KAUST Associate Professor Hakan Bagci recognized by International Union of Radio Science

KAUST · March 19, 2020

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Summary

KAUST Associate Professor Hakan Bagci has been recognized as a Senior Member of the International Union of Radio Science (URSI) for his work in computational electromagnetics. Bagci credits his research group at KAUST and the university's collaborative environment for his success. He received degrees from Bilkent University and the University of Illinois before joining KAUST in 2009. Why it matters: This recognition highlights the growing expertise in electromagnetics and related fields at KAUST, contributing to Saudi Arabia's research profile.

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KAUST · Hakan Bagci · URSI · electromagnetics · research

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