Osman Bakr: turning materials science into possibilities for energy and imaging

Osman M. Bakr is a professor of Materials Science and Engineering and Applied Physics at KAUST, where he leads the Functional Nanomaterials Lab. His expertise includes perovskites, quantum dots and hybrid organic-inorganic materials.

The work behind the profile

His education combines materials science at MIT with applied physics at Harvard University. Since joining KAUST in 2010, his research has explored the design and properties of semiconductors for applications including solar cells, radiation detection and imaging.

His professional story connects fundamental questions about materials with possible device applications. It highlights the range of skills involved in a research career: synthesis, measurement, physics and collaboration across disciplines. These capabilities form part of the scientific base supporting advanced technology development in Saudi Arabia.

Source: KAUST · official page. Checked 16 October 2026. Image credit: KAUST.

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