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Innovative research earns Islam Ashry election as Fellow of the Institute of Physics

3 min read · Thu, Nov 20 2025

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Dr. Islam Ashry has been elected Fellow of the Institute of Physics in recognition of his impactful photonics-based research.

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Ibtihal Alharbi

M.S. Student, Applied Physics

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Ibtihal received her bachelor's degree in 2024 in physics from Taibah university with a GPA of 4.93 / 5 , she is currently working towards a master’s degree under the supervision of Prof. Yating Wan at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). Research interests Ibtihal’s research interests are in the application of integrated photonics for optical and quantum communications. Education profile B.Sc. : Taibah university 2020 - 2024

Islam Ashry

Senior Research Scientist, Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Senior Research Scientist with over 10 years of experience in optics, specializing in developing optical sensors as real-world solutions for underwater exploration, smart agriculture, and the oil and gas industry. Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), IEEE, and IEEE Photonics Society.