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Embark on an extraordinary journey into the depths of marine conservation and education with the groundbreaking KAUST Reefscape Restoration Initiative (KRRI). By integrating state-of-the-art sensors and advanced data visualization tools, KAUST is revolutionizing coral reef management. By continuously tracking the performance and health of corals at various growth stages, adaptive strategies can be swiftly deployed, ensuring optimal conditions for their flourishing existence. KRRI extends beyond preservation alone. With the creation of the world's largest marine digital twin of the captivating reefscape, a world of immersive, non-invasive educational experiences awaits. Brace yourself for awe-inspiring interactive encounters that will captivate tourists, scientists, and students worldwide, transporting them to the enchanting realm of the Red Sea coral reefscape. Join us as we unlock the ocean's mysteries, harnessing technology to engage, inspire, and foster a global community dedicated to marine conservation. https://www.kaust.edu.sa/reefscape/index.htm
Mark Gillan
Prof. Mark Gillan BEng PhD CEng FRAeS Director, KAUST Reefscape Restoration Initiative and Special Projects Mark has held various engineering leadership roles within industry, Formula One, academia and the public sector. In over a decade in F1 he ran both Jaguar/Red Bull and Williams race engineering teams. In academia he held the inaugural Sir George Edwards Chair in Aerospace Engineering, at the University of Surrey. As CTO of the UK’s Innovation Agency, Innovate UK, Mark ran both the Strategy and Impact and the Centres and Networks Governance Directorates, that included oversight of the UK’s extensive Catapult Network. He was also Chief Executive of Wave Power Ltd, Chief Operations Officer for Artemis Technologies Ltd and Belfast Digital Innovation Commissioner. Prior to joining KAUST, Mark was Head of R&D at the UK’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS), leading on a variety of airspace projects including one of the UK’s largest funded AI projects, called BlueBird, aimed at delivering the world’s first AI system to work with air traffic controllers and control a section of airspace in live trials. Mark is a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a Visiting Professor of both Surrey and Ulster Universities.
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