Faculty position in Chemical Engineering Process Modeling, Control, and Optimization

We invite applications for a faculty position in chemical engineering with a focus on process modeling, control, and optimization, as well as data-driven methods for sustainable energy and advanced manufacturing.

The candidate should have expertise in dynamic process modeling, control theory, and optimization of chemical and energy systems.
The candidate should have expertise in simulation, prediction, and optimization of large-scale, multiscale, or networked chemical processes. Special emphasis will be directed toward incorporating advanced algorithms, high-performance computing, uncertainty quantification, digital twins, and machine learning into process systems of industrial and societal relevance.

Furthermore, we expect research proposals to align closely with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and to contribute significantly to the objectives outlined in Saudi Vision 2030. This alignment should be explicitly demonstrated by emphasizing one or more of KAUST's Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) priorities, which include:

1. Health & Wellness
2. Sustainable Environment & Essential Needs
3. Energy & Industrial Leadership
4. Economies of the Future

For a comprehensive understanding of KAUST's strategic vision, please refer to the following link: https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/about/our-strategy

About the PSE Division and KAUST

The Physical Science and Engineering Division comprises seven Degree Programs: Material Science and Engineering, Applied Physics, Earth Science and Engineering, Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. These disciplines provide the foundation for our Division's quest to address some of the major challenges that we face in the world today, including those related to energy and the environment. Specifically, our faculty members and their research teams work on topics as diverse as: renewable energy, photovoltaics, porous materials for carbon capture and membranes, clean combustion, atmospheric modeling, new polymers and composite for smart materials and structures, catalysis and catalytic processes.

KAUST is an international graduate research university dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation. Located in Saudi Arabia, on the western shores of the Red Sea, KAUST offers superb research facilities, generous baseline research funding, and internationally competitive salaries, together with unmatched living conditions for individuals and families. More information about KAUST academic programs and research activities are available at:
http://www.kaust.edu.sa