KAUST SPE Student Chapter

19/09/2026

SPEak Up! Share your research.

Have something you would like to share with the SPE KAUST community? SPEak Up! is our monthly platform where members can present their research, technical work, projects, tutorials, or professional experiences in a relaxed and engaging setting.

Whether it’s your thesis work, an ongoing research project, a software tutorial, or an internship experience.

⏱️ Format: Under 30 min presentation + 15 min Q&A
📅 Frequency: Monthly
🎤 Who can present? Any SPE KAUST member
💬 Topic: You choose!

Ready to SPEak Up?

🔗 Visit our Linktree through the link in bio, select “SPEak Up! Registration”, and complete the form to book your session.

We look forward to hearing what you have to share!

19/09/2026

06/09/2026

Celebrating our SPE-KAUST members at SEG Evolve!

We are proud to recognize our board members Adam Zainuri, Rifqi Rahmadillah and Georgina Santos Castillo, along with fellow SPE members Jorge Vázquez, Maria Alejandra Ortiz, Alejandro Rubio Arrieta, Dzulfiqar Fawwaz, Nutaila Al Hadidi, Asahi Matsumoto,and Nurul Syafira, for their participation in SEG Evolve, a mentor-guided, hands-on learning program hosted by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists.

Their team’s work was recognized as commendable by SEG Evolve mentors. This led to Georgina Santos and Maria Alejandra Ortiz being selected to travel to Houston and present their work.

Congratulations to our members for representing KAUST and demonstrating collaboration, initiative, and passion that drive our community forward! 👏

KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) KAUST PSE

StudentLeadership Energy

06/09/2026

Celebrating our SPE-KAUST members at SEG Evolve!

We are proud to recognize our board members Adam Zainuri, Rifqi Rahmadillah and Georgina Santos Castillo, along with fellow SPE members Jorge Vázquez, Maria Alejandra Ortiz, Alejandro Rubio Arrieta, Dzulfiqar Fawwaz, Nutaila Al Hadidi, Asahi Matsumoto,and Nurul Syafira, for their participation in SEG Evolve, a mentor-guided, hands-on learning program hosted by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists.

Their team’s work was recognized as commendable by SEG Evolve mentors. This led to Georgina Santos and Maria Alejandra Ortiz being selected to travel to Houston and present their work.

Congratulations to our members for representing KAUST and demonstrating collaboration, initiative, and passion that drive our community forward! 👏

KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) KAUST PSE

StudentLeadership Energy

06/09/2026

23/08/2026

Graduate Orientation Expo | SPE-KAUST

Starting your graduate journey at KAUST? Come meet us at the SPE-KAUST booth during the Graduate Orientation Expo!

📅 August 26, 2026
🕓 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Building 19, Level 3

Whether you’re interested in the energy industry, professional development, networking, or getting involved in student activities, stop by and say hello!

Current KAUST community members are also welcome to stop by and learn more about SPE-KAUST, connect with fellow members, and discover opportunities to get involved.

18/08/2026

SPE-KAUST Read to Connect | First Book Recommendation

We’re excited to launch our Read to Connect series with our very first featured book recommendation!

Dr. Sameeh Batarseh recommends The Nibble Theory and the Kernel of Power by Kaleel Jamison — a book exploring leadership, self-empowerment, personal growth, and the power of small changes in shaping the way we lead and connect with others.

💬 Now it’s your turn to connect!
Have you read this book? What ideas resonate with you? Share your thoughts, favorite insights, or reflections with our community.

Through Read to Connect, we hope to discover new perspectives, exchange ideas, and strengthen the connections between students, researchers, and industry professionals — one book at a time.

📖 Read. Share. Connect.

PersonalGrowth ProfessionalDevelopment KAUST

03/08/2026

We are excited to introduce SPE-KAUST Read to Connect, a new initiative designed to bring our community together through the exchange of ideas, meaningful discussions, and a shared passion for reading.

The concept is simple: people are invited to recommend books that have inspired them, influenced their careers, or sparked their curiosity. Each selected book will be featured on our social media platforms, and we will open a discussion in our WhatsApp group where members can share their thoughts, insights, favorite quotes, and reflections.

This program aims to create a space where students, researchers, and industry professionals can connect beyond technical topics, learn from one another’s perspectives, and strengthen our community through engaging conversations.

Whether your recommendation is related to leadership, personal development, energy, science, innovation, or simply a great story, we would love to hear from you.

To participate, DM us on Instagram or LinkedIn.

Happy reading!

29/07/2026

Great conversations inspire great careers.

We were honored to welcome Prof. I. Yucel Akkutlu from Texas A&M University for our latest SPWLA & SPE-KAUST Career Talks.

From sharing his personal journey to discussing the future of the energy industry, Prof. Akkutlu offered valuable perspectives that encouraged students to think beyond the classroom and explore the opportunities that lie ahead. The session sparked thoughtful discussions, insightful questions, and meaningful conversations about research, innovation, and professional growth.

A heartfelt thank you to Prof. Akkutlu for generously sharing his time, knowledge, and experience. We also extend our gratitude to everyone who joined us and helped make this event an engaging and memorable experience.

At SPE-KAUST, we remain committed to creating opportunities that connect our members with distinguished leaders from academia and industry empowering the next generation of engineers, researchers, and innovators.

Here’s to many more conversations that inspire, connect, and shape future careers.

29/07/2026

We are excited to announce a new collaboration between the SPE KAUST Student Chapter and the SPE Al Azhar University Student Chapter!

This partnership reflects our shared commitment to fostering technical knowledge exchange, strengthening connections across the global SPE community, and creating new opportunities for student engagement.Through this collaboration, both chapters will share and promote local technical seminars as virtual events, allowing members to attend a broader range of technical sessions, connect with peers from different institutions, and learn from diverse perspectives.

We look forward to the valuable discussions, shared experiences, and lasting relationships that this collaboration will bring. Together, we continue to build a stronger, more connected SPE student community.

Stay tuned for upcoming joint virtual events and technical seminars!