Professor Mohamed-Slim Alouini of KAUST has been elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering for his contributions to wireless communication systems. Alouini is the first faculty member elected to the NAE while serving at KAUST, and his work focuses on non-terrestrial networks. He aims to extend connectivity to underserved regions and support applications like emergency response and environmental monitoring. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's ability to attract world-leading scholars and contributes to Saudi Vision 2030 by translating research into real-world impact.
KAUST Professor Mohamed-Slim Alouini has been elected as a 2021 Fellow of the Optical Society (OSA) for his contributions to optical wireless communications. Alouini is a professor of electrical and computer engineering and the associate dean of the CEMSE Division at KAUST. He was also appointed by KAUST as Distinguished Professor, effective November 1, 2020. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's growing influence in cutting-edge research areas like wireless communication and optics within the Middle East.
KAUST Professor Mohamed-Slim Alouini received the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Science and Technology (S&T) Achievement Award at the First OIC Summit on Science and Technology. The award recognizes Alouini's contributions to science and technology within the OIC member states. Why it matters: Recognition at the OIC level highlights KAUST's impact and Professor Alouini's leadership in advancing science and technology across the Islamic world.