Riyadh: Saudi scholarship student Abdullah Al-Ghamdi is participating in the research team of Professor Omar Yaghi, the Saudi winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, at the University of California, Berkeley, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
According to SPA, Al-Ghamdi continues his university studies and participates in advanced research in the fields of chemistry, artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
Al-Ghamdi achieved a national accomplishment by winning the Best Researcher Award at the 2019 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, the highest individual Saudi achievement in the competition’s history, before continuing his research career at one of the world’s most prominent scientific institutions.
According to SPA, Al-Ghamdi is involved in implementing scientific projects that include high-throughput synthesis using robotic platforms, crystal characterization using X-ray diffraction and advanced microscopy techniques, as well as molecular simulation and computational data analysis to accelerate the discovery of new materials.
Al-Ghamdi has published research in prestigious international journals, including Nature Synthesis and the Molecular Frontiers Journal. He also leads a project developing a new gallium-based zeolitic framework, resulting in innovative structures that support future applications in sustainability, energy and water.
Professor Yaghi praised Al-Ghamdi’s performance, describing him as the most distinguished undergraduate student he has worked with, noting his diligence, collaborative spirit and advanced research skills.
Tahani Al-Baiz, the Saudi cultural attache to the US and Canada, who oversees South American countries, praised the step, which embodies an advanced model of the fruits of talent discovery and nurturing programs in the Kingdom.
She explained the desired impact of the strategic objectives of the Human Capacity Development Program, which continues to empower Saudi citizens to move from student innovation platforms to the forefront of global research.
