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Four KAUST students and alumni have been named to the 2025 Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 for Science and Technology, an annual list recognizing young leaders shaping the future through innovation. Together, they represent all but one of the Saudi honorees this year, highlighting KAUST’s growing impact on the global science and technology landscape.
From new biometric monitoring devices to protection of head injuries and development of cancer therapies, the four are using their education and research from KAUST to better global health.
“These four individuals represent how KAUST is accelerating Saudi talent to the forefront of science and technology globally,” said Arwa Al-Aama, KAUST vice president of education and advancement.
Aljawharah Alsharif
Currently a Ph.D. candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering at KAUST, Aljawharah Alsharif is recognized for her work on wearable health-monitoring technologies. Studying under the supervision of Assistant Professor Nazek El-Atab, Alsharif designs bioinspired, skin-attachable devices that can capture physiological signals, such as heart, muscle, and eye activity, without relying on chemical adhesives that can irritate the skin.
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