Sir Ed Byrne | |
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4th President of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology | |
Assumed office 1 September 2024 | |
Preceded by | Tony F. Chan |
Principal of King's College London (2014–2021) | |
Vice-Chancellor of Monash University (2009–2014) | |
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Born | Edward Byrne 15 February 1952 |
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Sir Edward Byrne (born 15 February 1952) is a neuroscientist who, as of September 2024, serves as President of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), located in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.[1] Byrne served as President and Principal of King's College London from August 2014 until January 2021.[2] and was previously President Vice-Chancellor of Monash University.[2]