ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The KAUST Research Conference on Mathematical and Data Sciences is scheduled to take place from January 26–28, 2026, at KAUST in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
This conference will bring together researchers from Saudi Arabia and around the world to share recent advances, foster collaboration, and promote scientific exchange and networking activities.
Call for Contributed Presentations
A central theme of the conference is the theory and applications of data science, emphasizing its strong connections to mathematics, scientific computing, computer science, and a wide range of interdisciplinary fields. We welcome contributed presentations from the international community.
Submission Instructions
- Please submit the title and a short abstract (150–300 words) through the registration portal.
- All submissions will be reviewed by the scientific committee. Notification of acceptance will be sent via email.
Important Dates
Submission deadline: December 31, 2025, at 23:59 (KSA time)
We look forward to receiving your contributions and welcoming you to KAUST.
Contact: conference@multigrid.org
Registration
- Early-bird (until December 31, 2025): $400 (Regular), $200 (Student)
- Standard (after December 31, 2025): $500 (Regular), $250 (Student)
Gate Pass and Access
After completing your registration, you will receive a gate pass (a QR code and a pass number). This gate pass is required for entering the KAUST campus.
Conference Registration Package
The registration fee includes the following:
- Three on-site breakfasts (January 26–28)
- Lunch vouchers at the Campus Diner (January 26–28)
- Dinner vouchers at the Campus Diner (January 27–28)
- Conference banquet on the evening of January 26
Please note that expenses related to transportation, accommodation, and visa applications are the responsibility of the registrants.
AGENDA
12:00 – 17:00
Morning Session
08:30 – 10:00
10:00– 10:30
10:30 – 12:00
12:00 – 14:00
Afternoon Session
14:00–15:30
15:30–16:30
16:30–18:00
Dinner & Evening Activities
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Morning Session
08:30 – 10:00
10:00– 10:30
10:30 – 12:00
12:00 – 14:00
Afternoon Session
14:00–15:30
15:30–16:30
16:30–18:00
Morning Session
08:30 – 10:00
10:00– 10:30
10:30 – 12:00
12:00 – 14:00
Afternoon Session
14:00–15:30
15:30–16:00
16:00–18:00
Dinner & Evening Activities
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INVITED SPEAKERS
Prof. Nader Masmoudi
CoNew York University
ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
Shashank Sakleshpur Nagaraja, Ph.D.
Project Researchers
Research Interests
My research interests are mainly in the domain of combustion chemistry and sustainable energy technologies. My current research focus is on application of machine learning in combustion chemistry. I am also interested in the development of detailed chemical kinetic mechanisms that aid the better understanding of the reactions occurring in commercial combustors for alternative fuels. This not only helps in increasing the efficiency but also in reducing the emissions. Furthermore, I am intrigued by new sustainable technologies in the energy sector that are aimed at reducing the green house gas emissions.
Selected Publications
- A hierarchical single-pulse shock tube pyrolysis study of C2–C6 1-alkenes
S.S. Nagaraja, J. Liang, S. Dong, S. Panigrahy, A. Sahu, G. Kukkadapu, S.W. Wagnon, W.J. Pitz, and H.J. Curran,
Combustion and Flame, 219, pp.456-466, 2020.
- A single pulse shock tube study of pentene isomer pyrolysis.
S.S. Nagaraja, J. Power, G. Kukkadapu, S. Dong, S.W. Wagnon, W.J. Pitz, and H.J. Curran
Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 38(1), pp.881-889, 2021
- A pyrolysis study of allylic hydrocarbon fuels.
S.S. Nagaraja, G. Kukkadapu, S. Panigrahy, J. Liang, H. Lu, W.J. Pitz, and H.J. Curran
International Journal of Chemical Kinetics, 52(12), pp.964-978, 2020
- A fundamental study on the pyrolysis of hydrocarbons.
