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Nikos Hadjichristidis — recognized as a distinguished professor
May 25 2017 On the evening of May 8, ten KAUST faculty members were promoted at a dinner ceremony (among them Prof. Nikos Hadjichristidis). KAUST President Jean-Lou Chameau and members of University leadership honored the accomplishments of the faculty by announcing faculty promotions and by awarding the first KAUST Teaching Award.
Catalytic teamwork transforms propane
May 21 2017 A highly efficient catalyst that converts propane gas into heavier hydrocarbons has been developed by KAUST researchers. It significantly speeds up a chemical reaction known as alkane metathesis, which could be used to produce liquid fuels.
Prof. Basset inducted as a fellow of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors (NAI)
Apr 07 2017 Jean-Marie Basset, KAUST distinguished professor of chemical science and director of the University's Catalysis Center, was officially inducted as a fellow of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Basset was honored alongside a highly distinguished class of 2016 fellows during the Sixth Annual Conference of the National Academy of Inventors at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Massachusetts. Basset (right) is pictured here with NAI President Paul Sanberg. #nai2017#kaust #sciences
New article from KCC in Nature Chemistry: Gold standards for nanoparticles
Mar 27 2017 Understanding how small organic ions stabilize gold nanoparticles may allow for better control.

https://discovery.kaust.edu.sa/en/article/343/gold-standards-for-nanoparticles
Prof. Hadjichristidis receives national appointment
Feb 07 2017 KAUST Distinguished Professor of Chemical Science Nikolaos Hadjichristidis has been appointed chair of the National Council for Science and Innovation of Greece. The National Council for Research and Technology (NCRT) is the supreme advisory body of the state for the formulation and implementation of the national policy for research, technology and innovation. The council is appointed by and reports directly to the minister of education.
Nanotechnology: Closer ties for silver clusters
Dec 19 2016 Surrounding silver nanoclusters with hydrogen-rich shells offers new opportunities in catalysis and opto-electronics.
Director of KAUST Catalysis Center Jean-Marie Basset named 2016 NAI Fellow
Dec 14 2016 Jean-Marie Basset, a distinguished professor of chemical science and director of the Catalysis Center at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has been named a Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
Congratulations Prof. Hadjichristidis!
Oct 30 2016 Nikos Hadjichristidis has been appointed Distinguished Professor of Chemical Science by KAUST President Jean-Lou Chameau.
Front Cover: Selective Hydrogen Generation from Formic Acid with Well-Defined Complexes of Ruthenium and Phosphorus–Nitrogen PN3-Pincer Ligand
Apr 26 2016 Formic acid (HCOOH) has been considered as a potential liquid source and storage material for hydrogen. Its high volumetric hydrogen capacity of 53 g H2 L−, equivalent to an energy density of 1.77 kW h L−1, makes it attractive for automotive and mobile applications.
Congratulations to Professor Nikos Hadjichristidis who has been awarded the Macro Group UK Medal for Outstanding Achievement for 2016
Apr 14 2016 The Medal is awarded to scientists, from any country, who are recognised internationally for their continued, outstanding achievements in the field of polymer science.
New Faculty
Jan 01 2016 Magnus Rueping join KCC
Prof. Hadjichristidis awarded The Macro Group UK Medal for 2016
Nov 25 2015 Congratulations to Professor Nikos Hadjichristidis who has been awarded the Macro Group UK Medal for Outstanding Achievement for 2016.
KCC to attend ACS conference in Denver
Mar 18 2015 Several KAUST representatives from the KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), the Core Laboratories and the Solar & Photovoltaic Engineering Research Center (SPERC) will be attending the upcoming 249th ACS (American Chemical Society) National Meeting & Exposition, to be held in Denver, Colorado, from March 22-26, 2015.
Softly softly approach for tiny catalyst
Mar 17 2015 Researchers at KCC reveal a low-impact synthetic strategy for producing supported small nickel nanoparticles – a powerful catalytic form of the metal.
KAUST Catalysis Center Research Conference fosters collaboration in important field
Feb 23 2015 KAUST Catalysis Center Research Conference fosters collaboration in important field.
ACS Award In Polymer Chemistry for Prof. Nikos Hidjichristidis
Feb 16 2015 Nikos Hadjichristidis has pioneered the synthesis of strikingly unusual polymers. Think of polymers that look like cheerleaders’ pom-poms, or star-shaped polymers with dissimilar arms, and you start to get the picture.