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Faculty Focus: Prof. Enrico Traversa

KAUST · Dec 1

KAUST faculty member Enrico Traversa is researching nanostructured materials for sustainable development in energy, environment, healthcare, and solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). His work focuses on developing next-generation SOFCs based on chemically stable proton-conducting electrolytes to reduce operating temperatures. Traversa also develops scaffold biomaterials for tissue regeneration, aiming to create heart tissue using patient-derived stem cells. Why it matters: This research contributes to KAUST's focus on energy, water, environment and food, with potential for advancements in clean energy and regenerative medicine.

Alumni Focus: Dinorath Olvera Ramos - M.S. 2011 Chemical and Biological Engineering

KAUST · Mar 6

Dinorath Olvera Ramos, a 2011 KAUST Chemical and Biological Engineering alumna, describes her time at KAUST as enlightening and enriching. She is currently completing her Ph.D. at Trinity College Dublin, focusing on biomaterials and tissue regeneration. Prior to KAUST, she studied at the Monterrey Institute of Technology in Mexico. Why it matters: This alumni profile highlights KAUST's role in fostering international research collaborations and talent in bioengineering, contributing to advancements in regenerative medicine.