“KAUST is a unique opportunity that offers immense support in aiding me with my lifelong goal of placing my shoulder amongst the giants”

Aljedaibi is an Electrical Engineering PhD student at CEMSE, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). His focus includes biotechnology, microfabrication, and machine learning.

Education and Early Career

Aljedaibi earned his Bachelor's degree with distinction in Electrical Engineering, specializing in the Computer Engineering track, from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. He completed his Master's degree in Electrical Engineering at KAUST in 2020.

Research Interests

  • 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.

Honors & Awards

  • Dalhousie University, Deans List.
  • Dalhousie University, Sexton Distinction.
  • IEEE, Student Paper Competition, 2nd  place
  • DECC, Award of Excellence for best scientific poster
  • Dal Electrical Engineering Design Competition, 1st  place
  • Dalhousie University, Sexton Scholar Award