KAUST President Jean-Lou Chameau announced his retirement, effective at the end of August 2017, after more than 25 years in academic leadership positions. He will serve on the Presidential Search Committee to identify his successor. Chameau expressed pride in the KAUST community and its accomplishments. Why it matters: The transition marks a significant leadership change for KAUST as it continues to develop as a leading science and technology university in the region.
Professor Gary Amy will become KAUST's first Emeritus Professor on July 1, 2014, after serving as a founding faculty member and director of the Water Desalination and Reuse Center (WDRC). Professor TorOve Leiknes has been named Interim Director of the WDRC, effective June 15, 2014, bringing expertise in membrane technology and wastewater treatment. Leiknes's international network will support the WDRC's global presence in water research. Why it matters: This transition highlights KAUST's ongoing commitment to water research and leadership in sustainable technologies.
MBZUAI Professor Fakherddine Karray is developing deep learning algorithms for human activity recognition to monitor the health and safety of elderly people. The AI tools analyze movement, posture, and facial expressions to detect early warning signs of health emergencies. Remote patient monitoring systems integrate smart devices and secure communication to allow elderly patients to stay at home and communicate with healthcare providers. Why it matters: AI-powered smart homes can provide affordable healthcare solutions for the rapidly growing elderly population in the region and worldwide.
Juan Carlos Izpisua Belmonte from the Salk Institute discussed aging and regenerative medicine at the KAUST 2019 Winter Enrichment Program. His team is combining gene editing and stem cell technologies to grow rat organs in mice and human cells in pig and cattle embryos. The Salk team is collaborating with KAUST to rejuvenate organs using noncoding RNAs and small metabolites. Why it matters: This research collaboration between KAUST and the Salk Institute explores innovative approaches to address age-related diseases and organ regeneration, with potential long-term impacts on healthcare in the region.
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The Technology Innovation Institute's Cryptography Research Center (CRC) in Abu Dhabi has appointed a Board of Advisors comprised of global cryptography experts. The board includes Prof. Joan Daemen, Prof. Lejla Batina, Dr. Guido Bertoni, Prof. Carlos Aguilar, Prof. Damien Stehlé, and Prof. Tim Güneysu. The advisors will guide CRC's research efforts in areas like post-quantum cryptography and hardware-based cryptography. Why it matters: This move strengthens the UAE's position as a global hub for cryptography research and development, fostering innovation in this critical field.
KAUST highlights postdoctoral fellows Yi Jin Liew, Isabelle Schulz, Maren Ziegler and Neus Garcias Bonet outside the University Library. The article mentions King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1924 – 2015). It encourages applications to KAUST's Discovery Postdoctoral program. Why it matters: This brief announcement signals KAUST's ongoing investment in attracting international research talent to Saudi Arabia.