KAUST developing robotic system to improve date palm harvesting 1 min read · Mon, Mar 10 2025 News Clip News AI robotics Vision2030 Combination of AI and robotics positions Saudi Arabia to transform date farming.
Professor Wolfgang Heidrich elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors and named a 2025 Optica Fellow 5 min read · Wed, Feb 26 2025 Awards News computational imaging computer graphics optics artificial intelligence generative ai KAUST Professor Wolfgang Heidrich has been named a Fellow of both the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) and Optica, recognizing his pioneering contributions to computational imaging, display systems and AI-driven optical technologies.
Double honors for Professor Yating Wan 3 min read · Thu, Feb 13 2025 News photonic silicon-based photodetectors silicon IEEE KAUST Professor Yating Wan receives the 2025 Sony Women in Technology and IEEE Young Investigator Awards.
KAUST collaboration to benefit life sciences and nanotechnology research 1 min read · Mon, Feb 3 2025 News Clip News nanotechnology AI KAUST and IIT unite to enhance research in life sciences, AI, robotics and nanotech, driving innovation through collaboration.
Professor Tareq Al-Naffouri named Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Fellow 2 min read · Sun, Feb 2 2025 News IEEE Wireless Communications KAUST Professor Tareq Al-Naffouri has been named an IEEE Fellow, the organization’s highest distinction, in recognition of his contributions to adaptive signal processing and its applications in wireless communications.
Artificial neurons enable neuromorphic computing with light 1 min read · Sun, Jan 26 2025 News AI optoelectronic device fabrication Optical semiconductor optoelectronic devices semiconductors An adaptive capacitor that can sense and learn through optical stimuli enables learning and recognition tasks.
Professor Mohamed-Slim Alouini named a Fellow of SPIE and a Distinguished Lecturer of the IEEE Photonics Society 4 min read · Sun, Jan 26 2025 Awards News IEEE SPIE photonics Optical wireless communications radio frequency communication connectivity Free-space optical communications Professor Mohamed-Slim Alouini earns SPIE Fellow and IEEE Distinguished Lecturer titles, highlighting his influential contributions to optical wireless communications.
KAUST ECE students achieve high honors in Competition on Non-Terrestrial Networks for 6G (NTNYS'24) 4 min read · Tue, Jan 21 2025 News 6g wireless systems connectivity NTN Communication Non-Terrestrial Networks IoT KAUST Ph.D. candidate Omar Khalifa earned an impressive second place in the global Competition on Non-Terrestrial Networks for 6G (NTNYS'24). The IEEE Future Networks Initiative organized the competition as part of the "Connecting the World from the Skies Global Forum," which took place last November in Riyadh. Second place, and a prize of $10,000, was awarded to Khalifa based on his work titled "Supplying Data for Digital Twins in Green Smart Cities: A Non-Invasive NTN-IoT Approach." The international forum, which focused on the theme “Shaping the Future of Converged Connectivity,” was hosted
Record number of Saudi students graduate from KAUST in 2024 1 min read · Fri, Dec 13 2024 News Clip News commencement The KAUST Class of 2024 represents a milestone with a 13% increase in total Saudi graduates and a 29% rise in Saudi female graduates compared to last year—both the highest in KAUST’s history.
International recognition for KAUST Ph.D. candidate Olga Krestinskaya 3 min read · Tue, Dec 10 2024 AI sensors In-memory computing Olga Krestinskaya, a KAUST Ph.D. student, wins Best Poster at the 2024 Nature Neuromorphic Computing Conference for her work on energy-efficient AI hardware.
KAUST-Engineered tool drives sustainable solutions in water conservation 3 min read · Sun, Dec 1 2024 IoT devices IoT AI Smart sensors Signal processing KAUST’s startup EcoStream cuts water waste by 50% while promoting affordability and sustainability, winning the 2024 StartSmart prize.
KAUST hosts Red Sea Research Conference on Frontier Technology 1 min read · Thu, Nov 21 2024 News The KAUST Red Sea Research Conference on Frontier Technology convened scientists and government and industry leaders to explore emerging technologies, foster collaboration and translate research into impactful solutions.
A voice to the voiceless: Montserrat Ramirez De Angel takes “Best Pitch” award at IEEE 2024 Sensors Conference 3 min read · Tue, Nov 19 2024 Awards News Biosensors IEEE Awards wearable sensors Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Signal Processing nanoelectronics IoT in Healthcare IoT Montserrat Ramirez de Angel wins the Best Pitch Award at IEEE 2024 Sensors Conference for her innovative work in biosensors and sensor technology.
KAUST hosts International and local 6G leaders as the Kingdom aims for cutting edge wireless 1 min read · Wed, Nov 6 2024 News Clip News King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) hosted regional leaders in wireless communications at its 5th annual 6G Summit: An Ecosystem of Possibilities on its campus.
Professor Boon Ooi elected Fellow of the American Physical Society 3 min read · Mon, Oct 28 2024 biophotonics semiconductor laser KAUST Professor Boon S. Ooi has been elected an APS Fellow for pioneering work in semiconductor photonics integration and laser technology.
