Elected for his contributions to the modeling and evaluation of wireless communication systems, Alouini becomes the first KAUST faculty member to receive this distinction while serving at the University.
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Professor Mohamed-Slim Alouini, Al-Khawarizmi Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), has been elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the most significant professional distinctions for engineers worldwide.
While KAUST has previously counted NAE members among its ranks, Alouini is the first faculty member to be elected to the prestigious academy while serving at the University. His achievement underscores KAUST’s mission-driven focus on translating research into real-world impact, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and delivering global benefit.
“I consider this significant personal and professional honor a direct reflection of the exceptional support KAUST has provided me during my nearly 17 years of service, empowering me to pursue research that advances engineering knowledge and translates science into action,” Alouini said. “This is a collective achievement, not only for me, but for my students, collaborators, and colleagues. I am delighted to represent KAUST and Saudi Arabia within a global community of engineers dedicated to addressing shared challenges.”
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