About

The College’s Research and Innovation Agency is one of the agencies affiliated with the college administration. It aims to develop the research and innovation ecosystem in the field of humanities and sciences by providing a supportive environment that fosters research activities, enhances distinguished scientific output, minimizes scientific publishing violations, and encourages faculty members to engage in creativity and innovation. The agency also seeks to promote entrepreneurship and successful projects.

Additionally, the Research and Innovation Agency plays a crucial role in raising awareness among faculty members about the services and regulations of the Deanship of Scientific Research and the Scientific Council. This is done to enhance research efficiency in alignment with national priorities for research and innovation, ensuring that studies contribute to societal goals, sustainability, and economic development. The agency supports this vision by providing an appropriate educational environment equipped with facilities, laboratories, and all necessary resources to optimize academic and research performance.

Tasks and Authorities

  • Supervising the units affiliated with the agency.
  • Overseeing all efforts that support and develop the research skills of faculty members.
  • Monitoring and facilitating the formation of collaborative research teams in specialized academic fields.
  • Supervising the development of the research strategy and its implementation plans within the college.
  • Establishing necessary plans and regulations to guide researchers in addressing developmental challenges and societal issues through their studies.
  • Ensuring financial support for research projects from the university and external funding bodies.
  • Monitoring the status of faculty members pursuing studies locally and abroad.
  • Overseeing the academic scholarship plans for teaching assistants and lecturers, ensuring they are enrolled in prestigious universities.
  • Providing a conducive educational environment with the necessary facilities, laboratories, and academic resources to enhance performance.
  • Monitoring academic chairs and scientific societies affiliated with the college.
  • Coordinating with the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to support related college activities.
  • Identifying talented students and supervising the implementation of suitable programs to nurture and encourage them.
  • Supervising the activation of training programs and academic forums to enhance the research and innovation ecosystem.
  • Promoting entrepreneurship within the university by organizing events, workshops, and lectures.
  • Overseeing all matters related to patents, registration procedures, and intellectual property rights while encouraging faculty members to engage in these fields.
  • Ensuring that faculty applications for promotions, academic leave, research collaborations, and conference participation meet the required standards.
  • Reviewing and evaluating the promotion plans for assistant professors and providing continuous support to achieve these goals.
  • Supervising the completion of all requirements for the Scientific Council at the university.
  • Ensuring the availability of necessary learning resources and submitting requests for additional references and scientific materials as needed.
  • Monitoring the implementation of the college/university strategic plan concerning research and innovation objectives, ensuring key performance indicators (KPIs) are met.
  • Coordinating with other units and agencies within the college as required.
  • Submitting periodic reports to the Dean of the College, detailing achievements and challenges.
  • Keeping the college’s website updated with relevant information regarding the agency and its affiliated units.
  • Managing administrative tasks, attending meetings, and handling all responsibilities related to the Research and Innovation Agency and its units.
  • Carrying out any additional tasks assigned by the Dean of the College.

Units and Halls

Scientific Research Unit

This unit is dedicated to supporting researchers and those interested in scientific research, including faculty members and students, with the aim of enhancing the research system, improving the quality of scientific studies, and fostering outstanding scientific output. It seeks to encourage researchers to actively engage in research activities and facilitate the participation of students and faculty members in recognized scientific forums and conferences.

