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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.
KAUST · NAI Fellow · Charlotte Hauser · nanomaterials · biomedicine
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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.
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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.
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KAUST's Vice President for Research, Donal Bradley, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Bradley is recognized as a pioneer of soluble semiconductors and co-inventor of conjugated polymer electroluminescence. He co-founded multiple companies including Cambridge Display Technology Ltd. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's continued contributions to impactful research and innovation in advanced materials and engineering.
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KAUST Professor Husam N. Alshareef has been elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Alshareef, principal investigator of the KAUST Functional Nanomaterials & Devices Laboratory, was selected for his prolific innovation and tangible impact on quality of life, economic development, and welfare of society. Alshareef has authored nearly 520 publications and holds 80 issued patents, with his research focusing on nanoscale materials for electronics and energy applications. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's contribution to innovation and its researchers' impact on critical technology areas, enhancing the university's international standing and supporting Saudi Arabia's technology leadership goals.