New pattern for underwater resonators 1 min read · Thu, Oct 10 2024 News Clip News A resonator that enhances ultrasound waves in water could aid underwater communication.
Cyber resilience matters: KAUST R&D strengthens KSA systems amid IT outages 1 min read · Tue, Oct 8 2024 News Clip News KAUST is leading efforts to enhance cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia and beyond, particularly in the wake of recent incidents like the CrowdStrike software disruption, by conducting cutting-edge research aimed at securing critical infrastructure, developing practical solutions for vulnerabilities, and fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and government to build resilient digital systems essential for national security.
Professor Esteves-Veríssimo awarded the IEEE SMC TCHS Outstanding Leadership Award 3 min read · Tue, Sep 24 2024 Awards News KAUST Professor Paulo Esteves-Veríssimo has been awarded the prestigious IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC) Technical Committee on Homeland Security (TCHS) Outstanding Leadership Award in recognition of his significant contributions to the fields of cybersecurity and resilience.
Narrow-linewidth lasers bring low-noise answer 1 min read · Wed, Sep 18 2024 News Clip News Two new designs of narrow-linewidth semiconductor laser offer high-performance light sources for use in sensing and metrology.
KAUST Center of Excellence for Generative AI 1 min read · Thu, Sep 12 2024 News Clip News KAUST has established the Center of Excellence for Generative AI to position Saudi Arabia as a leader in this transformative technology, aligning with Vision 2030's goals for human capital development and economic diversification while focusing on research and applications that span health, sustainability, energy, and future economies, ultimately aiming to cultivate talent and foster innovative solutions tailored to the Kingdom’s needs.
Octopus suckers inspire sticky medical patch 1 min read · Wed, Sep 11 2024 News Clip News Hybrid 3D printing helps to create adhesive textures for a highly adhesive and reusable biopatch that monitors health.
Powering the future of the Internet of Things 1 min read · Wed, Aug 28 2024 News Clip News A self-powered system that combines high-speed data transfer with continuous energy harvesting is set to revolutionize the Internet of Things.
A new path to high-efficiency micro-LEDs 1 min read · Mon, Aug 26 2024 News Clip News A selective thermal oxidation that eliminates damage to sidewalls is set to enhance micro-LED efficiency.
Onward and upward to smaller faster devices 1 min read · Tue, Aug 13 2024 News Clip News The key to achieving greatly increased capacity and efficiency in semiconductor technology could be to build upwards, in vertical stacks of thin film transistors.
Deep learning improves lens design 1 min read · Mon, Aug 12 2024 News Clip News An automated scheme for optical lens design looks set to enhance mobile phone cameras.
Gold-Medal Sensors: KAUST Racing Toward High-Tech Athletic Excellence For KSA 1 min read · Thu, Aug 8 2024 News Clip News King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is sprinting ahead in sports training innovations, forging meaningful collaborations and developing cutting-edge wearable sensors to revolutionize athletic regimens and injury prevention. These advancements offer game-changing insights to support peak performance and health, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030’s goal of achieving both regional and worldwide excellence in professional sports.
KAUST team selected as ACM Gordon Bell Prize for Climate Modelling finalists 4 min read · Tue, Jul 23 2024 News A new exascale climate emulator marks a significant advancement as the first to generate, display and evaluate hourly emulations. This breakthrough secured an interdisciplinary research team from KAUST, working alongside the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research in the U.S. and other partner institutions, a spot as a finalist for the prestigious Gordon Bell Prize in Climate Modelling.
KAUST pushes Saudi to forefront of 6G technologies 1 min read · Thu, Jul 18 2024 News Clip News With more than 50 billion devices expected online by 2025, KAUST's partnership with Ericsson is advancing critical telecommunications technologies like free-space optics and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, paving the way for revolutionary improvements in 5G and emerging 6G networks.
New Google collaboration advances AI research in Saudi Arabia 1 min read · Mon, Jul 8 2024 News Clip News Google has awarded $100,000 in seed research grants to KAUST's CEMSE faculty to advance multilingual, multimodal machine learning, fostering innovations in areas like health and education, with projects led by Tareq Al-Naffouri, Mohamed Elhoseiny, and Bernard Ghanem aimed at enhancing mobile networks and developing inclusive AI models.
Better connection for monitoring helps heart patients and healthcare staff 1 min read · Tue, Jun 11 2024 News Clip News An innovative use of screen printing to assemble the key components of wet ECG electrodes enables remote monitoring at extended range and improves the experience for patients and healthcare staff.
Counting the seeds of success 1 min read · Tue, May 28 2024 News Clip News A willingness to try anything and an adventurous spirit have taken Justine Braguy on a journey from plant science Ph.D. student to CEO of AI startup Thya Technology.
