KAUST President Tony F. Chan has been awarded the 2020 SIAM Prize for Distinguished Service to the Profession. The award recognizes Chan's contributions to applied and computational mathematics, imaging science, and scientific computing. Chan has served on advisory boards for KAIST, SUSTech, and the University of Vienna, and is a member of the NEOM Higher Council. Why it matters: The recognition highlights KAUST's leadership and influence in advancing mathematical sciences and its applications on a global stage.
Dr. Tony Chan has assumed the role of President of KAUST on September 1st. He previously led the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) for a decade. Prior to that, he had a distinguished career in computational mathematics and held leadership positions at the U.S. National Science Foundation and the University of California, Los Angeles. Why it matters: Chan's appointment signals KAUST's continued focus on advancing its global research agenda and contributing to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
KAUST has appointed Dr. Tony Chan, former president of HKUST and KAUST board member, as its new president, effective September 1, 2018. Chan's background is in computational mathematics with interests including image processing, computer vision, physical circuit design and computational brain mapping. He has been a close partner of KAUST since 2007 and a member of the KAUST Board of Trustees since 2011. Why it matters: Chan's leadership is expected to contribute to KAUST's role in achieving Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives and addressing global challenges.