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For M.S. students, your advisor when you are admitted to KAUST is the Program Chair. For Ph.D. students, your advisor is your PI (supervisor) whose lab you have been accepted in to.
Yes, you can change your advisor. M.S. students are advised to do so if/when they begin their thesis or directed research. Ph.D. students do have the ability to change advisors, but the overall impact to the Ph.D. project, as well as the time left to finish the Ph.D., could be significant. This will have to be taken into account before approval.
M.S. students need 36 credits (combination of courses and research is specific to your program).
Ph.D. students need 6 credits of 300-level coursework and will earn dissertation research credit each semester until they defend (no minimum credits established, although there is a minimum residency requirement of 2.5 years).
M.S. students get all university holidays (Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, Spring break).
Ph.D. students get university holidays and three weeks of annual/vacation leave per calendar year to be taken in agreement with your PI.
Yes. Drop and Add deadlines are on the academic calendar.
Your GPC can help you request these from the Registrar’s Office, or you can contact them directly at RegistrarHelpDesk@KAUST.EDU.SA
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Oxidative stress is a significant factor in the onset and progression of several diseases, yet current methods for detecting reactive oxygen species (ROS) are limited, especially at clinical stages. My research presents a novel approach using a single-atom nanozyme-based biosensor that enhances both stability and sensitivity. This eco-friendly sensor is developed through a CO₂ laser-assisted synthesis, which simultaneously anchors single metal atoms while creating a laser-scribed graphene support, yielding a durable and efficient platform. This innovative tool shows promise for detecting oxidative stress biomarkers such as hydrogen peroxide, superoxide anion radicals, and nitrites, with potential to advance diagnostic capabilities.
Bio:
Guillermo is a PhD candidate in Bioengineering whose research focuses on creating innovative single-atom nanozyme based biosensors for detecting oxidative stress related biomarkers. Using a CO₂ laser-assisted process, his work aims to develop materials suitable for clinical diagnostics, reflecting his interest in sustainable technologies that bridge laboratory research with real-world applications.
Prior to his PhD, Guillermo earned a master’s degree in Material Science at KAUST and a bachelor’s degree in Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering at Universidad de Las Américas Puebla, Mexico.
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