KAUST Insights for communication: Closing the digital divide with wireless communications 1 min read · Mon, Apr 22 2024 News Smartphones may seem ubiquitous, but many people across the world — especially those living in remote, low-income regions – still lack access to a mobile telecommunications network. Without such a connection, communities miss out on the quick and easy access to news and information, essential services, online business, as well as social connection, that wireless telecommunications can provide. The government of Saudi Arabia, through its Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST), is looking to close this connectivity divide. In November 2021, CST initiated a collaboration between
Giving voice to the voiceless through assistive technology 2 min read · Wed, Feb 21 2024 News sensors machine learning artificial intelligence bioelectronics Artificial skin coupled with sensors and machine learning technology allows people with voice disorders to communicate using soundless mouth movements.
KAUST innovators shine in BCG V60 Awards for climate leadership 1 min read · Wed, Feb 7 2024 Awards News KAUST shines at the 2024 BCG V60 Awards, with 11 women earning recognition for their groundbreaking work in climate and sustainability across various fields.
Towards Connecting the Unconnected 1 min read · Mon, Feb 5 2024 Spotlight News A major academic achievement led to a significant shift in the focus of Professor Mohamed-Slim Alouini’s research.
Dr. Çelik awarded IEEE Communications Society’s 2023 Outstanding Young Researcher Award 1 min read · Thu, Jan 25 2024 News KAUST research scientist Dr. Abdulkadir Çelik received IEEE Communications Society’s 2023 Runner-Up Outstanding Young Researcher Award for the Europe, Middle-East, Africa (EMEA) region. Çelik, a researcher in the Communication and Computing Systems Lab (CCSL) at KAUST led by Professor Ahmed Eltawil, received the award for his “research activities for the benefit of the Society.” The award honors researchers who have been active in the IEEE through ComSoc publications and conference activities over the last three years. As part of the award, he received a plaque and an honorarium. “This award
A simple solution for frequency sharing 1 min read · Wed, Dec 20 2023 News Spotlight A simple yet elegant solution could improve data rates for multiple communications networks that share a common frequency band.
Leading the drive to achieve a digitally connected world 1 min read · Wed, Dec 13 2023 News Exploring the potential of 6G technology, the 4th KAUST 6G Summit brought together experts to discuss super-connectivity, closing the digital divide, and driving digital inclusion in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
Prestigious international awards for KAUST ECE students 1 min read · Tue, Dec 12 2023 Awards News KAUST ECE students shine bright, winning prestigious international awards.
KAUST student wins top award for innovative micro-LED technology 1 min read · Tue, Dec 5 2023 Awards News Zhiyuan Liu, a Ph.D. candidate at KAUST, received the Best Student Award at the ICNS-14 conference for his work on fabricating high-performance micro-LEDs using a novel etching-free method called selective thermal oxidation.
KAUST wins regional award for its social work using KAUST communication technology 1 min read · Thu, Nov 23 2023 News KAUST is proud to announce that the Terragraph Connectivity Project coordinated by the KAUST Communication Theory Lab run by Prof. Mohamed-Slim Alouini, KAUST Smart and IT Networks and Communications received second rank in the category Social Project, which is one of the Global Excellence Awards delivered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in Saudi Arabia. The project, which was done in collaboration with Meta and the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), provided a testing ground for bringing high-speed Wi-Fi service to communities with no or limited affordable access
Staying online in the high speed tube of the future 1 min read · Wed, Nov 8 2023 News Mobily Networks Solid-state radiofrequency reflectors will enable seamless wireless connectivity in the Hyperloop evacuated-tube transport svstem.
Towards smarter cities: The pivotal role of KAUST’s urban air quality monitoring in global sustainability 1 min read · Sun, Oct 29 2023 News Transforming urban air quality with innovative technology and sustainable solutions.
KAUST Communications and Computing Systems Lab receives international awards 1 min read · Wed, Oct 11 2023 Awards News The Communications and Computing Systems Lab at KAUST received two awards in the International Telecommunication Union AI for Good Machine Learning Challenge for their innovative and power-efficient solution to pedestrian detection.
KAUST celebrates 5000 days of education and research 1 min read · Tue, Oct 10 2023 News KAUST: Pushing the Frontiers of Science and Technology
Outsmarting cyberattacks on microgrids 1 min read · Sun, Oct 8 2023 News A residual-based approach that detects and corrects voltage and frequency anomalies could protect power grids against covert cyberattacks.
Resisting the bottlenecks in neural networks 1 min read · Thu, Aug 24 2023 News Computer memory systems that work change resistance rather than charge could greatly improve the performance of deep neural networks for machine learning.
KAUST Alum Wins Prestigious Prize 1 min read · Thu, Aug 17 2023 News Spotlight Dr. Hesham Omran, a KAUST alumnus, recently won the prestigious UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Tough memory device aims for space missions 1 min read · Tue, Aug 15 2023 News Gallium oxide offers resistance to radiation and high temperatures, and could be used for data storage and computing in extreme conditions.
KAUST ECE students selected among top 10 finalists in the 2023 IEEE AP-S Student Paper Competition 1 min read · Mon, Aug 14 2023 Awards News KAUST Ph.D. students Sebastian Celis Sierra and Zere Iman were selected among the top 10 finalists in the recent 2023 IEEE AP-S Student Paper Competition.
