KAUST professor Niveen Khashab was named the first Great Arab Mind in natural sciences. The Great Arab Minds award was conceived by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al Maktoum to recognize Arabs for achievements in science, architecture, engineering, economics, literature, and medicine. Khashab, an organic chemist, was selected for contributions to nanomaterials development, synthesis, and application in medicine, industry, and agriculture. Why it matters: The award highlights KAUST's role in fostering scientific talent and contributing to advancements in nanotechnology and related fields within the Arab world.
KAUST Discovery Associate Professor of Chemical Science Niveen Khashab received a 2017 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award. The award recognizes her research contributions in the field of physical science, specifically organic chemistry. The award highlights the impact of KAUST researchers on the global scientific community. Why it matters: This recognition underscores the growing prominence of women in STEM fields within the Middle East and the increasing global impact of research originating from Saudi Arabia.
KAUST Professor Niveen Khashab has received the 2023 Cram Lehn Pedersen Prize in Supramolecular Chemistry, a prestigious international award. The prize recognizes her original work in supramolecular chemistry and self-assembly of organic molecules, particularly in designing smart nanomaterials. Khashab will receive the award, along with a £2,000 honorarium, at the 2023 International Symposium on Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry in Iceland. Why it matters: This award highlights the growing prominence of materials science research in the GCC region and KAUST's contributions to the field of supramolecular chemistry.
KAUST Associate Professor Niveen M. Khashab has been named chair of the KAUST 2020 Winter Enrichment Program (WEP), with Professor Khaled Nabil Salama as co-chair. WEP 2020, running from January 12-23, will focus on personalized medicine. The program has featured 1,717 enrichment events since 2010, drawing over 111,000 attendees. Why it matters: The KAUST Winter Enrichment Program is an important annual event bringing together science, innovation, art, and culture to address future-oriented topics like personalized medicine.
KAUST Professor Husam Alshareef received the Kuwait Prize in Clean and Sustainable Energy Technologies on December 5. The award recognizes Alshareef's contributions to energy storage materials, including sodium and zinc ion batteries and supercapacitors. Alshareef's research group focuses on developing layered electrode materials through various synthesis techniques. Why it matters: The recognition highlights KAUST's growing role in sustainable energy research and the impact of Arab scientists in advancing energy storage technologies.