KAUST alumna Dr. Rabab Alomairy wins prestigious IEEE CS TCHPC Early Career Researchers Award 3 min read · Wed, Oct 22 2025 Awards News HPC KAUST alumna and Ibn Rushd Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Rabab Alomairy received the IEEE CS Early Career Researchers Award in HPC, becoming the first Middle Eastern and one of the youngest recipients professionally to earn this distinction in the award’s decade-long history.
Building a secure digital future for Saudi Arabia 1 min read · Thu, Oct 16 2025 News Clip News cybersecurity saudi vision 2030 A regional framework for advancing cybersecurity and driving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 digital transformation
CEMSE new faculty: Tao Ni, assistant professor of Computer Science 3 min read · Tue, Oct 7 2025 News Cyber Resilience Cyber Security Guided by curiosity and purpose, Tao Ni joins KAUST to advance cybersecurity and energy-efficient mobile computing research.
AI speeds up human embryo model research 1 min read · Thu, Sep 11 2025 News Clip News genome genome sequencing precision medicine genetics smart health AI AI for healthcare Deep-learning tool outperforms human experts at classifying lab-grown embryo-like structures, enabling advances in developmental biology and drug discovery.
New genetic maps expected to improve personalized medicine for underrepresented populations 1 min read · Wed, Aug 13 2025 News Clip News Press Releases genome genome sequencing precision medicine genetics smart health New pangenome graphs made using exclusively Saudi and Japanese samples give new genetic insights on these two populations
KAUST startup Saee delivers logistics innovation, reflecting University’s entrepreneurial impact 1 min read · Thu, Jul 24 2025 News Clip News From KAUST to acquisition by Estimkan, Saee’s journey underscores research-based entrepreneurship advancing national innovation.
Deep learning accelerates research on early pregnancies 1 min read · Mon, Jul 21 2025 News Clip News deep learning Applied Machine Learning Computer Vision KAUST researchers have created deepBlastoid, a deep learning tool that surpasses scientists at evaluating laboratory models of the human embryo before pregnancy
Improving chip design on every level 1 min read · Sun, Jul 20 2025 News Clip News Computer architecture software/hardware co-design compilation techniques chip design automation circuit design microchip optimization Microchip designs can be streamlined by incorporating both high-level concepts and low-level wiring details in the same modelling framework.
SAAI for Kids hackathon introduces Saudi youth to creative uses of AI 3 min read · Tue, May 13 2025 News AI artificial intelligence More than 200 students joined KAUST’s SAAI Hackathon to explore AI in art, music and design
A blindfold approach improves machine learning privacy 1 min read · Mon, Apr 28 2025 News Clip News machine learning artificial intelligence distributed systems large-scale computing A query-based method for extracting knowledge from sensitive datasets without showing any underlying private data could resolve long-standing privacy concerns in machine learning.
Rising stars, global impact: KSA at the forefront of AI innovation 1 min read · Tue, Apr 22 2025 News Clip News AI Generative AI and LLMs LLM KAUST showcases global AI talent to power Saudi Arabia’s rise as a hub for innovation and leadership in artificial intelligence.
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.
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.
AI tool maps hidden links between diseases 1 min read · Wed, Jan 15 2025 News Clip News AI for healthcare AI Natural Language Processing bioinformatics Understanding how diseases trigger one another could lead to better treatments, prevention strategies and improved genetic risk prediction.
CEMSE New Faculty: Ali Hassan, Instructional Professor of Cybersecurity 2 min read · Tue, Jan 7 2025 News cybersecurity KAUST welcomes Professor Ali Hassan as an instructional faculty of Cybersecurity.
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.
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.
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.
KAUST Launches Four Pioneering Centers of Excellence to Address Key National and International Priorities 1 min read · Sun, Sep 15 2024 News Clip News KAUST has launched four pioneering Centers of Excellence to advance research and development in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, focusing on the critical areas of Health and Wellness, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Food Security, and Generative AI, thereby reinforcing the University’s role as a global leader in applied science and its commitment to delivering impactful solutions that drive national economic objectives.
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.
KAUST Center of Excellence for Smart Health 1 min read · Thu, Sep 12 2024 News Clip News The KAUST Center of Excellence for Smart Health (KCSH), founded to address the evolving health needs of Saudi Arabia’s aging population, is pioneering smart-health technologies through interdisciplinary collaboration, focusing on areas like One Health, Healthy Aging, smart diagnostics, and bioinformatics, ultimately aiming to enhance healthcare outcomes and economic health in the Kingdom.
Return of Socrates: KAUST Developing AI Education for Personalized Learning 1 min read · Thu, Sep 12 2024 News Clip News KAUST is advancing AI-driven personalized learning platforms to transform STEM education in Saudi Arabia, aligning with Vision 2030’s goals by creating an intelligent tutoring system that enhances critical thinking and supports students and teachers, particularly in underserved communities, while addressing the Kingdom's significant demand for qualified STEM educators.
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.
Adapting AI to identify Arabic dialects 1 min read · Thu, Aug 29 2024 News Clip News KAUST researchers, led by intern Srijith Radhakrishnan, have developed an innovative model for Arabic dialect identification using a parameter-efficient approach that fine-tunes the Whisper speech recognition model, achieving high accuracy with minimal resources and paving the way for broader applications in fields like healthcare and multimodal communication.
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.
