King Abdulaziz University, through its Faculty of Science, organized the Third Postgraduate Forum under the theme “Researcher’s Mark”. The event was attended by His Excellency Prof. Amin bin Yousuf Naaman, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, and Dr. Salman bin Bakr Hawsawi, Dean of the Faculty. It was held on Tuesday and Wednesday, 18 - 19 November 2025, at Building A90.
Organized by the Faculty’s Vice Deanship for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, in collaboration with the Deanship of Student Affairs and the Creators Center, the forum featured a rich program including poster sessions, exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and a visual presentation highlighting outstanding academic and research contributions.
Key topics covered during the forum included:
- Innovation: From Idea to Entrepreneurship
- Presentation of a research paper titled "A Computational Experimental Study of Novel Antimicrobial Agents"
- Introduction to the Behavioral and Professional Guidance Office
- Overview of the Faculty’s Scientific Publishing Platform
The second day included a series of specialized lectures and workshops focusing on:
- A Roadmap to Original and Impactful Research: From Concept to Dissertation
- Enhancing Research Productivity Using Artificial Intelligence
- Intelligent Data Analysis with "Megastat"
- Adopting a Research Identity: From Graduate Student to Future Scholar
- Ethics, Challenges, and Strategies in Scientific Publishing
- High-Impact Publishing: From Measurable Impact to Award Recognition
The forum concluded with a recognition ceremony honoring sponsors and participants. Awards were also presented to the top scientific posters submitted by postgraduate students from the Faculty of Science.
Prof. Abdullah bin Khamis Al-Zahrani, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, stated that the forum aims to improve research outcomes, serve the community, and develop students’ research skills while fostering a spirit of academic competition among postgraduate students. He added that the event supports the college’s strategic goals, encourages entrepreneurial initiatives, and strengthens its role in the startup ecosystem. This year’s forum saw over 330 poster submissions from postgraduate students, reflecting strong engagement and academic enthusiasm across the college.
