KAUST Vice President for Research Dr. Donal Bradley was inaugurated as a Fellow of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors (NAI) at a ceremony in Florida. Bradley holds 16 granted U.S. patents, including a fundamental patent on conjugated polymer electroluminescence (U.S. 5,247,190) that led to the development of OLED displays. His work led to the founding of Cambridge Display Technology and collaborations with Dow Chemical and Sumitomo Chemical. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's impact on global innovation in materials science and engineering, particularly in the development of advanced display technologies.
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MBZUAI researchers have developed an AI program using vision transformers that can learn a person's handwriting style and generate text in that style. The US Patent and Trademark Office recently granted a patent for this technology, which could aid individuals with writing impairments. The system overcomes limitations of previous GAN-based approaches by processing long-range dependencies in handwriting. Why it matters: This patented AI tool enhances personalized text generation and has potential applications in assistive technology and improving handwriting recognition models.
A partner at Oblon, Stefan Uwe Koschmieder, explained key points for patenting software and AI inventions. Koschmieder works with GCC universities on IP programs and advises foreign clients on IP portfolio management. He also lectured at Freie Universität Berlin on Intellectual Property. Why it matters: As software and AI innovation grows in the GCC, understanding patent law is increasingly important for protecting intellectual property and fostering local innovation.
KAUST Professor Husam N. Alshareef has been elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Alshareef, principal investigator of the KAUST Functional Nanomaterials & Devices Laboratory, was selected for his prolific innovation and tangible impact on quality of life, economic development, and welfare of society. Alshareef has authored nearly 520 publications and holds 80 issued patents, with his research focusing on nanoscale materials for electronics and energy applications. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's contribution to innovation and its researchers' impact on critical technology areas, enhancing the university's international standing and supporting Saudi Arabia's technology leadership goals.
KAUST has signed a worldwide agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific, granting the company access to two KAUST patents related to high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). The patents enable atomic-resolution TEM imaging of electron beam–sensitive crystalline materials by minimizing beam damage using low doses of electrons. The technology also improves alignment of nano-sized crystals and delivers high signal-to-noise ratio images. Why it matters: This partnership enhances KAUST's role as a global technology university and strengthens Saudi Arabia's position as a hub for scientific advancement in materials science.
KAUST's Vice President for Research, Donal Bradley, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Bradley is recognized as a pioneer of soluble semiconductors and co-inventor of conjugated polymer electroluminescence. He co-founded multiple companies including Cambridge Display Technology Ltd. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's continued contributions to impactful research and innovation in advanced materials and engineering.
RDI and KAUST have launched a Technology Transfer Program to accelerate commercialization activities in Saudi universities. The Technology Transfer Internship Program aims to upskill leaders from research institutions across Saudi Arabia in technology commercialization. KAUST was selected by RDI due to its innovation ecosystem, including 1,448 patent families and 287 technology licenses. Why it matters: This partnership will help to translate Saudi research into commercial products, strengthening the country’s capacity for innovation and aligning with national goals for a knowledge-based economy.