Contract Research Dr. Khattab G. Al-Hinai Manager, Research & Innovation Support Office Workshop on Contract Research December 20, 2005 Dr. Khattab G. Al-Hinai Manager, Research & Innovation Support Office Workshop on Contract Research December 20, 2005

What is Contract Research It is the use of existing knowledge in experimental development to produce new or substantially improved materials, devices, products and processes Contract research is a binding agreement between two or more parties for performing original investigation to gain knowledge and understanding

Benefits of Contract Research The community better acknowledges the value, importance, and benefits of higher education and research The university develops more competent, contemporary, and befitting academic programs The academic research meets the prerequisites to client- driven contract research Develop new technologies or improve existing ones The university and the faculty members enjoy mutually inclusive financial benefits

The Need for R&D Base University technology transfer does not happen without a strong research base Scientists provide "information" on new research findings which flow into the labs of private sector and into commercialization Many universities established research centers to benefit from research findings and licensees

Contract Research at KFUPM Our Mission T o serve the nation by conducting client-driven research and development utilizing university resources

Contract Research at KFUPM Our Focus Develop new technologies and materials Solve technical problems Undertaking studies of technical, business, economic, educational and social issues Evaluate and identify materials

Contract Research at KFUPM Organizational Chart Vice-Rector for Applied Research Research Providers Academic departments Research Institute Research & Innovation Support Office (RISO) Support Service Office (SSO)

Contract Research at KFUPM Resources Dedicated Faculty Full-Time Researchers Students Equipped laboratories and workshops An up-to-date library and Information Technology Center Management structure with professionals committed to contract research

Contract Research at KFUPM Research Institute Seven Technical Centers  Applied Physical Sciences  Communications & Computer Research  Economics & Management Systems  Engineering Research  Environment & Water  Petroleum & Minerals  Refining & Petrochemicals

Contract Research at KFUPM Mode of Operation Scope, price, deliverables and time schedule defined Cost calculated using standard business practices An acceptable contract is signed Study execution and reporting of progress Outcome is delivered in the form of reports Designs, products and patents produced

Contract Research at KFUPM Procedures Research & Innovation Support Office acts as a liaison between University and clients Produces quality technical memoranda, proposals, reports, etc Proposal review: technical and budgetary Timely execution of projects Marketing efforts

Contract Research at KFUPM Services Study Services Laboratory Services Consultations

Contract Research at KFUPM Major Capabilities Petrochemical Product Development Petroleum Geology & Geophysics Petroleum & Gas Engineering Engineering Analysis Mineral Resources Petroleum Refining Water Resources Remote Sensing Petrochemicals Marine Studies Environment Management & Quality Systems Advanced Physical Techniques Material & Corrosion Research Communication Technologies Central Analytical Laboratory Meteorology & Standards Urban Areas Engineering Computer Technologies Economic Studies Energy Systems Laser Research Business Broad extent of areas of work

Petroleum Geology & Geophysics Remote Sensing Petroleum & Gas Engineering Contract Research at KFUPM Oil & Gas

Catalysis Research Refining Technologies Polymers Research Petrochemicals Contract Research at KFUPM Refining & Petrochemicals

Contract Research at KFUPM Process Development Stage 1: Micro Reactor (5ml) Stage 3: Demo Plant 30 b/d (Ras Tanura) Stage 2: Pilot Plant (0.1 b/d)

Contract Research at KFUPM Environment & Water Marine Studies Land & Pollution Water Resources

Contract Research at KFUPM Construction & Pavement Materials Maintenance of Roads Reinforced Concrete

Network InterconnectionPower Transmission Contract Research at KFUPM Power Systems

Remote Detection of Pollutants Contract Research at KFUPM Laser Research

Chemical and Physical Analysis Contract Research at KFUPM Laboratory Services

Traditional and Novel Techniques Contract Research at KFUPM Non-destructive Testing

Contract Research at KFUPM Number of Projects

Million SR Contract Research at KFUPM Annual Value of Projects

Contract Research at KFUPM Publishing Activities

Issued patents27 Patent applications under prosecution (Lawyer) 88 Total115 Contract Research at KFUPM Intellectual Property

Contract Research at KFUPM Portfolio of Developed Technologies  Sand Control in Oil and Gas Wells  Novel Olefin Polymerization Catalysts: Production of Improved Polymers  Fingerprinting of Petroleum Oils  Development of Refining Process  High-Voltage Insulators

KFUPM Clients: A Representative List Saudi Aramco Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) The Royal Commission at Jubail Saudi Electricity Company Japan Corporation Center Petroleum Schlumberger Middle East Ciba Specialty Chemicals, Switzerland Rolls Royce, UK Al-Khafji Joint Operations Presidency of Meteorology & Environment (PME)

The Path to the Future: Recent Developments King Abdullah Science Park Business incubators Technology Innovation Center

Concluding Remarks Education is a key component of development Contract research is increasingly playing a significant role in new business starts, growth of existing businesses, and new job creation Achieved leadership in key research areas KFUPM confidently expects to report wider portfolio of important & practical innovations

...research and innovation for a brighter tomorrow