Dalal Alezi wins inaugural Division Student Award

KAUST · March 31, 2016

Summary

Dalal Alezi, a Ph.D. student in KAUST's Physical Science and Engineering Division, has received the inaugural PSE Division Student Award. Alezi is a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate. The award recognizes outstanding Ph.D. candidates within the division. Why it matters: The award highlights KAUST's commitment to recognizing and supporting exceptional talent in science and engineering.

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KAUST · Ph.D. student · award · Physical Science · Engineering

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