Prince Sultan Advanced Technology Research Institute

Prince Sultan Advanced Technology Research Institute (PSATRI, Arabic: معهد الأمير سلطان لأبحاث التقنيات المتقدمة, Ma'ahad Al-Amir Sultan le-abhas al-taqniat al-motaqaddemah) is an independent scientific organization of the Saudi government, located in the College of Engineering^[4] at King Saud University in the capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It has a branch office located in the Business Gate^[5] in addition to manufacturing lab and testing sites.

Prince Sultan Advanced Technology Research Institute (PSATRI)

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Formation	2011; 13 years ago (2011)
Founder	Prince Khalid bin Sultan^[1]^[2]^[3]
Type	Public
Location	Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Products	Research and Consultancies
Services	Technical research and applied scientific development
Fields	Defense research and development
Affiliations	King Saud University and Royal Saudi Air Force
Website	psatri.org.sa/index.php

History

The foundation of PSATRI was formed jointly by Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) and King Saud University (KSU). In 2008, the Saudi Minister of Defense issued formal approval for PSATRI. In 2011, the Deputy Minister of Defense approved PSATRI's Board of Directors.^[1][2][3]

The institute works closely with the Royal Saudi Air Force^[6] and the various Saudi security and military branches^[7][8] to improve their efficiency, provide specialized studies^{[9][10][11][12][13]} and scientific consultation.^[14]

Approach of PSATRI

PSATRI aims^[15] at technology transfer for defense and security sectors.^{[13][16][17][18][19][20][21]} This approach sets it apart from other technology entities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. PSATRI ensures a constant growth of technology to support the development of new products and services for the armed forces^[22] through the creation of additional operational capabilities at the end users. PSATRI supports the creation of industry in Saudi Arabia by commercializing and industrializing its technologies.^[23]

Managing Director

PSATRI is headed by Dr Sami Alhumaidi,^[24] the Managing Director, a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology, USA. He accomplished projects in the areas of radar and electronic warfare's serving a number of national committees as Bell Agusta Aerospace Company on electronic defence and UAV. Under his leadership, PSATRI aims at building national capabilities in the defense and security sectors through intensive applied research, technology transfer, innovation and invention with a purpose of self-sufficiency.^{[14][21][23][25]} PSATRI manages the relationship with international companies and strategic clients to achieve its goal.

Collaboration

PSATRI was established to offer – through strategic partnerships and modern technology – advanced research and hands-on experience to the private and military sectors. PSATRI collaborates^[26] with its:

1. local clients; RSAF, RSNF, RSLF,
2. local companies such as; Advanced Electronic Company,^[27][28] Alsalam Aircraft Company,^[29] and
3. international organizations such as; RAF,^[30] British Aerospace, BAE Systems,^[31][32] Agilent Technologies,^[33] Danaher Corporation,^[9] Dedicated Computing,^[34] Boeing,^[29] Swedish SAAB,^[29] Agusta Bell,^[29] Elettronica SpA,^[29][35] Raytheon^[10] and others.

Laboratories at PSATRI

PSATRI comprises on several specialized research labs:^[36]

1. Communications and Networking Lab is involved in research, education and scholarly activities in the area of communications and networking.
2. Signal and Image processing Lab is to provide solutions focusing on two target areas: Radar signal processing and Satellite imaging.
3. Microwave, Antenna and Radar System Lab performs design, analysis, optimization, fabrication and characterization of miniaturized RF and microwave components and devices based on new breakthroughs in microwave theory and techniques.
4. Electro-Optics Lab^[37] aims to engage in design, manufacturing and testing infrared and electro-optical sensors, focal plane arrays and camera systems.
5. Autonomous Vehicles Lab aims at building indigenous capabilities in the field of unmanned autonomous systems(UAS). Current lab activities span several areas such as flight control units, communication systems, ground control systems and various payloads such as gyro-stabilized platforms.
6. Center for Applied Research in Electronic Warfare intends to provide a scientific and technological Electronic warfare capability in order to improve the degree of operational readiness and render effective and efficient support to RSAF.

Offices

PSATRI has its headquarters in its former office located in College of Engineering,^[4] King Saud University. The other office functions from the Business gate.^[5][38]

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  PSATRI's Main Office at King Saud University, Riyadh.

See also

• Prince Sultan Research Center for Environment, Water and Desert

References

1. Ahmed Alhutan (30 January 2011). "Prince Khaled bin Sultan lays the foundation stone for Prince Sultan Advanced Technology Research Institute". Al Riyadh(الرياض) (newspaper). Al Riyadh(الرياض) (newspaper).
2. Abdul Mohsen Al-Harthy (31 January 2011). . Okaz(عكاظ). Okaz(عكاظ). Archived from the original on 20 October 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
3. ARAB NEWS (31 January 2011). "Stone laid for Prince Sultan Research Institute at KSU with PSATRI signing agreement with 10 international companies including BAE, Boeing and Advanced Electronics". Arab News. Arab News.
4. "College of Engineering, King Saud University".
5. "Business Gate Complex, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia".
6. "PSATRI receives Royal Saudi Air Force delegation". KSU News. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: King Saud University (KSU). 19 January 2013.
7. "PSATRI receives delegation from Saudi Ministry of Defense and Aviation". KSU News. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: King Saud University (KSU). 4 December 2012.
8. "PSATRI hosts Kingdom's best soldiers from special forces, including paratroopers, members of the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF)". KSU News. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: King Saud University (KSU). 16 February 2013.
9. "PSATRI with Danaher Corporation and Tektronix conduct the Advanced radar workshop for KSU military researchers". KSU News. King Saud University (KSU). 27 February 2013.
10. "Raytheon and PSATRI sponsor Technology Workshop in Riyadh". 22 March 2012.
11. Naser Alfurshan (18 December 2014). "(Seminar) Symposium on "Defense and Space Technologies" at PSATRI". Al Jazirah(الجزيرة). Al Jazirah(الجزيرة).
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20. "Saudi Arabia prepares to launch first 2 planes without pilots manufactured by Saudi hands in Prince Sultan Advanced Technology Research Institute". Mubasher News(مباشر). Mubasher News. 23 February 2016.
21. Hazem al-Sharqawi (17 November 2013). "Saudi Institute produces air balloons that can monitor violators on the border". Al Eqtisadiah(الاقتصادية). Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Al Eqtisadiah(الاقتصادية).
22. "KSU and Air Force team up". KSU News. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: King Saud University (KSU). 14 May 2013.
23. Oxford Business Group (2014-09-19). "PSATRI- Spin-offs: Turning research discoveries into new businesses". {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
24. "Dr. Sami Alhumaidi, Managing Director of PSATRI – Career at a glance" (PDF). www.psatri.org.sa/index.php. Excellence in Applied Research
25. The Business Year (TYB) (2015). "A healthy domestic market and regional demand is boosting certain segments of Saudi industry, PSATRI". {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
26. "PSATRI's Relationships & Collaborations Statistics". www.psatri.org.sa/index.php. Excellence in Applied Research
27. . 31 January 2011. Archived from the original on 12 April 2016.
28. "Partnership between Advanced Electronics and Prince Sultan Advanced Technology Research Institute". Al Riyadh(الرياض) (newspaper). Al Riyadh(الرياض) (newspaper). 8 February 2011.
29. "PSATRI signs agreement with Italian electronic defense equipment manufacturer Elettronica SpA and many others". KSU News. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: King Saud University (KSU). 9 May 2012.
30. "KSU's PSATRI officials welcome British Royal Air Force delegation". KSU News. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: King Saud University (KSU). 23 December 2012.
31. "BAE Systems signs a memorandum of understanding with Prince Sultan Advanced Technology Research Institute". Al Youm(اليوم). Dammam, Saudi Arabia: Al Youm(اليوم). 15 July 2012.
32. Mohammed Alaidh (13 July 2012). "Prince Sultan Advanced Technology Research Institute enters into a development agreement with BAE Systems". Asharq Al-Awsat(الشرق الاوسط). London, England: Asharq Al-Awsat(الشرق الاوسط).
33. "PSATRI, Agilent Technologies agree to research cooperation". KSU News. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: King Saud University (KSU). 9 May 2011.
34. "PSATRI and Dedicated Computing sign Memorandum of Understanding". KSU News. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: King Saud University (KSU). 19 February 2013.
35. . FORCE. India: FORCE. 26 June 2012. Archived from the original on 25 April 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
36. "Laboratories in PSATRI". www.psatri.org.sa/index.php. Excellence in Applied Research
37. "Optical technologies research laboratory inaugurated". Saudi Gazette. Jeddah Economic Gateway. 27 May 2013.
38. "PSATRI Offices". www.psatri.org.sa/index.php. Excellence in Applied Research

External links

• Official website