The Architecture Department proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of its students, who excelled at the Diriyah Global Seminar 2024 by securing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place in the prestigious...
READ MORESDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Research and Innovation:
Research at PSU has focused on developing innovative technologies and solutions that promote sustainable industrialization and infrastructure development. These research findings, technological advancements, and innovations have contributed toward SDG 9 achievement by PSU.
- Zeinab A. Elhassan," Values Of Sustainable Development Of (Vision Of KSA 2030 ) And The Application Of The Urban Design Of The Capital, Riyadh-KSA, Towards The Sustainable Energy ," in Migration Letters & The London Publishers , Dec-2023 , doi: index.php/ml
- Fayez Alanazi,mamdouh Alenezi ," Driving the future: Leveraging digital transformation for sustainable transportation ," in EnPress Publisher, LLC , Jan-2024 , doi: 10.24294/jipd.v8i3.3085
- Maitha Alghanmi, Yusuff Jelili Amuda ," Comparative analysis of the impact of Saudi Arabia and Nigeria’s policies on households in attaining sustainable economic growth in the 21st century ," in EnPress Publisher, LLC , Jul-2024 , doi: 10.24294/jipd.v8i6.3761
- Raed Bin Sadan, Yusuff Jelili Amuda ," Re-assessment of policy implementation on fish farming in achieving sustainable agribusiness and socio-economic development in southern Nigeria ," in EnPress Publisher, LLC , Dec-2023 , doi: 10.24294/jipd.v8i1.2911
- Silvia Mazzetto, Roula El-khoury, Joanna Malkoun ," Promoting sustainable communities through affordable housing. A case study of Beirut, Lebanon," in Frontiers Media SA , Jul-2024 , doi: 10.3389/frsc.2024.1308618
- Musrat Gul Bhellar, Mir Aftab Hussain Talpur, Shabir Hussain Khahro, Tauha Hussain Ali, Yasir Javed ," Visualizing Travel Accessibility in a Congested City Center: A GIS-Based Isochrone Model and Trip Rate Analysis Considering Sustainable Transportation Solutions ," in MDPI AG , Dec-2023 , doi: 10.3390/su152316499
- Syed Shah Alam, Mohammad Masukujjaman, Mst Nilufar Ahsan, Husam Ahmad Kokash ," Circular Economy Practices and Sustainable Performance of the Textile and Apparel Industry: The Roles of Corporate Environmental Ethics and Green Self-efficacy ," in Springer Nature , Jun-2024 , doi: 10.1007/s43615-024-00397-z
- Rania Al-nawasir, Basim Al-humeidawi, Muhammad Imran Khan, Shabir Hussain Khahro, Zubair Ahmed Memon ," Effect of glass waste powder and date palm seed ash based sustainable cementitious grouts on the performance of semi-flexible pavement ," in Elsevier B.V. , Jun-2024 , doi: 10.1016/j.cscm.2024.e03453
- Mahmud M. Jibril, Umar Jibrin Muhammad , Musa Adamu, Yasser E. Ibrahim , Mishal H. Aljarbou ," Redefining Structural Soundness in Concrete Constructions: A Groundbreaking Technique for Water-Cement Ratio Assessment in Sustainable Building Integrated with Explainable Artificial Intelligence ," in American Institute of Physics , May-2024 , doi: 10.1063/5.0203867
- Filippi, L. D., & Mazzetto, S. (2024). Comparing AlUla and The Red Sea Saudi Arabia’s Giga Projects on Tourism towards a Sustainable Change in Destination Development. Sustainability, 16(5), 2117. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16052117
- Mazzetto, S. (2024). Urban heritage conservation in Saudi Arabia toward sustainable reuses. Advances in Science and Technology, 137, 79-86. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-umK0gc
- Dwidar, S., Sirror, H., & Derbali, A. (2023). PRESERVING AND SUSTAINING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IDENTITY OF ISLAMIC RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN THE HEJAZ REGION IN KSA. Journal of Islamic Architecture, 7(4). https://doi.org/10.18860/jia.v7i4.21795
Education and Capacity Building:
PSU offers educational programs and courses related to industrialization, infrastructure development, and innovation.
