Introduction:
Research centers and chairs are crucial in driving scientific progress and advancing cognitive aspects. They serve as a bridge between universities and other sectors, such as governmental and private entities, enabling integration and benefiting from the knowledge generated by the chairs. This collaboration helps the supporting sector achieve its goals while contributing to national and societal objectives.
Scientific chairs allow experienced researchers to turn their ideas and projects into real-life solutions that address societal, state, and other pertinent issues in the Saudi Arabian context. Additionally, these chairs provide a nurturing environment for both graduate and undergraduate students to engage in research and contribute to the field.
To align with the Kingdom's Vision 2030, Saudi universities are increasingly establishing research chairs focusing on topics relevant to national research priorities. The aim is to create research entities specializing in various fields that meet the country's needs and contribute to solving contemporary issues, guided by a scientifically sound research vision.
Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan Chair for Renewable Energy Studies and its Applications
Introduction:
Our interest lies in studying the issue of renewable energies, as they are considered one of the most significant global energy sources, aside from oil. Furthermore, renewable energies are clean and non-polluting, making them crucial for sustainable development. Wind energy, solar energy (electrical and thermal), and biogas-derived energy are among the various forms of renewable energy. It is worth highlighting that the main objective is to transition from relying on fossil fuel-based development to sustainable development, which prioritizes preserving resources for future generations by utilizing renewable energies. The establishment of this chair serves as a means to support scientific research by Northern Borders University, developing the capabilities of researchers and graduate students in terms of conducting scientific research, acquiring relevant skills, organizing scientific meetings, participating in conferences and seminars related to renewable energies, and inviting local and international scientists and experts.
Vision: This chair aims to enhance the university's position and excellence in scientific research regarding renewable energies and their applications within the Kingdom. It also seeks to provide distinguished contributions that benefit the university and society.
Message: Our objective is to provide the necessary infrastructure and conducive environment for university employees to participate in research and scientific meetings actively. We aim to leverage the expertise of renowned international professionals in the field of renewable energies, enabling our researchers to develop scientific research capabilities and deliver community services.
Objectives:
The Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan Chair for Renewable Energy Studies and its Applications at Northern Borders University seeks to achieve the following goals:
- Motivating researchers to be creative and innovative to enrich society with knowledge and modern sciences and benefit from their practical applications in solving society’s problems.
- Attracting distinguished specialized scientific competencies from inside and outside the university, both local and international, to support and activate academic and research programs and to benefit from their expertise in supporting scientific research programs and outputs.
- Connecting the relationship and community partnership between the university and governmental and private institutions and sectors of society in everything that would support the research process at Northern Borders University.
- Linking the outputs of scientific research to the needs of society to achieve sustainable development.
Mining Research Chair
Introduction:
The establishment of a mining research chair is driven by the increasing need for guidance and geological services in the rapidly growing field of mineral exploration. The region's rich abundance of minerals and the importance of scientific research in this area further motivate the creation of this chair. The chair will serve as a hub for mining-related research activities within the university, leveraging the expertise available to become the region's leading source of surface and subsurface geological data. Through collaboration with Ma'aden company and various university departments, the chair aims to attain international recognition and accreditation.
Vision:
The vision for the mining research chair is to become a renowned scientific and research reference point and a significant source of knowledge in mining, its development, and the dissemination of its culture.
Mission:
The mission of the mining research chair is to provide a creative research environment that adopts established scientific methodologies, supporting innovation and scientific excellence. Additionally, the chair aims to offer scientific consultations in mining that align with the Kingdom's Vision 2030, the Northern Borders University's objectives, and the Ma'aden company's goals, bringing about global research leadership.
Objectives:
1. Conduct research and provide consultations in the field of mining.
2. Implement and finance research projects.
3. Support and encourage creativity and innovation in phosphate industries and research.
4. Foster knowledge exchange and cooperation with research, educational, and industrial institutions.
5. Transfer and localize knowledge in mining and related industries.
6. Study the utilization of manufacturing waste associated with exploiting phosphate ores.
Remote sensing chair
Introduction
Due to the significant national importance of remote sensing technology in our local community, there is an urgent need for a remote sensing chair. This chair is considered part of the societal partnership between society, individuals, community institutions, and universities as scientific institutions. The aim is to promote organized scientific research and in-depth studies and to support the use of scientific competencies in solving societal problems, reducing suffering, and increasing community awareness of the importance of scientific research. The remote sensing chair is an applied tool in analyzing scientific studies and provides methods and tools for various scientific fields. It also integrates with modern scientific technologies like artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and cybersecurity. By incorporating these sciences through the remote sensing center, we can benefit from scientific applications, achieve a comparative advantage at the national level, and develop the knowledge economy in remote sensing. The ultimate goal is to foster creativity and excellence and transform innovations into products that serve the scientific institution and the local community, contributing to comprehensive sustainable development and the kingdom's vision for 2030.
Vision:
Establish a solid knowledge base in remote sensing research and applications, linking the university with the local community and becoming a leader locally, regionally, and globally.
Message:
Provide the necessary research infrastructure and utilize it for researchers, students, and all sectors of society. We aim to create a mechanism for cooperation and development of capabilities in remote sensing to produce knowledge products that contribute to the national economy and achieve comprehensive sustainable development.
Objectives:
1. Develop technical expertise to provide the best remote sensing solutions with the highest quality standards.
2. Consolidating the concept of working in a team spirit and sharing the resulting technologies to achieve the highest rates of efficiency and effectiveness of remote sensing applications.
3. Commitment to high ethical principles in scientific research and development is one of our priorities in remote sensing systems.
4. Providing support, knowledge, and infrastructure ensures that society benefits from meeting its needs from applications emerging from remote sensing.