Hadjichristidis receives national appointment

KAUST · February 7, 2017 · Notable

Summary

KAUST Professor Nikolaos Hadjichristidis has been appointed as the chair of the National Council for Science and Innovation of Greece. Hadjichristidis is a Distinguished Professor of Chemical Science at KAUST. The National Council for Science and Innovation of Greece is a governmental advisory body. Why it matters: This appointment highlights KAUST's role in fostering international scientific leadership and collaboration.

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KAUST · Greece · Science · Innovation · Hadjichristidis

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