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Sultan Albarakati

As the Director of KAUST Academy, Dr. Sultan Albarakati leads initiatives to skill and upskill national talent by developing and delivering continuous learning programs in STEM, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and data science, fostering the growth of knowledge and expertise within Saudi Arabia.
Biography

Dr. Sultan Albarakati is the Director of KAUST Academy and a key leader in STEM education in Saudi Arabia. In this role, he leads initiatives to provide world-class training and educational programs for Saudi students and professionals centered on upskilling the national workforce, particularly in artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science.

His work aims to support the Kingdom's rapidly transforming economy through partnerships with universities and industry while fostering talent development, contributing to National Talent Development in line with Vision 2030.

Dr. Albarakati earned his Ph.D. in 2020 and his M.S. in 2014, both in Applied Mathematics from KAUST, following a B.S. in Mathematics from Umm Al-Qura University in 2004. 

Before joining KAUST, he played a significant role in mentoring Saudi Arabia's Math Olympiad teams, leading them to notable international success.

Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Applied Mathematics, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia, 2020
Master of Science (M.S.)
Applied Mathematics, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia, 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Mathematics, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia, 2004