"I had the privilege of visiting ANPERC at KAUST to follow the doctoral work of my student, Ximena Alejandra Rodríguez Florez, in collaboration with Prof. Thomas Finkbeiner. During the visit, we discussed the next steps and expanded the scope for future collaborations.

I was impressed by the very international environment, with professors, scientists, engineers and students from all over the world discussing and working on relevant topics such as CO2 sequestration and storage and renewable energy, fundamental for the energy transition that the whole world must face towards a more sustainable future.

At ANPERC's Rock Mechanics Lab, where Ximena conducted her research, I was able to see unique equipment, developed at the university itself, that try to capture and clarify the complex interactions between injected fluids and fractured rocks. In addition, KAUST has a powerful and impressive laboratory infrastructure concentrated in the Core Labs, which adds great value to the research carried out. I was delighted with the quantity and quality of equipment available to researchers.

I was able to enjoy a dynamic environment geared towards the exchange of ideas, as well as the extraordinary hospitality shown by all professors, postdocs, students and staff throughout my visit. I hope to have the privilege of returning another time in order to increase the collaboration with the research that we develop here in Brazil." - Professor Leonardo Guimarães.

“The experience of living on the KAUST campus and the professional support for my doctorate gave me incredible multicultural growth. The University is welcoming and feels like a big family that has members from more than 100 nationalities. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my academic advisors, Prof. Leonardo and Prof. Thomas, for their trust that allowed this academic collaboration to succeed.”- Ximena Alejandra Rodríguez Florez

Below are some photos from the visit: