Student Focus: Wiebke Wackerow

Summary

Wiebke Wackerow, a Ph.D. student in Chemical Science, came to KAUST from Germany in 2013 for an internship and stayed for her doctoral studies under Distinguished Professor Jean-Marie Basset in the Catalysis Center. Her research focuses on hydrocarbon activation via catalysis, designing single-site catalysts to investigate reaction mechanisms. Wackerow values the opportunities KAUST provides, including conference participation, technical training, and personal growth. Why it matters: This highlights KAUST's ability to attract and retain international talent in STEM fields, fostering advanced research in catalysis and contributing to industrial applications.