KAUST Professor Marc Genton has been selected as the 2020 Georges Matheron Lecturer of the International Association for Mathematical Geosciences. Genton will present a lecture at the 36th International Geological Congress in Delhi, India, focusing on geostatistics, climate model outputs, and the ExaGeoStat software developed at KAUST. His lecture will cover Matheron's theory of regionalized variables and showcase ExaGeoStat, a high-performance software for geostatistics with exascale computing capability developed at KAUST. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's contributions to advanced statistical methods and high-performance computing in geosciences, enhancing its international reputation in these fields.
Prof. Marc Genton of KAUST has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of Stat, the ISI online journal for rapid dissemination of statistics research. His term will run from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2017. Genton aims to maintain the journal's rapid publication speed and improve the quality of accepted papers. Why it matters: This appointment highlights KAUST's growing influence and expertise in statistical research on the international stage.
KAUST Professor Marc Genton received the International Statistical Institute's Service Award 2019 for his leadership as editor-in-chief of the journal Stat. His research group at KAUST focuses on developing statistical tools relevant to Saudi Arabia's knowledge economy transition. Genton is also working with the University of Notre Dame on wind energy implementation and infrastructure assessment for NEOM. Why it matters: This award recognizes KAUST's contributions to statistical research and its application to renewable energy and economic development in Saudi Arabia.
KAUST Professor Marc Genton received the 2024 Don Owen Award from the San Antonio Chapter of the American Statistical Association. The award recognizes Genton's excellence in research, statistical consultation, and service to the statistical community. Genton's research focuses on large-scale spatial and temporal data, with applications to environmental problems, including wind energy potential in Saudi Arabia. Why it matters: This award highlights KAUST's contributions to statistical research and its application to important environmental challenges in the region.
KAUST Professor Marc Genton has received the Royal Statistical Society’s (RSS) 2023 Barnett Award for his contributions to environmental statistics. Genton's work includes the development of ExaGeoStat, a high-performance software for geostatistics, and the use of spectral methods to emulate climate model outputs. His research includes a five-year study on wind energy potential in Saudi Arabia, informing the Kingdom’s national wind energy strategy. Why it matters: This award recognizes impactful environmental statistics research at KAUST with implications for Saudi Arabia's renewable energy sector and beyond.