Introducing Faculty in Focus - Spring 2022

Meet the pioneering faculty tackling global challenges at KAUST

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Associate Professor of Marine Science

"I can't explain that because I think I was born a scientist, I always wanted to be a scientist."

Matteo Parsani is an assistant professor of applied mathematics and computational science at at KAUST.

"…you realize that KAUST has been able to attract very bright people with good ideas."

Derya Baran is an associate professor and chief engineer of KAUST born startup Red Sea Farms.

"…this is a place, as a scientist, you would find everything in your dreams and maybe even beyond."

Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering & Deputy Director of KAUST's AI Initiative

"AI is a very exciting field... It is not the future anymore. It is the present. It can have direct massive impact on our human lives."

Adjunct Professor of Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering

I do love what I do! Being with the younger generations, working together… It's what gets me out of bed every day.

Monika Chodasiewicz is an assistant professor of plant science at the Center for Desert Agriculture.

"We need more food, but we also need more reasonable ways to produce food."

Suzana Nunes is professor of chemical and environmental science and engineering and isVice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs.

To have the chance of having impact, a positive impact in people …that's the main motivation.

Stefan Arold is a professor of bioscience and the associate dean of the Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division.

My research interest is in understanding the molecular building blocks of life.

The Faculties in Focus Professors