Overview
University of Prince Mugrin (UPM) is an ambitious university that aims to provide high-quality education. To this end, Dr. Hussein El-Sayyed Center for Scientific Research (HRIC) was founded to establish a vibrant research environment.
The HRIC supports the educational process by involving students in practical research projects, making it a valuable asset for those wanting to study in Saudi Arabia. but it also supports the educational process by providing scientific consultations and training to the students and the community. Moreover, HRC provides mentorship and support for faculty members ((i.e. junior researchers) and students by involving them in research projects.
This will give the students a chance to build a practical research experience. HRIC aspires to become a recognized research center of excellence in the dissemination and application of knowledge related to the Vision2030 themes, national priorities and university’s research areas. A key focus is based on applying state-of-the-art research knowledge to serve national needs and community services.
HRIC targets self-sustaining revenue channels by attracting local and regional organizations to engage in collaborations and partnership projects. HRIC is aligned with the research and innovation strategic plan of UPM which addresses economic and industrial sectors targeting the societal issues and community challenges.
Achievements:
The Research Center headquarters was established in AY2022-2023.
The Research Center was selected as a winner of the 4million SR research grant provided by RDIA.
Several top researchers were recruited as FT researchers in the Center.
Hosted numerous high-profile guests since its establishment.
Conducted 6 workshops and training sessions.
Established the Virtualization and Intelligence (VISI) Applied Research Lab
Established a Smart City and Sustainability Lab (Opening Soon)
Proposed a Construction Management Lab
Collaboration and Partnerships with reputable national and international institutions.
Awarded from Osamah ElSayyed for funding projects within the Dr. Hussein ElSayyed Research Center
Artificial Intelligence Projects includes: Developing Virtual Tours for Historic and Religious Sites using Augmented & Virtual Reality and Metaverse Technologies Large Language Model (LLM) Chatbots for Automating Inquiry of Academic Policies & Procedures AR, VR and Metaverse Development for Academic Courses and Community Projects
Mission
To foster and conduct multidisciplinary research addressing community and national needs through applied research, collaborations, and consultations related to the University’s specialization.
Services
Facilitate faculty members and students to work in research & innovation projects
Empowers researchers in research groups and a team based setting
Provides mentorship services for junior researchers and students
Enables researchers to engage in collaborative projects and applied research for community service
Offers researchers and students with state-of-the-art research facilities and infrastructure
Research Tracks
HRC conducts research & innovation activities in its main established research tracks:
Computing: Computing: Data Science and Cyber Security & Technology
Engineering Energy, Sustainability, and Built Environment
Business: Financial and Business Services and Technology
Contact us
Deanship of Scientific Research, Innovation & Graduate Studies Deanship
Center Location:
Second Floor, Taha Bakhsh/Hospitality Building