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KAUST’s circular economy: Cutting-edge research and collaborations for sustainable solutions

KAUST · Mar 6

KAUST is advancing the circular economy through research and collaborations focused on resource efficiency, waste minimization, and sustainability. Researchers are exploring carbon capture, sustainable fuel development, and AI/ML to accelerate circular principles. The university is also working on optimized waste-to-energy conversion, biomass waste conversion, and CO2 conversion for sustainable fuels. Why it matters: This highlights KAUST's commitment to sustainable solutions, which could position Saudi Arabia as a leader in circular economy practices and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.

Faculty Focus: Taous-Meriem Laleg-Kirati

KAUST · Jan 12

KAUST Associate Professor Taous-Meriem Laleg-Kirati leads the Estimation, Modeling and ANalysis (EMAN) research group, focusing on control theory, system modeling, and signal applications. Her group develops mathematical models and algorithms to control processes relying on real-time feedback, especially for systems where experimental data is limited. The EMAN group recently developed a real-time control algorithm for a solar membrane distillation system, increasing water production by over 50% in simulations. Why it matters: Laleg-Kirati's work advances both engineering and healthcare by combining model-based research with AI, offering opportunities for personalized medicine and efficient resource management in the region.