Taking computing to the next level 1 min read · Sat, Apr 25 2015 News supercomputing data wrap applied mathematics computational science KAUST’s new supercomputer will enable ground-breaking scientific modeling and analysis in Saudi Arabia and worldwide.
A different kind of light 1 min read · Sat, Mar 28 2015 News light lightfest-2015 laser LED electrical engineering The discovery of the incandescent light bulb has transformed human existence. New LED technologies promise to be the next step forward.
Cross-disciplinary collaboration results in groundbreaking earthquake research 1 min read · Wed, Mar 4 2015 News uncertainty quantification earthquake source modelling For KAUST research assistant Dr. Ling Zhang and Ph.D. student Hoby Razafindrakoto, a class in statistics the two took together on campus was a serendipitous event. "Hoby and Ling came to my spatial statistics class in the spring of 2013," explained Marc Genton, Professor of Statistics in the Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering Division. "They had to do a project for the class, and their project morphed into a collaboration that produced two papers and an online tool for uncertainty quantification in earthquake source modeling." The group effort included P. Martin Mai
Securing future energy supply 1 min read · Fri, Feb 6 2015 News earth science and engineering renewable energy solar energy seismic KAUST’s Earth Science and Engineering Program is underpinned by a drive to develop sustainable ways to get the best from natural resources and quantify environmental hazards.
Unlocking the mysteries of Red Sea eddies 1 min read · Tue, Dec 23 2014 News marine science First-time reports of the statistical properties of ‘whirlpools’ show they are frequent and seasonal.
Wireless Multihop Networks: Finding the Best Way Home 1 min read · Sun, Dec 21 2014 News Stochastic Geometry Cross-layer protocol design Energy-efficient wireless multihop networks In contrast to conventional cellular networks, devices in wireless multihop networks have dual roles: while each device is a source of information it also acts as a router for its peers.
Making the silent genes speak 1 min read · Sat, Dec 13 2014 News applied mathematics computational science genomics coding gene Regulating an overlooked set of genes may help biologists manipulate cells to find new therapy options.
5 Year Anniversary Showcase 1 min read · Wed, Sep 3 2014 News There were over 15 faculty members that helped, dedicated there time, and worked together to create an experience that everyone could enjoy. With effort, creativity, passion, collaboration, and dedication these faculty members made this whole event possible!
International Agenda for KAUST's SRI-UQ 1 min read · Thu, Jul 24 2014 News uncertainty quantification stochastic differential equations numerical methods SIAM News published a piece on Professor Raul Tempone's Center for Uncertainty Quantification.
CEMSE Welcomes new Professor: Dr. Ying Sun 1 min read · Wed, Jul 23 2014 News spatio-temporal statistics environmental applications computational methods Ying Sun is an Assistant Professor of Statistics in the Division of Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering (CEMSE). She joined KAUST after one-year service as an assistant professor in the Department of Statistics at the Ohio State University.
Professor Peter Markowich Has Been Awarded The "John Von Neumann Visiting Chair" At The Technical University Of Munich 1 min read · Mon, Jan 6 2014 News Applied Partial Differential Equations diffusive phenomena generalized Sobolev inequalities Professor Peter Markowich has been awarded the "John Von Neumann Visiting Chair" at the Technical University of Munich. The John von Neumann Visiting Professorship allows outstanding scientists to spend a semester at the TUM Center for Mathematics.
Klemens Katterbauer (PhD in Electrical Engineering) comes 2nd place at the Middle East, North Africa & South Asia SPE Student Paper contest 1 min read · Thu, May 2 2013 News Spotlight 4D seismic History Matching imaging apparatus energy harvesting photonics Klemens Katterbauer (Ph.D. candidate under supervision Andrea Fratalocchi) comes 2nd place at the Middle East, North Africa & South Asia SPE Student Paper Contest.
Prof. Andrea Fratalocchi receives appreciation from Nature Publications as one of its best reviewers 1 min read · Sat, Feb 2 2013 Spotlight News photonics energy harvesting imaging apparatus Prof. Andrea Fratalocchi received a letter of appreciation from the Editor-in-Chief of Nature for serving as a reviewer.
EE students, postdocs shine in WEP poster competition 1 min read · Sun, Jan 27 2013 News Spotlight WEP Poster Competition EE students and postdocs won 5 out of 9 prizes at the WEP university-wide poster competition in all three categories. These prizes are the latest in a series of awards brought home by the EE students from similar contests.
