MBZUAI has appointed Professor Mohsen Guizani as Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Institutional Advancement, bringing over 30 years of academic experience. Guizani previously served as the Founding Associate Vice President for Graduate Studies at Qatar University. He has secured over $30 million in research grants and published extensively in AI, IoT, and cybersecurity. Why it matters: This appointment strengthens MBZUAI's leadership and faculty development, contributing to its goal of becoming a globally recognized institution in AI research and education.
MBZUAI's Associate Provost Mohsen Guizani and his co-authors won the IEEE ComSoc - CSIM Best Journal Paper Award for 2021 for their paper "Reliable Federated Learning for Mobile Networks." The award will be presented at the IEEE International Communications Conference in Seoul. The paper's findings are expected to improve the reliability of federated learning tasks in mobile networks. Why it matters: The award recognizes impactful research in federated learning, an area of growing importance for distributed AI applications, and highlights MBZUAI's increasing prominence in the field.
Professor Le Song has joined MBZUAI as Deputy Department Chair of the Machine Learning Department. He brings decades of experience from institutions like Georgia Tech, Google Research, and Carnegie Mellon University. Le Song's research focuses on machine learning methods and algorithms for complex and dynamic data, with over 160 papers published in top ML conferences. Why it matters: This appointment bolsters MBZUAI's machine learning department and signals the university's commitment to attracting world-class AI talent to the UAE.
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has appointed Professor Dr. Eric Xing as its new president, succeeding Interim President Professor Sir Michael Brady. Dr. Xing joins from Carnegie Mellon University, where he was Associate Department Head of Research at the Machine Learning Department. He is a globally recognized AI academic and will lead MBZUAI in developing AI and AI solutions as the first graduate student cohort commences studies. Why it matters: This appointment signals MBZUAI's commitment to attracting top global talent and advancing its mission as a leading AI research institution in the UAE.
An Italian delegation led by Ambassador Nicola Lener met with MBZUAI leadership to discuss potential collaborations between MBZUAI and Italian universities. The Ambassador expressed interest in raising awareness of MBZUAI's scholarship opportunities among Italian students. MBZUAI emphasized the importance of partnerships with Italian educational institutes and welcoming Italian students. Why it matters: This collaboration could foster cross-cultural exchange and advance AI research by integrating Italian expertise with MBZUAI's focus on AI education and research.