When Solomon Apuu first left his hometown of Gboko in Nigeria for foreign soil, he was bound for Russia on a full scholarship to obtain his bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering.
After Rabab Alomairy completed her master’s degree in Computer Science at KAUST in 2013, she took some time to reflect on her academic journey so-far.
She explains that KAUST “didn't just fund [her] education abroad, they also [provided] enrichment experiences throughout the four years of college"
“I will go out of my way to advise people to come to KAUST,” he concludes, “because I know what KAUST did for me, and what it will still do for so many aspiring students.”
“I feel like students who graduate from KAUST are the leaders of the future" he says, “and alumni are always kept involved in moving KAUST forward.”
“I’ve always lived near the sea,” shares Lyndsey Tanabe, who has graduated from KAUST with a Ph.D. in marine science.
Alumni Conversations with Hossain Fahad, PhD ’14, MS ’10 (Electrical & Computer Engineering - CEMSE)
Alumni Conversations with Joanna Nassar, PhD ’17, MS ’14 (Electrical & Computer Engineering - CEMSE)
Abdullah Alshehri is a PhD student from Saudi Arabia studying electrical engineering at KAUST. He sees a window of opportunity open in front of him.
Meet recent graduate Abdulwahab Felemban (MS ’21) as he reflects on his KAUST journey as alumnus from the Class of 2021. Last year Abdulwahab led a team of KAUST researchers to develop an AI-driven water tap (Smart-Tap) which won first place in the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Digital Innovation Awards. He's now continuing his KAUST journey as a PhD student of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Meet Class of 2021 alumna Antonia Sugar (PhD ‘21) as she reflects on her KAUST journey. She’s recently returned to Europe to embark on her career with Schlumberger as a Reservoir Engineer.
Meet Brazilian alumnus Adair Gallo Jr. from the Class of 2021. Graduating recently with a PhD, and a MS ('17), Adair is now creating his own startup Terraxy.
Meet alumna Duaa Albalawi who recently graduated with a MS. She's taken her KAUST graduate studies in Environmental Science and Engineering to industry, embarking on a career in consulting with Bain & Company.
Meet one of our newest PhD alumni from the KAUST Class of 2021, Lina Eyouni. She shares her inspirational journey as a graduate of Physical Oceanography, and reflects on the future as a KAUST alumna and Physical Science Environment Manager with the Red Sea Development Company.
Alumni Affairs recently hosted the annual Alumni Lecture Series during WEP 2022. This exciting annual event provides alumni with an opportunity to return to KAUST as a presenter to showcase their research, discovery, innovations or other professional outcomes related to the annual WEP theme.
In December 2021, Alumni Affairs was in conversation with three remarkable alumni including: Jumana Baghabra, Dr Maram Abadi and Dr Seba Nadeef.
“Creating Opportunities” is the first Alumni Career Conversation in a three-part virtual series, facilitated by KAUST alumnus Philipp Walter MS ‘12, Account Manager, Sales, Thermo Fisher Scientific. Join Philipp, based in Switzerland, has he talks Dounya Barrit, PhD ’19, Head of Perovskite and Novel Photovoltaic Technologies Group in Benguerir, Morocco and Mayadah Alhashem MS ‘17, Engineer, Saudi Aramco.
In our first in-person edition of Alumni Conversations, Lea Sublett from Alumni Affairs speaks with Italian/German alumnus Philipp Walter, MS ’12, Account Manager, Sales, Thermo Fisher Scientific about his career, creating opportunities and his love of KAUST.
In this episode Alumni Affairs talks with alumna Dounya Barrit, PhD ’19, Head of Perovskite and Novel Photovoltaic Technologies Group in Benguerir, Morocco, about the transition from KAUST to Morocco, chance meetings, life during lockdown, and advice for prospective PhD students.