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.
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 Boon S. Ooi has been named an IEEE Fellow for his contributions to broadband light emitters and visible light communications. Ooi's work in semiconductor photonics has led to the establishment of successful startups. He is among the first to propose energy-efficient lighting and ultra-high-speed visible light communication using semiconductor lasers. Why it matters: Recognition of KAUST faculty demonstrates the institution's growing prominence in advanced technology research and its impact on global innovation.
KAUST faculty members Husam Alshareef, Mario Lanza, and Atif Shamim have been named IEEE Fellows for 2024. They were recognized for work on nanoscale materials for devices, antenna-on-chip tech, and nanoelectronics metrology, respectively. These three are the only inductees from Saudi Arabia and among five from Arab nations. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's growing prominence as a hub for advanced research and innovation in the Middle East.
Jr-Hau He, an associate professor of electrical engineering at KAUST, has been elected as an SPIE Fellow. This recognizes his contributions to solar cells, photodetectors, and semiconductor optics research. He joined KAUST in 2014 and leads a research group focused on developing transparent and flexible electronics using nanomaterials. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's growing prominence in optics and photonics research and its ability to attract and support leading researchers in these fields.
KAUST Associate Professor Andrea Fratalocchi has been awarded a Fellowship of the Institute of Physics (FInstP). The fellowship recognizes Fratalocchi's accomplishments in physics and his pioneering research in applied complexity. His work focuses on understanding complex physical systems and transforming them into technologies for clean energy, bio-imaging, and AI design. Why it matters: Recognition of KAUST faculty highlights the institution's growing prominence in physics and complex systems research, furthering its reputation as a hub for scientific innovation in the region.
KAUST Associate Professor Andrea Fratalocchi was elected a Fellow of the Optical Society (OSA) in September for his innovations in complex optical systems. His research at KAUST focuses on clean energy harvesting, bio-imaging, and advanced optical materials. Fratalocchi heads the Primalight Lab research group and studies applied complexity, aiming to transform complex physical systems into sustainable technologies. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's growing prominence in optics and photonics research and its contributions to developing sustainable technologies.
KAUST Professor Jeff Shamma has been elected as a fellow of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC). IFAC is a multinational federation dedicated to the advancement of control engineering. Shamma is a professor of electrical and computer engineering at KAUST. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's contributions to the field of control engineering and the university's growing international reputation.