Program and Courses offered by the College of Architecture and Design
Programs and courses offered by the College of Engineering
- B.S in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- B.S in Production & Manufacture Engineering
- B.S in Construction Engineering
Partnerships:
PSU collaborates with industry, government agencies, international organizations and stakeholders to drive innovation and infrastructure development.
Electrical engineering laboratories win funding grants from the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RIDA)
March 27,2024
The Smart Systems Engineering Laboratory, as well as the Renewable Energy Laboratory in the Electrical Engineering Program at the College of Engineering, won funding grants from the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RDIA) on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. These funding grants for the development of research laboratories are a major shift for the college’s laboratories and reflect the efforts made by members of the research laboratories in Upgrading these laboratories and improving the quality of their outputs in line with the country’s efforts and Vision 2030.
Read FullStudents from Riyadh Schools Explore Electrical Engineering Laboratories
January 31,2024
During their visit to Prince Sultan University, student groups from various schools had the opportunity to explore the university's academic environment. The research laboratories in the Electrical Engineering Program hosted these student groups, providing them with insights into current and future research activities conducted within the university's research centers.
Read FullTechnology Transfer:
PSU is engaged in technology transfer activities, facilitating the adoption of sustainable technologies by industries.
PLC Wiring and Programming
December 9, 2023
The goal of this workshop was to introduce the participants to the field of industrial automation and the most popular controller used in this field, which is programmable logic controllers (PLC). The workshop starts first by explaining the motivation behind using PLC over traditional relay logic control circuits. Then, the main components and the principal of operation of PLC will be explained with the focus on Schnieder PLC Modicon M241, which is the available setup for practical training. Finally, the participants will be involved in a hands-on training will they learn how to design a simple PLC program and how to diagnose it and run it on the PLC.
Read FullWORKSHOP ON AI TECHNOLOGY IN MEDICAL IMAGING AND ASSISTIVE DEVICES, College of Engineering workshop
January 31 2024
The Smart Systems Engineering Laboratory (SSEL) in the Electrical Engineering Program at Prince Sultan University is organizing a scientific workshop on artificial intelligence in medical imaging and assistive devices. The lecture will be held remotely on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, between 12 and 1 PM. Dr. WAHYU RAHMANIAR from Tokyo Technology Institute in Japan will deliver this lecture. The scientific lecture will discuss the revolution of artificial intelligence in healthcare by improving medical imaging and assistive devices. Artificial intelligence enables faster and more accurate analysis of X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans, enhancing the detection and diagnosis of diseases. In addition, artificial intelligence improves assistive devices' functions, adapting to users' needs and improving the patient's overall quality of life.
Read FullWorkshop on soldering/de-soldering, College of Engineering workshop
February 28 2024
The smart systems engineering laboratory will hold a workshop for students on soldering/de-soldering electronic components. The workshop will cover the fundamental techniques, safety precautions, and troubleshooting methods of soldering.
Read FullResearch Funding:
PSU report on the allocation of research funding to projects and initiatives that align with SDG 9. This includes grants and investments in infrastructure-related research.
- Multicriteria Based Optimization of Sustainable Concrete Containing Date Palm Ash and Eggshell Powder as Supplementary Cementitious Materials under Elevated Temperature. CE, S&M LAB, Musa Adamu, Yasser E. Ibrahim and Ashwin Narendra Raut, 2024.
- Design and fabrication of Crash box from Date Palm fiber/Carbon hybrid composites. CE, S&M LAB, Tabrej Khan and Tamer A. Sebaey , 2024.
- Solar-based Nanogrid/Power Station with Intelligent Control and Communication Management System. TechDev, SSE Lab, Moustafa Nasralla, Dhafer Almakhles, Umashankar Subramaniam, Muddesar Iqbal, Maged Abdullah Esmail, Mahajan Sagar Bhaskar, Sivakumar Selvam, Prabhakaran Koothu Kesavan, Sohaib Bin Altaf Khattak, Ahmed Sedik, Mahmoud F. Elmorshedy and Seshagiri Rao Vemparala, 2024.