Responsibilities

  • Overseeing all initiatives aimed at developing the research capabilities of college members, raising awareness about academic integrity, and promoting research ethics.
  • Supervising and supporting the formation of joint research teams among college members in specialized scientific fields.
  • Managing the development of the college’s research strategy and implementation plan.
  • Establishing plans and guidelines to direct researchers toward addressing developmental objectives and incorporating societal issues into their studies and research.
  • Monitoring and securing financial support for research from the university and external funding sources.
  • Organizing scientific meetings to connect with relevant entities across various sectors and explore research collaboration opportunities.
  • Developing a research plan to enhance undergraduate students' participation in scientific research across academic departments and ensuring its implementation and follow-up.
  • Hosting distinguished researchers in active research fields within the college to conduct a series of discussion sessions aimed at fostering research collaboration with external entities.
  • Organizing an annual (Scientific Research Day) for the college, showcasing the latest research conducted by faculty members and students.
  • Refining and enhancing research projects submitted by the college to increase their chances of receiving support from different funding bodies within and outside the university.
  • Encouraging academic networking and participation in local and international conferences and meetings.
  • Regularly monitoring and evaluating the scientific output of the college.
  • Establishing an up-to-date database to document the research output of faculty members and students, including scientific publications, funded research projects, excellence awards, patents, conference participation, and community service contributions.
  • Coordinating the provision of research services and consultations in various college disciplines to support faculty members and researchers.
  • Working on improving the quality of published research to increase citations.
  • Preparing guides and publications that support scientific research and the use of modern technologies.
  • Supporting academic publishing and encouraging researchers to publish in high-quality, university-approved journals.
  • Attending research-related meetings within and outside the college.
  • Carrying out any administrative tasks assigned by the Vice Dean and other related duties.

Reports

A periodic report is submitted to the Vice Dean for Scientific Research and Innovation.

 

Scientific Research Director 
Dr. Taghreed Al-Sayed
Email: taelsayed@iau.edu.sa

Scientific Agency Secretary
Ms. Ghuzail Al-Qahtani
Extension: 38720
Email: gmmalqahtani@iau.edu.sa

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unit

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unit strives to achieve the college's strategic goal, which focuses on enhancing the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. By offering diverse programs for the college members to produce entrepreneurial projects and innovations that contribute to achieving Saudi Vision 2030.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinating with the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and supporting the college’s activities in this field.
  • Organizing forums and training programs to support students’ creativity and innovative thinking.
  • Supporting talented and creative students and preparing them to participate in competitions and activities that promote innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • Encouraging students to innovate, entrepreneurship, and start up small businesses.
  • Providing a suitable environment for supporting talented and creative students and equipping them with the necessary tools and resources to start innovative projects.
  • Establishing communication with the labor market and relevant sectors interested in innovation and entrepreneurship, according to the college's available specializations 
  • Promoting entrepreneurship in the college through organizing events and workshops.
  • Following up on all matters related to inventions, patents, and intellectual property, and encouraging faculty members to contribute to this field.
  • Developing the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students and staff and encouraging them to embrace originality in scientific research.

Reports

A periodic report to be submitted to the Vice Dean for Scientific Research and Innovation.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship unit

Email: cedfj.ie@iau.edu.sa

Director of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unit

Dr. Aisha Mohammad AL- Naghmaish

Email: amalngmsh@iau.edu.sa

Ext:38560

Secretary of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unit

Ms. Ahlam Ibrahem Almansoor

Email: aialmansoor@iau.edu.sa

Ext:38610

Research and Self-Learning Unit

It aims to provide library services and ensure the availability of various learning resources for different academic disciplines within the college, in accordance with the university’s vision and mission of enabling and enhancing continuous access to knowledge and learning resources to support the scientific and research skills of beneficiaries.

Responsibilities

  • Providing various information resources such as references, books, periodicals, and interlibrary loans.
  • Resolving issues related to lost books with beneficiaries.
  • Assisting in the use of library information resources.
  • Announcing library services and programs.Surveying faculty members’ preferences for training workshops.
  • Submitting reports and statistics related to the research and self-learning hall.
  • Providing a suitable environment that supports students’ research and self-learning processes.
  • Offering various activities to enhance the cultural and scientific level of college members.
  • Communicating with the university library to assess the required learning resources and provide the necessary academic references for the college’s programs.
  • Coordinating with the Directorate of Library Affairs to offer various training programs according to the preferences of faculty members and students.
  • Providing printed learning resources to beneficiaries through the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC).
  • Granting access to electronic information resources through the university’s electronic information portal.
  • Providing a fully equipped training room with technological devices for beneficiaries, offering space for discussion and group study.
  • Offering an electronic reading lab equipped with computers for automated research.
  • Organizing learning resources according to the classification system adopted by the university’s Library Affairs Department (Library of Congress Classification System).
  • Carrying out administrative tasks assigned by the Vice Dean related to the unit, along with any other duties as required.