S.S. Nagaraja, A.B. Sahu, S. Panigrahy, and H.J. Curran
Combustion and Flame, 233, p.111579, 2021
- Hierarchical Study of the Reactions of Hydrogen Atoms with Alkenes: A Theoretical Study of the Reactions of Hydrogen Atoms with C2–C4 Alkenes.
J. Power, K.P. Somers, S.S. Nagaraja, and H.J. Curran
The Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 125 (23), p.5124–5145, 2021
- Extension of Dilution Limit in Propane-Air Mixtures Using Microwave Discharge Igniter
S. Padala, S. Nagaraja, Y. Ikeda, and M.K. Le
SAE Technical Paper, 2017-24-0148, 2017
Education
- Ph.D., Chemistry, NUI Galway, Ireland, 2020
- M.Sc., Energy Engineering and Management, Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal, 2016
- M.Sc., Power Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Poland, 2016
- B.Tech., National Institute of Technology Karnataka, India, 2014
Professional Profile
- 2024: Research Scientist, KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
- 2021-2024: Postdoctoral fellow, KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
- 2020-2021: Postdoctoral fellow, NUI Galway, Ireland
- 2016-2017: Research Engineer, Imagineering Inc., Kobe, Japan
Awards
- Science Foundation Ireland Ph.D. grant
- KIC Innoenergy Masters School Scholarship
- DAAD Summer Research Fellow
- President's award winner in Scouts
KAUST Affiliations
- Clean Combustion Research Center (CCRC)
- Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering (PSE)
PLAN YOUR VISIT
To help you prepare for your upcoming visit, we encourage you to review the key information and travel advice below.
Before travelling, please check the latest travel guidelines from your country’s embassy and consult your primary care provider about vaccinations or other health preparations.
Arrival Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), Jeddah
Travel to KAUST
Participants may take a taxi or Uber from the airport to KAUST, with an estimated travel time of approximately 1 hour.
For travel from KAUST to the airport, it is recommended to book transportation through KAUST’s approved taxi providers listed below:
HANCO
Phone: 012 808 5647 / 012 808 5604
Email: HancoTransport@kaust.edu.sa
UMA
Phone: 012 808 3754/059 620 3929
A number of hotel rooms have been blocked for the conference participants until filled.
Delegates are responsible for booking and paying for their accommodation. Recommended hotels:
Boulevard, 7729 Bayt Al Hikma Blvd, Thuwal
Within KAUST (most recommended), with shuttle service provided to the conference venue.
reservationkaust@alkhozamahotels.com
7682 Hijaz Blvd, KAEC
Outside KAUST, approximately a 30-minute drive, with SUV transfer provided
KAUST Campus
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology
4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal 23955-6900
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
E-Visa
Visitors from 66 eligible countries can apply for a tourist visa online. Legal residents of the US, UK, or Schengen countries with valid visas may also qualify. You may check eligibility and apply directly at: https://visa.visitsaudi.com/
Business Visa
If you require a business visa to attend this conference, please kindly follow the steps below.
- After completing your registration and payment, please send the following information to conference@multigrid.org: your full name, title/position, institution, contact phone number, email address.
- Upon receiving your information, we will issue an official invitation letter for the conference. A dedicated contact from KAUST will then send you a link to complete an online form. After you submit the form, KAUST will prepare your visa support letter. Please note that preparing the visa support letter will take approximately one week.
- After you receive the KAUST visa letter, you can contact an appropriate Saudi Arabian visa service provider or the consular office in your region to submit your business visa application.
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Established in 2009, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university dedicated to addressing major scientific and technological challenges. It is recognized globally for excellence, ranked #1 worldwide in citations per faculty, #1 in Saudi Arabia and #1 in the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings for both 2023 and 2024, and #4 in Western Asia according to Nature Index 2022. With a community representing over 120 nationalities, KAUST fosters international collaboration and advances research in health, environment, energy, and digital technologies, serving as a leading global center of knowledge. The university is ranked #112 globally, has achieved 17 years of excellence, and maintains Top-20 supercomputing performance.
CONTACT US
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal 23955-6900
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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