Research Areas

Developing Data-Driven Solutions for a Better World

At KAUST, our Statistics program is a dynamic hub of research excellence, pushing the boundaries of statistical theory and its application to real-world challenges.

Our world-renowned faculty lead diverse research groups, fostering collaboration and innovation to drive data-driven solutions in critical areas like healthcare, environmental sustainability, and beyond.

Our research is defined by:

• Methodological Innovation: We constantly push the boundaries of statistical theory and computational techniques to extract knowledge from the most complex data sets.
• Tangible impact: Our research tackles critical challenges across health, the environment and risk management, using advanced statistical analysis to improve health outcomes, manage disease outbreaks, protect the world around us, and build resilience against uncertainty—ultimately enhancing the well-being of both people and the planet.
• Collaborative spirit: We thrive on collaboration within KAUST and with external partners in the Kingdom and globally to drive innovation and ensure our research has the broadest possible impact.