KAUST researchers developed a water-stable MOF for energy-efficient dehydration, overturning conventional views. They also adapted high-resolution transmission electron microscopy to observe the atomic structure of metal-organic frameworks. KAUST hosted the Innovation to Impact Roundtable, fostering collaboration between academics and industry leaders from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. Why it matters: These activities highlight KAUST's commitment to research breakthroughs, talent development, and fostering international collaborations in science and technology.
KAUST is promoting its alumni who are contributing to computer science and engineering. Alumni Ahmad Showail, Muna Khushaim, Dinorath Olvera Ramos and Jenna Lloyd-Randolfi spoke at the 2017 Winter Enrichment Program Alumni Lecture Series. They discussed topics like the internet of things and their career paths after graduating from KAUST. Why it matters: Showcasing alumni successes can help attract future talent to KAUST and highlight the university's impact on regional development.
KAUST's Alumni Affairs Office and the 2015 WEP team hosted a lecture series featuring four KAUST alumni. The alumni, from CERN, UC Berkeley, MIT, and a startup in Mexico City, shared their work in physics, robotics, oceanography, and entrepreneurship. Dean Brian Moran and Professor David Keyes highlighted the alumni's achievements and contributions. Why it matters: Showcases KAUST's role in fostering global talent and highlights the diverse career paths of its graduates.
KAUST alumni participated in a beach cleaning event in Thuwal as part of the Alumni Reunion Weekend in November 2016. Alumnus Ahmad Showail presented his startup zayer.net at an alumni panel. Gordon McConnell, manager of the Entrepreneurship Center, was a keynote speaker at the event. Why it matters: This event highlights KAUST's ongoing engagement with its alumni network and its support for entrepreneurship.
KAUST has announced the winners of the KAUST Alumni Change Makers Awards, recognizing alumni impacts at local, national, and international levels. The awards honor alumni in Leadership and Impact; Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship; and Social Impact. Ahmad Showail, a KAUST alumnus and assistant professor at Taibah University, received the Leadership and Impact award for his work on IoT security solutions. Why it matters: The awards highlight the impact of KAUST's graduates in advancing technology and contributing to Saudi Arabia's development.