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Staff of Research Chair in Laser Diagnosis of Cancers

Department of Physics & Astronomy · College of Science · King Saud University
People behind the research

Our Members

The Research Chair for Laser Diagnosis of Cancers brings together scientific leadership, research expertise and institutional coordination to advance laser science, biomedical photonics and innovative optical technologies.

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Current team

Leadership & Core Members

Meet the current members responsible for the Chair's scientific direction, research activities and day-to-day coordination.

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Chair Leadership

Prof. Khalid Alzahrani

Professor & Head of the Chair

Prof. Khalid Alzahrani leads the Research Chair for Laser Diagnosis of Cancers, providing strategic and scientific direction across its multidisciplinary research activities. His role supports the development of high-impact research in laser science, optical diagnostics, advanced materials and biomedical photonics.

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Research

Dr. Saradh Prasad

Researcher

Dr. Saradh Prasad contributes to the Chair's research in laser materials, conjugated polymers and oligomers, amplified spontaneous emission, optical spectroscopy, photonic sensing and laser-system development. His work connects advanced material design with practical optical and biomedical applications.

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Administration

Mr. Nawaf AlHarbi

Secretary of the Chair

Mr. Nawaf AlHarbi supports the administrative coordination of the Research Chair, helping connect research activities with institutional processes, documentation, communication and day-to-day operational requirements.

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Our legacy

Former Members

The Chair acknowledges the academics and researchers whose earlier leadership and scientific contributions helped establish and strengthen its research programme.

01Former Head
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Prof. Mohamad S. AlSalhi

Former Head of the Chair

Former academic leader of the Research Chair whose contribution forms part of the Chair's institutional development and scientific legacy.

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02Former Professor
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Dr. Vadivel Masilamani

Former Professor

Former faculty member associated with the Chair's academic and scientific activities, contributing experience in laser science and related research areas.

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03Former Researcher
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Dr. S. Devanesan, Ph.D.

Former Researcher

Former researcher of the Chair who contributed to its research activities and multidisciplinary scientific output during his association with the programme.

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Built through continuity.The Chair's current research programme builds on the contributions of present and former members who have supported its development over the years.
Research collaboration

Work with our team

We welcome scientific collaboration in laser materials, spectroscopy, optical diagnostics, biomedical photonics, sensors and advanced photonic technologies.

Last updated on : September 16, 2026 6:03pm