Prof. Dr. Kholoud Saad Almugren is an accomplished researcher and innovator recognized globally for her pioneering contributions to material science, nanotechnology, and radiation physics. Her research focuses on developing advanced functional materials and metamaterials with applications in renewable energy, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. As a professor of nuclear and radiation physics at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, she has led numerous interdisciplinary projects that integrate experimental physics, nanomaterial engineering, and energy innovation. Her inventive portfolio includes more than a dozen patented technologies, such as the “Left-Handed Metamaterial Absorber for Energy Harvesting,” which received the Silver Medal at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva (2024), and an innovative wearable medical device for improving the quality of life of women with multiple sclerosis, awarded the Gold Medal at the 50th Geneva Exhibition (2025). Her inventions have earned international recognition at scientific forums in Korea, Moscow, and Kuwait, reflecting her commitment to impactful, real-world solutions. She has published influential works, including a textbook on fundamental physics and the Arabic translation of Carbon Nanotubes: Science and Applications, advancing access to cutting-edge research in the Arab scientific community. As a consultant in radiation protection, active member of international scientific associations, and mentor in women’s leadership programs, she has contributed extensively to advancing scientific excellence and innovation. Her exceptional ability to translate complex physical principles into practical technologies makes her a leading figure in advanced materials and a strong candidate for the FRP Innovator Award.
Featured Publications
Almugren, K. S. (2022). Fundamental physics for science and engineering students. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University Press. ISBN: 978-603-512-099-9
Meyyappan, M. (Author), & Almugren, K. S. (Translator). (2023). Carbon nanotubes: Science and applications (Arabic translation). Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University Press. ISBN: 9780849321115
Almugren, K. S. (2024). Design of left-handed metamaterial absorber for energy harvesting. Proceedings of the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions, Geneva, Switzerland.
Almugren, K. S. (2023). Development of a benign wave spectrum lamp for visual and cellular health. Proceedings of the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions, Geneva, Switzerland.
Almugren, K. S. (2025). Innovative wearable medical device for improving the quality of life of women with multiple sclerosis (MS). Proceedings of the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions, Geneva, Switzerland.