KAUST Ph.D. student wins 3M’s 2017 Invent a New Future Challenge

KAUST · January 25, 2018 · Notable

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Summary

KAUST Ph.D. student Abdulkhaleq Almansaf won 3M's 2017 Invent a New Future Challenge, representing Saudi Arabia among 14 global finalists. Almansaf presented an idea to use metal nanoclusters in solar energy, drawing on KAUST's example of resource utilization and diversity. As part of his win, Almansaf will receive mentorship from a 3M senior leader for six months. Why it matters: The recognition highlights KAUST's role in fostering innovation and its students' ability to contribute solutions on a global scale.

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KAUST · 3M · Abdulkhaleq Almansaf · Solar Energy · Metal Nanoclusters

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