University · Saudi Arabia
KFUPM: Interdisciplinary Research Center for Intelligent Secure Systems
A King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals research centre working where AI and cybersecurity meet, including post-quantum security.
Overview
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran is one of Saudi Arabia's leading engineering universities. Its Interdisciplinary Research Center for Intelligent Secure Systems (IRC-ISS) focuses on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and where the two meet.
The centre is a hub for faculty and students from computer science, computer engineering, electrical and systems engineering, mathematics and physics.
What it offers
- Graduate research opportunities in AI and cybersecurity
- Collaborative projects with industry
Research focus
- AI and security
- Secure systems
- Resilient cyberinfrastructure
- Post-quantum cybersecurity
Who it's for
- KFUPM graduate students and faculty
- Industry research partners
Sources
Last checked 29 September 2026. This is an independent summary from public sources; Qatar AI Institute is not affiliated with KFUPM IRC-ISS. Programmes change often, so confirm details with the institute. Spotted an error? Let us know.