Her Highness Princess Professor Mashael Bint Mohammed Al Saud is a Senior Scientist at King Saud University (KSU), and formerly at the Space Research Institute, King Abdel Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Prof. Al Saud is specialized in applied geomorphology, space techniques and geo-information systems applications to Earth’s resources and surficial processes including natural hazards using mainly satellite images, field surveys and the application of mathematical models as well as geophysical prospecting.
Prof. Al Saud is a member in numerous national and international scientific societies, and she has been granted a number of national and international awards and honorariums. She has distinguished number of published scientific works including: scientific books, publications in international peer reviewed journals as well as in regional and international conferences and symposia. She is continuously producing research projects, scientific reports and thematic maps for different regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Prof. Al Saud is also the Chairwoman of the Celiac Association (CA) Board of Directors which was established in 2018 under the umbrella of the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. The association participates in numerous exhibitions, celebrations and demonstrations. It is responsible for organizing awareness and guidance campaigns to support celiac disease patients, improve their quality of life, and provide them with full support by various services and programs through her advisory and virtual clinics. Recently, under her patronage, she organized a cultural and artistic charity event in Riyadh, which was an exceptional occasion in the cultural and humanitarian scene of the Kingdom, characterized by rich shows and programs and noble goals, making it a distinguishable from the traditional style of managing charitable associations.