Ed Byrne (neuroscientist)

Sir Ed Byrne
4th President of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Assumed office
1 September 2024
Preceded byTony F. Chan
Principal of King's College London
(2014–2021)
Vice-Chancellor of Monash University (2009–2014)
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Born
Edward Byrne

(1952-02-15) 15 February 1952 (age 72)
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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]