Dr. William J. Koros, a chemical engineering chair at Georgia Tech, has been named the inaugural Champion of KAUST. He is also a Georgia Research Alliance eminent scholar in membranes. The announcement was made by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. Why it matters: The appointment may signal future research directions or collaborations for KAUST in chemical engineering and membrane technology.
KAUST has appointed Professor Sir Edward Byrne AC as its new President, effective September 1, 2024. Professor Byrne previously served as President and Principal of King’s College London and President of Monash University. He succeeds Professor Tony Chan, who enhanced KAUST's alignment with Vision 2030. Why it matters: The appointment signals KAUST's continued focus on its 'Accelerating Impact Strategy' and Vision 2030 goals, solidifying its role in Saudi Arabia's economic development.
KAUST has appointed Dr. Tony Chan, former president of HKUST and KAUST board member, as its new president, effective September 1, 2018. Chan's background is in computational mathematics with interests including image processing, computer vision, physical circuit design and computational brain mapping. He has been a close partner of KAUST since 2007 and a member of the KAUST Board of Trustees since 2011. Why it matters: Chan's leadership is expected to contribute to KAUST's role in achieving Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives and addressing global challenges.
Dr. Tony Chan has assumed the role of President of KAUST on September 1st. He previously led the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) for a decade. Prior to that, he had a distinguished career in computational mathematics and held leadership positions at the U.S. National Science Foundation and the University of California, Los Angeles. Why it matters: Chan's appointment signals KAUST's continued focus on advancing its global research agenda and contributing to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
KAUST held its fourth commencement ceremony, conferring degrees to master's and doctoral candidates. The ceremony also marked the official inauguration of KAUST's new President, Dr. Jean-Lou Chameau. KAUST opened in 2009 with a mission to advance scientific research in water, food, energy, and the environment. Why it matters: This event highlights KAUST's ongoing development as a leading research university in Saudi Arabia and its commitment to addressing globally significant challenges.