KAUST Professors Jean Frechet and Charlotte Hauser were elected as Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Both professors were inducted into the NAI in 2015. The NAI held a ceremony on April 15 in Washington, D.C. where the professors received their NAI medals. Why it matters: Recognition of KAUST faculty by NAI highlights the university's increasing role in fostering impactful research and innovation.
Dr. Charlotte Hauser, a bioscience professor at KAUST, has been elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The NAI recognized Hauser for her innovations impacting quality of life and economic development. Hauser's research focuses on smart nanomaterials for biomedical and environmental applications, including peptide-based nanostructures and 3-D bioprinting. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's contributions to innovative research in biomedicine and nanotechnology, potentially fostering further advancements in these fields within the region.
Jean-Marie Basset, KAUST professor and director of the Catalysis Center, has been named a fellow of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors. Basset is a distinguished professor of chemical science at KAUST. Why it matters: This recognition highlights the quality of research and faculty at KAUST.
KAUST's Vice President for Research Jean M.J. Fréchet has been cited over 100,000 times. Fréchet's research contributions have had a significant impact in his field. Why it matters: This milestone highlights KAUST's growing influence in scientific research and the impact of its faculty.
KAUST Professor of Electrical Engineering Ahmed Eltawil has been elected a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The NAI Senior Member program recognizes faculty with success in patents, licensing, and commercialization. Eltawil's research focuses on efficient architectures for computing and communications systems, including wireless, mobile, sensor networks, and machine learning. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's innovative ecosystem and Eltawil's contributions to advancing computing and communication technologies in the region.