KAUST Professor Husam Alshareef wins Kuwait Prize

Summary

KAUST Professor Husam Alshareef received the Kuwait Prize in Clean and Sustainable Energy Technologies on December 5. The award recognizes Alshareef's contributions to energy storage materials, including sodium and zinc ion batteries and supercapacitors. Alshareef's research group focuses on developing layered electrode materials through various synthesis techniques. Why it matters: The recognition highlights KAUST's growing role in sustainable energy research and the impact of Arab scientists in advancing energy storage technologies.