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www.kaust.edu.sa
June 2014
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University on par with some of the best science
Mathematics and Computational Sciences), Daniele Daffonchio
and engineering-focused institutions in the world.
(Professor, Bioscience), Takashi Gojobori (Distinguished Professor
“You should be proud of the research and academic
and Associate Director of the Computational Bioscience Research
contributions you are making,” said Dr. Chameau. He
Center), Wolfgang Heidrich (Professor and Director of the Visual
added that it’s also exciting to see KAUST faculty
Computing Center), Heribert Hirt (Professor, Bioscience), Omar
being advertised in the media in a variety of ways,
Knio (Professor, Applied Mathematics and Computational
and referred to the back cover Apple advertisement
Sciences), TorOve Leiknes (Professor, Environmental Science and
in the April edition of Time Magazine, which featured
Engineering), and Xixiang Zhang (Former Director of Core Labs,
Professor Michael Berumen demonstrating his much-
now Professor, Materials Science and Engineering).
heralded iDive device in action.
Later in the evening, the president invited the deans of
While introducing a dozen new faculty members
the three divisions to introduce recently promoted faculty
who have joined KAUST in recent months, Dr.
members: Michael Berumen (Associate Professor, Marine
Chameau encouraged the faculty to take advantage
Science), Markus Hadwiger (Associate Professor, Computer
“A UNIVERSITY is as distinctive as its faculty,” said KAUST
of the dinner discussions to make new friends. “I encourage you
Science), Samir Hamdan (Associate Professor, Bioscience),
President Jean-Lou Chameau at the 2014 Faculty Recognition
to spend some time talking to someone you don’t know very well
Ibrahim Hoteit (Associate Professor, Earth Sciences and
Dinner. The evening’s purpose was to celebrate the University’s
in another discipline. There should be new research ideas coming
Engineering), Andy Kuo-Wei Huang (Associate Professor,
faculty, as well as to highlight faculty promotions and welcoming
out of this evening!” said Dr. Chameau.
Chemical Science), David Ketcheson (Associate Professor,
FACULTY RECOGNITION DINNER
new faculty members.
The new faculty members included: Moussa Benhamed
Applied Mathematics and Computational Science), Peng
Remarking on the impressive amount of publications and
(Assistant Professor, Bioscience), Carlo Liberale (Assistant
Wang (Associate Professor, Environmental Science and
citations data generated from KAUST research output in just a few
Professor, Bioscience), Andrea Falqui (Associate Professor,
Engineering), and Udo Schwingenschlögl (Professor, Materials
years, President Chameau commended the faculty for placing the
Bioscience), Diogo Gomes (Associate Professor, Applied
Science and Engineering).
2014 EMPLOYEE AWARDS May 2014 marked a milestone for 184 KAUST employees who
The event also launched the inaugural KAUST Awards
“As staff, we support our faculty, researchers, postdocs,
celebrated five years of service at the University. Combined, the
for Excellence to recognize the dedication of employees.
and students, and we do this day after day, often with few
cohort represents over 60 departments or units and 925 years of
Following a peer-nomination and final selection committee
accolades or praise of a ‘job well-done.’ In a university
service. At a recognition ceremony honoring the individuals on
process, three individuals were selected for upholding
environment, this is often the role of the unsung hero,” said
May 5, remarks were given by President Jean-Lou Chameau and
the KAUST values of excellence, integrity, and passion.
President Chameau. “We have heroes across the campus
Human Resources Vice President Patricia Ann Hughes.
The award winners were acknowledged by the selection
and community who deserve our gratitude and appreciation
committee and the President for their exemplary service in
— from the staff who help support researchers in our
the following categories:
laboratories, to those who help support the community and
At the event, President Chameau encouraged all staff to take pride in their many contributions to the mission of KAUST. “Every day you contribute to our research and education environment, and your work honors KAUST’s commitment to discovery, learning, and excellence;” said President Chameau. “Our standard of excellence is what we strive for in every task we complete and every project we initiate — whether in the
Outstanding Contribution: Mohammed A. Balamesh, Lab Fit-Out Specialist, Engineering & Project Management Service Excellence: Doreena Chen, Special Projects Coordinator, Graduate Affairs
those who keep our days on track, to those who teach our children and those who recruit new staff. I encourage each of you to remember that every task you complete contributes to our mission and our culture of excellence.”
Community Spirit: Scott Herrington, MYP Humanities and
Congratulations to the following members of the University
laboratory, within the community, or in the office.”
