KAUST Ph.D. candidate Amal Mohammed Alamri received a grant from King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) for her work on "Fully Inkjet Printing Photodetectors MSM - 2D Materials & Perovskite Based Inks." The grant supports her Ph.D. research at KAUST, focusing on photodetectors using 2-D materials and perovskite-based inks for applications in light communications and biomedical devices. Alamri aims to develop printed image detectors with flexible, thin, and transparent features through improved ink formulas. Why it matters: KACST's strategic investment in graduate students like Alamri helps advance Saudi Arabia's capabilities in science and technology, particularly in emerging areas like printed electronics and advanced materials.
KAUST student Nawaf Alghamdi received a grant from the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) for his work on "Upgrading Low-Grade Feedstocks Using Catalytic Pyrolysis". The grant will support Alghamdi's Ph.D. research at KAUST for two years under the supervision of Professor Mani Sarathy. KACST's GPURC program aims to develop scientific skills among graduate students and boost Saudi Arabia's position in science and technology. Why it matters: This grant exemplifies Saudi Arabia's strategic investment in cultivating local talent in STEM fields and fostering research collaboration between KAUST and national institutions.
KAUST Ph.D. student Manal Al-Qahtani won a best poster presentation award. The award was presented in the late summer of 2016. The announcement was made on the KAUST website. Why it matters: Showcases the achievements and talent within KAUST's Ph.D. program.
Nawaf Alghamdi, a KAUST M.S./Ph.D. student in chemical engineering, researches catalysis for upgrading low-value feedstocks. He was awarded a Grants Program for Universities and Research Centers (GPURC) grant from KACST and won first place at the Middle Eastern Process Engineering Conference & Exhibition technical debates. Alghamdi aims to use his time at KAUST to grow both personally and professionally, and to build a competitive research portfolio. Why it matters: Showcases KAUST's support for student research and highlights opportunities for students in science and engineering.
KAUST Ph.D. student Jorge Holguín-Lerma received a 2019 Optics and Photonics Education Scholarship from SPIE for his research contributions to optics and photonics. Holguín-Lerma is a member of Professor Boon S. Ooi's Photonics Laboratory at KAUST, focusing on novel semiconductor lasers and superluminescent diodes. His research aims to improve technologies like LiFi, LIDAR, and biosensors. Why it matters: This award recognizes KAUST's contributions to advanced research in photonics and optics, highlighting the university's role in developing innovative technologies with wide-ranging applications.