Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research

Science in Action

50 years of pioneering and independent scientific excellence

Discover KISR

Research Centers

PETROLEUM

Partnering with the LocalPetroleum Industry

Corrosion Assessment and Mitigation Technology

Diagnosing corrosion related challenges

Improved Oil Recovery

Extending the lifespan of Kuwait’s oil reservoirs

Optimization of Petroleum Refinery Processes

Customized solutions for processing hydrocarbons

Polymeric Products Enhancement and Customization

Providing the oil sector with custom polymer solutions

Refining Capacity Expansion and Flexibility

Supports Kuwait’s oil industry by developing new products from refining

WATER

Sustainable Water Development

Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Technologies Program

Efficient Reclamation of Wastewater

Water Resources Development and Management Program

Strategies to Maximize Water Security

Thermal Desalination Technologies Program

Economically Sustainable Desalination

Innovative Desalination Technologies

Environmentally Sustainable Desalination

ENVIRONMENT & LIFE SCIENCES

Reducing Risks, Improving Health

Coastal Management Program

Innovative and sustainable coastal solutions

Aquaculture

Bridging the gap in Kuwait's supply and demand of fish

Biotechnology Program

Innovative Solutions for a Challenging Environment

Crisis Decision Support

Identifying Threats and Mobilizing Responses

Desert Agriculture and Ecosystems Program

Enhancing the Quality of Locally Produced Agriculture

Environmental Pollution and Climate Program

Assessing Kuwait’s atmospheric, aquatic, and terrestrial pollution

Food and Nutrition

Improving the Health of Kuwait’s Population

Ecosystem-based Management of Marine Resources

Ensuring the Sustainability of Marine Resources and Conserving Biodiveristy

ENERGY & BUILDING

Sustainable Energy, Building Materials, & Infrastructure

Energy Efficiency Technologies

Developing adept and thorough energy management solutions

Renewable Energy Technology

Harnessing renewable energy to fuel Kuwait's growth

Construction and Building Materials

Reinforcing structural safety and strengthening building standards

Sustainability and Reliability of Infrastructure

Mitigating challenges to structual integrity

Nanotechnology - Advanced Materials

Pioneering research in a multi-disciplinary field

Timeline

40 Years Summer Training

2017

40 Years Summer Training

Hayaakum

2016

Hayaakum

Dry Docks

2015

Dry Docks

Cultural Kuwait

2003

Cultural Kuwait

PRC Opening

2000

PRC Opening

Passing the Torch

1999

Passing the Torch

Met Map

1998

Met Map

MET Station

1995

MET Station

International Bonding

1995

International Bonding

International Relations

1994

International Relations

Can the Environment Remedy itself

1993

Can the Environment Remedy itself

Healing Wounds

1992

Healing Wounds

Scars of War

1990

Scars of War

NSTIC Stairway

1990

NSTIC Stairway

War Damage

1990

War Damage

KISR Down Under

1990

KISR Down Under

Exhibition

1989

Exhibition

Desert Green

1988

Desert Green

Revival of the Desert

1987

Revival of the Desert

The Grand Ceremony

1986

The Grand Ceremony

A Legacy

1986

A Legacy

The Grand Opening

1986

The Grand Opening

Regional Range Management

1985

Regional Range Management

Hydraulics Lab

1984

Hydraulics Lab

Kuwait's Natural Flora

1984

Kuwait's Natural Flora

C-Captain

1982

C-Captain

Teamwork

1981

Teamwork

Great Catch

1980

Great Catch

The Blue Room

1980

The Blue Room

The Wait

1978

The Wait

Ships Ahoy!

1978

Ships Ahoy!

40 Years and counting

1977

40 Years and counting

Seaborn

1976

Seaborn

Quality Assurance

1975

Quality Assurance

Classic

1974

Classic

Express Post

1974

Express Post

Building Bridges

1973

Building Bridges

Revamp

1973

Revamp

Marine Science

1972

Marine Science

Osaka in Kuwait

1972

Osaka in Kuwait

First Research Vessel

1972

First Research Vessel

Greenhouse Daze

1972

Greenhouse Daze

Field Work

1972

Field Work

Baheth

1972

Baheth

KISR Foundation

1970

KISR Foundation

Back to our Roots

1970

Back to our Roots

Teamwork

1969

Teamwork

Pioneers

1968

Pioneers

We Have Lift Off

1966

We Have Lift Off

Japanese Alliances

1963

Japanese Alliances

Present

2017

40 Years Summer Training

2017

2016

Hayaakum

2016

2015

Dry Docks

2015

2000

2003

Cultural Kuwait

2003

2000

PRC Opening

2000

1990

1999

Passing the Torch

1999

1998

Met Map

1998

1995

MET Station

1995

1995

International Bonding

1995

1994

International Relations

1994

1993

Can the Environment Remedy itself

1993

1992

Healing Wounds

1992

1990

Scars of War

1990

1990

NSTIC Stairway

1990

1990

War Damage

1990

1990

KISR Down Under

1990

1980

1989

Exhibition

1989

1988

Desert Green

1988

1987

Revival of the Desert

1987

1986

The Grand Ceremony

1986

1986

A Legacy

1986

1986

The Grand Opening

1986

1985

Regional Range Management

1985

1984

Hydraulics Lab

1984

1984

Kuwait's Natural Flora

1984

1982

C-Captain

1982

1981

Teamwork

1981

1980

Great Catch

1980

1980

The Blue Room

1980

1970

1978

The Wait

1978

1978

Ships Ahoy!

1978

1977

40 Years and counting

1977

1976

Seaborn

1976

1975

Quality Assurance

1975

1974

Classic

1974

1974

Express Post

1974

1973

Building Bridges

1973

1973

Revamp

1973

1972

Marine Science

1972

1972

Osaka in Kuwait

1972

1972

First Research Vessel

1972

1972

Greenhouse Daze

1972

1972

Field Work

1972

1972

Baheth

1972

1970

KISR Foundation

1970

1970

Back to our Roots

1970

1960

1969

Teamwork

1969

1968

Pioneers

1968

1966

We Have Lift Off

1966

1963

Japanese Alliances

1963

Present

2000

1990

1980

1970

1960

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