KAUST Associate Professor Aurelien Manchon has been appointed as the Wohlfarth Lecturer for the Magnetism 2020 conference. The conference, organized by IEEE UK Magnetic Chapter and the Institute of Physics, will be held in Sheffield, U.K. Manchon's research at KAUST focuses on spintronics and the development of high-speed, energy-efficient microelectronics. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's contributions to cutting-edge research in spintronics and magnetism, areas crucial for advancing microelectronics and data storage technologies.
KAUST hosted the Second International Spin-Orbit Torque Workshop, gathering spintronics scientists to discuss advancements in controlling magnetism in nanodevices. The workshop featured talks by pioneers in the field and discussions on new results, including the electrical manipulation of an antiferromagnet and the observation of room-temperature skyrmions. The workshop's format encouraged interactions and identified new research directions. Why it matters: This event highlights KAUST's role in fostering international collaboration and driving innovation in advanced materials and nanotechnology, crucial for next-generation memory and data storage solutions.
KAUST Ph.D. student José Efraín Pérez won the Magnetism as Art Showcase People’s Choice Award at the 62nd Annual Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MMM) 2017 for his artwork "Magnetic Nanobeacon." The artwork represents magnetic nanowires embedded in a nanoporous template. Pérez's research focuses on biomedical applications of nanostructures, using nanowires as a scaffold for stem cell differentiation. Why it matters: This award highlights the innovative research at KAUST in the area of magnetic nanostructures and their potential applications in biomedicine.
KAUST Ph.D. student Altynay Kaidarova was elected to IEEE's Next Generation Magneticans Advisory Board in November 2017. She presented her research on underwater animal monitoring magnetic sensor systems at the 62nd Annual Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MMM 2017). Kaidarova hopes the position will provide her with necessary skills, connections, and self-confidence to contribute to the international magnetism community. Why it matters: This highlights KAUST's commitment to fostering emerging talent and its contribution to marine research and environmental conservation through advanced sensor technologies.
Altynay Kaidarova, a Ph.D. student in electrical engineering at KAUST, researches magnetic microsystems for biology and medicine under Professor Jürgen Kosel. Her group's work focuses on areas like cancer cell destruction, drug delivery, and smart nanoprobes. Kaidarova chose KAUST for its research activity, global thought leaders, and diversity. Why it matters: Highlighting student research helps promote KAUST's capabilities in advanced biomedical applications of micro and nanotechnology.
KAUST research engineer Samy Ould-Chikh is collaborating with the Néel Institute-CNRS at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in France. They are using the ESRF's high-energy synchrotron light source to study the inner structure of matter at the atomic and molecular levels. Ould-Chikh's research focuses on catalysis and functional materials, with an emphasis on renewable energy and photocatalysis. Why it matters: This collaboration highlights KAUST's engagement with leading international research institutions to advance materials science and energy research.
KAUST researchers have made several advances, including a new computational model of the Red Sea's ocean circulation. They also synthesized new metal-organic frameworks for gas storage with applications in green and medical tech. Additionally, they presented a mathematical solution for microgrid cybersecurity. Why it matters: These diverse research projects highlight KAUST's contributions to environmental modeling, materials science, and critical infrastructure protection in the region.
KAUST alumnus Dr. Muhammed Sameed works at CERN on the ALPHA project, studying antimatter. The project aims to understand why there is so little antimatter in the universe, given that physics equations predict equal amounts of matter and antimatter. Sameed's work involves creating, trapping, and studying antimatter particles in a controlled lab environment. Why it matters: This research advances our understanding of fundamental physics and the composition of the universe, with a KAUST alumnus playing a key role.