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.
Professor Ling Shao, Executive Vice President and Provost of MBZUAI, has been elected an IEEE Fellow. This honor recognizes his contributions to computer vision and representation learning. The IEEE Fellowship is a prestigious distinction given to select IEEE members. Why it matters: This recognition highlights the growing prominence of MBZUAI and its faculty in the international AI research community.
KAUST Professor David Keyes was elected as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for his contributions to parallel computing and numerical analysis. He was formally recognized at the AAAS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Keyes expressed feeling humbled and honored by the award, emphasizing the breadth of science and engineering that AAAS encompasses. Why it matters: This recognition highlights the caliber of research and researchers at KAUST, enhancing the university's reputation and fostering international collaborations in computational science.
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.
KAUST Professor Peter Markowich has been named a 2022 Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS). He is recognized for contributions to partial differential equations, particularly the mathematical and numerical analysis of dispersive equations. Markowich applies differential mathematics to disciplines such as physics, AI, biology and engineering, including research on leaf venation patterns. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's strength in applied mathematics and its faculty's contributions to both theoretical and interdisciplinary research.
KAUST Professor Muhammad Mustafa Hussain was elected as an IEEE Fellow for his contributions to flexible and stretchable electronic circuits. Hussain is the principal investigator of the KAUST Futuristic Electronics and Integrated Nanotechnology Lab and the principal ideator of the KAUST FabLab and vFabLab™. His research focuses on transformational electronics, introducing new applications for web-integrated interactive electronics using CMOS-compatible processes. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's contributions to cutting-edge research in flexible electronics, an area with increasing importance for IoT devices and various applications in robotics, healthcare, and automation.
KAUST Professor Mootaz Elnozahy has been elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) in recognition of his 38-year career and 58 patents. His work focuses on energy-efficient computer systems, high-performance computing, and resilience. Elnozahy's early work includes building the world's first energy-efficient computer server, which influenced commercial IBM servers. Why it matters: This recognition highlights the growing importance of sustainability in computing and underscores KAUST's contributions to innovative solutions for energy efficiency in the tech sector.
KAUST Professor Takashi Gojobori has been elected as a Fellow of the International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB). ISCB is a scholarly society for computational biology and bioinformatics. Gojobori's research interests include comparative genomics and gene expression of neural cells, as well as the marine metagenomics of microorganisms. Why it matters: The recognition highlights KAUST's contributions to computational biology and bioinformatics and strengthens its position as a research hub in the region.