Congratulations Professor Ibrahim Hoteit!

31 May, 2021

KAUST Professor of Earth Science and Engineering Programs in the PSE division, Professor Ibrahim Hoteit, has been awarded the 2020 Kuwait Prize.

Kuwait Prize was established in 1979, in fulfillment of the objectives of the Kuwait foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) in supporting scientific researches in various fields, and encouraging Arab scholars and researchers. KFAS has dedicated prizes in five fields; four of these fields are announced annually (Basic Sciences, Applied Sciences, Economics, and Social Sciences, Art and literature), and the fifth field which is (Arabic and Islamic Scientific Heritage) will be announced every three years.

Research

Prof. Hoteit is recognized for his groundbreaking contributions in ocean modeling, remote sensing, and Red Sea eddy dynamics. His pioneering work in developing innovative data assimilation techniques and modeling approaches has global environmental significance, particularly for understanding ocean dynamics and their implications for climate and ecosystems.

His research focuses on the complex interactions between the ocean and atmosphere, with a particular emphasis on the Red Sea, where his work has revealed critical insights into nutrient cycling, marine productivity, and the effects of global climate changes. Prof. Hoteit's contributions are instrumental in advancing our understanding of environmental processes that have wide-ranging implications for marine conservation and the sustainable management of ocean resources.

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