Kuwait’s 6 faculty members make it to Stanford University’s list of top scientists
The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training emphasized that this accomplishment marks a significant step toward realizing its vision of becoming a model of excellence in the academic and research fields, both locally and globally.
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This inclusion of researchers reflects the authority’s commitment in advancing scientific research and international collaboration of Kuwait.
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These achievements highlight the authority’s efforts to offer programs and initiatives that support researchers and inspire innovation.
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This makes a distinctive impact on the international scientific stage, solidifying Kuwait’s place on the map of global excellence.
Kuwait’s Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, announced that six researchers from the faculty members from the College of Technological Studies, have been included in USA’s Stanford University’s prestigious list of the top 2% of the most academically cited scientists in the world for 2024.
The authority stated in a press release today, Thursday, 19 December, that the researchers, according to the ranking are as follows:
- Dr. Abdullah Al-Rashed, Department of Automotive and Marine Engineering.
- Dr. Ahmed Shafi, Department of Laboratory Technology.
- Dr. Abdul Wahab Al-Naqi, Department of Automotive and Marine Engineering Technology.
- Dr. Nabil Ahmed, Department of Electrical Engineering Technology.
- Dr. Badr Al-Tawil, Department of Electrical Engineering Technology.
- Dr. Adel Ghanem, Department of Laboratory Technology.
The authority stated that these achievements reflect its efforts to provide specialized programs and innovative initiatives designed to support researchers and foster creativity and innovation.
This approach aligns with its superior vision, which emphasizes the importance of promoting scientific research and cultivating a modern scientific environment. Such initiatives aim to develop national competencies and enhance their competitiveness across various scientific fields.
The authority explained that the inclusion of its researchers in this prestigious list is a result of its ongoing efforts to support scientific research and promote international participation.
This accomplishment aligns with the authority’s strategic plan, which focuses on achieving academic excellence and enhancing its standing in global competitiveness indicators.
The authority stated that this achievement represents a significant step toward realizing its vision of becoming a model of excellence in the academic and research fields, both locally and globally. It reflects the authority’s commitment to making a distinctive mark on the international scientific stage and solidifies its position on the map of global excellence.
The list serves as a global benchmark for classifying scientists based on the impact of their research. This year, it featured 66 scientists from the State of Kuwait, highlighting the high quality of scientific output and the continued dedication to advancing academic and research programs in the country.
Source: Al Rai
