KAUST Professor Hong Im has been inducted into the National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK) as an international member. He was selected for his contributions to the theory and computational modeling of combustion, specifically direct numerical simulations (DNS) of turbulent combustion. Since 2013, he has been a core faculty member of the Clean Combustion Research Center (CCRC) at KAUST. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's role in attracting and fostering world-class engineering talent and its contributions to advanced power generation research.
KAUST Professor Hong Im has been elected as a Fellow of the Combustion Institute for his contributions to combustion understanding using theory, numerical methods, and simulations. Im's research focuses on predicting the physics of laminar and turbulent combustion, with applications in laboratory flames and combustion engines. He credits the collaborative environment at KAUST's Clean Combustion Research Center (CCRC) for this achievement. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's growing expertise in clean combustion research, which is crucial for developing sustainable energy solutions relevant to the region and the world.
Professor Mohamed-Slim Alouini of KAUST has been elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering for his contributions to wireless communication systems. Alouini is the first faculty member elected to the NAE while serving at KAUST, and his work focuses on non-terrestrial networks. He aims to extend connectivity to underserved regions and support applications like emergency response and environmental monitoring. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's ability to attract world-leading scholars and contributes to Saudi Vision 2030 by translating research into real-world impact.
KAUST Professor of Electrical Engineering Boon S. Ooi has been elected as a Fellow of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors (NAI). This honor recognizes Ooi's contributions to semiconductor photonics, optical sensors, and particularly his work on fiber sensors for oil & gas and agriculture. Ooi's inventions are relevant to communications, health, energy and agriculture. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's and the region's increasing contributions to impactful research and innovation in areas like optical sensing and semiconductor photonics.
Peiying Hong, an associate professor of environmental science and engineering at KAUST, has won the 2019 James J. Morgan Environmental Science & Technology Early Career Award. The award recognizes her contributions to environmental science, particularly her research on wastewater and its potential for addressing global water scarcity. Hong will receive the award at the 257th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition in Orlando, Florida. Why it matters: This award highlights KAUST's contributions to environmental research and its focus on addressing critical global challenges related to water scarcity and sustainability.