Welcome to the Alfaisal University Core Laboratories & Research Infrastructure
Through our mission to provide research support, training, collaboration and services with state-of-the-art facilities and technical expertise, we hope to enhance the economic development of the country. The Core Labs and Research Infrastructure supports the University’s vision by to be an internationally recognized user-facility that delivers scientific innovations and solutions for the community & industry.
The past two years has been challenging for everyone. Resilience, a positive spirit and teamwork have been shown by all our management and staff members as we continue to navigate times of uncertainty and transformation. I am confident we will get through these trials together and emerge as an even more robust organization. During the pandemic, our spirited team safely monitored all Alfaisal laboratories. In addition, they fabricated protective face shields and screens to support the safety of our essential workers; created prototype emergency ventilators; and assisted ALFAISAL research in understanding SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. The extraordinary commitment shown by our staff in a time of emergency only strengthens our resolve to focus even more on the development and support of human capital, our most valuable asset.
The Core Laboratories recent integration of Lab Equipment Maintenance and Research Infrastructure Strategy and Planning within the organization has furthered our capabilities to deliver a positive impact on organizational effectiveness, synergies, alignment, and transparency. These will in turn contribute positively to our services for users and partners both within the University and globally.
Our mission is to provide research support, training, collaboration and services through state-of-the-art facilities and technical expertise, so as the enhance the economic development of the country. As always, innovation and the agility to provide unique support and quality research services remain the focus of the Core Laboratory and Research Infrastructure team.
Sincerely,
Yousef M. Alyousef
Vice President for Research, Innovation & Graduate Studies
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
