bringing together faculty members, researchers, and students in exciting topics such as advanced materials, intelligent manufacturing, robotics, security, smart mobility and logistics, hydrogen and energy storage. The Research Institute has produced hundreds of research reports for industrial and government sponsors. King Fahd university offers different scholarships for international students to support the needy students. These scholarships cover all tuition fee, living cost and monthly expenses along with other privilege's. Dhahran Techno Valley The Dhahran Techno Valley Holding Company (DTVC) is a subsidiary company fully owned by KFUPM. It was created to promote a knowledge-based economy in Dhahran and the Eastern Province. It is a hub for entrepreneurship and a launchpad for innovators from within and outside KFUPM. The ecosystem includes KFUPM and national companies like Saudi Aramco, SABIC, Saudi Electricity Company, technology partners, small to medium size companies, and multiple startups. The mission of the Dhahran Techno Valley Holding Company is to foster an environment for innovation and collaboration by attracting and supporting industry players focused on creating innovative technologies and adding value to its stakeholders. DTVC also plays an important part in revitalizing the role of entrepreneurship in the research system by rejuvenating and encouraging a spirit of developing new business opportunities for faculty, students, and stakeholders from outside the university. University bodies President The president is the head of the institution and the university's chief academic and executive officer. The current president of KFUPM is Dr. Muhammad M. Al-Saggaf. Previous presidents: Dr. Sahel N. Abduljauwad (acting) H.E. Dr. Khaled S. Al-Sultan H.E. Dr. Abdulaziz Al Dukhayyil H.E. Dr. Bakr Bin Bakr Dr. Saleh Ambah International advisory board (IAB) The international advisory board (IAB) of King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals provides KFUPM's senior management with a global perspective on trends and issues that may affect the university. Since its establishment in March 2007, the IAB membership has included renowned academics and some of the most influential local and international corporate figures. Dr. Martin Jischke, president emeritus of Purdue University, continues to serve as chairman of the board. IAB members discuss a wide variety of topics related to the university and have been very effective in guiding the university's academic programs, research activities, faculty recruitment, outreach to peer institutions, and others. The IAB has guided the development of action plans and specific strategies on key educational and research areas of national interest. Current IAB Members Martin C. Jischke: