s research programs and academic initiatives through innovative strategies that have elevated the institution’s local and international standing.

Professor Dr. Abdullah Ghadran Al-Sehimi is the Advisor for Scientific Research to the President of King Khalid University, a Professor of Computational Organic Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at King Khalid University, and a former member of the Shura Council (7th Session). Professor Dr. Al-Sehimi is a distinguished academic and a national expert. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from King Saud University (1404 AH), followed by a Master’s degree in Physical Chemistry from King Abdulaziz University (1413 AH). He subsequently obtained a Master’s degree (1417 AH) and a PhD (1421 AH) in Physical Organic Chemistry from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom. He advanced through various academic ranks to become a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the College of Science, King Khalid University (Abha). He has held numerous scientific and administrative positions, most notably: Dean of Scientific Research at King Khalid University; Director of the Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS) at King Khalid University; Director of the Science and Technology Unit (affiliated with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology); and Dean of the College of Science at King Khalid University. He has served on numerous committees, scientific councils, and professional associations—both Saudi and international—and has participated in a wide range of training courses, seminars, and conferences, both within the Kingdom and abroad. He has published over 600 scientific papers in prestigious, high-impact-factor journals. Additionally, he has authored a series of books covering advanced materials science, solar energy, stereochemistry, computational chemistry, and electronic sensors—works that are widely cited by researchers across the globe. He has registered numerous patents with the US Patent Office, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), and other institutions. His work spans fields such as solar energy, photodiodes, electronic sensors, nanomaterials, and flexible antennas, as well as a patent related to coronavirus research—achieved in collaboration with researchers from both within and outside the Kingdom. He won first place in the patents category of King Khalid University’s 2021 Scientific Research Awards. Currently, Professor Al-Sehemi is ranked among the top 2% of the world’s most-cited scientists, according to Stanford University’s classification. He has supervised numerous graduate theses (Master’s and PhD) and conducts both experimental and theoretical (computational) research. His work focuses on advanced materials science applications, dye-sensitized organic solar cells, nanomaterials, stereochemistry, and drug design and discovery. His research involves designing and modeling new materials, simulating and predicting crystal structures—which are vital for developing high-efficiency photovoltaic cells—and studying Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR) models and their various applications. Professor Al-Sehemi is known for his passion for knowledge and his commitment to staying abreast of the latest developments; he believes that progress begins where others have left off and that every new contribution can drive significant change and notable advancement. He is also recognized for his unwavering support of scientific research and innovation, driven by his conviction regarding the importance of research and its impact on the future of science and technology in the Kingdom.

Prof. Dr. Saad bin Abdulrahman Al-Amri’s career combines research excellence, academic leadership, and contributions to policymaking. He joined Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council in Rabi al-Awwal 1442 AH and contributed to its work in education and research through his membership of the Education and Scientific Research Committee. He began his academic career at King Khalid University as a teaching assistant in 1421 AH. He subsequently pursued postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom, earning his master’s degree in 2003 and his PhD in biotechnology and environmental pollution from the University of Aberdeen in 2006. He has held several academic and administrative positions, most notably Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at King Khalid University from Safar 1439 AH to Rabi al-Awwal 1442 AH. His previous roles also include General Supervisor of the Scholarship Administration, Vice Dean of Admissions and Registration, and Head of the Biology Department. His contributions extended to numerous councils and committees. He served as Secretary of the University Council, Chair of the Scientific Council, and Chair of the standing committees for International Cooperation, Teaching Assistants and Lecturers, and Scholarships. He also participated in scientific

Professor Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Shahrani has combined scientific research with academic leadership and university infrastructure development. He earned his PhD in condensed matter physics, specializing in semiconductors, in the United Kingdom in 1414 AH. His contributions include research on crystals, thin films, and their applications in solar cells, alongside innovative techniques and equipment for materials research and fabrication. He has held leadership positions at King Khalid University, including Head of the Physics Department, Dean of Scientific Research, and Vice President for Projects. He also helped establish the colleges of engineering and computer science, develop their academic plans, and oversee the design and construction phases of the university campus at Al-Fara’a. His contributions extended to helping establish the Saudi Society for Physical Sciences and serving the community through awareness lectures on the effects of radiation on people and the environment.

Professor Ahmed bin Taher Ali Al-Mubarak, Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at King Khalid University, has built a career combining research excellence and academic leadership. He earned his PhD in catalysis from the University of Nottingham in 2000 and has held prominent positions, including Head of the Chemistry Department, Director of the Advanced Materials Research Center, Dean of Scientific Research, and Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research. His research contributions span catalysis and its industrial and environmental applications, including collaborations with SABIC and projects supported by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology. He has also supervised master’s and doctoral theses, contributed to a book on lanthanide chemistry, and supported research and innovation initiatives, recognizing their role in advancing knowledge and shaping the future of science and technology in Saudi Arabia.