At KAUST, the Core Labs provide a world-class ecosystem of cutting-edge facilities, advanced technologies, and expert staff dedicated to enabling exceptional research and innovation. Built on a strong foundation of technical excellence and continuous advancement, the Core Labs play a critical role in driving scientific progress at KAUST and contributing to national and global impact. 

The Core Labs are central to KAUST’s mission and to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, driving research excellence, innovation, and national capability building. We help translate research into impact and support the Kingdoms’ growing knowledge, innovation and technology sectors. 

In addition to supporting the work of KAUST’s faculty and students, the Core Labs actively collaborate with external partners who seek access to advanced equipment and specialized expertise to achieve breakthrough results. 

Our capabilities span the full spectrum of scientific and technological discovery: from nanofabrication to supercomputing, imaging to marine research, bioscience to analytical chemistry, prototyping to virtual reality. This breadth enables discoveries across disciplines and helps develop the Kingdom’s next generation of scientists and innovators. As national and international priorities evolve, we continuously adapt our services, ensuring the Core Labs remain a cornerstone of scientific and technological progress. 

Driven by a world-leading team dedicated to excellence, curiosity, and exploration, we are committed to pushing boundaries and empowering partners. We invite you to connect with us to explore how we can support your research, innovation and development needs as we work together to build the future of knowledge-based economies. 

Professor Samir Hamdan 

Deputy Vice-President of Research