Services

First:Circulation and Interlibrary Loan Services

This service allows beneficiaries to borrow books according to a specific mechanism and time frame. The borrowing system at the university’s Library Affairs Department also permits book exchanges between the university’s libraries.

Borrowing Mechanism

  • Registering beneficiaries' information in the Research and Self-Learning Hall through the Symphony System.
  • Borrowing is allowed for single-volume books and multi-volume (non-reference) books, with a maximum of three (3) books.
  • The borrowing period does not exceed one week for academic books, with the option to renew the loan for another week after returning the book. Non-academic books can be borrowed for two weeks, with a one-time renewal for an additional week, provided that the renewal is requested at least one day before the due date.
  • A late fee of 1 SAR per day is charged for a maximum of 10 days from the first day of delay. After that, the fee increases to 2 SAR per day, with a maximum penalty of 100 SAR per book for the entire overdue period.

Second: Photocopying Service

This service allows beneficiaries to photocopy printed resources free of charge while protecting authors’ rights. A maximum of (30 pages) per book may be copied.

Third: Beneficiary Support and Guidance Service

Guidance services are among the most essential offerings of the Research and Self-Learning Hall, playing a vital role in helping beneficiaries maximize their use of available resources. These services include:

  • Responding to beneficiaries’ inquiries.
  • Facilitating access to books by guiding users on how to use the library’s Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC).
  • Assisting beneficiaries in using databases and the digital library.
  • Providing support in searching for information and electronic resources.
  • Helping beneficiaries operate the available equipment in the hall.

Fourth: Electronic Reading Lab Service

This service allows beneficiaries to use the Electronic Reading Lab for automated research. The lab is equipped with computers and electronic reading tables, with IT support available.

Fifth: Training Hall Service

The Training Hall is equipped with a computer and a projector screen. This service enables beneficiaries to conduct training courses and workshops through prior reservation.

Sixth: Training Workshops Services

The Research and Self-Learning Hall organizes training workshops aimed at supporting continuous learning and skill development. These workshops are offered regularly throughout the academic year to familiarize beneficiaries with the services provided by the hall, guide them in searching electronic databases, and assist them in accessing books and references through the online catalog system.

Reports

A periodic report is submitted to the Vice Dean for Research and Innovation at the college.

Learning Resources Unit (Self-Learning Hall)

Email: pl.edu.jbl@iau.edu.sa

Self-Learning Hall Supervisors

Ms. Lamia Al-Otaibi

Email: lalotibi@iau.edu.sa
Extension:38643

Ms. Alati Al-Mutairi

Email:amalmutairi@iau.edu.sa
Extension:38743

Ma’aden Hall for Scientific Research and Innovation

As efforts of the Scientific Research and Innovation unit at the College of Science and Humanities efforts to provide an appropriate environment and  supply the necessary equipment and tools for supporting talented and innovative individuals, with the generous financial support from Ma’aden Company, "Ma’aden Hall for Scientific Research and Innovation" was inaugurated in the academic year 1444 AH to serve as the ideal space for developing research skills, enhancing students' projects, and create creative working teams.

With its modern design, the hall is considered a great place for deep thinking, since it is equipped with the latest educational tools needed to unleash creativity and innovation. The hall stands out with comfortable facilities and advanced technologies to enhance interactive learning experience. These resources empower faculty members and students to achieve their research and innovation goals. The hall also contains a collection of inspirational games that help improve creative thinking.

The hall is divided into four sections

Section One: Contains four group workstations, each with a TV for sharing and displaying files. Also, each group is provided with the necessary stationery, and each workstation can accommodate up to five individuals.

Section Two: Dedicated to brainstorming sessions and contains a whiteboard wall to write ideas and can accommodate five people.

Section Three: For discussions and ideas exchange.

Section Four: A relaxation area, equipped with coffee machines and a cozy seating area.

Contact Us

Research and Innovation Agency:
Email: CDEFJ.SR@IAU.EDU.SA

Vice Dean for Research and Innovation
Dr. Ameerah Fouad Dagestani
Extension: 38716
Email: adaghestani@iau.edu.sa

Scientific Agency Secretary
Ms. Ghuzail Al-Qahtani
Extension: 38720
Email: gmmalqahtani@iau.edu.sa