The Scientific Chairs Unit, established at the University vice Presidency for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research at Northern Borders University, aligns with the university's strategic plan to contribute to sustainable development based on the knowledge economy and achieve the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals. Its main objectives include funding research projects and studies, attracting international researchers, improving the scientific research system, promoting innovation, and applying research outcomes for the benefit of society.
The Director emphasizes that a nation's progress is measured by its development capabilities regarding human and economic resources. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has invested in scientific research institutions, such as universities and research centers, to enhance technology transfer, develop the knowledge economy, and achieve diversification. Through its strategic plans, Northern Borders University aims to establish the foundations of the knowledge industry by providing high-quality scientific research across all fields, thereby developing human capabilities and localizing modern technical products in line with global advancements.
Research chairs play a crucial role in knowledge creation by aligning scientific research outputs with community needs. These chairs serve as a platform for scientific and practical expertise, facilitating research activities, community engagement, problem solving, creativity, scientific excellence, and the transformation of research outcomes into knowledge products that benefit the university and local community, and contribute to comprehensive sustainable development. Ultimately, the aim is to lead and excel in bringing the knowledge products of research chairs to the forefront of achievements.
Director of the Scientific Chairs Unit
Dr. Ahmed bin Saleh Al-Zahrani
Vision
Leadership and excellence in managing and employing scientific chairs.
The message
Providing a distinguished environment that adopts authentic scientific methodology to support scientific research, innovation, and scientific excellence to reach knowledge products that contribute to the national economy and work to achieve comprehensive development.
Objectives
• Develop plans to expand and develop research chairs, follow up on their implementation, and achieve their goals.
• Supervising research chair programs in all financial, administrative, and research aspects.
• Support, encourage, and implement creative and innovative research.
• Achieving quality and excellence in scientific research.
• Achieving integration between research chairs.