Prof. Ibrahim Hoteit leads KAUST’s climate modeling efforts, using advanced simulations to study the Red Sea’s past and predict its future. His research highlights how natural climate cycles, like the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO), influence temperature fluctuations, balancing long-term warming with periodic cooling phases. These insights are crucial for understanding the region’s ecological resilience and biodiversity.

Beyond modeling, his work has real-world applications, including high-precision forecasting tools that help mitigate oil spills and support sustainable marine resource management. His team’s research also informs broader climate strategies, such as Saudi Arabia’s Green Initiative and NEOM’s marine conservation projects.

With KAUST’s cutting-edge supercomputing, Prof. Hoteit’s research is shaping a more sustainable future for the Red Sea, helping balance environmental protection with human development.