Abdul Rahman Al-Athel

Saleh Abdul Rahman Al-Athel, (Prof.) (Arabic: صالح عبدالرحمن العذل‎‎), (born Al-Rus, Saudi Arabia, 1940) is a respected Professor of Science and Mechanical Engineering in Saudi Arabia and is a member of the United Nations Commission on Environment and Development UNCED.

Professor Al-Athel received his Bachelor of Science BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas in 1965; an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 1968, and a PhD in Applied Mechanics in 1971 from Stanford University also.

Two years later he enrolled at King Saud University (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) where he became Vice-Dean of the College of Engineering (1974-1975), Dean of College of Engineering (1975-1976).

He became Vice-President for Graduate Studies and Research (1976-1984).

In 1984, Prof Al-Athel was appointed President of the King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology (KACST), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia). This is an institution which can be considered as the main focal point of scientific and technological activity in Saudi Arabia.

Dr Al-Athel is a member of the UN World Commission on Environment and Development; the UN Advisory Committee on Science and Technology for Development, ICSU/UNESCO distinguished fellowship programs, the Saudi Working Committee for Education Policy and of the Scientific Committee of the Pio Manza International Research Centre.

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