Accreditation Chair, The KAUST School
family celebrating five years of service:
Abbas Alsaihati
Belal Abdrabboh
Giridharan Dharan
Long Chen
Norberto Inocencio
Sami Alqarawi
Abdel Amwas
Bienvenido Jr Yu Caparaz
Gregory Wickham
Longqing Chen
Nouf Alsaleh
Samir Hamdan
Abdul Kutty
Biju Reghuvaran
Gowry Hodge
Madathil Pindali
Nover Ardiente
Sharafuddin Muhammad
Abdulaziz Alfaraj
Boon Ooi
Guodong Li
Madhusudhanan Srinivasan
Oliver Balagtas
Sharfraz Shah
Abdullah Zubair
Brian Moran
Hamad Al Qahtani
Madonna Sanchez
Omar Al-Harbi
Sheik Basha
Abdullah Aldossary
Chao Zhao
Haris Siddiqui
Mahmoud Muati
Omar Al-Omar
Shirley Cadiz
Abdullah Alabdullatif
Cherine Fayad
Hedaya Bakhorji
Majed El Mir
Omar Bukhari
ShouDong Zhang
Abdullah Al-Zahrani
Christina Guindy
Heikki Lehvaslaiho
Mani John
Osama Mandurah
Sigurdur Thoroddsen
Abdullah Almojel
Chun Lu
Helmut Pottmann
Mario, Jr. Ardiente Portallo
Osman Bakr
Sigurjon Jonsson
Abdulrazaq Al-Morjan
Daniel Acevedo-Feliz
Huoming Zhang
Masateru Takahashi
Panagiotis Kalnis
Somayah Algashgari
Ahmed Abuzaid
David Keyes
Husam Alshareef
Meng Zhang
Paul Mai
Sulaiman AlThunayan
Ahmed Khalaf
David Ketcheson
Hussam Harakeh
Michael Berumen
Pauline Nolan
Susan Hemp
Aida Palero
Deborah Stacey
Hussam Khatib
Mikhail Moshkov
Pervez Aibara
Susanne Cunningham
Aleksandar Radovanovic
Dina Garatly
Ibrahim Hoteit
Moawya Masry
Philip Joseph
Syed Ali
Ali Madi Idris
Diya Al-Saihati
Iman Roqan
Mohamed Sobhy
Qiang Zhang
Syed Mahmud
Ali Makki Idris
Dodie Dolorito
Imran Nasrullah
Mohamed Eddaoudi
Rachid Sougrat
Tanveer Shahid
Ali Behzad
Dwight Valencerina
Imtiaz Ahmad
Mohamed Abdel-Aal
Rainnier Lauguico
Tariq Alkhalifa
Alma Hobson
Emad Abdulghani
Ingo Pinnau
Mohamed Al-Ali
Rajesh Unnithan
Teresa Doxen
Andres Alarilla
Emad Bakr
Inji Jaber
Mohamed-Slim Alouini
Rajneesh Pandey
Thaslim Jakson
Antonio Valenzuela
Eman Khankan
Ismail Al-Nizami
Mohammad Alshawaf
Ramzi Aljahdali
Udo Schwingenschloegl
Antonios Dakas
Enrik Jani
Jamshed Mian
Mohammad Akhtar
Raul Tempone
Victor Calo
Anwar Al Ghanmi
Fabrizio Bisetti
Jasmeen Merzaban
Mohammad Bakhdar
Reema Khashoggi
Vladimir Bajic
April Bailey
Faisal Alamoudi
Jatinkumar Shah
Mohammed AlFaifi
Rimantas Kodzius
Wendy Keyes
Aram Amassian
Faisal Alzubi
John Larson
Mohammed Ahmed
Romeo Maputi
Xianrong Guo
Arinnola Joseph
Faisal Muhammed
Jurgen Kosel
Mohammed Alkubaish
Saajida Ooni
Xixiang Zhang
Asif Naqvi
Faraj Afana
Kevin Harrington
Moin Khan
Sadik Karolia
Yousef Ayyad
Ayman Bajnaid
Gary Amy
Khaled Salama
Moody Altamimi
Saeed Bawazir
Yu Han
Badr Mesha
Gemma Aglanao
Khalid Al-Qurashi
Naif Al Sama
Saham Al-Husseini
Yuqin Qiu
Bantwal Ahamed
Georgiy Stenchikov
Krishnaraja Kinialevoor
Nestor Tiongco Jr.
Sahrawi Chaib
Zhihong Wang
Basem Shihada
Gerard Schuster
Krishni Reddy
Nicholas Martin
Salah Sindi
Bashir Warsama
Gerardo Valle
Liming Xiong
Niveen Khashab
Saleh Abdulaziz