PSAU aims to enhance research, development, and innovation outcomes and align these outcomes with national research priorities by providing the necessary infrastructure and diverse support programs.
Faculty members at the university have presented a scientific study that reveals the benefits of nanoscale particles in improving plant growth under lead pollution conditions. Another study highlights the efforts of the Kingdom in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, there is a study focused on developing a locally made high-frequency energy amplifier.
Dr. Bushra bint Ahmed Al-Hammad worked with a research team on a scientific study titled "Zinc Oxide and Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles Alleviate Environmental Stress of Lead on Sorghum Plants." This study aims to determine the impact of lead as one of the most dangerous environmental pollutants on the growth and productivity of sorghum plants. The results showed that soil pollution with lead significantly decreases leaf area by 55.5% after 70 days of cultivation compared to unpolluted soil. However, the addition of zinc oxide and hydroxyapatite nanoparticles reduces the harmful effects of lead on plant growth, increasing leaf area by 117.6% in plants grown in polluted soil.
Such research supports the ongoing efforts in Saudi Arabia's Green Initiative, which contributes to increasing reliance on clean energy, reducing carbon emissions, and protecting the environment to improve the quality of life and safeguard future generations.
A research team at PSAU, led by Dr. Thamer Al-Maneef, has developed a locally made high-frequency energy amplifier that contributes to enhancing local industry. This high-frequency energy amplifier is an electronic circuit used to amplify electromagnetic wave energy, enabling it to travel long distances. It is used in various civilian and military applications, including smartphones, communication towers, satellites, routers, military communication, jamming devices, radar, electronic warfare, and more. It also promotes technology localization and increases local content.
These achievements and scientific outcomes underscore PSAU’s commitment to research, development, and innovation and its contribution to achieving sustainable development. These accomplishments improve the quality of life for citizens and residents, enhance food security, support local industry to build a knowledge-based and strong economy, and contribute to the realization of Vision 2030 for the Kingdom.
