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Curriculum Design & Academic Transformation
- Lead the development, execution, and continuous optimization of specialized energy transition courses covering Renewables, Energy Storage, and CCUS, etc.
- Design and deploy practical courses, workshops, and lab-based training setups that translate fundamental academic theory into applied engineering skills.
- Integrate globally recognized vocational and technical standards directly into student learning pathways and certification programs.
Alignment & Collaboration with KAUST Academy
- Serve as the primary academic liaison to KAUST Academy, focusing on curriculum design, faculty engagement, and technical infrastructure, complementing the Academy's efforts in program logistics.
- Supply the specialized academic content and lab-based frameworks that feed seamlessly into the Academy's national delivery platforms.
- Co-design scalable, revenue-generating educational models alongside the Academy, ensuring the PSE
Division’s academic rigor and research integration remain central to all expanded offerings.
Technical, Trend Analysis & Reporting
- Conduct market studies on local and global energy sectors to ensure the curriculum stays aligned with current workforce demands.
- Prepare technical reports and diagnostic studies detailing evolving skill requirements, technology localization needs, and energy market forecasting for KSA.
- Monitor the overarching effectiveness of all training programs, delivering regular KPI reports to university leadership on student impact, certification acquisition rates, and alumni career trajectories.
Outreach, Strategic Partnerships & Capacity Building
- Serve as the primary liaison for divisional outreach activities, actively engaging with national stakeholders to expand the scale and relevance of our applied training.
- Co-design and execute customized, industry-aligned training models (e.g., KAUST Battery School) and Executive Education workshops targeting policymakers and senior energy sector leaders.
- Collaborate tightly with KAUST Academy to spearhead national marketing campaigns, recruit cross-regional participants, and establish scalable, revenue-generating educational models.
Educational Innovation & Faculty Enablement
- Integrate digital tools and advanced instructional technologies into the advanced energy curricula.
- Support PSE faculty in adopting modern teaching methodologies and classroom technologies.
- Collaborate on quality assurance and academic self-assessments to ensure programs meet global energy-related education standards.
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