Alhamdulillah, after a tedious process and long struggle I have safely arrived in Jeddah and started working at KAUST as a research scientist for three weeks already. KAUST is a wonderful place to be and to work, surrounded with stunning views of the ocean, harbor, beautiful landscapes, as well as concentrated with a blend of traditional and futuristic buildings that are easily accessed by walking and campus buses. My office has an amazing view of the Red Sea and The Beacon KAUST. At dawn, the sunset is the most beautiful I have ever seen in my life, as I stand watching from the balcony of my office. At night, the harbor is very beautiful. As a matter of fact, students here are very lucky because their accommodation is at the harbor and close to the canal(s). The stunning views can unwind their stress from studying. I hope to upload more pictures from my smartphone. 

My research will focus on photocatalytic (PC) water splitting using porous materials (MOFs/COFs) - a project I have been dreaming of working for a long time that combines hydrogen energy and porous materials - and photoelectrochemical (PEC) water oxidation into H2O2 - a continuation of the project I have been working since 2022. A side project is photocatalytic brine splitting to produce Cl2 or/and HOCl, another important industrial process. I am looking forward to productive and meaningful research here at KAUST; it is my beautiful home for several years.