KAUST Researchers Earn Dual Bell Finalist Selections 1 min read · Thu, Aug 1 2024 News Clip Awards KAUST has achieved a historic double finalist selection for the ACM Gordon Bell Prize and the ACM Gordon Bell Prize for Climate Modeling, recognizing two innovative research projects in collaboration with global partners that demonstrate the power of interdisciplinary teamwork in high-performance computing and climate science.
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 Talent To Drive Autonomous EV Transport Systems In KSA 1 min read · Mon, Jun 10 2024 News Clip News KAUST hosted Aitonomi Company Day to highlight its global talent's role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s autonomous and electric transport systems, with CEO Torsten Scholl noting KAUST as an ideal recruitment source for science-oriented roles.
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.
CEMSE New Faculty: Professor Rolf Krause 1 min read · Wed, Apr 24 2024 Spotlight News machine learning Professor Rolf Krause, our new faculty member at KAUST, drives sustainable progress across various domains, from medicine to geology, with his pioneering research in applied mathematics and efficient algorithms.
AI tool predicts function of unknown proteins 1 min read · Sun, Feb 18 2024 News artificial intelligence bioinformatics biotechnology Powered by logic and large language models, DeepGO-SE predicts the biological role of proteins and could be used to aid drug discovery.
Shuffling the deck for privacy 1 min read · Thu, Feb 15 2024 News An integrated shuffler optimizes the privacy of personal genomic data used for machine learning.
KAUST’s Shaheen III confirmed as the Middle East’s most powerful supercomputer 1 min read · Wed, Feb 7 2024 News TOP500, the definitive voice of supercomputer statistics, has today confirmed King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) operates the Middle East’s most powerful supercomputer, Shaheen III, with key details about its capabilities revealed at SC23, the international conference for supercomputing. Shaheen III is also ranked 20th in the world rankings. Built by the world’s leading supercomputer provider, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Shaheen III is about six times faster than KAUST’s existing Shaheen II system, with its processing power exceeds that of 500,000 latest
Dr. KID turns biological models into fun puzzles 1 min read · Sun, Jan 28 2024 News Algorithm creates tessellating triangular pieces to build physical replicas of structures such as cells or viruses.
CEMSE New Faculty: Jian Weng, Assistant Professor of Computer Science 1 min read · Tue, Jan 23 2024 News Jian Weng’s journey to becoming a researcher began two decades ago when his family acquired their first computer. KAUST’s newest assistant professor of computer science was instantly fascinated by this seemingly “magical device” and quickly became driven by a desire to understand its inner workings.
The KAUST SENTRY team cracks the code of success at CSAW'23 1 min read · Thu, Jan 18 2024 Awards News KAUST SENTRY team dominate CSAW'23 with back-to-back wins in hardware security and robotics challenges.
Safeguarding the right to be forgotten 1 min read · Sun, Nov 26 2023 News healthcare privacy artificial intelligence An open-source software can help align artificial intelligence applications in healthcare with data privacy regulations.
Professor Fahmy receives 2023 KAUST Distinguished Teaching Award 1 min read · Sun, Nov 19 2023 News From joining during a pandemic to receiving the Distinguished Teaching Award
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.
The Visualization Computing Center has two papers recognized at IEEE Vis 2023 1 min read · Sun, Nov 5 2023 Awards News Two papers from KAUST's Visual Computing Center were recognized at IEEE VIS 2023, with one introducing a new method for detecting and visualizing vortex structures in 2D fluid flows, and the other presenting a framework for physicalizing biological structures as 3D-printed models.
Lab-grown skin helps unlock secrets of mpox virus infection 1 min read · Sun, Oct 22 2023 News Skin organoids offer a powerful platform for drug discovery in the ongoing fight against the virus formerly known as monkeypox.
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.
A knack for data and love of animals breeds a tool for mammal conservation 1 min read · Thu, Oct 5 2023 News A Ph.D. candidate’s passion for animals is helping to drive the development of an AI system that informs conservation practice.
Professor Roberto Di Pietro elected to the Academia Europaea 1 min read · Sun, Oct 1 2023 News KAUST Professor Roberto Di Pietro has been elected as a member of the prestigious Academia Europaea.
Top honors for KAUST students at OMOUS-2023 1 min read · Tue, Aug 29 2023 News KAUST students Kerven Durdymyradov and Charles Edward Sexton, shine at the Open Mathematical Olympiad for University Students in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, with Sexton receiving a bronze medal in the individual competition and their team securing a silver medal in the team competition.
CEMSE New Faculty: Professor Roberto Di Pietro 1 min read · Sun, Aug 27 2023 Spotlight News Meet Professor Roberto Di Pietro, one of KAUST's newest faculty members and a leading expert in cybersecurity. With a career spanning over 25 years, Di Pietro brings a wealth of experience and a passion for research to his role as a Full Computer Science Professor at KAUST's CEMSE Division.
Decision Trees for Fault Diagnosis in Circuits and Switching Networks 1 min read · Thu, Aug 24 2023 News A new book titled “Decision Trees for Fault Diagnosis in Circuits and Switching Networks” by Monther Busbait, Mikhail Moshkov, Albina Moshkova and Vladimir Shevtchenko has been published online
CEMSE New Faculty: Francesco Orabona, Associate Professor of Computer Science 2 min read · Wed, Aug 9 2023 News Meet Francesco Orabona, a recently appointed associate professor at KAUST. Orabona’s research interests focus on the theory and application of machine learning and online learning algorithms.
