Follow your passion
It takes a lifetime of hard work to pursue your passion, so be receptive to the process and look for hints along the way. Engaging in as many hands-on learning opportunities as possible is a great way to determine what you like, dislike, and never want to do again!
Our Research
Sohar University fosters a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment for research in order to encourage discovery and foster innovation.
Attracting world-renowned scientists, award-winning instructors, and talented, diverse students who embrace our values and are eager to tackle the world's most difficult problems is a priority for our institution.Development towards Themes
Research at Sohar University is focused across four research themes. These research themes coordinate research activity and encourage collaboration within and beyond the university.
Learn how our research and innovation efforts deliver economic, environmental and social benefits across Oman and beyond
Nurture Innovation
Know about how our efforts to nurture sustainable innovation by promulgating a culture of critical research enquiry
Research Commercialization
Promotion of research activities that go out to solve societal and community problems whilst retaining income for building further research capabilities
Supportive Research Ecosystem
Our strategic orientation enables the developing and nurturing of competent research talent who will be at the center of contemporary and future research ecosystems
Ethical Research
Promotion of ethical research practices and collaborations advance research and innovation in areas of shared interest
Postgraduate Research
Looking to take your first steps into academic research? There is no better place to start than Sohar University
Inter/intra-disciplinary Research
Promotion of sustained inter/intra-disciplinary for cross pollination of ideas and experience
Research Partnership
Forming long-lasting research collaborations and partnerships to solve society problems [SDG17]
Research and Innovation
We are committed to the increased development of research and knowledge transfer during the coming five years that meets international standards. We believe that higher education and the student experience are enhanced by delivery in an environment where the academic staff is engaged with research, innovation, and knowledge transfer. The creation of new knowledge allows us to shape our future and provides opportunities for wealth generation and enhancement of the quality of life.
Research Highlights

Three SU Researchers Ranked Among Top 2% Worldwide
- Posted OnAugust 24, 2025
SU proudly announces that Prof. Hussein, Dr. Mustafa, and Dr. Zakariya have been ranked among the top 2% of researchers worldwide.
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External Research Grants awarding event
- Posted OnAugust 24, 2025
The Environment research team – Dr. Amal Al Saadi (PI), Dr. Nitin Raut (Co-PI), and Prof. Rajamohan Natarajan (Co-PI) – attended the consultancy
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FLS Dean Delivers Keynote Addresses at International Events in Pakistan and Oman
- Posted OnAugust 24, 2025
The FLS Dean delivered a keynote address at an academic event hosted by the University of Education, Lahore, in collaboration with USEFP. He
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Stanford’s World’s Top 2% Scientists List 2024
- Posted OnAugust 24, 2025
Three FB faculty – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Usama, Dr. Rayees Farooq, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mumtaz Ali Memon – are listed in Stanford’s
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Research Impact
Learn how our research delivers economic,environmental and social benefits across Oman

Research Partnership
Our collaborations advance research and innovation in areas of shared interest

Postgraduate Research
Looking to take your first steps into academic research? There is no better place to start than Sohar University

Research Highlights

Three SU Researchers Ranked Among Top 2% Worldwide
- Posted OnAugust 24, 2025
- By Sohar University
SU proudly announces that Prof. Hussein, Dr. Mustafa, and Dr. Zakariya have been ranked among the top 2% of researchers worldwide.
Read More
External Research Grants awarding event
- Posted OnAugust 24, 2025
- By Sohar University
The Environment research team – Dr. Amal Al Saadi (PI), Dr. Nitin Raut (Co-PI), and Prof. Rajamohan Natarajan (Co-PI) – attended the consultancy award function
Read More
FLS Dean Delivers Keynote Addresses at International Events in Pakistan and Oman
- Posted OnAugust 24, 2025
- By Sohar University
The FLS Dean delivered a keynote address at an academic event hosted by the University of Education, Lahore, in collaboration with USEFP. He also represented
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Stanford’s World’s Top 2% Scientists List 2024
- Posted OnAugust 24, 2025
- By Sohar University
Three FB faculty – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Usama, Dr. Rayees Farooq, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mumtaz Ali Memon – are listed in Stanford’s World’s Top
Read More