cutting, KAUST Vice President for Research, Professor Jean Fréchét, noted that the synergism between WDRC and other research centers at KAUST (especially the Advanced Membrane and Porous Materials and Red Sea Research Centers) will be a critical component in its success. Just as important are the Center's industry partners (members of the Center Industrial Affiliates Program), in the Saudi government and academic partners, as well as Global Research Collaboration partners in universities around the world. These partners, coupled with a team of almost 40 faculty, scientists, staff and students create a robust and powerful alliance to tackle the challenges facing the industry in Saudi Arabia and around the world.