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Formation | 2011 |
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Founder | Prince Khalid bin Sultan [1] [2] [3] |
Type | Public |
Location | |
Products | Research and Consultancies |
Services | Technical research and applied scientific development |
Fields | Defense research and development |
Affiliations | King Saud University and Royal Saudi Air Force |
Website |
psatri |
Prince Sultan Advanced Technology Research Institute (PSATRI, Arabic: معهد الأمير سلطان لأبحاث التقنيات المتقدمة, Ma'ahad Al-Amir Sultan le-abhas al-taqniat al-motaqaddemah) is an independent scientific organization of the Saudi government, located in the College of Engineering [4] at King Saud University in the capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It has a branch office located in the Business Gate [5] in addition to manufacturing lab and testing sites.
The foundation of PSATRI was formed jointly by Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) and King Saud University (KSU). In 2008, the Saudi Minister of Defense issued formal approval for PSATRI. In 2011, the Deputy Minister of Defense approved PSATRI's Board of Directors. [1] [2] [3]
The institute works closely with the Royal Saudi Air Force [6] and the various Saudi security and military branches [7] [8] to improve their efficiency, provide specialized studies [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] and scientific consultation. [14]
PSATRI aims [15] at technology transfer for defense and security sectors. [13] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] This approach sets it apart from other technology entities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. PSATRI ensures a constant growth of technology to support the development of new products and services for the armed forces [22] through the creation of additional operational capabilities at the end users. PSATRI supports the creation of industry in Saudi Arabia by commercializing and industrializing its technologies. [23]
PSATRI is headed by Dr Sami Alhumaidi, [24] the Managing Director, a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology, USA. He accomplished projects in the areas of radar and electronic warfare's serving a number of national committees as Bell Agusta Aerospace Company on electronic defence and UAV. Under his leadership, PSATRI aims at building national capabilities in the defense and security sectors through intensive applied research, technology transfer, innovation and invention with a purpose of self-sufficiency. [14] [21] [23] [25] PSATRI manages the relationship with international companies and strategic clients to achieve its goal.
PSATRI was established to offer – through strategic partnerships and modern technology – advanced research and hands-on experience to the private and military sectors. PSATRI collaborates [26] with its:
PSATRI comprises on several specialized research labs: [36]
PSATRI has its headquarters in its former office located in College of Engineering, [4] King Saud University. The other office functions from the Business gate. [5] [38]
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![]() PSATRI logo | |
Formation | 2011 |
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Founder | Prince Khalid bin Sultan [1] [2] [3] |
Type | Public |
Location | |
Products | Research and Consultancies |
Services | Technical research and applied scientific development |
Fields | Defense research and development |
Affiliations | King Saud University and Royal Saudi Air Force |
Website |
psatri |
Prince Sultan Advanced Technology Research Institute (PSATRI, Arabic: معهد الأمير سلطان لأبحاث التقنيات المتقدمة, Ma'ahad Al-Amir Sultan le-abhas al-taqniat al-motaqaddemah) is an independent scientific organization of the Saudi government, located in the College of Engineering [4] at King Saud University in the capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It has a branch office located in the Business Gate [5] in addition to manufacturing lab and testing sites.
The foundation of PSATRI was formed jointly by Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) and King Saud University (KSU). In 2008, the Saudi Minister of Defense issued formal approval for PSATRI. In 2011, the Deputy Minister of Defense approved PSATRI's Board of Directors. [1] [2] [3]
The institute works closely with the Royal Saudi Air Force [6] and the various Saudi security and military branches [7] [8] to improve their efficiency, provide specialized studies [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] and scientific consultation. [14]
PSATRI aims [15] at technology transfer for defense and security sectors. [13] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] This approach sets it apart from other technology entities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. PSATRI ensures a constant growth of technology to support the development of new products and services for the armed forces [22] through the creation of additional operational capabilities at the end users. PSATRI supports the creation of industry in Saudi Arabia by commercializing and industrializing its technologies. [23]
PSATRI is headed by Dr Sami Alhumaidi, [24] the Managing Director, a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology, USA. He accomplished projects in the areas of radar and electronic warfare's serving a number of national committees as Bell Agusta Aerospace Company on electronic defence and UAV. Under his leadership, PSATRI aims at building national capabilities in the defense and security sectors through intensive applied research, technology transfer, innovation and invention with a purpose of self-sufficiency. [14] [21] [23] [25] PSATRI manages the relationship with international companies and strategic clients to achieve its goal.
PSATRI was established to offer – through strategic partnerships and modern technology – advanced research and hands-on experience to the private and military sectors. PSATRI collaborates [26] with its:
PSATRI comprises on several specialized research labs: [36]
PSATRI has its headquarters in its former office located in College of Engineering, [4] King Saud University. The other office functions from the Business gate. [5] [38]
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