- Modified ACI 544 2R drop-weight testing procedure using U-shaped drop- weight impact test (USDWIT): Evaluation of concrete impact resistance performance, Engineering Management, CE, Musa Adamu, Yasser Mansour, Han Zhu and Sadi I Haruna, 2023
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Infrastructure Sustainability:
PSU assesses the sustainability of its own infrastructure, such as campus buildings and facilities. These efforts are to reduce energy consumption, increase resource efficiency, and minimize environmental impact.
Architecture Students Shortlisted among the finalists for the "King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Award"
July 8 2024
The Architecture Department at the College of Architecture and Design at Prince Sultan University is pleased to announce the nomination of two students in the shortlist of the top ten projects in the Student Design Projects track of the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Award in its first edition. The two nominated projects are: 'Co Rise', designed by student Khuloud Al Harthi, and 'Abq Al Marakh', designed by student Huda Saeed Al Qahtani.
Read FullSustainable Architecture LAB ,SEMINAR 07: INTEGRATING CLIMATE RESILIENCE INTO URBAN GREEN REGENERATION
May 19 2024
Organized and presented by Dr. Monica Moscatelli
SALab Seminar
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Presenter:
DR. Alessandro Raffa, Assistant Professor PON R&I FSE- REACT-EU at the Department of European and Mediterranean Cultures, University of Basilicata, Italy
INTEGRATING CLIMATE RESILIENCE
INTO URBAN GREEN REGENERATION
Architecture Sustainable Lab Seminar : EMPOWERING SAUDI ARABIA: OUR ROLE IN ADVANCING THE SUSTAINABILITY AGENDA TOWARDS CARBON NEUTRALITY BY 2060
February 14,2024
Saudi Arabia, a major oil producer, aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 in line with the Paris Agreement, recognizing the necessity of sustainable development. This lecture underscores the pivotal roles of stakeholders – individuals, businesses, and government – in driving sustainability.
Read FullArchitecture Department Students Contributing in Redefining Riyadh's Landscape
January 23,2024
Architecture students at Prince Sultan University are making waves by participating in a design competition suggested by the Riyadh Region Municipality for a key location in Riyadh, contributing to sustainable urban development. Guided by Dr. Amani Derbali and the Studio Design V instructors' team, the students recently explored the site, capturing crucial insights for their soon-to-come innovative designs.
Read FullSA-LAB Seminar_02: Innovation in Sustainable Housing Design
December 06,2023
Sustainable Architecture lab invites you to the second SA-Lab seminar, Academic Year 2023-2024.
Presenter: Arch. Dina Mohamed Osama Mohamed Ali Hussein Shata Queensland University of Tech (QUT) School of Arch & Built Environment, Brisbane, Australia invites
Read FullThe Communication and Networks department organized a field trip for its students to visit "The Future Energy Show KSA" exhibition.
October 30,2023
A group of communications and networks engineering embarked on an educational experience to visit the “Future Energy Exhibition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” The event provided a platform for students to explore the latest developments in energy technologies. Students had the opportunity to interact with industry professionals and gain insights into cutting-edge technologies, including renewable energy sources, smart grid systems, and energy management solutions. The students left the exhibition with a vision of a future supported by clean and efficient energy systems.
Read FullIn summary, PSU has played a crucial role in advancing SDG 9 and has contributed to reporting on the progress toward achieving this goal through its research, education, innovation, partnerships, and advocacy efforts. By actively engaging with SDG 9-related activities and sharing its experiences, PSU has helped drive sustainable industrialization, resilient infrastructure development, and innovation.
News related to SDG 9
His Highness Prince Dr. Abdulaziz bin Ayaf honored three teams from the Department of Architecture at the College of Architecture and Design at the university for their participation in the...
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