Sir Edward Byrne AC

President, KAUST

Biography

Sir Edward Byrne AC is the fourth President of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and a distinguished leader in global higher education. A renowned neuroscientist, he previously served as President of King’s College London and Monash University, shaping major academic and research developments at both institutions. Knighted in 2020 for his contributions to medical science and education, he now guides KAUST’s mission to advance research, innovation, and national impact in support of Saudi Vision 2030.

All sessions by Sir Edward Byrne AC

Opening Ceremony
09:00 AM

Address by Sir Edward Byrne AC President of KAUST Remarks by the Program Director of the OSP, Eng. Mohammad Al Tayyar Message from the Senior Vice President for NTI, Dr. Ian W. Campbell Opening Presentation by Prof. Sami G. Al-Ghamdi

Sir Edward Byrne AC

President, KAUST

Mohammad Al-Tayyar

Program Director of the Oil Sustainability Program

Dr. Ian W. Campbell

Senior Vice President, National Transformation Institute (NTI)

Sami G. Al-Ghamdi

Professor & Associate Dean of BESE Division, KAUST

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09:30 AM

Group Photo for all participants

Sir Edward Byrne AC

President, KAUST

Matthew McCabe

Professor & Dean of BESE Division, KAUST

Sami G. Al-Ghamdi

Professor & Associate Dean of BESE Division, KAUST

Mohammad Al-Tayyar

Program Director of the Oil Sustainability Program

Sebastiaan Stiller

Director & CEO, EPD International

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