KAUST Ph.D. student wins Three Minute Thesis competition

Summary

KAUST Ph.D. student Muhammad Akram Karimi won the Three Minute Thesis competition at the IEEE MTT International Microwave Symposium in Boston. Karimi's presentation, titled "Making Materials Smart Using Microwaves," detailed his research on low-cost in situ microwave sensors. His work, in collaboration with Saudi Aramco, focuses on detecting water fraction in oil using sensors printed directly on pipes. Why it matters: This award recognizes innovative research at KAUST and highlights the potential of microwave sensor technology for applications in the oil and water industries within the region.