Ph.D. student Bogdan Dragos Ilies receives two Romanian awards

Summary

KAUST Ph.D. student Bogdan Dragos Ilies received two awards from the League of Romanian Students Abroad: a special mention in the category 'Romanian students abroad' and the Public Audience Award. Ilies came to KAUST as an intern, then a master's student, and is now pursuing a Ph.D. in atmospheric chemistry under Associate Professor Mani Sarathy, focusing on how aerosols influence climate change. Why it matters: The recognition highlights KAUST's role in attracting and fostering international research talent and contributing to environmental science.