KACST-INTEL CENA Kicks Off Research at IMEC

King Abdulaziz City of Science and Technology (KACST) has signed agreement with IMEC to host researchers from KACST-INTEL consortium Center of Excellence in Nano-manufacturing Applications (CENA) at IMEC facilities in Belgium starting September 2011 for a period of three years. CENA focuses on leading-edge research on advanced nano-processing and fabrication technology, and aims at supporting the growth of Saudi Arabia's knowledge-based economy and at boosting its competitiveness on both regional and international levels.

In addition to its international reputation as a leading research center in nano-electronics and nano-technology, the shared vision, emphasis on industry-driven research, and alignment in research areas between CENA and IMEC were keys during the selection process.

CENA is planning the launch of “CENA DAY” events during March 2011 to engage IMEC researchers with eligible students and researchers in the region. Scholarships will be granted to selected students pursuing doctorate and master degree in various disciplines of engineering and science who are registered at universities affiliated with CENA through a joint research and academic advising agreement with CENA in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and throughout the Arab world, and Turkey.

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