On Friday 15th December, our University KAUST recognized the accomplishments of Class 2017, together with their friends, family and colleagues in one of the most special days in our academic calendar.

Ceremony speakers were KAUST Gifted Student Program Scholar Hassan M. Alsibyani, M.S. candidate in Computer Science and distinguished guest speaker, Dr. Jean-Lou Chameau, former KAUST President and President Emeritus of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).

186 participants from 33 countries participated in Commencement 2017. Nine of them obtained their Doctorate of Philosophy or Master's Degree under the supervision of faculty in Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Research (AMPM) Center.

To our Graduates: you have been on an intense journey of learning, hard work, and perseverance.  All of us in AMPM Center are proud of you! We expect you to make an impact in the Kingdom and the world.

Prof. Mohamed Eddaoudi, Center Director, congratulates ones again to AMPM Center graduates and thanks each one of them for their valuable scientific contributions to the Center in particular and KAUST mission in general, wishing all the best for their careers.

While all graduates celebrated their tremendous accomplishments, some of them also wanted to show their gratitude to AMPM Center and KAUST.

Nasser AlAslai, Ph.D. Graduate supervised by Prof. Ingo Pinnau.

"Nothing is better than being a KAUST graduate. I have spent more than 6 years at KAUST for both masters and Ph.D. KAUST is a unique place in terms of everything. The AMPM was the best choice for me since it is the real linkage between my industrial experience in Saudi Aramco and the required academic research in my field, Oil, and Gas. In general, I am so attached to KAUST and my experience in this lovely place is unforgettable one".

Jamaliah Aburabi'e, Ph.D. Graduate supervised by Prof. Viktor-Klaus Peinemman

"I have enjoyed my time here at AMPM Center. Everyone here is so friendly and helpful, I consider KAUST my home and AMPM Center my family".

Mohamed Amen Hammami, Ph.D. Graduate supervised by Prof. Niveen Khashab

"KAUST is different. We live in a community where colleagues become friends and professors in mentors. This makes KAUST special"

Dalal Alezi, Ph.D. Graduate supervised by Prof. Mohamed Eddaoudi

"It's been my experience that KAUST provides me with many opportunities for success.  I thank KAUST, the tough days of research that enabled me to find and develop my passion, work with thoughtful creative brilliant people, travel across the world and speak to well-recognized scientists around the globe".

AMPM Graduating Students 2017

Ph. D Students

• Luis Francisco Villalobos Vazquez de la Parra
• Nasser Yahya Saeed AlAslai
• Mohamed Amen Hammami
• Yevhen Fatieiev
• Norah Sadun Fahad Alsadun
• Eva Barankova
• Fahd Ibrahim Abdulaziz Alghunaimi
• Jamaliah Hani Mohammad Aburabi'e
• Dalal Ahmad Abdulqader Alezi
• Kholod Alamoudi
  

Master Students

• Yasmeen Omar A.  Al Sunbul
• Magdalene Eziashi

Thank you again for your dedication and contribution and Congratulations to the Class of 2017!