KAUST Professor Xixiang Zhang was elected as a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) in September. Zhang is a professor of Material Science and Engineering. The fellowship recognizes his contributions to the field of physics. Why it matters: Recognition of KAUST faculty highlights the institution's growing prominence in international scientific communities.
KAUST Professor of Material Science and Engineering, Husam Alshareef, has been named a Fellow of the American Physical Society. Alshareef leads the Functional Nanomaterials & Devices research group at KAUST. The group focuses on developing semiconductor nanomaterials for diverse applications. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's contribution to advanced materials science and engineering and elevates the university's reputation in the international scientific community.
KAUST Associate Professor Muhammad Mustafa Hussain has been elected as a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). Hussain's research focuses on creating paper-based sensors using low-cost materials to mimic human skin sensory functions. He was selected in recognition of his work at KAUST. Why it matters: Recognition of researchers at GCC universities by international professional societies helps to raise the profile of regional research efforts.
KAUST Professor of Electrical Engineering Kazuhiro Ohkawa has been elected as a Fellow of the Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP). JSAP recognized Ohkawa for his contributions to the development of wide bandgap semiconductor epitaxial growth and optical devices. Ohkawa's research at KAUST focuses on energy-conversion phenomena for sustainability, including doping technologies, MOCVD for nitride semiconductors, and nitride photocatalysts. Why it matters: Recognition of KAUST faculty in international societies raises the university's profile and highlights its contributions to applied physics and sustainable energy research.
KAUST Discovery Professor Pierre Magistretti, Dean of KAUST's Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division, received an honorary membership from the Chinese Association for Physiological Sciences (CAPS). CAPS is a part of the China Association for Science and Technology, aiming to advance scientific progress and economic revitalization in China. Magistretti was recognized for his research on brain energy metabolism and the mechanisms regulating energy delivery to active neurons, with implications for functional brain imaging. Why it matters: This award highlights KAUST's growing international recognition and its faculty's contributions to fundamental research with potential applications in healthcare and neuroscience.