CEREM at King Saud University Leads a Strategic Environmental Research Project to 

Advance Water Sustainability

King Saud University, through the Center of Excellence for Research in Engineering Materials (CEREM), has signed a strategic research agreement with the Environmental Fund to implement an advanced project in the fields of water and environmental sustainability. This initiative reflects the University’s strong commitment to sustainability and its active role in supporting national priorities related to environmental protection, efficient resource utilization, and sustainable development.

The project, titled “Omniphobic Polymeric Nanocomposites Membrane: A Novel Low-Energy Seawater Desalination Solution for Water Purification,” is led by Professor M. Rezaul Karim and his research team, who are experts in advanced membrane technologies and sustainable materials engineering. The project focuses on developing an innovative, low-energy system for clean water production that enhances efficiency, reduces operational costs compared to conventional technologies, and supports sustainable water supply for drinking and agricultural applications throughout the project duration.

Director of CEREM, Dr. Ibrahim Alnaser, highlighted the pivotal role of materials-driven research in addressing water and environmental challenges, noting that such initiatives demonstrate the center's researchers’ ability to translate advanced research into practical and scalable solutions. The Center continues its efforts to contribute to sustainability-focused research, supporting a resilient and environmentally sustainable future aligned with the Kingdom’s strategic environmental goals.