SDAIA-KFUPM Joint Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (JRC-AI)

About Us

The SDAIA-KFUPM Joint Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (JRC-AI) was established at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) in January 2022 and officially announced at the Global AI Summit in September 2022.

Our Vision & Mission: To establish the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a global leader among data-driven economies. We aim to achieve this by:

• Conducting and supporting research and innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Developing use-cases and solutions aligned with the Saudi National Strategy of Data & AI.
• Contributing to the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

Research

JRC-AI focuses on advancing research in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

Research Themes

• Computer Vision: Emulating human vision through AI.
• Natural Language Processing (NLP): Focusing on fundamental NLP research.
• Machine Learning & Deep Learning: Developing and delivering state-of-the-art solutions.

Applications of Artificial Intelligence

JRC-AI explores AI applications across various sectors, including:

• Energy
• Education
• Vision and Perception
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Healthcare
• Agriculture

Publications and Projects

The center is actively involved in research projects and disseminates its findings through publications. (Further details on projects and publications can be found on the JRC-AI website and the center's research cite).

Contact Us

• Address: Dhahran, 31261, KSA
• Phone: +966-13-860-7757
• Email: jrc-ai@kfupm.edu.sa

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