Profiles

• Developing Biosensors to detect biomarkers for cancer and other ailments.
• Studying electrochemical characteristics of various materials, polymers and films.
• Designing wearable, point-of-care, biotech medical devices.
• Utilizing machine learning to aid in sensing and data interpretation.

• Digital signal.
• Image processing.
• Machine learning
• Wireless communications

Aijaz H. Lone is a PhD candidate Integrated Intelligent Systems I2S group, under the guidance of Professor Gianluca Setti at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), I'm dedicated to pushing the boundaries of spintronic innovation. With a background in electrical and computer engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-M), I've developed a passion for advancing spintronic devices for data storage and neuromorphic applications.

As a PhD candidate Integrated Intelligent Systems I2S group, under the guidance of Professor Gianluca Setti at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), I'm dedicated to pushing the boundaries of spintronic innovation. With a background in electrical and computer engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-M), I've developed a passion for advancing spintronic devices for data storage and neuromorphic applications.

During my Ph.D., I focused on simulating and experimentally realizing spintronic devices tailored for neuromorphic (brain-inspired) computing. This includes advanced spintronic memories that emulate synapse and spiking neuron functionalities. By integrating these devices, I have explored their potential in implementing artificial neural networks (ANNs) and spiking neural networks (SNNs) at both circuit and system levels, aiming to improve the computational paradigms.

As a researcher, I bring expertise in modeling, simulations, and experimental realization to the table. My focus
lies in pioneering spintronic technologies like magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs), domain wall devices, and
magnetic skyrmionic devices – all with the goal of revolutionizing AI and machine learning.

Through my research, I aim to bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and practical implementation, driving the development of novel spintronic-based solutions for AI.

Alejandro Pardo is a final-year Ph.D. student at KAUST, advised by Prof. Bernard Ghanem. His research explores the intersection of computer vision and creativity, with a focus on automating video editing using generative models. He previously earned his M.Sc. under Pablo Arbeláez and has interned at Intel's Embodied AI Lab and Adobe Research. Alejandro is passionate about bridging technology and storytelling.

He is specialized in Image processing and analysis, and interested in topics related to the investigation in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision. Besides that, he’s knowledgeable in machine learning and deep learning.

Amal Alghamdi is a computational scientist and founder of Impact Alpha, Saudi Arabia. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Computational Science, Engineering, and Mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin, and another M.S. in Computer Science from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). Before founding Impact Alpha, she was a postdoctoral researcher in the Scientific Computing section at the Technical University of Denmark. 

Amal's research focuses on inverse problems, uncertainty quantification, optimization, and high-performance computing, with applications in geophysics and biomedicine, aiming to bridge advanced computing and mathematical modeling for real-world impact. Her M.S. Thesis topic was "Parallelization of a hyperbolic PDE solver in Python".

Amanat Kafizov received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, in 2019 and from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, in 2021, respectively. Currently, he is a Ph.D. student at KAUST. His academic journey has been enriched by diverse experiences, including a summer research internship at the University at Buffalo, New York, USA, in 2018, where he developed the OFDM system for Terahertz communication. Later, from 2023 to 2024, he worked as a research engineer at CERN, Geneva, Switzerland.

Amanat's research interests include optical wireless communication, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, system prototyping, signal processing on FPGA, and machine learning. 

During his summer research internship 2018 at University at Buffalo, New York, USA, he was working on Terahertz (THz) communication networks under a supervision of professor Josep Jornet. To be more specific, Amanat developed OFDM transmitter and receiver blocks in Matlab tailored to THz channel properties and adapted to THz hardware specifications. Amanat was the first who demonstrated OFDM communication at THz frequencies ever. 

Anass ElYaagoubi is a statistician, data scientist, and researcher currently based at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. He earned his Ph.D. in Statistics from KAUST under the supervision of Hernando Ombao, focusing on topological and statistical analysis of brain time-series data. His academic work spans machine learning, topological data analysis, neuroscience, and high-dimensional statistical modeling, with publications in journals and conferences across statistics, AI, and computational neuroscience.

Before joining KAUST, he studied information systems engineering and data science in France at National Institute of Applied Sciences of Rouen and University of Rouen Normandy. Over the years, he has worked on projects involving biomedical signal analysis, natural language processing, search systems, and AI-enabled educational platforms. He has also taught statistics, machine learning, and programming to large academic and industry audiences, including collaborations with Saudi institutions and industry partners.

His broader vision is to bridge rigorous mathematical research with impactful technological tools that can improve scientific discovery, learning, and human understanding.

• Topological Data Analysis
• Time-Series Analysis and Dynamical Systems
• Computational Neuroscience and Brain Connectivity
• High-Dimensional Statistics and Network Science
• Biomedical Signal Processing (EEG, LFP, ECG, Hi-C)
• Large Language Models and AI for Education
• Scientific AI and Interdisciplinary Data Science

Anna Talgat is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences at KAUST. She earned her B.S. in Mathematics from Fatih University, Istanbul, with high honors and a full scholarship. Anna continued her studies at KAUST, completing her M.S., focusing on stochastic geometry-based analysis of LEO satellite communication systems. Her early career includes an internship at Cambridge University’s DAMTP and teaching mathematics at Galaxy International School in Kazakhstan. Additionally, she was a Graduate Teaching Assistant at KAUST, supporting academic development and enhancing teaching methodologies.

Anna Talgat's research interests primarily focus on stochastic geometry and its applications in communication systems. Specifically, her work includes the stochastic geometry-based analysis of LEO satellite communication systems, performance analysis and optimization of wireless communications, and enhancing the efficiency and reliability of these networks. Her research aims to advance the understanding and development of satellite communication networks, which are critical for various applications, including IoT (Internet of Things) and secure data transmission in space communications.