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This is an advertisement for KAUST Discovery Associate Professor of Computer Science Ivan Viola. The ad promotes KAUST as a university. Why it matters: This reflects KAUST's ongoing efforts to attract international faculty and promote its research programs.
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Ten KAUST faculty members were promoted at a gala dinner ceremony on May 8, recognizing their accomplishments. KAUST President Jean-Lou Chameau honored the faculty, including Mohamed Eddaoudi, a leader in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and Marc Genton, focused on spatio-temporal data analysis. Eddaoudi's work includes innovations in battery-electrode separators, while Genton's research spans environmental science and renewable energies. Why it matters: Recognizing and promoting faculty talent at KAUST can help further boost the university's reputation as a leading destination for research and innovation in science and technology within the region.
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KAUST celebrated faculty promotions for 2016. The promotions were effective as of July 1, 2016, except where otherwise noted. The announcement was made by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. Why it matters: This is a routine announcement of academic staff advancement at a leading GCC research university.