Vision
The vision for mathematics and physics in the Kingdom is:
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will have strong capabilities in mathematics and physics research that will: provide a strong foundation for other fields of physical science and engineering; support the Kingdom’s mathematics and physics education needs; enable active international collaboration on equal footing; and attract top talents to mathematics and physics fields.
A key aspect of this vision is that it is focused on mathematics and physics research capabilities, conducted by both KACST and universities. Strong research capabilities will provide a strong foundation for other fields of physical science and engineering, as well as computer science. The near-term vision for the Kingdom is not to be strong in all areas of mathematics and physics but to start building capabilities for research and education.

MISSION
The following is the mission for the Math and Physics Program:
The mission of the National Mathematics and Physics Program is to promote excellence of research and education in physics and mathematics through:
•    Conducting basic and applied research and providing research services.
•    Leading the development and implementation of the national mathematics and physics plan.
•    Supporting research collaboration and communication.
•    Building research infrastructure, including major facilities.
•    Supporting education and training in mathematics and physics.
•    Promoting public understanding of mathematics’ and physics’ role in technology.

Strategic Goals
1. To strengthen in-house research capacity.
2. To be recognized for its world class expertise in areas of special importance to the kingdom.
3. To create a critical mass of researchers, including students, postdocs, and visiting researchers.

Track
Track 1: Condensed Matter Physics
Sub-Tracks:
•    Optical, magnetic physics
•    Codes to predict property of nanomaterials
•    Physics of solids at the nanoscale.
•    Material properties, fluids and magnetism.
•    Physics of free radical systems.
•    Spintronics.
•    Synthesis of materials.
Track 2: Applied Mathematics
Sub-Tracks:
•    Cryptography
•    Epidemiology
•    Statistics
•    Econometrics/financial mathematics
•    Risk analysis for insurance

Track 3: Applied physics
Sub-Tracks:
•    Medical Physics
•    Detector Physics
•    Accelerator Physics
Track 4: Quantum Information

Email:mat.npst@ksu.edu.sa