Internships in Saudi Arabia

From November 1st, 2024, to April 29th, 2025, I had the opportunity to conduct a research internship at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), where I worked in one of the leading laboratories in the field of membrane science. My research focused on pervaporative water desalination, specifically involving the fabrication of membranes via interfacial polymerization. During the internship, I explored various fabrication methods to optimize membrane performance for desalination applications. This hands-on experience taught me not only advanced laboratory techniques but also the importance of critical thinking and patience, as some membranes yielded successful results while others did not. These outcomes pushed me to engage more deeply in literature review and analytical evaluation, enhancing my understanding of membrane materials and their behavior under different fabrication conditions. Overall, this experience was extremely valuable for my academic and professional growth. Working in a top-tier research environment strengthened my passion for membrane technology and will significantly contribute to my future PhD applications and research trajectory.

Visiting KAUST as a research intern is truly an eye opening experience because this institution has genuine environment to conduct scientific work. With the supervision from PhD and postdoctoral fellows within my research group, I gained lot of insights to sharpen my research skill. The availability of well advanced instruments in KAUST made my project easier to be done properly. Social activities provided by VSRP team helped me to maintain my work-life balance in a steady state. Really, you should apply to this program!