KAUST hosted the Emerging Concepts and Materials in Solar Energy Conversion research conference from October 31 to November 2. The conference gathered scientists to discuss solar energy research, including perovskite solar cells, quantum dot solar cells, and photocatalysis. Rawabi Holding's chairman expressed pride in KAUST's solar research and its potential to address global challenges. Why it matters: By bringing together global experts and fostering discussions on innovative solar technologies, KAUST is contributing to advancements in renewable energy and sustainable solutions for the region.
KAUST held a research conference on polymers, focusing on designing macromolecules for applications. The conference featured opening remarks from KCC director Jean-Marie Basset and presentations from professors including Nikos Hadjichristidis, Robert Waymouth, Natalie Stingelin, and Ingo Pinnau. Pinnau discussed the role of the KAUST Advanced Membranes & Porous Materials Center (AMPMC). Why it matters: The conference highlights KAUST's focus on advanced materials research and its contribution to scientific advancements in polymer science.
KAUST Ph.D. student Hui-Chun Fu and postdoctoral fellow Purushothaman Varadhan won awards at the 2018 NANO Conference in Hong Kong for their photoelectrochemical research. They received the Materials Today Rising Star Poster Award (Silver) and the NANO2018 Session Theme Poster Award. Their research focuses on converting solar energy into storable fuels like hydrogen through solar-driven water splitting. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's contributions to renewable energy research, crucial for the GCC's transition to sustainable energy sources.
A conference at KAUST covered topics related to hydrophobic interfaces. The event brought together researchers and experts in the field. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology hosted the conference. Why it matters: Events like this foster collaboration and knowledge sharing in materials science and engineering.
KAUST hosted the Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center Research Conference from February 20-23. The conference focused on new materials for energy-intensive industrial separations. Experts, students, and researchers participated in presentations and poster sessions. Why it matters: Conferences like this promote collaboration and knowledge sharing in materials science, which is crucial for developing sustainable technologies in energy and other sectors within Saudi Arabia.
Technology Innovation Institute’s Directed Energy Research Center (DERC) is sponsoring the 8th Euro-Asian Pulsed Power Conference (EAPPC) in Biarritz, France. The conference will cover topics such as pulsed power applications, high power microwaves, particle beam technology, and ultrahigh magnetic field generation. DERC will present its progress on fast discharge technologies with semiconductors and gases. Why it matters: DERC's participation highlights the growing focus on advanced energy technologies and international collaboration within the UAE's research landscape.
KAUST Ph.D. student Amal Mohammed Alamri was a finalist in the July 2018 IEEE nanoArt Competition, part of the 18th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology in Cork, Ireland. Her work, displayed at University College Cork and Crawford/CIT Gallery, involved stacking n-type MoS2 single crystal with p-type perovskite CH3NH3PbBr3 single crystal. Alamri's IEEE Nano paper entitled "Photonic Single Crystal Heterostructures based on Perovskites/Molybdenum disulfide" was also presented at the conference. Why it matters: This highlights KAUST's contribution to nanotechnology research and its students' participation in international scientific events.