MBZUAI President Eric Xing has been named a 2023 Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (IMS). He was honored for contributions to statistics, machine learning research, AI entrepreneurship, and AI education. The IMS will formally recognize the 2023 fellows at the Joint Statistical Meetings in Toronto in August. Why it matters: This recognition highlights the growing prominence of MBZUAI and its leadership in the international AI and statistics community.
MBZUAI President Eric Xing has been named an ACM Fellow for his contributions to machine learning algorithms, architectures, and applications. His research focuses on machine learning, statistical methodology, and large-scale computational systems. As MBZUAI’s first president, Xing has facilitated the university's growth in AI research. Why it matters: The recognition of MBZUAI's president highlights the university's growing prominence and commitment to AI research and development in the region.
MBZUAI President Eric Xing has been elected a fellow of the American Statistical Association (ASA) for 2022. The ASA recognized Xing for pioneering machine learning research in areas like structured inference and probabilistic graphical models, as well as his entrepreneurship and leadership in AI education. He was previously a professor at CMU and the founder of Petuum Inc. Why it matters: This recognition highlights the growing prominence of MBZUAI and its leadership in the international AI research community.
KAUST Professor Hong Im has been elected as a Fellow of the Combustion Institute for his contributions to combustion understanding using theory, numerical methods, and simulations. Im's research focuses on predicting the physics of laminar and turbulent combustion, with applications in laboratory flames and combustion engines. He credits the collaborative environment at KAUST's Clean Combustion Research Center (CCRC) for this achievement. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's growing expertise in clean combustion research, which is crucial for developing sustainable energy solutions relevant to the region and the world.
KAUST Professor Xixiang Zhang was elected as a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) in September. Zhang is a professor of Material Science and Engineering. The fellowship recognizes his contributions to the field of physics. Why it matters: Recognition of KAUST faculty highlights the institution's growing prominence in international scientific communities.