KAUST has appointed Dr. Donal Bradley as the new Vice President for Research, effective April 7, 2019, replacing Dr. Jean Frechet. Dr. Bradley was previously the Dean for Science and Engineering at Oxford University and has held positions at Imperial College London, with extensive experience in research administration. He is a distinguished scientist with over 630 publications and more than twenty-five patent families. Why it matters: This appointment signals KAUST's continued commitment to attracting top international talent to lead its research initiatives and maintain its position as a leading science and technology university in the region.
KAUST has appointed Dr. Donal Bradley, currently the dean for science and engineering at the University of Oxford, as its new vice president for research. Bradley, a fellow of the Royal Society, has over 630 publications and a Google Scholar h-index of 125. He previously served as VP for research at Imperial College London and brings experience in technology development, including co-founding Cambridge Display Technology Ltd. Why it matters: This appointment signals KAUST's continued commitment to attracting top international talent to drive its research and development efforts in science and engineering.
Dr. Kevin Cullen has been appointed as the new vice president of KAUST Innovation and Economic Development. He brings over 20 years of experience in academic innovation and business development, previously serving as CEO of Innovations at the University of New South Wales. Cullen aims to lead KAUST's intellectual property portfolio, support new businesses and collaborations with industry, and foster entrepreneurship. Why it matters: This appointment signals KAUST's continued commitment to strengthening its innovation ecosystem and translating research into real-world impact, driving economic development in Saudi Arabia.
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.