Prince Sultan Advanced Technology Research Institute (PSATRI, Arabic: معهد الأمير سلطان لأبحاث التقنيات المتقدمة, Ma'ahad Al-Amir Sultan le-abhas al-taqniat al-motaqaddemah) is an independent scientific organization of the Saudi government, located in the College of Engineering[4] at King Saud University in the capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
PSATRI ensures a constant growth of technology to support the development of new products and services for the armed forces[22] through the creation of additional operational capabilities at the end users.
[23] PSATRI is headed by Dr Sami Alhumaidi,[24] the Managing Director, a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology, USA.
Under his leadership, PSATRI aims at building national capabilities in the defense and security sectors through intensive applied research, technology transfer, innovation and invention with a purpose of self-sufficiency.
PSATRI was established to offer – through strategic partnerships and modern technology – advanced research and hands-on experience to the private and military sectors.