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Alumni Focus: Mona AlSaydlani

KAUST · Aug 19

KAUST alumna Mona AlSaydlani (M.S. '13) is a founding class member who researched water desalination techniques under Professor Ingo Pinnau. She now works as a lead engineer in business communications at the Dow Middle East Innovation Center (MEIC) located on the KAUST campus, focusing on media, stakeholder relations, sustainability, and R&D. AlSaydlani also designs roadmaps for Dow Business activities and supports the Women's Innovation Network (WIN) at Dow Saudi Arabia. Why it matters: This highlights the career paths and contributions of KAUST alumni in industry, particularly in linking academic research with industrial applications and supporting women in STEM.

Alumni Focus: Mona Alsomali, Ph.D. 2016 - Bioscience

KAUST · Aug 7

Mona Alsomali, who graduated from KAUST in 2016 with a Ph.D. in bioscience-microbial genomics, is now a senior microbiologist. She is currently employed at the Dow Middle East Innovation Center (MEIC)/KAUST. The center is located at KAUST. Why it matters: This highlights KAUST's role in producing skilled graduates who contribute to scientific innovation in the region.

Topping out a superstructure

KAUST · Jan 11

A joint delegation of KAUST and Dow officials participated in a "topping out" ceremony at the Middle East Innovation Center on the KAUST campus. The ceremony marks a milestone in the construction of the center's superstructure. Why it matters: The Innovation Center signifies continued investment in research and development infrastructure at KAUST.