Introduction
The Deanship
of Scientific Research (DSR) at King Fahd University of Petroleum &
Minerals (KFUPM) was originally established as part of the Deanship
of Graduate Studies in the year 2000, and then became an independent
Deanship in September, 2005. The DSR is responsible for the
planning, management, promotion and support of research activities
that are carried out by the academic departments through internal
and external funding. The deanship is managed by the Dean of Scientific
Research. The functional responsibilities of the DSR include research
activities such as funded projects, professional conference attendance,
sabbatical leaves, release time, research scholarship programs and
research awards. In addition, the deanship manages a central workshop
that serves research needs of KFUPM faculty. the deanship manages and
plans research and other scholarly activities through the Scientific
research Council is a regulatory body chaired by the Dean of scientific
Research and the members are selected from various academic departments.
The research committee is an executive body composed of 11 members who
represent the different University Colleges and the Research Institute.
The Arabic research committee concentrates on the review and support of
Arabic book authoring and translation in addition to Arabic research
projects and studies. The conference committee is dedicated to the
evaluation of applications submitted by faculty to attend regional and
international scientific and professional conferences and meetings. All
committees are chaired by the Dean of Scientific Research with members
selected/elected from the different academic departments of the
university.
Vision
To establish conducive
research environment and support that enable KFUPM take an international
leadership role in innovative and quality research in cutting edge
knowledge and technologies in key areas of significant socio-economic
impact.
Mission
To provide a stimulating environment and
continuous support that empowers KFUPM faculty and researchers to
enhance its national, regional and international leadership in quality
research and scholarly activities in science, engineering, management
and other related fields of significant importance to the Kingdom and
worldwide. |
