CLIMATics Group
We develop advanced modeling, monitoring, and analytics capabilities to understand and predict the Kingdom‘s environment and climate and support its sustainable growth.
VISION
Lead the digital transformation of climate and environmental systems
across the Arabian Peninsula to enable sustainable development
by leveraging cutting-edge technologies, advanced modeling, and
actionable insights for a resilient future.
MISSION
The CLIMATics Research Group strengthens Saudi Arabia’s
environmental and climate resilience through next-generation
modeling, monitoring, prediction, and optimization tools.Grounded in both
fundamental and applied research, our strategy integrates physics,
data science, AI, numerical methods, high-performance computing,
and interdisciplinary engineering to create innovative,effective solutions
aligned with the Kingdom’s 2030 Vision. Through collaborative innovation,
we aim to enhance resource stewardship, inform policy decisions,
and contribute to the socioeconomic growth of the Kingdom and beyond.
CORE PILLARS
At the heart of our mission to create a transformative digital twin of the Arabian Peninsula's environment and climate are five interconnected pillars. Each plays a crucial role in integrating cutting-edge science and advanced technologies to enable a comprehensive, technology-driven, and predictive approach to addressing complex environmental challenges. By combining principles of physics, data science, and computational modeling with state-of-the-art sensing and artificial intelligence, we ensure the digital twin is grounded in robust scientific methodologies and real-world applicability.
Sensing
We utilize historical and real-time data from diverse sources, including satellites, ground-based instruments, and oceanic sensors. These inputs guide the digital twin, providing a continuous stream of field observations and comprehensive environmental insights
Physics & Modeling
We integrate cutting-edge models grounded in physics to simulate environmental processes. In the scarcity of Earth data, physics has emerged as a crucial component, enabling us to fill critical gaps in understanding and representation. These models provide a robust framework for exploring interactions between the atmosphere, oceans, and land, bringing the digital twin to life with scientifically validated scenarios
Data Science
Data science bridges the gap between simulated and collected data, transforming them into actionable insights. By leveraging advanced data analytics and statistical methods, we process, visualize, and extract key information to support informed decision-making and driving new scientific discoveries
AI
Harnessing the power of machine learning and advanced algorithms, AI allows us to analyze vast datasets, uncover patterns, and make predictive insights to refine the digital twin's effectiveness and responsiveness
HPC
To meet the computational demands of the digital twin, we harness the advanced capabilities of KAUST's High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure. This powerful resource enables the simulation of highly detailed scenarios while seamlessly integrating complex physics with diverse datasets, all at unprecedented scales
KEY GOVERNMENTAL & INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS
We are proud to collaborate with leading governmental and industrial entities that share our commitment to advancing sustainable development and innovation. Below are our key partners driving impactful change.
RESEARCH COLLABORATORS
We partner with leading research institutions and prestigious universities worldwide, bringing together our collective expertise and knowledge. Through these collaborations, we strive to push the boundaries of innovation and develop groundbreaking solutions that address global challenges.
RESEARCH RESOURCES
We leverage cutting-edge research resources at KAUST, including access to Shaheen-III, the largest and fastest supercomputing facility in the Middle East, and the state-of-the-art visualization capabilities provided by the HPC and Visualization Corelab. The expert human support from the KAUST Corelab teams, combined with these advanced tools, enables us to drive innovation and achieve our research objectives.
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