New Research Project Awarded on Bioinspired 3D-Printed Polymers
August 17, 2026
We are pleased to announce the award of a new Early Career Research Project titled “Influence of Bouligand-Inspired Mesostructures on
Sustainable Materials (SUSMAT ) Lab · KFUPM
SUSMAT Lab advances high-performance, sustainable materials by uniting carbon-based synthesis, AI-driven composite design, and techno-economic analysis — from lab bench to industrial scale.
Welcome to the Sustainable Materials (SUSMAT) Lab, a premier research hub within the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), located in the heart of Saudi Arabia’s dynamic Eastern Province. SUSMAT Lab stands at the forefront of engineering innovation, dedicated to developing and optimizing high-performance materials for a carbon-neutral, sustainable future. Our research philosophy is anchored in the synergy between advanced materials science and environmental stewardship, ensuring that every technological breakthrough contributes to a global circular economy.
At SUSMAT LAB, we harness a passion for excellence and innovation in process & energy safety for better risk management.
Nestled within the dynamic and forward-thinking KFUPM, our lab is a beacon of process & energy safety advancements in Saudi Arabia. We conduct pioneering research at the forefront of process & energy safety, adhering to international standards and embracing the latest research methodologies and regulatory insights.
True to our motto, ‘Safety is Second Nature,’ our mission is to propel safety research forward in the process and energy sectors by leveraging Industry 4.0 innovations.
At SUSMAT Lab, we bridge academic research with practical technological advancements, thus enhancing safety in industrial environments. Building on our strong foundation in established process safety protocols, we encourage collaborative innovation, meeting the most pressing safety challenges with sophisticated data-driven approaches.
We are pleased to announce the award of a new Early Career Research Project titled “Influence of Bouligand-Inspired Mesostructures on
We are pleased to announce the award of a new research project titled “Valorization of Vacuum Residue for Energy Storage
We are pleased to announce the award of a new Early Career Research Project titled “Influence of Bouligand-Inspired Mesostructures on
We are pleased to announce the award of a new research project titled “Valorization of Vacuum Residue for Energy Storage
SUSMAT Lab was represented at the World Renewable Energy Congress (WREC 2026), held at Murdoch University, Perth, Australia, from February
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our research projects, publications, and team members. Whether you are a student, a researcher, an industry professional, or simply someone interested in developing and optimizing high-performance materials for a carbon-neutral, sustainable future, SUSMAT Lab offers numerous opportunities for learning, collaboration, and making a difference.