Seminar on Microstructure–Corrosion Relationship in HSLA Steels: A Comparative Study  at CEREM (May 3, 2026)

The Center of Excellence for Research in Engineering Materials (CEREM) organized a specialized seminar titled “Microstructure–Corrosion Relationship in HSLA Steels: A Comparative Study”, delivered by Dr. Asiful H. Seikh.

The seminar focused on understanding the relationship between microstructural features and corrosion behavior in High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA) steels. Key highlights included comparing corrosion performance, how microstructural evolution affects material durability, and recent advances in steel characterization techniques for engineering applications. The session also emphasized the importance of corrosion-resistant materials for sustainable industrial infrastructure and long-term structural reliability.

The seminar attracted active participation from faculty members, researchers, and students, encouraging scientific discussions and collaboration in the field of advanced metallic materials and corrosion engineering.

Dr. Ibrahim A. Alnaser, Director of CEREM, highlighted that such seminars show CEREM’s commitment to promoting advanced materials research and strengthening knowledge exchange in corrosion protection, sustainable engineering materials, and industrial innovation aligned with the Kingdom’s future development goals.

Seminar on Environmental Friendly Coatings for Sustainable Product Development at CEREM (April 19, 2026)

The Center of Excellence for Research in Engineering Materials (CEREM) organized a specialized seminar titled “Environmental Friendly Coatings for Sustainable Product Development”, delivered by Mohammad Asif Alam.

The seminar focused on the development of eco-friendly coating technologies aimed at enhancing material performance while reducing environmental impact. Key highlights included advances in protective coatings, corrosion resistance, surface engineering, and sustainable material design, with emphasis on industrial applications and long-term durability. The session encouraged active engagement among faculty members, researchers, and students, strengthening collaboration in the field of advanced coating technologies.

Dr. Ibrahim A. Alnaser, Director of CEREM, highlighted that this seminar shows CEREM’s commitment to sustainable materials research and innovative coating technologies that help industrial development and support environmental sustainability goals and the Kingdom’s vision for advanced engineering solutions.

Seminar on Sustainable Sodium-Ion Energy Storage at CEREM (April 05, 2026)

The Center of Excellence for Research in Engineering Materials (CEREM) organized a specialized seminar titled “Desalination Waste to Functional Materials for Sodium-Ion Energy Storage," delivered by Dr. Mushtaq A. Dar. The seminar highlighted innovative approaches to converting desalination brine waste into valuable sodium-based materials for next-generation sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). Key topics included sodium extraction, advanced electrode materials, and their use in grid-scale energy storage and sustainable circular resource utilization. The event witnessed active participation from faculty members, researchers, and students, fostering meaningful academic discussion and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Ibrahim A. Alnaser, Director of CEREM, highlighted that this seminar shows CEREM’s strong commitment to solving key challenges in water and energy by turning desalination waste into valuable materials, supporting sustainable development, and the Kingdom’s vision for advanced energy technologies.