Director SET

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The Sustainable Energy Technologies Center (SET) was established as a specialized national research entity dedicated to leading and advancing research in renewable and nuclear energy. The Center supports the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 by contributing to energy-source diversification and promoting environmental sustainability. 

SET serves as a central platform for directing and coordinating energy-related research across King Saud University. It leads advanced research initiatives, develops sustainable technological solutions, and builds national human capacity through collaboration with leading universities, research institutions, and industrial partners at the local and international levels.

The Center also contributes to supporting the Master of Science in Renewable Energy and the Executive Master in Renewable Energy programs, strengthening its position as an academic and research hub that integrates scientific excellence with practical applications to serve the Kingdom’s energy sector.

With its advanced infrastructure, specialized laboratories, and multidisciplinary expertise spanning mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering, as well as chemistry and physics, the Center has established itself as a leading institution representing King Saud University locally and regionally in sustainable energy technologies and as a recognized scientific reference in this vital field.

Dr. Majed A. Alotaibi

Director SET Center