Mohammad F. Al-Kuhaili Professor, Physics Department Office: 225 Building 6 Phone: +966 (13) 860-2278 Fax: +966 (13) 860-2293 Email: kuhaili@kfupm.edu.sa

Research Interests:

Experimental condensed matter physics with particular emphasis on thin-film coatings and materials research. The fabrication and characterization of thin films provide essential insight into the fundamental understanding of matter at the nanoscale. From an application perspective, these films are at the core of several technologies and industries, including catalysis, sensing, photovoltaics, microelectronics, optoelectronics, and corrosion.

Research Areas:

·        Deposition and characterization of thin films

·        Materials synthesis and modification

·        Optical properties of solids

·        Functional coatings: photovoltaics, transparent conductors, heat mirrors, gas sensors