KAUST Computational Sciences Group
Research
The overarching goal of the KAUST Computational Sciences Group (CSG) is enabling accurate and efficient simulations for scientific and visual computing. Towards this goal, we develop new principled computational methods based on solid theoretical foundations, and contribute to a broad range of topics covering algorithmics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer graphics and physics-based modeling, differential equations, mathematical modeling, and numerical analysis.
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Selected News
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[02/2024] Our work on computing realistic fluid dynamics for gaming applications has been featured by AAAS's
EurekAlert!.
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[03/2023] Professor Michels serves as a member of the technical papers committee of this year's
ACM SIGGRAPH which will be hosted at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
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[04/2022] Han Shao has been elected to the AMCS Dean's List highlighting his outstanding achievements in numerical simulation.
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[02/2022] This year, Professor Michels serves as a member of the technical papers committee of
ACM SIGGRAPH which will be hosted at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
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[08/2021] This year, Professor Michels serves as a member of the technical papers committee of
ACM SIGGRAPH Asia which will be hosted at the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo, Japan.
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[08/2020] This year, Professor Michels serves as a member of the technical papers committee of
ACM SIGGRAPH Asia which will be hosted online.
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[05/2020] Professor Michels was selected as a member of the top-class jury for the
German AI Award 2020.
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[03/2020] The
IsLinearizable command implemented according to our
linearizability algorithm has been integrated as standard in Maple 2020 in which it can be used for solving ordinary differential equations.
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[02/2019] Professor Michels was selected as a member of the top-class jury for the
German AI Award 2019.
[11/2018] Torsten Hädrich was selected to participate in the
Junction hackathon, the largest hacking event in Europe and part of the Major League Hacking.
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[09/2018] The Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics at the
Belarusian State University (BSU) recognizes Dr. Lyakhov as a Visiting Professor. In this role, Professor Lyakhov will strengthen research and educational collaborations between KAUST and BSU.
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[06/2018] We are organizing a workshop on
Social Robots at the upcoming
ACM PETRA Conference in June 2018 on Corfu, Greece. The abstract submission deadline is March 2, 2018.
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[01/2018] Leonie Neuhäuser is giving a workshop for local school students on German culture and language.
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[10/2017] We established a new course on
Fourier and Wavelet Theory (AMCS 394C) starting for the first time in the spring semester 2018 at KAUST.
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[09/2017] Professor Michels is giving a keynote at this year's symposium of the
Max Planck Society in Berlin.
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CALL FOR APPLICATION: Postdoctoral Researcher
The Computational Sciences Group is currently searching for a bright and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher with expertise in numerical simulations. The researcher for this opening will work at KAUST to investigate and develop principled computational methods targeting simulation tasks in the fields of Visual Computing and Computer Graphics. Previous experience in these fields is a plus. The scope of the advertised position includes
- publishing high impact work in order to build a substantial resume and strong international collaborations,
- engaging with hand-picked KAUST researchers from all around the world,
- mentoring and collaborating with KAUST graduate students as well as visiting students and researchers,
- excellent total compensation, including accommodation, family health benefits, and a substantial salary,
- living in a vibrant, multi-cultural campus town at the shores of the Red Sea.
Potential applicants should have
- a doctoral degree with excellent academic credentials,
- relevant research skills and experience in related fields demonstrated by high quality publications,
- solid English communication skills (oral and written).
Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To apply, please send your CV including a list of publications to Professor Michels (dominik.michels@kaust.edu.sa).
Organisation
Computational Sciences Group — Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering — KAUST.