KAUST is a state-of-the-art research university with a broad range of expertise in science and engineering. Such expertise is required if we are to meet our goal of finding novel solutions to develop sustainable crop production systems for the kingdom by 2030.
"The Center for Desert Agriculture is a premier research institution where we do basic biology and translational research in order to transform our biological discoveries into practical solutions."
 
- Professor Rod A. Wing

DIRECTOR OF THE CDA
PROFESSOR OF PLANT SCIENCE
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR OF THE WING LAB

"We have digital technologies and biotechnologies, and bringing together those new opportunities gives us high hope for making large improvements in our food production systems."
 

- Professor Mark Tester

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF THE CDA
PROFESSOR OF PLANT SCIENCE
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR OF THE SALT LAB