KAUST alumnus Hassan Al-Ismail (M.S. '14) leads a team at Saudi Aramco implementing vibrational wave modeling of 2D data. He returned to Saudi Arabia to work for Saudi Aramco after receiving his bachelor's degree and was later sponsored by the company to study at KAUST. Al-Ismail also emphasized the value of his time at KAUST for academic and personal growth. Why it matters: This highlights KAUST's role in developing talent for key industries in Saudi Arabia, particularly in areas relevant to energy and resource management.
The content describes Hassan Alsibyani from the class of 2017 as a student commencement speaker at KAUST. It also contains boilerplate copyright information about King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. Why it matters: This is a routine announcement of student activities at KAUST.
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.
KAUST Professor Mohamed-Slim Alouini has been elected as a 2021 Fellow of the Optical Society (OSA) for his contributions to optical wireless communications. Alouini is a professor of electrical and computer engineering and the associate dean of the CEMSE Division at KAUST. He was also appointed by KAUST as Distinguished Professor, effective November 1, 2020. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's growing influence in cutting-edge research areas like wireless communication and optics within the Middle East.
KAUST Professor Hussain was awarded the Outstanding Young Texas Ex Award (OYTEX) by the University of Texas (UT). Hussain studied at UT from 2003-2005 and later founded KAUST's Integrated Nanotechnology Laboratory in 2009. His work includes 15 patents, 18 research awards, and recognition from Intel and Samsung. Why it matters: The award recognizes the impact of KAUST faculty and their contributions to nanotechnology research, highlighting KAUST's growing prominence in the field.
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.
Salim T. S. Al-Hassani from the University of Manchester presented at KAUST's 2019 Winter Enrichment Program about the contributions of Muslim civilization to science and engineering. The lecture highlighted inventions like early clocks from Muslim heritage, including Al-Jazari's elephant clock. Al-Hassani aims to address the neglect of non-European cultures' impact on humanity. Why it matters: The talk emphasizes the historical significance of Islamic contributions to science and technology, relevant for promoting STEM education and cultural awareness in the region.
KAUST Professor of Material Science and Engineering, Husam Alshareef, has been named a Fellow of the American Physical Society. Alshareef leads the Functional Nanomaterials & Devices research group at KAUST. The group focuses on developing semiconductor nanomaterials for diverse applications. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's contribution to advanced materials science and engineering and elevates the university's reputation in the international scientific community.