Alumni Focus: Jhonathan Prieto Rojas, M.S. 2010, Ph.D. 2014 - electrical engineering

Summary

Jhonathan Prieto Rojas completed his master's (2010) and Ph.D. (2014) in electrical engineering at KAUST under Professor Muhammad Mustafa Hussain. After six years at KAUST, he joined King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) as an assistant professor in electrical engineering. His research at KAUST focused on micro and nanofabrication techniques, including micro-sized microbial fuel cells and flexible electronics. Why it matters: This highlights KAUST's role in developing talent and contributing to Saudi Arabia's STEM capabilities through its alumni network in other institutions.