Alumni Focus: Joanna Nassar

Summary

Joanna Nassar, a KAUST alumna (Ph.D. '17, M.S. '13) in electrical engineering, is now a postdoctoral fellow at Caltech in the Department of Medical Engineering. Nassar credits KAUST's facilities and research opportunities for helping her achieve her goals and grow academically. Her research focuses on developing affordable and accessible wearable and implantable electronics for preventive disease detection. Why it matters: This highlights KAUST's role in training researchers who are contributing to advancements in healthcare technology.